Parables
Who is your neighbor and how did Jesus answer that question?
Everyone is our neighbor, Jesus told the parable of the good Samaritan
How many men with leprosy did Jesus heal in Luke 17?
10, but only one returned to give thanks
This pharisee visited Jesus under the cover of darkness to avoid being seen
Nicodemus
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
What is repentance?
To turn from wrong doing and actively do right
What was represented by the seeds and soil in the parable of the Sower?
The seeds represent those who hear God's word and the soil represents the way in which they received the word and how well faith was able to take root
Give an example of a miracle of Jesus that offered physical and spiritual healing at the same time.
answers vary
Jesus emphasized this lesson to two quarrelling sisters while dining and teaching in their home
It is more necessary to listen and learn from Jesus than to busy ourselves with other tasks
Recite the second article of the apostles creed. (and meaning??)
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity.
This is most certainly true.
What season of the church year did we just enter and what is it's purpose?
Lent, it is a penitential season leading up to easter where we focus on our sinfulness and need for a savior and give thanks to God for his gift of forgiveness, life, and salvation in Jesus
What do we pray for when we pray for "daily bread" and how does this relate to the parable of the rich man?
Daily bread is everything we need to support this body and life. the parable of the rich man teaches us not to covet what others have but be content in what we have been given and have faith that God will continue to provide for and sustain out lives each day
What was the greatest healing miracle Jesus ever preformed?
Redeeming the whole world through his death and resurrection
By dining at a short man's home, Jesus taught this very important lesson.
Forgiveness is for all, Jesus loves everyone, even the sinner and tax collectors are not too bad for his grace and mercy. (thank goodness because we would be cooked otherwise)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
Romans 6:32
What are the 6 chief parts of the Catechism?
Baptism, communion, lords prayer, creed, 10 commandments, confession/absolution
Sometimes he taught in parables to obscure his meaning from those hearing it, other times he used parables to help the hearer understand a challenging message by relating it to something they are familiar with
Give an example of spiritual healing
We are dead to sin but Jesus brings us from death to new life
We were God's enemies, Jesus makes us his friend
We were spiritually blind, Jesus gives us sight
we were in the dark (sin), Jesus brings us into the light
Jesus reminded his disciples of this very important truth when he calmed a raging storm
God is ruler over all of the earth. His power commands even the wind and waves. The disciples were never in any danger on the boat while Jesus was with them protecting him
What is 1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost
Why does God allow bad thigs to happen to good people?
We don't know because he hasn't told us, but we know that he is in control of all things and we trust in him even through bad things and look forward to the day when he makes all things right and good as he has promised in his word to do.
What is one parable of Jesus that we did not cover in class and what was his intended lesson for the hearer
many correct answers
How is it that Jesus was able to say "your faith has made you well" after healing people? Did they heal themselves with superior faith?
Jesus granted them the gift of healing in response to their sure and certain faith in his ability to do so. Because they, through faith given by the Holy Spirit, recognized Jesus as Lord he gracious to them and offered healing
This is produced by Holy fear
Strengthened faith, trust in God, comfort in His protection
What is Baptism? What are it's benefits? Where is it written?
Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s word.
It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare.
St. Paul writes in Romans chapter six: “We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” (Rom. 6:4)
What was one illustration that Pastor Highley used in chapel this quarter and what was its point?
answers will vary