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1. In what way did God decide to make people to be different than the animals?
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God decided to make people in God’s image and to be like him. He also decided to give them power over all of the earth and over the animals (#01-09).
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God decided to make people in God’s image and to be like him. He also decided to give them power over all of the earth and over the animals (See: [01:09](01/09)).
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1. What two special trees did God plant in the garden?
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God planted many trees in the garden, but he also planted two special trees. He planted the tree of life in the garden and told Adam that he could eat its fruit. He also planted the tree of the knowledge of good and evil there and told Adam he would die if he ate fruit from that tree (#01-11).
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God planted many trees in the garden, but he also planted two special trees. He planted the tree of life in the garden and told Adam that he could eat its fruit. He also planted the tree of the knowledge of good and evil there and told Adam he would die if he ate fruit from that tree (See: [01:11](01/11)).
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1. What did God do so that the man would not be alone?
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God wanted Adam to have a helper who would be like Adam. But none of the animals were like Adam, so they could not be his helper. Therefore, God took one of Adam’s ribs and made the woman from it to be a helper for Adam (#01-12), (#01-13).
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God wanted Adam to have a helper who would be like Adam. But none of the animals were like Adam, so they could not be his helper. Therefore, God took one of Adam’s ribs and made the woman from it to be a helper for Adam (See: [01:12](01/12), [01:13](01/13)).
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1. What did God do after he finished making everything?
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After God finished making everything in six days, he rested on the seventh day. God was not tired, but he had finished his work of making everything. He blessed the seventh day and made it a special day (#01-16).
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After God finished making everything in six days, he rested on the seventh day. God was not tired, but he had finished his work of making everything. He blessed the seventh day and made it a special day (See: [01:16](01/16)).
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## What the Story Means to Us
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1. Why do you think God made the man and the woman in a different way than he made the universe and the other things in the earth?
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God creates people in a more personal way than he created everything else. He formed the man from dust and breathed life into him. Then God formed the woman from one of the man’s ribs. In this way, he showed that people were very important to him, and that they have a special purpose in creation (#01-10), (#01-13).
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God creates people in a more personal way than he created everything else. He formed the man from dust and breathed life into him. Then God formed the woman from one of the man’s ribs. In this way, he showed that people were very important to him, and that they have a special purpose in creation (See: [01:10](01/10), [01:13](01/13)).
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1. In what way are people like God and made in his image? How are they different than God?
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God made people to be like God, but not the same as God. That is, people have some of the characteristics of God that the animals do not have. However, people are not equal to God. They are in God’s image because they are like God in some ways (#01-09).
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God made people to be like God, but not the same as God. That is, people have some of the characteristics of God that the animals do not have. However, people are not equal to God. They are in God’s image because they are like God in some ways (See: [01:09](01/09)).
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1. Why do you think God put the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden when he did not want Adam to eat its fruit?
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God wanted Adam to be able to choose whether or not to obey God. Therefore, God planted the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden where Adam was. However, he warned Adam clearly that he would die if he ate fruit from that tree. And God allowed Adam to eat fruit from every other tree, so there was no reason for Adam to disobey God (#01-11).
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God wanted Adam to be able to choose whether or not to obey God. Therefore, God planted the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden where Adam was. However, he warned Adam clearly that he would die if he ate fruit from that tree. And God allowed Adam to eat fruit from every other tree, so there was no reason for Adam to disobey God (See: [01:11](01/11)).
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1. Why do you think God made the woman from the man rather than from the dirt?
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God wanted the man and the woman to become one. Therefore, he did not make the woman separately from Adam. Instead, God took part of Adam and made her from that. When Adam saw her, he understood that she was very much like Adam, and that God had made her especially for him (#01-13).
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God wanted the man and the woman to become one. Therefore, he did not make the woman separately from Adam. Instead, God took part of Adam and made her from that. When Adam saw her, he understood that she was very much like Adam, and that God had made her especially for him (See: [01:13](01/13)).
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1. How do you think a man becomes one with his wife?
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God wants a man and his wife to have a special bond that is closer than their connection to any other person. It is even closer than the bond with their parents. As they grow to know each other more, they begin to think in similar ways and value the same things. People who have been married a long time often seem to know what each other is thinking without even speaking (#01-14).
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God wants a man and his wife to have a special bond that is closer than their connection to any other person. It is even closer than the bond with their parents. As they grow to know each other more, they begin to think in similar ways and value the same things. People who have been married a long time often seem to know what each other is thinking without even speaking (See: [01:14](01/14)).
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1. Why did God say that everything he had made was very good?
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God created everything so that everything would work together to accomplish what he wanted to happen (#01-15).
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God created everything so that everything would work together to accomplish what he wanted to happen (See: [01:15](01/15)).
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1. What did God want people to do on the seventh day?
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God made the seventh day a special day. On that day, he wanted people to stop doing their normal work. Instead, they should remember that God created them and everything around them. Because they would not work on the seventh day, they would have more time to honor God and think about him than they did on the other days of the week (#01-16).
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God made the seventh day a special day. On that day, he wanted people to stop doing their normal work. Instead, they should remember that God created them and everything around them. Because they would not work on the seventh day, they would have more time to honor God and think about him than they did on the other days of the week (See: [01:16](01/16)).
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## Summary
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1. What did Adam and Eve need that they did not have in the garden?
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Adam and Eve had everything they needed in the garden. There was no sin or shame, and they were able to walk with God and speak directly to him (#02-01).
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Adam and Eve had everything they needed in the garden. There was no sin or shame, and they were able to walk with God and speak directly to him (See: [02:01](02/01)).
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1. How did the snake convince the woman to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
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The snake first questioned what God said (#02-02). He next called God a liar (#02-04). Finally, he told the woman that she could be like God (#02-04).
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The snake first questioned what God said (See: [02:02](02/02)). He next called God a liar (See: [02:04](02/04)). Finally, he told the woman that she could be like God (See: [02:04](02/04)).
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1. Why did the woman eat the fruit?
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1. What did Adam and Eve do after they ate the fruit?
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They were both ashamed, and tried to cover themselves with leaves. Then they tried to hide from God (#02-06), (#02-07).
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They were both ashamed, and tried to cover themselves with leaves. Then they tried to hide from God (See: [02:06](02/06), [02:07](02/07)).
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1. What answer did Adam give when God asked if he had eaten the fruit?
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1. What did God want to say when he said that Adam’s body would return to the dirt?
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God made Adam from the dirt (#01-10). When he died, he would become dirt once again.
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God made Adam from the dirt (See: [01:10](01/10)). When he died, he would become dirt once again.
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1. Why did God send Adam and Eve out of the garden?
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1. Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to know good and evil?
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Their knowledge of good and evil was knowledge gained by personal experience. That experience of making an evil choice caused them to be separated from God. Their fellowship with him was broken (#02-12).
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Their knowledge of good and evil was knowledge gained by personal experience. That experience of making an evil choice caused them to be separated from God. Their fellowship with him was broken (See: [02:12](02/12)).
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1. What did God decide to do about the wicked and violent people on the earth?
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He decided to destroy them with a huge flood (#03-01).
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He decided to destroy them with a huge flood (See: [03:01](03/01)).
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1. How was Noah different than the other people?
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Noah was a righteous man even though he lived among wicked people (#03-02).
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Noah was a righteous man even though he lived among wicked people (See: [03:02](03/02)).
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1. What was the purpose of the boat that God told Noah to build?
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The boat would keep Noah and his family safe during the flood (#03-03).
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The boat would keep Noah and his family safe during the flood (See: [03:03](03/03)).
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1. How many people entered into the boat?
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Eight people entered into the boat—Noah and his wife, and his three sons and their wives. No one else believed the flood would happen (#03-04), (#03-05).
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Eight people entered into the boat—Noah and his wife, and his three sons and their wives. No one else believed the flood would happen (See: [03:04](03/04), [03:05](03/05)).
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1. Why did the animals come to the boat?
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God sent some of each kind of the animals to the boat (#03-06).
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God sent some of each kind of the animals to the boat (See: [03:06](03/06)).
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1. How long did the rain last?
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The rain continued for 40 days and 40 nights (#03-07).
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The rain continued for 40 days and 40 nights (See: [03:07](03/07)).
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1. What happened to all the people and animals during the flood?
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Noah’s family and the animals that were inside the boat were safe. Every person and animal that was outside the boat died (#03-08).
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Noah’s family and the animals that were inside the boat were safe. Every person and animal that was outside the boat died (See: [03:08](03/08)).
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1. How long did the flood continue on the earth?
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The boat floated on the water for five months, it took three more months for the mountains to be visible (#03-09). It was several more months before the land was dry enough for Noah and his family to come out of the boat (#03-10 to #03-13).
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The boat floated on the water for five months, it took three more months for the mountains to be visible (See: [03:09](03/09)). It was several more months before the land was dry enough for Noah and his family to come out of the boat (#03-10 to #03-13).
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1. What was the first thing Noah that did when he came out of the boat?
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Noah built and altar and sacrificed some of the animals to God (#03-14).
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Noah built and altar and sacrificed some of the animals to God (See: [03:14](03/14)).
