Jesus and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

What did the prophet Zechariah predict would come following an end-times war against Jerusalem?

The Lord would be king over all the earth and there would be peace and safety in the land.

According to Jesus, how is the kingdom of heaven like a wedding banquet?

"For many are called, but few are chosen" We have to come when we are called and we have to be prepared, wearing the right clothes to enter the kingdom of heaven.

According to Isaiah, what event would accompany God's people when they are all assembled on the holy mount at the end times?

A FAT FEAST!!!

How is the kingdom of God/heaven like a mustard seed?

A mustard seed starts out really small and then it grows into "the greatest among herbs"

How is the kingdom of God like a growing seed?

Because it is always growing. "the earth bringeth forth fruit"

In his teachings to Judah's corrupt leaders of his day, what did the prophet Jeremiah predict would come in the future?

He predicted that the savior would come, and he would be called "THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS"

How is the kingdom of God/heaven like yeast?

If you have ever cooked bread then you know that it rises, but without the yeast it will not rise. That is like us and the kingdom of God, without the kingdom of God, we will not be able to rise and reach our full potential to eventually become like God.

How is the kingdom of God/heaven like a hidden treasure in the field, like a pearl of great price, and like a dragnet thrown into the sea?

It is something that we have to seek to find, but once we have found that treasure or pearl or the fish from the net, we sell all that we have to keep it because we want to obtain the kingdom of God and keep it.

According to the synoptic Gospel writers, where did Jesus begin his ministry and what was his primary message?

Jesus began his ministry after he was baptized. His primary message was that the kingdom of God was here and it was time to repent and become good people and believe in God.

How many elders did Moses bring with him to worship on Mount Sinai? How many pillars did he build on that occasion to represent the house of Israel?

Moses brought 70 elders!!! Twelve pillars to represent the twelve tribes of Israel

According to Josephus, what types of local riots broke out at the death of Herod the Great (i.e., around the time of Jesus' birth)?

People were crazy and started burning everything down to the ground and hurting other people. There were many people who tried to take power.

What was one of the main things Jesus told his disciples to pray for in the Lord's Prayer?

Pray for the kingdom to come

According to Jesus' explanation to his disciples, why did he often teach in parables?

So that they would be able to understand what he was trying to say through the Holy Ghost.

When Jesus saw the faithfulness of the gentile centurion in Capernaum, what did he predict regarding the gentiles in the end times? How is this similar to Jesus' parable of the narrow door?

That they would come from the east and the west to sit with prophets of before. We will all come try to enter in the door at some point and if it is too narrow then we won't be let in. That is why we have to prepare now and do the things that we are supposed to so we can be early and let through that narrow door.

In the synoptic tradition, what was the central message of Jesus during his ministry?

The coming of the kingdom of God

When did Jesus seem to think the kingdom would be manifested?

The kingdom is manifested during Jesus' ministry

According to Jesus, how is the kingdom of God/heaven like a person sowing seeds in the field?

The kingdom of God is like sowing seeds in the field because some people are in a good spot to grow and be nourished by the words of God but some people aren't.

What event did Jesus anticipate in giving the bread and wine to his disciples at the Last Supper?

The new kingdom of His Father after the crucifixion and resurrection

What are the different reactions to hearing the word of the kingdom?

The people that understand are good and bring good fruit The people that don't understand are wicked and throw out any thoughts of it and become unfruitful.

How is the kingdom of God/heaven like a field of wheat mixed with weeds?

The wheat is like the people who follow God and the weeds are the people who don't follow God or choose to rebel against him.