All Topics For Religion - Grade 8 & 9

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Who was Matthew?

An apostle who was also known as Levi

Who was Mark?

A friend of Paul and Peter

Who was Matthew?

An apostle who was also known as Levi

Who was Mark?

A friend of Paul and Peter

Who was Luke?

A friend of Paul and an Apostle

Who is John?

An apostle who wrote the book of Revelation

Which apostle created the Acts of the Apostles?

Luke

What were the Gospels written for? List 3 reasons.

To convince different groups of people that Jesus was the Son of God

To show people the way to be forgiven

To show people how to have eternal life

Which Gospel is not a synoptic Gospel and why?

John because it is not similar to the other gospels

Which Gospel was written first?

Mark

Which gospel is the longest?

Luke

Which is the shortest Gospel?

Mark

Who were the readers of the Gospel of Matthew and what is the purpose of this Gospel?

Jews, to show Jesus as the Messiah because he fulfilled the scriptures

Who were the readers of the Gospel of Mark and what is the purpose of this Gospel?

Romans, To show Jesus as the Messiah through the work he did

Who were the readers of the Gospel of Luke and what is the purpose of this Gospel?

Greeks and Gentiles, To show Jesus as the Messiah through is love and compassion

Who were the readers of the Gospel of John and what is the purpose of this Gospel?

Everyone, To inspire faith in Jesus as the Messiah

Where does the word Bible come from and what does it mean?

It comes from the Greek word “Biblos” which means “the books”

Where did Mary live?

In Nazareth

How did Mary conceive?

The Holy Spirit came upon her and the power of God overshadowed her

Who was Mary engaged to?

Joseph

When did the angel Gabriel visit Mary?

Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant

What were 3 main points that the angel made to Mary?

Mary would become pregnant She would give birth to a son Jesus would be the son of God Jesus would be king Jesus’ kingdom would last forever

Who did Mary visit in the hill country of Judaea?

Her cousin Elizabeth

Why did Mary visit Elizabeth? List 3 reasons.

Mary wanted to tell Elizabeth about her experience with Gabriel Mary wanted to see that Elizabeth was pregnant Mary needed to hide for some time, because it was shameful to be pregnant and not married

Explain what happened when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting.

The baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped for joy, and the Holy Spirit filled Elizabeth and told her who Mary was carrying in her womb.

What was Mary’s song of praise?

Magnificat

List two reasons why Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

It was prophesied by the prophets that he would be born there

Joseph went to Bethlehem for the census

Who appeared to the Shepherds?

The Angel of the Lord

Why did God choose the shepherds to be the first visitors of the baby Jesus?

They represented the poor and the humble people

What was done to the Jewish males eight days after their birth?

They were circumcised and given their name

Name the persons Mary met at the Temple when she presented Jesus as Lord.

Prophetess Anna and Prophet Simeon

What promise did God make to Prophet Simeon?

He would not die until he had seen the Messiah

What was Prophetess Anna’s marital status?

She was a widow

What sacrifice did Mary offer for her purification?

Two turtle doves or two pigeons

Which festival was Jesus taken to in Jerusalem?

The Passover

Why did Mary and Joseph return to Jerusalem after the festival was over?

Jesus was left behind and they went to search for him

How are you doing so far in the questions?

Meh… ok I guess

Who was Zacharias?

A priest

What was Zacharias’ duty in the temple?

To burn incense

Where was Zacharias and what was he doing when the Angel came to him?

In the temple burning incense

Which tribe did Zacharias belong?

Abijah

Why did Zacharias and Elizabeth have no children? (List 2 reasons)

They were too old Elizabeth was barren

List 3 things the angel told Zacharias about the child (John).

He was to be the prophet of the highest He will prepare the way for the Messiah He would preach in the power of the prophet Elijah He should not drink alcohol He will turn the hearts of the people back to God He will be filled with the Holy Spirit

What was the name of the angel that appeared to Zacharias?

Gabriel

What punishment did Zacharias get for his unbelief?

He was made dumb

Why was Elizabeth happy about becoming pregnant?

Because it was a disgrace to be barren (and the Lord took away her social disgrace)

How long did Elizabeth hide herself for during pregnancy?

5 months

How did Zacharias inform the people of the name of the child?

He asked for a piece of paper and wrote down the name “John”

When did the baby get named?

When he was 8 days old

When did the baby (John) get circumcised?