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1. What promise did God make to Noah after the flood?
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God promised that he would not destroy the earth with a flood again. He put a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this promise (#03-15), (#03-16).
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God promised that he would not destroy the earth with a flood again. He put a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this promise (See: [03:15](03/15), [03:16](03/16)).
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## What the Story Means to Us
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1. Why did God decide to destroy the world?
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God created people to be with him. But God is good and cannot accept things that are evil. Because almost all the people became wicked and disobeyed him, he decided to destroy all those evil people (#03-01).
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God created people to be with him. But God is good and cannot accept things that are evil. Because almost all the people became wicked and disobeyed him, he decided to destroy all those evil people (See: [03:01](03/01)).
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1. Why did God save Noah and his family?
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1. Why was no one else besides Noah’s family ready when the flood came?
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The boat was very large, and it took Noah and his sons a very long time to build it. Many other people would have seen Noah building the boat and would have asked him about it. But none of them believed God would destroy them, so none of them were ready when the flood came (#03-04).
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The boat was very large, and it took Noah and his sons a very long time to build it. Many other people would have seen Noah building the boat and would have asked him about it. But none of them believed God would destroy them, so none of them were ready when the flood came (See: [03:04](03/04)).
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1. Why did other people not come into the boat when the rain began?
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God himself closed the door of the boat before the rain began. After God did that, it was too late for people to enter into the boat and be saved from the flood (#03-06).
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God himself closed the door of the boat before the rain began. After God did that, it was too late for people to enter into the boat and be saved from the flood (See: [03:06](03/06)).
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1. Why did Noah build an altar and offer a sacrifice to God?
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Noah was a righteous man who honored God both before and after the flood. He knew that God had saved him and his family. Therefore, the first thing he did when he left the boat was to honor God with a sacrifice (#03-14).
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Noah was a righteous man who honored God both before and after the flood. He knew that God had saved him and his family. Therefore, the first thing he did when he left the boat was to honor God with a sacrifice (See: [03:14](03/14)).
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1. Why is the rainbow important?
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1. Why was is wrong for the people to gather together in one city?
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God had commanded Noah and his descendants to fill the earth again after the flood (#03-13).
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God had commanded Noah and his descendants to fill the earth again after the flood (See: [03:13](03/13)).
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1. What was the purpose of the tower the people built in the city?
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They built the tower to be tall enough to reach heaven (#04-02). Some scholars think they wanted to be able to go up to heaven. Other scholars think they wanted the gods to be able to come down from heaven.
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They built the tower to be tall enough to reach heaven (See: [04:02](04/02)). Some scholars think they wanted to be able to go up to heaven. Other scholars think they wanted the gods to be able to come down from heaven.
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1. Why did God change their language?
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God changed their one language into many languages so they could not understand each other (#04-03). As a result, they could not work together to continue building the tower or living together well. So they spread out over the earth in different language groups.
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God changed their one language into many languages so they could not understand each other (See: [04:03](04/03)). As a result, they could not work together to continue building the tower or living together well. So they spread out over the earth in different language groups.
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1. Who did God say he would bless through Abram?
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God would bless all the people groups on earth through Abram and his descendants (#04-04).
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God would bless all the people groups on earth through Abram and his descendants (See: [04:04](04/04)).
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1. What land did God give to Abram?
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God gave the land of Canaan to Abram and his descendants (#04-05), (#04-06). He said they would always possess it. This is the land of Israel today.
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God gave the land of Canaan to Abram and his descendants (See: [04:05](04/05), [04:06](04/06)). He said they would always possess it. This is the land of Israel today.
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1. Why did Abram give a tenth of his possessions to Melchizedek?
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Melchizedek was a priest of God (#04-07). That is, he spoke for God and helped people worship God. Abram gave a tenth of his possessions to Melchizedek as an offering to God. In this way, Abram honored God.
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Melchizedek was a priest of God (See: [04:07](04/07)). That is, he spoke for God and helped people worship God. Abram gave a tenth of his possessions to Melchizedek as an offering to God. In this way, Abram honored God.
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1. Why might it have been difficult for Abram to believe that he would have many descendants?
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Abram and Sarai did not yet have a son (#04-08). Without a son, he could not have many descendants.
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Abram and Sarai did not yet have a son (See: [04:08](04/08)). Without a son, he could not have many descendants.
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1. Why did God declare that Abram was righteous?
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God said Abram was righteous because Abram believed God (#04-08). Abram believed he would have many descendants even though he did not yet have a son.
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God said Abram was righteous because Abram believed God (See: [04:08](04/08)). Abram believed he would have many descendants even though he did not yet have a son.
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1. Noah was a righteous man. Why did his descendants begin to sin?
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God destroyed all the wicked people in the flood (#03-08). So only the family of Noah survived to fill the earth. Although Noah obeyed God, he was not perfect. He received wicked desires from his ancestors, Adam and Eve. And he passed these on to his descendants.
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God destroyed all the wicked people in the flood (See: [03:08](03/08)). So only the family of Noah survived to fill the earth. Although Noah obeyed God, he was not perfect. He received wicked desires from his ancestors, Adam and Eve. And he passed these on to his descendants.
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1. Why did the people want to live in one city?
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The descendants of Noah became proud and wanted other people to honor and remember them. Therefore, they decided they did not want to obey God. Instead, they settled in one place where they could honor each other (#04-01), (#04-02).
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The descendants of Noah became proud and wanted other people to honor and remember them. Therefore, they decided they did not want to obey God. Instead, they settled in one place where they could honor each other (See: [04:01](04/01), [04:02](04/02)).
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People today speak different languages because God gave them different languages at Babel (See: [04:03](04/03)). He wanted each language group to spread out across the earth and learn to honor him.
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1. Why did God send Abram to Canaan?
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1. Why did Sarai tell Abram to have a child with Hagar?
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1. What was the name of the son born to Abram through Hagar?
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1. What did God tell Abram to do to show his covenant with God?
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As a sign of the covenant God made with Abram, God told Abram to circumcise every male in his family (See: [05:03](05/03)).
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Sarai would bear a son for Abram. His name would be Isaac. He would be the son of promise (See: [05:04](05/04)).
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1. What were the meanings of the new names that God gave to Abram and Sarai?
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1. Where did Abraham tell Isaac that they would get the lamb for the sacrifice?
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1. Why was Isaac called the “son of promise?”
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Isaac was the “son of promise” because God would fulfil his promise to bless all nations through him. Even though Ishmael was also Abram’s son, God had chosen to bless Abraham’s descendants through Isaac instead of through Ishmael (#05-04).
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Isaac was the “son of promise” because God would fulfil his promise to bless all nations through him. Even though Ishmael was also Abram’s son, God had chosen to bless Abraham’s descendants through Isaac instead of through Ishmael (See: [05:04](05/04)).
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1. Why did God give new names to Abram and Sarai?
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1. Was Abraham willing to kill Isaac as God asked?
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Yes, Abraham was willing to obey everything God told him to do. He was ready to kill Isaac when God told him to stop (#05-08).
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Yes, Abraham was willing to obey everything God told him to do. He was ready to kill Isaac when God told him to stop (See: [05:08](05/08)).
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1. Why did God provide a ram for the sacrifice?
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Abraham told Isaac that God would provide a lamb for the sacrifice. But at that time, God provided a ram instead (#05-09). Abraham was speaking about a sacrifice in the future when God would provide a perfect lamb.
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Abraham told Isaac that God would provide a lamb for the sacrifice. But at that time, God provided a ram instead (See: [05:09](05/09)). Abraham was speaking about a sacrifice in the future when God would provide a perfect lamb.
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1. Why did God say that Isaac was Abraham’s only son?
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1. What did Abraham send his servant to do?
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Abraham sent him to get a wife for his son Isaac from among Abraham’s relatives (#06-01).
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Abraham sent him to get a wife for his son Isaac from among Abraham’s relatives (See: [06:01](06/01)).
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1. How did Abraham’s servant choose Rebekah as a wife for Isaac?
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God led him to Rebekah (#06-02).
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God led him to Rebekah (See: [06:02](06/02)).
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1. Why did it seem as if Abraham would not have many descendants?
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Isaac’s wife, Rebekah, could not have children (#06-04).
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Isaac’s wife, Rebekah, could not have children (See: [06:04](06/04)).
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1. What did Isaac do when Rebekah could not have children?
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Isaac prayed to God, and God allowed her to get pregnant (#06-05).
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Isaac prayed to God, and God allowed her to get pregnant (See: [06:05](06/05)).
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1. What did God tell Rebekah would happen to her two sons?
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God told her that her sons would become two nations who would struggle with each other. The nation from the older son would obey the nation from the younger son (#06-06).
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God told her that her sons would become two nations who would struggle with each other. The nation from the older son would obey the nation from the younger son (See: [06:06](06/06)).
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1. Who was Rebekah’s older son?
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1. How did Isaac and Rebekah treat their sons differently?
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Isaac loved Esau more than he loved Jacob. Rebekah loved Jacob more than she loved Esau (#07-01).
