Death of Jesus (Wk 4)
What's the first thing Jesus does when he arrives to the temple courts in Jerusalem?
He flips tables and drives out the moneychangers.
Who were the first ones to find Jesus's tomb empty?
The women who followed Jesus, including Mary Magdalene and Mary the Mother of James.
What important person was there at the stoning of Stephen?
Saul, who becomes Paul
How many of each animal went on Noah's Ark?
True
What did Jesus pray for his executors when he was on the cross?
"Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing."
When are the two followers of Jesus able to actually recognize him?
When he breaks the bread in front of them.
True/False - The Holy Spirit is just a piece of God
False - The Holy Spirit is God
How did Jacob steal Esau's inheritance/birthright?
Who is Peter's brother?
Andrew
If Jesus is God, how is it that he can feel tempted to save his own life?
God can't be tempted, but Jesus was fully God and fully man, so he could be tempted like we are. Temptation is not a sin - it's how you respond to the temptation.
How does the Gospel of Luke end?
With Jesus' disciples and followers worshiping in Jerusalem, waiting for this new power from God that Jesus promised (the Holy Spirit).
What did Stephen's speech retell?
The whole Old Testament story, highlighting how Jewish leaders and prophets were constantly rejected by their own people. Modern Jewish leaders were now repeating the pattern.
What was the name of King David's father?
Jesse
What country is Thessalonica in?
Greece
Why was Jesus crying as he reached Jerusalem when so many people were there showing him honor and praise?
Jesus knew that the masses of Jerusalem would initially reject him, and suffering would come to the city eventually.
Which village were two of Jesus' followers going to outside of Jerusalem?
Emmaus - which was about seven miles from the city.
What is Pentecost? (other than when the disciples got the Holy Spirit) Why do you think God waited to give the Spirit until then?
An ancient Israelite festival where Jewish pilgrims would return to Jerusalem. Tons of different people from different nations would be there.
Who was the only female judge in the time of Judges?
Deborah
How many were added to the disciples' number on Pentecost?
About 3,000
At the time of Ezra & Nehemiah, or after the Israelites' return from Babylon
How many days did Jesus walk around and teach after his resurrection?
40
What was the significance of the Spirit coming upon the disciples like "tongues of fire?"
Fire often represented God's presence in the Old Testament. By the fire resting on people, it showed that we are his temple now, rather than a building or location.
What was Daniel's Babylonian name?
Belteshazzar
How did Paul escape from Damascus when people were plotting to kill him?
Some Christians lowered him in a basket in a hole in the city wall, rather than have him leave through the city gate.