The Public Ministry

• What are the Preparations for the Public Ministry of Jesus?

  John the Baptist, Baptism of Jesus, Temptations in the Desert
• John the Baptist - was the cousin of Jesus
• John the Baptist - was sent to prepare the way of the savior, he was the voice in the wilderness calling people to repentance
• Who was the father of John the Baptist?

  Zechariah
• Who was the mother of John the Baptist?

  Elizabeth
• Baptism of Jesus - during this, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him like a dove and a voice from heaven
• In what form of animal did the Holy Spirit appear as?

  Dove
• Temptation of Jesus - 40 days in the desert, Jesus is tempted by Satan
• What temptation is this: To turn stone into Bread?

  First Temptation
• What temptation is this: To throw Himself from the parapet of the temple and command the angels to rescue Him?

  Second Temptation
• What temptation is this: To worship satan?

  Third Temptation
• Apostles - they were ordinary men of society place with extraordinary
• What was the mission of Jesus?

  Proclaim the Kingdom of God
• Kingdom of God as a Future Event - a situation to be understood, an event to be realized in the future
• Kingdom of God as a Present Reality - dictated that the kingdom of God is right here and now
• What are Greek words for love?

  Agapao, Agape
• What does AGAPE describe to?

  Willing and committed love
• What are ways to fulfill the kingdom of God?

  Words, Miracles
• What were the moral guides during the old testament?

  Ten Commandments
• What are the moral guides in the New Testament?

  Beatitudes
• How many was the Ten Commandments were summarized into by Jesus?

  Two Great Commandments
• What is the Latin term for Beatitudes?

  Beatus
• What does the Latin word for Beatitudes mean?

  Blessed, Happy
• What are the interpretations of the Beatitudes?

  As praise, As a Blessing, As a Proclamation
• Our Father - it is one of the most beautiful prayers that a disciple of Jesus can utter
• Our Father - this payer has greatly remained relevant for us today as we follow Jesus
• Our Father - it is a prayer that richly speaks of our need for God, and names our humility
• What is the Greek word for Parables?

  Parabole
• What does the Greek word of Parable means?

  Comparison
• What literary device that the parable usually builds from?

  Simile
• What are three types of Parables?

  Parable of the Kingdom, Parable of Love and Mercy, Parable of End-Times
• Miracles - "Turning water into wine, multiplication of loaves, healing the sick, recovery of sight to those who are blind, etc."
• What are forms of Miracles?

  Healing Miracles, Exorcisms, Restoration to Life, Nature Miracles