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Isaac loved Esau more than he loved Jacob. Rebekah loved Jacob more than she loved Esau (See: [07:01](07/01)).
|
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|
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1. What did Esau give to Jacob in exchange for some food?
|
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|
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Esau was the firstborn. As the firstborn, he deserved to receive more of his father’s possessions then Jacob, and to be honored more than Jacob. However, Esau traded all those things to Jacob in exchange for some food (#07-02).
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Esau was the firstborn. As the firstborn, he deserved to receive more of his father’s possessions then Jacob, and to be honored more than Jacob. However, Esau traded all those things to Jacob in exchange for some food (See: [07:02](07/02)).
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|
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1. Why did Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac by having Jacob pretend to be Esau?
|
||||
|
||||
Rebekah and Jacob wanted Isaac to bless Jacob instead of blessing Esau (#07-03), (#07-04).
|
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Rebekah and Jacob wanted Isaac to bless Jacob instead of blessing Esau (See: [07:03](07/03), [07:04](07/04)).
|
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|
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1. Why did Jacob put goatskins on his neck and hands?
|
||||
|
||||
Jacob wanted his hands and neck to be hairy like his brother Esau’s hands and neck. In that way, Isaac would feel the goat hair and think he was Esau ((#07-03), (#07-04).
|
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Jacob wanted his hands and neck to be hairy like his brother Esau’s hands and neck. In that way, Isaac would feel the goat hair and think he was Esau ((See: [07:03](07/03), [07:04](07/04)).
|
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|
||||
1. What did Esau plan to do to Jacob after Jacob stole his blessing?
|
||||
|
||||
Esau planned to wait until Isaac died, and then to kill Jacob (#07-05).
|
||||
Esau planned to wait until Isaac died, and then to kill Jacob (See: [07:05](07/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Rebekah do to prevent Esau from killing Jacob?
|
||||
|
||||
Rebekah and Isaac sent Jacob far away to her relatives so Esau would not kill him (#07-06).
|
||||
Rebekah and Isaac sent Jacob far away to her relatives so Esau would not kill him (See: [07:06](07/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How long did Jacob stay away from home?
|
||||
|
||||
Jacob stayed with Rebekah’s relatives for twenty years. Then he returned home with the family God had given him while he was away (#07-08).
|
||||
Jacob stayed with Rebekah’s relatives for twenty years. Then he returned home with the family God had given him while he was away (See: [07:08](07/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Jacob try to convince Esau not to kill him?
|
||||
|
||||
He sent many herds of animals to Esau as a gift so that Esau would not still want to kill him (#07-09).
|
||||
He sent many herds of animals to Esau as a gift so that Esau would not still want to kill him (See: [07:09](07/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Did Esau still want to kill Jacob?
|
||||
|
||||
Esau was no longer angry with Jacob, and did not want to kill him. Esau and Jacob both lived in Canaan, and even buried their father together (#07-10).
|
||||
Esau was no longer angry with Jacob, and did not want to kill him. Esau and Jacob both lived in Canaan, and even buried their father together (See: [07:10](07/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
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|
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|
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@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. How did Jacob feel about his son Joseph?
|
||||
|
||||
Jacob loved Joseph more than he loved his other eleven sons (#08-01).
|
||||
Jacob loved Joseph more than he loved his other eleven sons (See: [08:01](08/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him?
|
||||
|
||||
They hated Joseph because Jacob loved Joseph more than he loved his other sons, and because Joseph dreamed he would rule over his brothers (#08-02).
|
||||
They hated Joseph because Jacob loved Joseph more than he loved his other sons, and because Joseph dreamed he would rule over his brothers (See: [08:02](08/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Joseph’s brothers do to get rid of Joseph?
|
||||
|
||||
Joseph’s brothers sold him as a slave (#08-02). Then they deceived their father into thinking that an animal had killed Joseph (#08-03).
|
||||
Joseph’s brothers sold him as a slave (See: [08:02](08/02)). Then they deceived their father into thinking that an animal had killed Joseph (See: [08:03](08/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the Egyptians put Joseph in prison?
|
||||
|
||||
The wife of Joseph’s Egyptian master lied and said Joseph tried to sleep with her. Her husband believed her and sent Joseph to prison (#08-05).
|
||||
The wife of Joseph’s Egyptian master lied and said Joseph tried to sleep with her. Her husband believed her and sent Joseph to prison (See: [08:05](08/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God do for Joseph while he was in prison?
|
||||
|
||||
Joseph remained faithful to God, so God blessed him even in the prison (#08-05).
|
||||
Joseph remained faithful to God, so God blessed him even in the prison (See: [08:05](08/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Joseph get out of prison?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh had a dream that no one could interpret (#08-06). When Joseph told him the meaning of the dream, Pharaoh made Joseph the second most powerful person in Egypt (#08-07), (#08-08).
|
||||
Pharaoh had a dream that no one could interpret (See: [08:06](08/06)). When Joseph told him the meaning of the dream, Pharaoh made Joseph the second most powerful person in Egypt (See: [08:07](08/07), [08:08](08/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt?
|
||||
|
||||
There was a great famine and there was no food for them in Canaan (#08-10). They came to Egypt to buy food (#08-11).
|
||||
There was a great famine and there was no food for them in Canaan (See: [08:10](08/10)). They came to Egypt to buy food (See: [08:11](08/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Joseph treat his brothers when they came to him in Egypt?
|
||||
|
||||
Joseph first tested them to see if they had changed. Then he told them who he was and promised to take care of them all in Egypt (#08-12).
|
||||
Joseph first tested them to see if they had changed. Then he told them who he was and promised to take care of them all in Egypt (See: [08:12](08/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who became the 12 tribes of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
God changed Jacob’s name to Israel. The descendants of each of his 12 sons then became the tribes of Israel (#08-15).
|
||||
God changed Jacob’s name to Israel. The descendants of each of his 12 sons then became the tribes of Israel (See: [08:15](08/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,50 +4,50 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did the Egyptians make the Israelites slaves?
|
||||
|
||||
They were afraid of the Israelites because there were so many of them (#09-02).
|
||||
They were afraid of the Israelites because there were so many of them (See: [09:02](09/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God do for the Israelites while they were slaves in Egypt?
|
||||
|
||||
God blessed them so they had even more children (#09-03).
|
||||
God blessed them so they had even more children (See: [09:03](09/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Pharaoh try to stop the Israelites from having larger families?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh ordered his people to kill all the Israelite baby boys (#09-04).
|
||||
Pharaoh ordered his people to kill all the Israelite baby boys (See: [09:04](09/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the Israelite woman put her baby boy in a basket in the river?
|
||||
|
||||
She did not want him to be killed. Perhaps she hoped someone would find him floating in the basket and rescue him (#09-06).
|
||||
She did not want him to be killed. Perhaps she hoped someone would find him floating in the basket and rescue him (See: [09:06](09/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did Pharaoh’s daughter hire to nurse the baby boy?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh’s daughter hired the baby’s own mother to nurse him, although she did not know that she was his mother (#09-07).
|
||||
Pharaoh’s daughter hired the baby’s own mother to nurse him, although she did not know that she was his mother (See: [09:07](09/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Moses kill the Egyptian?
|
||||
|
||||
He was trying to save the Israelite whom the Egyptian was beating (#09-08), (#09-09).
|
||||
He was trying to save the Israelite whom the Egyptian was beating (See: [09:08](09/08), [09:09](09/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God appear to Moses?
|
||||
|
||||
God appeared to Moses in a bush that was on fire, but which did not burn up (#09-12).
|
||||
God appeared to Moses in a bush that was on fire, but which did not burn up (See: [09:12](09/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did God send Moses to the Israelites?
|
||||
|
||||
God told Moses to bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and to lead them to the land of Canaan (#09-13).
|
||||
God told Moses to bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and to lead them to the land of Canaan (See: [09:13](09/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God say that his name was?
|
||||
|
||||
God told Moses that his name was “I AM WHO I AM” or “I AM” (#09-14).
|
||||
God told Moses that his name was “I AM WHO I AM” or “I AM” (See: [09:14](09/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did God send Aaron to help Moses?
|
||||
|
||||
Moses said he did not speak well, so God sent his brother Aaron to help him (#09-15).
|
||||
Moses said he did not speak well, so God sent his brother Aaron to help him (See: [09:15](09/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. God led the Israelites to Egypt. Why did they suffer there?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent the Israelites to Egypt to protect them during the famine (#08-12). However, the Egyptians later began to treat them badly and made them slaves. They suffered even though they had obeyed God. But God blessed them even while they suffered in Egypt.
|
||||
God sent the Israelites to Egypt to protect them during the famine (See: [08:12](08/12)). However, the Egyptians later began to treat them badly and made them slaves. They suffered even though they had obeyed God. But God blessed them even while they suffered in Egypt.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Moses’ mother defy Pharaoh’s order to kill all the Israelite baby boys?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did God tell Moses his name was?
|
||||
|
||||
God said he was **Yahweh**, which means ***I AM WHO I AM***. That means God always exists and does not depend on anyone else. He also said he was **the God of your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob**. That means he is the same God that they worshipped hundreds of years before Moses. And he is the same God who made a lasting covenant with them.
|
||||
God said he was **Yahweh**, which means ***I AM WHO I AM***. That means God always exists and does not depend on anyone else. He also said he was **the God of your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob**. That means he is the same God that they worshiped hundreds of years before Moses. And he is the same God who made a lasting covenant with them.