When he was 8 days old

What name did the people (at the circumcision of the baby) want the child to be named?

Zacharias (after his father)

What 3 things took place when Zacharias said the child’s name should be John?

He was able to talk again He began praising God The neighbors were amazed

What was Zacharias’ song of Praise?

Benedictus

Where did John the Baptist preach?

Around the region of Jordon

What did John the Baptist wear?

Camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist

What did John eat?

Locusts and wild honey

What was the theme of John’s messages?

Baptism and Repentance

What special messages did John the Baptist give the Jewish people around Jordan?

Share your belongings, he who has two coats give to the one who has none

What special message did John give to the Soldiers?

Do not be violent, accuse no one falsely and be satisfied with your pay

Why did John the Baptist get arrested?

Preaching against (King) Herod’s marriage to his brother’s former wife (Herodias)

On what occasion was John the Baptist put to death?

It was Herod’s birthday

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What are 4 types of miracles Jesus did? List them

Miracles over diseases Miracles over nature Miracles over evil spirits Authority over death

What was the name of the lake on which the storm arose?

Sea of Galilee

Where was Jesus and what was he doing when the storm arose?

He was sleeping on the lower part of the boat

How did Jesus rebuke the storm?

He said, “Peace, Be still.”

What type of miracle did Jesus perform over the storm?

Miracle over Nature

What did the leper say to Jesus?

“If you are willing you can make me clean.”

What did Jesus tell the leper when he was healed?

To go to the priest and offer the sacrifice, and don’t tell anyone about the healing

Where did Legion live?

In the land of Gadarenes in the graveyard

How did Legion live?

He was naked, running in the graveyard screaming day and night, and cutting himself with stones

Why was the demons called Legion/Mob?

Because they were many

How did people try to tame Legion?

With heavy chains and fetters

What were the three things Legion asked of Jesus? List them.

Not to torment them Not to send them in the abyss or from the region Allow them to enter the pigs

What happened to the pigs when Legion entered them?

They violently ran down a cliff and drowned in sea

How hold was Jairus’ daughter?

Twelve years old

Why did the servant tell Jairus not to bother Jesus?

The girl had already died

Name the people Jesus took with Him into Jairus’ home?

Peter, James, John, and the girl’s parents

Describe the scene Jesus met at Jairus’ house.

A lot of weeping and wailing

What did Jesus say when he saw how everyone in the house was acting, and what was their response?

Jesus said the girl was not dead but just sleeping, and the people laughed at Jesus

What did Jesus do to Jairus’ daughter to wake her up?

Took the girl by the hand and say “Talitha Cumi”

What do the words “Talitha Cumi” mean?

Damsel I say to you arise

Why did the person with the hemorrhage touch Jesus’ garment?

She wanted to be healed of her plague

How did Jesus know he had been touched (Woman with the Issue of blood)?

He felt power leave his body

Why did Jesus tell the parable of the Rich Fool?

Two brothers were arguing over an inheritance (and Jesus told the Parable to warn against being jealous)

Why did Jesus use Parables? (List two reasons)

To confuse religious leaders To illustrate how God’s Kingdom works

Describe the rich fool.

Selfish, Speech filled with “I”

What problem did the Rich Fool have?

He had nowhere to store his goods

What did the rich fool do?

Tear down his barns to build bigger ones, to relax: eat, drink, and be merry

What did the rich fool forget to do?

Prepare his soul for the afterlife

How were the Rich Fool’s plans spoiled?

He died and left his wealth behind

Where all did the seeds fall that the sower threw?

The side, rocky soil, thorns, and good soil

What do wayside hearts represent?

Deaf ears

What do stony hearts represent?

People with no discipline and get discouraged by persecution

What do thorny hearts represent?

People who hear but are drawn away by pleasures

What do Productive hearts represent?

People who believe and share the word

What did the younger son get from his father that was not normal?

His inheritance early

What did the younger son say to his father when he returned?

I have sinned against heaven and you

Explain what the lost son’s father did when the lost boy came back home.

He gave his son a kiss, ring, robe, and shoes. He killed a fat calf and gave his son a big celebration

What attitude did the eldest son have towards the party the lost boy got?

Self-righteous Pharisees

What was the symbolic meaning of the following in the Parable of the Lost Boy (answer in the following order): Shoes Coat Ring

Freedom Honor Authority

How was the Publican when he was praying and what did he say?

He was humble and he said, “Lord be merciful to me a sinner”.