Ministry of Jesus Final

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Simon of Bethany was:

A Pharisee

According to the reading, which Old Testament leader ("the giver of manna") was doubted and denied his divine mission, as Jesus was?

Moses

Yancey suggest that one miracle was "the event that turned the religious establishment fatally against Jesus." Which miracle was it?

Resurrecting Lazarus

At Jesus' death on the cross, who stated, "Truly this was the Son of God"? Who were the other two men who declared their faith on the day of Jesus' crucifixion?

Roman Santiran Thieves and Simon, the guy who carried the cross

White suggests that Satan had corrupted the Jewish religion at that time by the idea that they could save themselves by their own works.

True

Yancey makes the case that God's power is non-coercive.

True

Yancey observes that the Jews associated fear with worship

True

Zechariah lost his voice when he doubted the news of John the Baptist's birth.

True

Which was NOT a lesson that Jesus wanted the disciples to learn from Peter's experience in the sea?

Trust in themselves explicitly

What was Jesus' first recorded miracle?

Turning water into wine

Name FIVE of the eight beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

What are the three temptations that Jesus faced in the desert?

1. Turning stone into bread 2. Being king of the world if Jesus just worshiped Satan 3. Jumping from the temple

Which was NOT part of John the Baptist's "mission"?

Allowing Jesus to baptize him

Which was NOT a reason why the Samarian woman at the well was surprised that Jesus asked for a drink of water?

Because He was the Messiah

Why did Judas object to Mary's act of pouring expensive ointment on the head and feet of Jesus?

Because Mary was a prostitute and she wasn't worthy to do that kind of thing for Jesus.

Explain how it took "courage" for Jesus to come to earth as He did, according to Yancey.

Because it was a time when Satan and heathens turned everyone against God and so when he came he was not accepted.

What does Luke imply as to why Mary was "chosen" to bring Jesus into the world?

Because of her faith and obedience

Why did Jesus' statement to the Pharisees, you "...shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" offend them? Explain.

Because they thought that since they were Abraham's descendants that they weren't slaves.

*What did Jesus mean when He said to the Jewish nobleman, "Except you see signs and wonders, you will not believe"? How does this question relate to us now? Explain.

Because we sometimes don't believe by faith, we have to see proof in order to believe.

What did White mean when she said that Jesus "died of a broken heart"?

Carrying the sin of the world; separation from God

The woman of Samaria was receptive and accepted Jesus' message to her. What did she do next?

Go and tell everyone

According to Yancey, miracles always produce faith.

False

According to the reading, it was not really possible for Jesus to give in to temptation.

False

Jesus worked many miracles in Nazareth, despite their unbelief.

False

John the Baptist and Jesus had significant time together before the time of Jesus' baptism

False

John the Baptist fully understood Jesus' ministry.

False

Many of Jesus' parables were shared early in His ministry so that people would understand their meaning.

False

Mary and Martha expressed a lack of trust in Jesus because of His delay in coming to see Lazarus.

False

Satan can compel (make) us to sin.

False

Yancey suggests that Jesus' birth was well-known, but John the Baptist's birth was not.

False

Which miracle was reported far and near and brought people in great numbers, after they heard about it?

Feeding of the 5000

Which miracle appears in all four gospels?

Feeding the 5 thousand, the time John the Baptist died

According to White how were the priests and rulers feeling after Jesus' death? Why?

Feeling victorious and a feeling of what is happening because they didn't know if they were believes or not.

Yancey observes that "Jesus showed an incredible respect for human ----."

Freedom

What was the "common notion" during Jesus' day as to why sickness and disease happened to people?

From their parents/family; your sins

Why did the nobleman not rush home to see his son after his interchange with Jesus?

He believed his son was healed

How did Jesus prove who He was to the disciples in the Emmaus story?

He broke the bread, showed the nails from his hands

*Why did Jesus weep when the procession reached the brow of the hill above Jerusalem?

He knew half of them would turn on him

What were the specific words that "betrayed the character of Satan," even though he appeared as an angel of light?

He used if Jesus was the Son of God. Told Jesus to worship him and bow down to him.

*Why did the people Nazareth refuse to accept Jesus? Explain.

He was born a Jew

Considering the fact that Jesus knew He was going to raise Lazarus to life in a matter of probable moments, why was He weeping? What did His tears mean and symbolize?

He was still grieving for his friend. He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. John doesn't really say why Jesus wept, but Jesus didn't feel the same grief as the mourners.

When Jesus' visible presence was withdrawn, what--specifically mentioned--would be the "source of power" for His followers?

Holy Spirit and Scripture

According to DA, people of Jesus' time believed happiness consisted in what?

Humility

*What did John say after he baptized Jesus?

Jesus the Lamb of God

Explain the meaning of following passage (from DA): "The priests and teachers...rehearsed their meaningless prayers, and performed the rites of worship to be seen...but were not prepared for the revelation of the Messiah."

It is talking about how the priests were doing the same routine but is not learning more to have a relationship with God and when Jesus came they knew nothing at all.

How do miracles fit into your picture of God, or how you relate to God? Explain.

It makes me believe that God is the almighty one, the only one that can do miracles.

John the Baptist encountered people "asleep in their sins." What does this mean?

It means that they don't realize, they continue to do what they want and put aside their sins.