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Moses respond when God told him to go to Pharaoh?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,35 +4,35 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. How did Pharaoh respond when Moses told him that God wanted him to let the Israelites go?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh not only refused to let the Israelites go, he also made work harder than before (#10-01).
|
||||
Pharaoh not only refused to let the Israelites go, he also made work harder than before (See: [10:01](10/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God do to Egypt when Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent ten terrible plagues that caused the people of Egypt to suffer greatly and to even die (#10-02).
|
||||
God sent ten terrible plagues that caused the people of Egypt to suffer greatly and to even die (See: [10:02](10/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Pharaoh respond to Moses when the frogs covered Egypt?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh begged Moses to take away the frogs. However, he still did not let the Israelites go (#10-04).
|
||||
Pharaoh begged Moses to take away the frogs. However, he still did not let the Israelites go (See: [10:04](10/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Pharaoh act deceitfully about the plague of the flies?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh promised Moses that the Israelites could leave Egypt if Moses stopped the plague. But when Moses did that, Pharaoh changed his mind and did not let them go (#10-05).
|
||||
Pharaoh promised Moses that the Israelites could leave Egypt if Moses stopped the plague. But when Moses did that, Pharaoh changed his mind and did not let them go (See: [10:05](10/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God treat the Egyptians differently than the Israelites during the plague of the skin sores?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused the sores on the Egyptians, but not on the Israelites (#10-07).
|
||||
God caused the sores on the Egyptians, but not on the Israelites (See: [10:07](10/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Pharaoh again act deceitfully about the plague of the hail?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh again promised Moses that the Israelites could leave Egypt if Moses stopped the plague of the hail (#10-08). But after the hail stopped, Pharaoh again changed his mind and would not let them go (#10-09).
|
||||
Pharaoh again promised Moses that the Israelites could leave Egypt if Moses stopped the plague of the hail (See: [10:08](10/08)). But after the hail stopped, Pharaoh again changed his mind and would not let them go (See: [10:09](10/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God again treat the Egyptians differently than the Israelites during the plague of the darkness?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused the darkness on the Egyptians, but there was light where the Israelites lived (#10-11).
|
||||
God caused the darkness on the Egyptians, but there was light where the Israelites lived (See: [10:11](10/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God decide to do to the Egyptians since Pharaoh refused to obey God after the first nine plagues?
|
||||
|
||||
God decided to send a final plague that would be worse than the other nine plagues. This one would cause Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt (#10-12).
|
||||
God decided to send a final plague that would be worse than the other nine plagues. This one would cause Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave Egypt (See: [10:12](10/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,19 +4,19 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Who was God going to kill in this final plague?
|
||||
|
||||
He would kill the firstborn males of the Egyptian people and animals (#11-01).
|
||||
He would kill the firstborn males of the Egyptian people and animals (See: [11:01](11/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. God had already sent nine plagues on Egypt. Did Pharaoh now believe that God would send another plague?
|
||||
|
||||
No, Pharaoh did not believe God would kill the firstborn males even though God had already sent nine plagues (#11-01).
|
||||
No, Pharaoh did not believe God would kill the firstborn males even though God had already sent nine plagues (See: [11:01](11/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did people in Egypt need to do to save their firstborn sons?
|
||||
|
||||
To save their firstborn sons, they needed to kill a perfect lamb and put its blood around the door of their houses. Then they must roast the meat of the lamb and eat it with unleavened bread (#11-02), (#11-03).
|
||||
To save their firstborn sons, they needed to kill a perfect lamb and put its blood around the door of their houses. Then they must roast the meat of the lamb and eat it with unleavened bread (See: [11:02](11/02), [11:03](11/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to the Israelites with the lamb’s blood around their doors?
|
||||
|
||||
God passed over the houses with the blood on the doors and did not kill the firstborn sons inside (#11-05).
|
||||
God passed over the houses with the blood on the doors and did not kill the firstborn sons inside (See: [11:05](11/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to the Egyptians who did not put the blood on their doors?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did Pharaoh do after this plague?
|
||||
|
||||
Pharaoh told Moses and Aaron to take the Israelites and to leave Egypt immediately. All the Egyptian people also asked them to go away (#11-08).
|
||||
Pharaoh told Moses and Aaron to take the Israelites and to leave Egypt immediately. All the Egyptian people also asked them to go away (See: [11:08](11/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Who also left Egypt along with the Israelites?
|
||||
|
||||
Some people from other nations who believed in God also left Egypt along with the Israelites (#12-01).
|
||||
Some people from other nations who believed in God also left Egypt along with the Israelites (See: [12:01](12/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God lead the Israelites?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent a tall pillar of cloud during the day. It became a pillar of fire at night. It went ahead of the Israelites to show them where to go. God was in this pillar (#12-02).
|
||||
God sent a tall pillar of cloud during the day. It became a pillar of fire at night. It went ahead of the Israelites to show them where to go. God was in this pillar (See: [12:02](12/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Pharaoh change his mind about letting the Israelites go?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused Pharaoh to change his mind so that he could show everyone that he is more powerful than Pharaoh and all the gods of Egypt (#12-03).
|
||||
God caused Pharaoh to change his mind so that he could show everyone that he is more powerful than Pharaoh and all the gods of Egypt (See: [12:03](12/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why were the Israelites afraid when they saw the Egyptian army coming?
|
||||
|
||||
They were trapped between the Egyptians and the Red Sea. They thought the Egyptians would kill them (#12-04).
|
||||
They were trapped between the Egyptians and the Red Sea. They thought the Egyptians would kill them (See: [12:04](12/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God do to protect the Israelites from the Egyptians?
|
||||
|
||||
God moved the pillar of cloud between the Israelites and the Egyptians so the Egyptians could not see the Israelites (#12-06).
|
||||
God moved the pillar of cloud between the Israelites and the Egyptians so the Egyptians could not see the Israelites (See: [12:06](12/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened when Moses raised his hand over the sea?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused the wind to push the water to the left and to the right so that there was a path through the sea for the Israelites. The Israelites crossed the sea on dry ground (#12-07), (#12-08).
|
||||
God caused the wind to push the water to the left and to the right so that there was a path through the sea for the Israelites. The Israelites crossed the sea on dry ground (See: [12:07](12/07), [12:08](12/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to the Egyptians when they followed the Israelites into the sea?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused the Egyptians to panic and their chariots to get stuck. Then he closed the water over the Egyptians so that they all drowned (#12-10), (#12-11).
|
||||
God caused the Egyptians to panic and their chariots to get stuck. Then he closed the water over the Egyptians so that they all drowned (See: [12:10](12/10), [12:11](12/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the Israelites believe about Moses?
|
||||
|
||||
They believed that he was a prophet of God (#12-12).
|
||||
They believed that he was a prophet of God (See: [12:12](12/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How do the Israelites remember every year that God defeated the Egyptians?
|
||||
|
||||
Every year, the Israelites celebrate the festival of the Passover by killing and eating a lamb with unleavened bread (#12-14).
|
||||
Every year, the Israelites celebrate the festival of the Passover by killing and eating a lamb with unleavened bread (See: [12:14](12/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did God say the Israelites would become if they kept his covenant with them?
|
||||
|
||||
They would become his prized possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation (#13-02).
|
||||
They would become his prized possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation (See: [13:02](13/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What were the signs of God’s presence when he came down on the mountain?
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There was thunder, lightning, smoke, and sounds of loud trumpets (#13-03).
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There was thunder, lightning, smoke, and sounds of loud trumpets (See: [13:03](13/03)).
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1. What was the first command that God gave to the people?
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|
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God told them not to worship any other god (#13-04).
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God told them not to worship any other god (See: [13:04](13/04)).
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|
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1. What were the Israelites supposed to do on the seventh day of the week?
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|
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They were supposed to keep the Sabbath day holy by resting and remembering God (#13-05).
|
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They were supposed to keep the Sabbath day holy by resting and remembering God (See: [13:05](13/05)).
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1. What would God do to the people if they did not obey his commandments?
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God would punish them if they did not obey him (#13-07).
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God would punish them if they did not obey him (See: [13:07](13/07)).
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1. Who was allowed to enter into the room in the Tent of Meeting where God was?
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Only the high priest was allowed to go into that room (#13-08).
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Only the high priest was allowed to go into that room (See: [13:08](13/08)).
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|
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1. What would the blood from an animal sacrifice do to the sin of the person who brought the animal?
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|
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The blood of the animal would cover that person’s sin. He would become clean in God’s sight (#13-09).
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The blood of the animal would cover that person’s sin. He would become clean in God’s sight (See: [13:09](13/09)).
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|
||||
1. Why did the people make an idol to worship?
|
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|
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Moses remained on the mountain for a long time, and the people grew tired of waiting for him. Therefore, they asked Aaron to make an idol for them to worship (#13-11).
