Bible - Unit 6

“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.”

Matthew 12:28

What does God want more than He wants sacrifices?

Mercy/grace

What was Jesus’ response to the Pharisee’s wanting to kill like?

meek, mild, and compassionate

What are Jesus’s ultimatums?

to not be with Christ is to be again Him; to be against Christ and reject Him is the unforgivable sin

What kept the Pharisee’s from believing what they had already seen, causing Jesus to NOT perform a miracle?

their spiritual blindness

What is the purpose of the Passover?

memorializes the Exodus from Egypt

What was the purpose of the Feast of Unleavened Bread?

Recalls the hastiness of the departure from Egypt

What was the purpose of the Pentecost?

recognizes God as the giver of the harvest

What was the purpose of the Feast of Tabernacles?

commemorates the wilderness wanderings

What was the purpose of Hanukkah?

celebrates the cleansings of the temple by the Jews

What was the purpose of the Sabbath?

honors God’s completion of creation

What feast was the last supper on, which was eaten in the evening on the day Passover week began?

Feast of Unleavened Bread

What did Jesus do on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles?

He boldly presented Himself to the Jews

What is a word picture that uses everyday things to communicate truth and can be similes or metaphors?

A parable

What does the Thorny Soil represent?

it represents people who are focused on temporal rather than eternal things

Who are the two sowers?

God and the Devil

What parable will many people become part of the kingdom of God?

Parable of the Mustard Seed

In what parable is someone who understands the truth of the Gospel is willing to sacrifice it?

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

In what parable the wicked will be removed and punished in God’s time?

The Parable of the Net

“Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God”

Matthew 14:33

What are 3 reasons Herod felt guilty?

He respected John but was troubled by his message at the same time, He wanted to hold onto his sin and have the benefit of religion too, He feared being though of as weak after being manipulated by his wife

Why did Peter begin to sink?

because he began to fear the material world more than the omnipitent Creator

Matthew 15:18-19

But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies

What did the Pharisees value more than the clear teaching of Scripture?

tradition

What are 2 traditions that undermined Scripture?

did not care for their elderly parents, did not care for the poor

Where is evil come from?

the heart

What is the purpose for dietary laws?

to distinguish between Israel and the pagan nations

Why did it appear Jesus ignored the Canaanite woman’s request to heal her demon-posessed daughter?

His ministry focus was on the Jews

What was the older brother’s attitude like inwarldly in the parable of the lost sons?

he was inwardly rebellious

What does genuine repentance bring?

forgiveness and restoration

What happens when something of unique value has been found after being lost?

there is great rejoicing

“Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Matthew 16:16

What did Jesus compare the Pharisees’ influence too?

leaven

What are 3 factors for Jesus’ commendation of Peter’s confession?

he was blessed to understand the way of salvation, the church would be built on the truth he expressed, he would have the opportunity to preach the kingdom

“While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud,”This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”

Matthew 17:5

How did Jesus graciously strengthen the disciples faith?

allowing a glimpse of His majesty

Some would not die until seeing Christ coming in His kingdom, this was a reference to what?

the Transfiguration

“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”

Matthew 18:4

If you want to genuinely trust and follow Christ, you should come to Him with what?

childlike humility

What should you do when someone severely sins?

1) speak with him privately 2) speak with him again with one or two witness 3) bring the matter before the church 4) treat him as you would an unsaved person

In what parable do people’s offenses against us are small compared to our offenses against God?

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Why was it illogical for the Pharisees to accuse Jesus of recieving His power from Satan? How did Jesus indicate the danger of this accusation?

they do not have any solid proof in second of all Satan‘s Kingdom manifestation sickness and harm and does not want to help people, but Jesus actions was forgiving in cleansing sick Satan kingdom does not care about anyone except their selves Jesus revealed it within his words, seem to be with crisis to be against him

How does Jesus illustrate what it means to be great in the kingdom of heaven? how does this relate to causing others spiritual harm?

Jesus illustrates being great in the kingdom of heaven, like a child. A child is humble and teachable, and usually loving. These are all traits. We should have as Christian. And just says it would be awful to harm a child. It is awful to harm a Christian in her walk in faith because you are harming God’s process, and you are harming for praise in attempt to fallow God.