*What do you think that Jesus meant by, "I tell you that, if these [the mixed crowed around Jesus during the procession] should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out"? Explain.

It was a powerful message. If the people didn't believe, his creation would.

Why did Jesus (uncharacteristically) permit the demonstration of the royal entry into Jerusalem?

It was prophesied that it will happen in Isaiah.

Who were the two wealthy men who, in requesting the body of Jesus for proper burial, "no longer concealed their attachment to Him"?

Joseph of Arimithea and Nicodemus

Who was the person who led the colt on which Jesus rode into Jerusalem

Lazarus

What three words did that disciple say to Jesus, as he was sinking into the water?

Lord, save me

Which of Jesus' followers first saw Him after He rose from the tomb?

Mary Magdalene

Do you think that the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount were only meant to only be an ideal for the Christian life, not a serious directive from Jesus to His followers? Explain.

No, it is for everyone. Even though some people aren't Christians, everyone wants to be treated the same way and the Beatitudes helps those that need to keep themselves in check.

*What did He say just after that petition?

Not my will be done but yours.

The Gospels devote nearly --- of their length to the last week of Jesus' life.

One-third

What do people you know think about miracles today? Explain.

People today still think that their good luck or good fortune is a miracle and they are very thankful for miracles even if sometimes they don't see it or think that it is a miracle.

Who was the disciple who went out of the boat to walk on the water toward Jesus?

Peter

Who were the three disciples that accompanied Jesus into the garden of Gethsemane?

Peter, John, James

On which day did Jesus "rest" in the tomb?

Sabbath

What group of people did the angels first approach with the news of Jesus' birth? Why was this group chosen? Explain.

Shepherds because they were open, willing, and watching for instructions. They were obedient.

According to White, was Satan trying to convince Jesus of that night in Gethsemane?

That he didn't need to die for the sins because the people don't want it or want to know him

*Before the woman could accept the gift of "living water" from Jesus, what did she need to recognize?

That he was the Messiah

Why did the Beatitudes create "shock" among the crowd of listeners?

They weren't expecting Jesus to talk about that. They thought that they didn't need it in their lives since they already thought they possessed all of the traits.

In Peter's defense of Jesus, he cut the ear off of the ----.

The high priest's servant

Judas betrayed Jesus for --- pieces of silver.

Thirty

How were the directions from Jesus to the seventy disciples different from the directions to the twelve, regarding their mission? Why?

The twelve was to the Jews and if they were to go out to the gentiles, the word would not be received the right way.

*Yancey suggest that Lazarus' story gives... "a compressed view of the entire planet." What did he mean by that? Explain.

They believed but they still didn't truly accept him in their hearts.

According to White, what was the lasting effect of Jesus' early miracles on the disciples?

They had faith and went to proclaim that he was the Messiah.

What were the disciples doing when Jesus returned to them after His prayer to His Father?

They were sleeping

According to the reading, why was Jesus baptized?

To be an example, to be a blessing

What does it mean symbolically to "eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ"? Explain.

To have a personal or a connection with the Creator; Personal Savior; Become like him

What lesson did White say that the "miracle of the loaves teaches us"?

To have faith that God will take care of us. Believe in the all-sufficient power of God.

What did Jesus ask the blind man from birth to do, after Jesus anointed his eyes?

To wash the mud off

Jesus always turned down requests for a miraculous demonstration in order to impress people.

True

Jesus often told those who had seen a miracle not to tell anyone else.

True

Satan had led people in Jesus' time to see disease and death as coming from God.

True

The Samaritans, unlike the Jews, believed that Jesus came as the Redeemer of all people, not just the Jews.

True

The disciples didn't understand why Jesus delayed going to Lazarus when He got word of the serious illness.

True

When He said, "I am the light of the world," Jesus was claiming to be the Messiah.

True

White suggested that the disciples did not have a clear understanding of the spiritual truths from the Old Testament Scriptures.

True

With what did Jesus answer EACH temptation that Satan posed? What does that mean for us?

Used Scripture; We must have a understanding of the Bible and use that to make decisions.

*How do you interpret Jesus' words to the Father, "...Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me..."? Explain.

Wanted to escape the pain and was asking for God to give him one more escape

What did White suggest was the symbolism of the water and wine at the wedding feast?

Water: baptism into his death Wine: shredding of his blood

Explain what Jesus meant by Christians being the "salt of the earth"?

We need to be followers of Christ. Go out and show others; be examples

White suggested that if we are condemned in judgment, will it be because of our error, or because we neglected opportunities to learn and accept truth?

We neglected opportunities to learn and accept truth.

What was Jesus' immediate response to this disciple?

Went and saved him right away

What was the punishment that a betrothed (engaged) woman would suffer if it was discovered that she was pregnant?

Will be killed; stoned

How did Judas greet Jesus, when he came to Him with the mob of people to arrest Jesus?

With a kiss

White describes John the Baptist as a "reformer." Do you think that prior to the second coming some will fulfill a similar role? Explain.

Yes, I think that anyone can be a reformer when you have God on your side. If God wants you to go change some lives, he will guide you in that direction.

*Was it necessary for John the Baptist to dress/behave so differently in order to fulfill his mission? Explain.

Yes, because it brought about how people perceived him and if they are willing to hear him out just by the way he dresses and behaves.


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