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Moses remained on the mountain for a long time, and the people grew tired of waiting for him. Therefore, they asked Aaron to make an idol for them to worship (See: [13:11](13/11)).
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|
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1. What did Moses do when he came down the mountain and saw the people worshiping the idol?
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|
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He smashed the two stone tablets on which God had written the Ten Commandments. He then destroyed the idol and made the people drink the dust of it in water (#13-13), (#13-14).
|
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He smashed the two stone tablets on which God had written the Ten Commandments. He then destroyed the idol and made the people drink the dust of it in water (See: [13:13](13/13), [13:14](13/14)).
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|
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1. Why did God forgive the people?
|
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|
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He forgave them because Moses prayed for them (#13-15).
|
||||
He forgave them because Moses prayed for them (See: [13:15](13/15)).
|
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|
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## What the Story Means to Us
|
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|
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|
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1. Why did God tell the people to get rid of the Canaanites completely?
|
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|
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The Canaanites worshiped idols and did many evil things. God knew that if the Israelites lived with the Canaanites, they would marry them and start to worship idols also (#14-02), (#14-03).
|
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The Canaanites worshiped idols and did many evil things. God knew that if the Israelites lived with the Canaanites, they would marry them and start to worship idols also (See: [14:02](14/02), [14:03](14/03)).
|
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|
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1. What did ten of the spies say about the land and people of Canaan?
|
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|
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They said the land was good, but that the people were giants. They said the Israelites could not defeat them (#14-05).
|
||||
They said the land was good, but that the people were giants. They said the Israelites could not defeat them (See: [14:05](14/05)).
|
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|
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1. What did Joshua and Caleb say about the people of Canaan?
|
||||
|
||||
They said the people were indeed strong, but that God would fight for the Israelites so they could defeat the Canaanites (#14-06).
|
||||
They said the people were indeed strong, but that God would fight for the Israelites so they could defeat the Canaanites (See: [14:06](14/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the people respond to the bad report of the ten spies?
|
||||
|
||||
They were angry that they had left Egypt. They wanted to choose a new leader to replace Moses and Aaron and to lead them back to Egypt (#14-07).
|
||||
They were angry that they had left Egypt. They wanted to choose a new leader to replace Moses and Aaron and to lead them back to Egypt (See: [14:07](14/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God answer the people when they wanted to go back to Egypt?
|
||||
|
||||
God was very angry with the people, and promised that they would wander in the wilderness until all the adults died. Only their children would enter into the Promised Land. Joshua and Caleb would also enter the land because they wanted to obey God (#14-08).
|
||||
God was very angry with the people, and promised that they would wander in the wilderness until all the adults died. Only their children would enter into the Promised Land. Joshua and Caleb would also enter the land because they wanted to obey God (See: [14:08](14/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the people do when they heard that they would die in the wilderness?
|
||||
|
||||
They attacked the Canaanites, but the Canaanites defeated them (#14-09), (#14-10).
|
||||
They attacked the Canaanites, but the Canaanites defeated them (See: [14:09](14/09), [14:10](14/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God take care of the people in the wilderness?
|
||||
|
||||
He gave them manna and quail to eat, and provided water for them. He also kept their clothes and sandals from wearing out for 40 years (#14-11), (#14-12).
|
||||
He gave them manna and quail to eat, and provided water for them. He also kept their clothes and sandals from wearing out for 40 years (See: [14:11](14/11), [14:12](14/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why could Moses not enter the Promised Land?
|
||||
|
||||
God told Moses to speak to a rock so that it would give water to the people. But Moses disobeyed God and struck a rock with a stick instead. In this way, he dishonored God before the people. Therefore, God did not allow him to enter into the land. He went up to a high mountain and saw the land, and then he died (#14-13), (#14-15).
|
||||
God told Moses to speak to a rock so that it would give water to the people. But Moses disobeyed God and struck a rock with a stick instead. In this way, he dishonored God before the people. Therefore, God did not allow him to enter into the land. He went up to a high mountain and saw the land, and then he died (See: [14:13](14/13), [14:15](14/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
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|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did the two spies promise to protect Rahab the prostitute and her family?
|
||||
|
||||
Rahab believed in God and helped the spies escape from Jericho (#15-01).
|
||||
Rahab believed in God and helped the spies escape from Jericho (See: [15:01](15/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God enable the Israelites to cross the Jordan River?
|
||||
|
||||
He caused the water upstream to stop flowing so the Israelites could walk across the river on dry ground (#15-02).
|
||||
He caused the water upstream to stop flowing so the Israelites could walk across the river on dry ground (See: [15:02](15/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God make it possible for the Israelites able to defeat the city of Jericho?
|
||||
|
||||
They marched around Jericho, blew their trumpets, and shouted. When they did that, God caused the walls of the city to fall down so they could attack the people (#15-03), (#15-04).
|
||||
They marched around Jericho, blew their trumpets, and shouted. When they did that, God caused the walls of the city to fall down so they could attack the people (See: [15:03](15/03), [15:04](15/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to Rahab and her family when the Israelites destroyed Jericho?
|
||||
|
||||
Joshua spared Rahab and her family, and they became part of the Israelites (#15-05).
|
||||
Joshua spared Rahab and her family, and they became part of the Israelites (See: [15:05](15/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the Gibeonites do so that the Israelites would not destroy them?
|
||||
|
||||
They pretended to be from a country far away so the Israelites would make a peace treaty with them (#15-06).
|
||||
They pretended to be from a country far away so the Israelites would make a peace treaty with them (See: [15:06](15/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the Amorites respond when the Gibeonites made peace with the Israelites?
|
||||
|
||||
They joined their armies together to attack the Gibeonites (#15-07).
|
||||
They joined their armies together to attack the Gibeonites (See: [15:07](15/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What were the two miracles that God did to help the Israelites defeat the Amorites?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent large hailstones to kill the Amorites, and made the sun stay in one place so the Israelites would have enough time to completely defeat them (#15-09), (#15-10).
|
||||
God sent large hailstones to kill the Amorites, and made the sun stay in one place so the Israelites would have enough time to completely defeat them (See: [15:09](15/09), [15:10](15/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God give to each tribe after they finished fighting against the Canaanites?
|
||||
|
||||
He gave each tribe of Israel its own section of the Promised Land (#15-12).
|
||||
He gave each tribe of Israel its own section of the Promised Land (See: [15:12](15/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When Joshua called the Israelites together, what did they promise to do?
|
||||
|
||||
They promised to be faithful to God and to obey his laws (#15-13).
|
||||
They promised to be faithful to God and to obey his laws (See: [15:13](15/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,50 +4,50 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. How did the Israelites disobey God?
|
||||
|
||||
The did not keep his laws, and they did not drive out the rest of the Canaanites from the land. Also, they began to worship Canaanite gods (#16-01).
|
||||
They did not keep his laws, and they did not drive out the rest of the Canaanites from the land. Also, they began to worship Canaanite gods (See: [16:01](16/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What pattern did the Israelites keep repeating?
|
||||
|
||||
They would disobey God, so he would punish them by allowing their enemies to defeat them. When the Israelites repented, God would send a deliverer to rescue them (#16-02).
|
||||
They would disobey God, so he would punish them by allowing their enemies to defeat them. When the Israelites repented, God would send a deliverer to rescue them (See: [16:02](16/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why was Gideon threshing grain in a hidden place?
|
||||
|
||||
He was afraid the Midianites would find his grain and steal it (#16-05).
|
||||
He was afraid the Midianites would find his grain and steal it (See: [16:05](16/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What was the first thing that God told Gideon to do?
|
||||
|
||||
God told him to tear down his father’s altar where his father worshiped an idol (#16-06).
|
||||
God told him to tear down his father’s altar where his father worshiped an idol (See: [16:06](16/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What two signs did God give to Gideon to prove that he would defeat the Midianites?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused a sheep skin to be wet, but the ground around it to be dry. Then the next night, God caused the sheep skin to be dry, but the ground to be wet (#16-09).
|
||||
God caused a sheepskin to be wet, but the ground around it to be dry. Then the next night, God caused the sheepskin to be dry, but the ground to be wet (See: [16:09](16/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God do when 32,000 men cane to fight for Israel?
|
||||
1. What did God do when 32,000 men came to fight for Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
God had Gideon send most of them home. He kept only 300 soldiers (#16-10).
|
||||
God had Gideon send most of them home. He kept only 300 soldiers (See: [16:10](16/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Gideon’s 300 soldiers attack the Midianites?
|
||||
|
||||
The put torches in clay pots. Then they all broke the pots at the same time to show the torches, and blew their horns (#16-12), (#16-13).
|
||||
They put torches in clay pots. Then they blew their horns and all broke the pots at the same time, showing the torches (See: [16:12](16/12), [16:13](16/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God help Gideon attack the Midianites?
|
||||
|
||||
God confused the Midianites so that they attacked and killed each other (#16-14).
|
||||
God confused the Midianites so that they attacked and killed each other (See: [16:14](16/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the people do with the special garment that Gideon made out of gold?
|
||||
|
||||
The people began to worship it as an idol (#16-16).
|
||||
The people began to worship it as an idol (See: [16:16](16/16)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the people ask God to give them a king?
