Chapter 19 - 20 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What was Matthew’s profession before he began to follow Jesus?
A tax collector
What was Jesus’ first public miracle?
Turning water into wine
During the time of Jesus - what did most Jewish people believe was the cause of sickness?
Sin
Why was Jesus upset about the church/temple?
It had gone from a place of worship to a place of business
How are John the Baptist and Jesus related?
They were cousins
Complete the following quote:
“________ for the Kingdom of Heaven in at hand.”
Repent
Why is it important that John the Baptist was a Levite?
Because King David and all the kings after him were anointed by Levites
What group of people did Jesus include in his ministry - that upset the church officials?
Women and Samaritans
What did the number to apostles represent?
The 12 tribes of Israel
What did everyone agree about Jesus?
That he was a great speaker
What did Jesus say was compared to a camel passing through the eye of a needle?
It is very difficult for a rich man to get into the Kingdom of Heaven
What man was a prominent Pharisee - and was also an influential member of the Sanhedrin?
Nicodemus
Where did Jesus say he was going to build his church? What did he really mean?
On a “rock”
He meant on Peter
What gospel writer was the only one to include the Good Samaritan story and was the only Gentile gospel writer?
Luke
Who was arrested and beheaded in Judea for speaking out against Herod?
John the Baptist
What are Samaritans?
Remnants of Israel and Assyrians
Where was Capernaum located?
Along the Sea of Galilee
What does the word “apostles” mean in Greek?
ones who are sent
Why was Jesus baptized - if he was born without original sin?
to identify with the sinners
Why were people upset when he healed the sick and said “your sins are forgiven”?
They thought he was blaspheming
What marked the beginning of Jesus’ ministry?
His baptism
From the sermon on the mount:
“Pray for those that persecute you”
Enemies
From the sermon on the mount:
“Don;t store your treasures on Earth . . . Store them in Heaven”
Assets
From the sermon on the mount:
“Settle your difference quickly”
Anger