|
||||
|
||||
They wanted a king who was tall and strong, and who could lead them into battle against their enemies (#16-18).
|
||||
They wanted a king who was tall and strong, and who could lead them into battle against their enemies (See: [16:18](16/18)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. All of the Israelites did what they thought was right for themselves. Does this mean they obeyed God?
|
||||
|
||||
The Israelites did not think about God in the right way. Therefore, they thought it was right to worship idols, even though God had told them to worship only him. In this way, they disobeyed God.
|
||||
The Israelites did not think about God in the right way. Therefore, they thought it was right to worship idols even though God had told them to worship only him. In this way, they disobeyed God.
|
||||
|
||||
1. How many times did God send a deliverer to rescue the Israelites when they repented of their sin?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -55,15 +55,15 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did it take so long for the Israelites to ask God to save them from the Midianites?
|
||||
|
||||
The Midianites stole all of the Israelites’ crops for seven years before they asked God to save them. Perhaps they forgot that he could rescue them. Or, perhaps they asked their idols to save them for seven years before they finally decided to ask God for help.
|
||||
The Midianites stole all of the Israelites’ crops for seven years before they asked God to save them. Perhaps they forgot that he could rescue them. Or perhaps they asked their idols to save them for seven years before they finally decided to ask God for help.
|
||||
|
||||
1. What are some of the ways that Gideon showed that he was not very brave?
|
||||
|
||||
Gideon was hiding from the Midianites as he threshed grain. He tore down his father’s altar at night because he was afraid of the people. God showed him two signs to convince him to attack the Midianites. And God sent him to the Midianite camp to hear a soldier talk about his dream so Gideon would not be afraid. In spite of this, God used him to save Israel.
|
||||
Gideon was hiding from the Midianites as he threshed grain. He tore down his father’s altar at night because he was afraid of the people. God had to show him two signs to convince him to attack the Midianites. And God sent him to the Midianite camp to hear a soldier talk about his dream so Gideon would not be afraid. In spite of his fear, God used him to save Israel.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did God make Gideon send home all but 300 soldiers?
|
||||
|
||||
God wanted everyone to know that the Israelites defeated the Midianites because God helped them. He did not want them to think their own strength save them. For that reason, he did not want Gideon to attack with a lot of soldiers.
|
||||
God wanted everyone to know that the Israelites defeated the Midianites because God helped them. He did not want them to think their own strength saved them. For that reason, he did not want Gideon to attack with a lot of soldiers.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Were the people thankful that God send deliverers to rescue them from their enemies?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -72,5 +72,5 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
God and the people did not change. The people always disobeyed God and worshiped idols. And God always punished them when they sinned and rescued them when they repented of their sin. This pattern happened many times to the Israelites. God powerfully helped Gideon to rescue them from the Midianites. But after that, they worshiped idols again. They would not obey God. They did not want God to be their king. Instead, they finally asked God to give them a king so they could be just like the other nations who worshiped idols.
|
||||
God and the people did not change. The people always disobeyed God and worshiped idols. And God always punished them when they sinned and rescued them when they repented of their sin. This pattern happened to the Israelites many times. With great power, God helped Gideon to rescue them from the Midianites. But after that, they worshiped idols again. They would not obey God. They did not want God to be their king. Instead, they finally asked God to give them a king so they could be just like the other nations who worshiped idols.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What kind of a man was Saul?
|
||||
|
||||
Saul was tall and handsome, just like the people wanted. But he became a wicked man who did not obey God (#17-01).
|
||||
Saul was tall and handsome, just like the people wanted. But he became a wicked man who did not obey God (See: [17:01](17/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did God choose to become king after Saul?
|
||||
|
||||
God chose a young shepherd from Bethlehem. He was humble and righteous, and he trusted and obeyed God (#17-02).
|
||||
God chose a young shepherd from Bethlehem. He was humble and righteous, and he trusted and obeyed God (See: [17:02](17/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who was Goliath, whom David killed?
|
||||
|
||||
Goliath was a giant enemy soldier who was three meters tall (#17-03).
|
||||
Goliath was a giant enemy soldier who was three meters tall (See: [17:03](17/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did David prove to Saul that he was not trying to kill Saul?
|
||||
|
||||
David cut off a piece of Saul’s clothing in a cave. He could have killed Saul at that time, but he did not harm him. When Saul found out about it, he knew that David was not trying to kill him (#17-04).
|
||||
David cut off a piece of Saul’s clothing in a cave. He could have killed Saul at that time, but he did not harm him. When Saul found out about it, he knew that David was not trying to kill him (See: [17:04](17/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did David want to build for God?
|
||||
|
||||
David wanted to build a temple where the Israelites could worship God and bring him sacrifices (#17-06).
|
||||
David wanted to build a temple where the Israelites could worship God and bring him sacrifices (See: [17:06](17/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God respond to David’s plan to build a temple?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent the prophet Nathan to tell David he would not be the one to build the temple. Instead, David’s son would build it (#17-07).
|
||||
God sent the prophet Nathan to tell David he would not be the one to build the temple. Instead, David’s son would build it (See: [17:07](17/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did God say would rule forever?
|
||||
|
||||
One of David’s descendants would rule forever. This person would be the Messiah. But the Messiah would not come for almost 1,000 years after David died (#17-08).
|
||||
One of David’s descendants would rule forever. This person would be the Messiah. But the Messiah would not come for almost 1,000 years after David died (See: [17:08](17/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did David sin against God?
|
||||
|
||||
David slept with Bathsheba. Then he murdered her husband, Uriah, who was one of David’s best soldiers (#17-10), (#17-11), (#17-12).
|
||||
David slept with Bathsheba. Then he murdered her husband, Uriah, who was one of David’s best soldiers (See: [17:10](17/10), [17:11](17/11), [17:12](17/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did God punish David for his sin?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused the Bathsheba’s baby to die. He also made David’s own family fight against him (#17-14).
|
||||
God caused Bathsheba’s baby to die. He also made David’s own family fight against him (See: [17:14](17/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did God not allow David to build the temple?
|
||||
|
||||
David ruled Israel well, and God was pleased with David. God wanted David to be a good soldier for him. That was God’s plan for David. God wanted a different person to build the temple. David’s son would not be a solider. He would be a builder. God would use him to build the temple. In this way, God would honor David by blessing his descendants.
|
||||
David ruled Israel well, and God was pleased with David. God wanted David to be a good soldier for him. That was God’s plan for David. God wanted a different person to build the temple. David’s son would not be a soldier. He would be a builder. God would use him to build the temple. In this way, God would honor David by blessing his descendants.
|
||||
|
||||
1. What was the greatest blessing that God promised to David?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did David cause Uriah to be killed?
|
||||
|
||||
David tried to hide his sin by killing Uriah. If Uriah was dead, David through no one would know he was the father of Bathsheba’s baby.
|
||||
David tried to hide his sin by killing Uriah. If Uriah was dead, David thought no one would know the king was the father of Bathsheba’s baby.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did God punish David after he repented?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -72,5 +72,5 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
God chose David to be the king of Israel. He was a humble man who obeyed God. Therefore, God promised that David’s son would build God’s temple and that one of David’s descendants would rule forever. He would be the Messiah, who would come 1,000 years later. After David sinned terribly he repented and continued to obey God. Although God punished him for sinning, he still did everything he promised David he would do.
|
||||
God chose David to be the king of Israel. He was a humble man who obeyed God. Therefore, God promised that David’s son would build God’s temple and that one of David’s descendants would rule forever. He would be the Messiah, who would come 1,000 years later. After David sinned terribly, he repented and continued to obey God. Although God punished him for sinning, he still did everything he promised David he would do.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did Solomon ask God to do for him?
|
||||
|
||||
He asked God to make him very wise (#18-01).
|
||||
He asked God to make him very wise (See: [18:01](18/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the people no longer offer sacrifices at the Tent of Meeting?
|
||||
|
||||
Solomon build the Temple, for which David planned and prepared. People now offered sacrifices and worshiped God there instead of at the Tent of Meeting (#18-02).
|
||||
Solomon build the Temple for which David had planned and prepared. People now offered sacrifices and worshiped God there instead of at the Tent of Meeting (See: [18:02](18/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Solomon married almost 1,000 women. How did that cause Solomon to sin?
|
||||
|
||||
Many of the women Solomon married were foreign women. They brought their gods with them, and Solomon started to worship those false gods (#18-03).
|
||||
Many of the women Solomon married were foreign women. They brought their gods with them, and Solomon started to worship those false gods (See: [18:03](18/03)).
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1. How did God say he would punish Solomon for worshiping other gods?
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God said he would punish Solomon by dividing the nation of Israel into two kingdoms after Solomon died (#18-04).
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God said he would punish Solomon by dividing the nation of Israel into two kingdoms after Solomon died (See: [18:04](18/04)).
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1. Why did the people rebel against Rehoboam?
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They asked him to make them work less than Solomon did. Instead, Rehoboam said he would make them work harder. This made them angry, so they refused to serve him (#18-05), (#18-06).
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They asked him to make them work less than Solomon did. Instead, Rehoboam said he would make them work harder. This made them angry, so they refused to serve him (See: [18:05](18/05), [18:06](18/06)).
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1. How many of the tribes of Israel remained with Rehoboam?
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Only two of the 12 tribes remained with Rehoboam (#18-07).
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Only two of the 12 tribes remained with Rehoboam (See: [18:07](18/07)).
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1. What did Jeroboam make so the people would no longer go to Jerusalem to worship?
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He made two idols for the people of the kingdom of Israel to worship (#18-09).
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He made two idols for the people of the kingdom of Israel to worship (See: [18:09](18/09)).
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1. How many of the kings of the kingdom of Israel were evil?
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All of the kings of the kingdom of Israel were evil (#18-11).
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All of the kings of the kingdom of Israel were evil (See: [18:11](18/11)).
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1. Were most of the kings of Judah good or evil?
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Some of the kings of Judah were good men, but most of them were evil. They ruled badly, worshiped idols, and even sacrificed their children to false gods (#18-13).
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Some of the kings of Judah were good men, but most of them were evil. They ruled badly, worshiped idols, and even sacrificed their children to false gods (See: [18:13](18/13)).
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## What the Story Means to Us
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1. Why did Jeroboam build idols for his people to worship?
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Jeroboam may have wanted to worship idols. But he also did not want his people to continue to go to Jerusalem to worship. Jerusalem was in the kingdom of Judah. They were the enemies of the kingdom of Israel. Therefore, the main reason Jeroboam made the idols was so the people would stay away from the kingdom of Judah. They worshiped the idols in the kingdom of Israel instead.
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Jeroboam may have wanted to worship idols. But he also did not want his people to continue to go to Jerusalem to worship. Jerusalem was in the kingdom of Judah. Judah was now the enemy of the kingdom of Israel. Therefore, the main reason Jeroboam made the idols was so his people would stay away from the kingdom of Judah. They worshiped the idols in the kingdom of Israel instead.
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1. The kings of Judah were descendants of David. How is it that many of them were evil?
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Even though David obeyed God, many of his children did not. Solomon obeyed God for a time, but then began to worship the idols of his foreign wives. Many of David’s other descendants also chose not to obey God. Each person had to decide for themselves whether or not they would obey God.
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Even though David obeyed God, many of his children did not. Solomon obeyed God for a time, but then began to worship the idols of his foreign wives. Many of David’s other descendants also chose not to obey God. Each person had to decide for himself whether or not he would obey God.
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## Summary
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Solomon was a good and wise king who ruled Israel well. However, he married many women who worshiped foreign gods. Eventually, Solomon also began to worship these idols. God was angry at Solomon and decided to divide Israel into two kingdoms. Ten tribes followed Jeroboam and formed the kingdom of Israel. Jeroboam made idols so the people would not go to Jerusalem to worship Yahweh at the Temple. All the kings of the kingdom of Israel were evil. Two of the tribes formed the kingdom of Judah and chose descendants of David as their kings. However, many of their kings were also evil. Even though they were descendants of David, they refused to obey God. The two kingdoms fought against each other for many years.
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Solomon began as a good and wise king who ruled Israel well. However, he married many women who worshiped foreign gods. Eventually, Solomon also began to worship these idols. God was angry with Solomon and decided to divide Israel into two kingdoms. Ten tribes followed Jeroboam and formed the kingdom of Israel. Jeroboam made idols so the people would not go to Jerusalem to worship Yahweh at the Temple. All the kings of the kingdom of Israel were evil. Two of the tribes formed the kingdom of Judah and chose descendants of David as their kings. However, many of their kings were also evil. Even though they were descendants of David, they refused to obey God. The two kingdoms fought against each other for many years.
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|
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1. Why did King Ahab try to kill the prophet Elijah?
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|
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Ahab was angry with Elijah because Elijah said there would be no rain in the kingdom of Israel. Elijah said this because Ahab and the people of the kingdom of Israel worshiped an idol named Baal (#19-02).
|
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Ahab was angry with Elijah because Elijah said there would be no rain in the kingdom of Israel. Elijah said this because Ahab and the people of the kingdom of Israel worshiped an idol named Baal (See: [19:02](19/02)).
|
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|
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1. How did God provide for Elijah while he hid from Ahab at the stream?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent birds to bring Elijah bread and meat to eat while he hid from Ahab (#19-03).
|
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God sent birds to bring Elijah bread and meat to eat while he hid from Ahab (See: [19:03](19/03)).
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|
||||
1. How did God provide for Elijah while he lived with the widow and her son?
|
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|
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God caused the widow’s jar of flour and bottle of oil to never become empty. For several years, there was always enough food for them to eat even though there was no other food in the land (#19-04).
|
||||
God caused the widow’s jar of flour and bottle of oil to never become empty. For several years, there was always enough food for them to eat even though there was no other food in the land (See: [19:04](19/04)).
|
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|
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1. What did Elijah tell the people to decide to do when they came with the prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel?
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||||
1. What did Elijah tell the people to decide about when they came with the prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel?
|
||||
|
||||
Elijah told the people that they should stop changing their mind about God. If Yahweh is God, they should worship him, but if Baal is God, they should worship him instead (#19-06).
|
||||
Elijah told the people that they should stop changing their mind about God. If Yahweh is God, they should worship him, but if Baal is God, they should worship him instead (See: [19:06](19/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Elijah say the people could tell whether Yahweh or Baal was the true God?
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|
||||
Elijah and the prophets of Baal would make a sacrifice on an altar. The people would know that the God who responded by sending fire onto the altar was the true God (#19-07).
|
||||
Elijah and the prophets of Baal would prepare a sacrifice on an altar. The people would know that the God who responded by sending fire onto the altar was the true God (See: [19:07](19/07)).
|
||||
|
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1. What happened when the prophets of Baal asked Baal to send fire on the altar?
|
||||
|
||||
Nothing happened when they asked Baal to send fire (#19-08).
|
||||
Nothing happened when they asked Baal to send fire (See: [19:08](19/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened when Elijah asked Yahweh to send fire on the altar?
|
||||
|
||||
Fire fell from the sky and burned up the alter and everything around it (#19-11).
|
||||
Fire fell from the sky and burned up the altar and everything around it (See: [19:11](19/11)).
|
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|
||||
1. How did Elisha heal Naaman of his skin disease?
|
||||
1. How did God heal Naaman of his skin disease?
|
||||
|
||||
Elisha told Naaman to dip himself in the Jordan River seven times. At first, he refused. But then he changed his mind and did what Elisha told him to do. God healed him as soon as he obeyed (#19-14), (#19-15).
|
||||
Elisha told Naaman to dip himself in the Jordan River seven times. At first, he refused. But then he changed his mind and did what Elisha told him to do. God healed him as soon as he obeyed (See: [19:14](19/14), [19:15](19/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the people try to kill the prophet Jeremiah?
|
||||
|
||||
They put Jeremiah into a dry well and left him there to die. But later, the king sent his servants to pull him out (#19-17).
|
||||
They put Jeremiah into a dry well and left him there to die. But later, the king sent his servants to pull him out (See: [19:17](19/17)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the prophets remind the people that God promised to send to them?
|
||||
|
||||
The prophets reminded them that God would send the Messiah to them (#19-18).
|
||||
The prophets reminded them that God would send the Messiah to them (See: [19:18](19/18)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the people usually respond to the prophets whom God send to them?
|
||||
1. How did the people usually respond to the prophets whom God sent to them?
|
||||
|
||||
The people did not believe what the prophets said. Instead, they hated the prophets and often tried to kill them. In spite of this, the prophets continued to speak to the people for God.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
When there was no rain in the kingdom of Israel, there was also very little food. During that time, God provided food for Elijah in special ways. For a while, he sent birds to bring food to Elijah. Then he caused the food of a poor widow to never end so she could feed Elijah. God took care of Elijah because Elijah obeyed God and spoke God’s messages to the people.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Elijah tell the people to poor water on his sacrifice?
|
||||
1. Why did Elijah tell the people to pour water on his sacrifice?
|
||||
|
||||
Elijah told the people to pour water on his sacrifice in order to make it harder for it to burn. He wanted the people to know that Yahweh was truly the one who burned up the sacrifice. Therefore, he made the sacrifice so wet that only God could cause it to burn. He knew that nothing was too difficult for God.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -68,5 +68,5 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
God always send prophets to tell the Israelites to worship only him. But the people hated the prophets and refused to listen to them. They served idols instead of Yahweh. They even tried to kill the prophets whom God sent to them. But the prophets continued to speak for God, and God continued to care for his prophets. The prophets warned the people to repent, or God would punish them. Even so, God still promised that he would send the Messiah to them.
|
||||
God always sent prophets to tell the Israelites to worship only him. But the people hated the prophets and refused to listen to them. They served idols instead of Yahweh. They even tried to kill the prophets whom God sent to them. But the prophets continued to speak for God, and God continued to care for his prophets. The prophets warned the people to repent or God would punish them. Even so, God still promised that he would send the Messiah to them.
|
||||
|
||||
|
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|
|||
|
|
@ -4,42 +4,42 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What nation did God send to destroy the kingdom of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent the Assyrians to destroy the kingdom of Israel. The Assyrians were very cruel. They killed many of the Israelites and took the rest of them to Assyria (#20-02), (#20-03).
|
||||
God sent the Assyrians to destroy the kingdom of Israel. The Assyrians were very cruel. They killed many of the Israelites and took the rest of them to Assyria (See: [20:02](20/02), [20:03](20/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the Assyrians bring to live in the land of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
The Assyrians brought foreigners to live in the land of Israel. These foreigners married the Israelites who were left in the land. Their descendants were called Samaritans (#20-04).
|
||||
The Assyrians brought foreigners to live in the land of Israel. These foreigners married the Israelites who were left in the land. Their descendants were called Samaritans (See: [20:04](20/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the people in the kingdom of Judah do when they saw how God had punished the kingdom of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
The people in the kingdom of Judah continued to worship idols, including the gods of the Canaanites. They refused to believe the prophets whom God sent to warn them (#20-05).
|
||||
The people in the kingdom of Judah continued to worship idols, including the gods of the Canaanites. They refused to believe the prophets whom God sent to warn them (See: [20:05](20/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What nation did God send to attach the kingdom of Judah?
|
||||
1. What nation did God send to attack the kingdom of Judah?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent the Babylonians to attack the kingdom of Judah. As a result, the king of Judah promised to pay a lot of money each year to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of the Babylonians (#20-06).
|
||||
God sent the Babylonians to attack the kingdom of Judah. As a result, the king of Judah promised to pay a lot of money each year to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of the Babylonians (See: [20:06](20/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Nebuchadnezzar do to the kingdom of Judah when they rebelled against him?
|
||||
|
||||
Nebuchadnezzar sent his army to destroy Jerusalem and the temple. They took away all the treasures of the city. They also killed the king’s sons and made him blind. Then they led him away to Babylon (#20-07), (#20-08).
|
||||
Nebuchadnezzar sent his army to destroy Jerusalem and the temple. They took away all the treasures of the city. They also killed the king’s sons and made him blind. Then they led him away to Babylon (See: [20:07](20/07), [20:08](20/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who remained in the land of Judah during the Exile?
|
||||
|
||||
The Exile is the time when many of the people of Judah were forced to go away to Babylon. During this time, Nebuchadnezzar left only the poorest people in the land (#20-09).
|
||||
The Exile is the time when many of the people of Judah were forced to go away to Babylon. During this time, Nebuchadnezzar left only the poorest people in the land (See: [20:09](20/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Did God forget his people after he punished them by sending them into exile?
|
||||
|
||||
God did not forget his people as they were away from the land. He continued to send his prophets to speak to them for him. He promised that they would return to the land after 70 years in Babylon (#20-10).
|
||||
God did not forget his people as they were away from the land. He continued to send his prophets to speak to them for him. He promised that they would return to the land after 70 years in Babylon (See: [20:10](20/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the Jews return to the land of Judah?
|
||||
|
||||
God caused the Persians to defeat the Babylonians. Cyrus, the Persian king, allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem. He gave them money to rebuild the Temple. Many of the Jews returned to Jerusalem. They also rebuilt the walls of the city (#20-12), (#20-13).
|
||||
God caused the Persians to defeat the Babylonians. Cyrus, the Persian king, allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem. He gave them money to rebuild the Temple. Many of the Jews returned to Jerusalem. They also rebuilt the walls of the city (See: [20:12](20/12), [20:13](20/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. Does it seem right that God would send the cruel, evil Assyrians to destroy his people?
|
||||
|
||||
God warned the kingdom of Israel that he would punish them, but they would not repent. Therefore, God sent the Assyrians to destroy them. Even though the Assyrians were a cruel nation, God allowed them to defeat Israel in order to punish Israel. Later, however, he punished the Assyrians by allowing the Babylonians to defeat them.
|
||||
God warned the kingdom of Israel that he would punish them, but they would not repent. Therefore, God sent the Assyrians to destroy them. Even though the Assyrians were a cruel people, God allowed them to defeat Israel in order to punish Israel. Later, however, he punished the Assyrians by allowing the Babylonians to defeat them.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why do you think the people in the kingdom of Judah refused to repent after the Assyrians destroyed the kingdom of Israel?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -51,13 +51,13 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did the prophets say that the Israelites would only be in exile for 70 years?
|
||||
|
||||
God decided to allow the Jews to return to Judah after 70 years in exile in Babylon. He also decided to cause Cyrus and the Persians to defeat Babylon in order to let the Jews leave and go home to Judah. Since God knew before that he was going to do this, he sent his prophets to tell the Jews that he would do these things.
|
||||
God decided to allow the Jews to return to Judah after 70 years in exile in Babylon. He also decided to cause Cyrus and the Persians to defeat Babylon in order to let the Jews leave and go home to Judah. Since God knew beforehand that he was going to do this, he sent his prophets to tell the Jews that he would do these things.
|
||||
|
||||
1. How were the Jews able to rebuild the Temple?
|
||||
|
||||
God provided everything the Jews needed to rebuild the Temple. He even caused Cyrus, the king of the Persians, to give them the money they needed to repair the Temple. God wanted to live with his people there again. So he made it possible for them to rebuild the Temple where he would live with them.
|
||||
God provided everything the Jews needed to rebuild the Temple. He even caused Cyrus, the king of the Persians, to give them the money they needed to rebuild the Temple. God wanted to live with his people there again. So he made it possible for them to rebuild the Temple where he would live with them.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
The people in both of the kingdoms refused to believe that God would punish them. Even after God sent the Assyrians to destroy the kingdom of Israel, the people in the kingdom of Judah refuse to repent and obey God. Therefore, God send the Babylonians to destroy them as well. They were in exile in Babylon for 70 years before God caused a new king to allow them to return to Jerusalem. God made it possible for them to rebuild the Temple and the city of Jerusalem and to worship him there again.
|
||||
The people in both of the kingdoms refused to believe that God would punish them. Even after God sent the Assyrians to destroy the kingdom of Israel, the people in the kingdom of Judah refused to repent and obey God. Therefore, God sent the Babylonians to destroy them as well. They were in exile in Babylon for 70 years before God caused a new king to allow them to return to Jerusalem. God made it possible for them to rebuild the Temple and the city of Jerusalem and to worship him there again.
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Who would crush the snake’s head?
|
||||
|
||||
The Messiah, a descendant of Eve, would crush the snake’s head (#21-01).
|
||||
The Messiah, a descendant of Eve, would crush the snake’s head (See: [21:01](21/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who were the people whom the Messiah would save?
|
||||
|
||||
The Messiah would save people out of every people group in the world (#21-02).
|
||||
The Messiah would save people out of every people group in the world (See: [21:02](21/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How would the New Covenant be different than the old covenant?
|
||||
|
||||
In the New Covenant, people would know God personally. They would love him and want to obey his laws. His law would be written on their hearts (#21-05).
|
||||
In the New Covenant, people would know God personally. They would love him and want to obey his laws. His law would be written on their hearts (See: [21:05](21/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What perfect sacrifice would the Messiah offer to God?
|
||||
|
||||
The Messiah would offer himself as a perfect sacrifice to God (#21-07).
|
||||
The Messiah would offer himself as a perfect sacrifice to God (See: [21:07](21/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the prophets say about the birth of the Messiah?
|
||||
|
||||
The prophets said the Messiah would be born of a virgin in the town of Bethlehem (#21-09).
|
||||
The prophets said the Messiah would be born of a virgin in the town of Bethlehem (See: [21:09](21/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. According to the prophet Isaiah, how would people receive the Messiah?
|
||||
|
||||
The prophet Isaiah said people would hate the Messiah and refuse to accept him. His friend would turn against him, and the people would kill him (#21-11).
|
||||
The prophet Isaiah said people would hate the Messiah and refuse to accept him. His friend would turn against him, and the people would kill him (See: [21:11](21/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. According to the prophets, why would the Messiah die?
|
||||
|
||||
The Messiah would die because God would punish him for other people’s sins. He would die so they could have peace with God (#21-13).
|
||||
The Messiah would die because God would punish him for other people’s sins. He would die so they could have peace with God (See: [21:13](21/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What would God do for the Messiah after he died?
|
||||
|
||||
The prophets said God would raise the Messiah from the dead (#21-14).
|
||||
The prophets said God would raise the Messiah from the dead (See: [21:14](21/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. After the prophets finished speaking about the Messiah, how much time passed before God send him into the world?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent the Messiah into the world 400 years after the prophets last spoke about him (#21-15).
|
||||
God sent the Messiah into the world 400 years after the prophets last spoke about him (See: [21:15](21/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. How many years went by when God did not speak to his people through a prophet?
|
||||
|
||||
God did not speak to his people through a prophet for 400 years (#22-01).
|
||||
God did not speak to his people through a prophet for 400 years (See: [22:01](22/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What problem did Zechariah and Elizabeth have?
|
||||
|
||||
They were very old, but Elizabeth had not been able to have children (#22-01).
|
||||
They were very old, and Elizabeth had not been able to have children (See: [22:01](22/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What would John get the people ready to do?
|
||||
|
||||
John would get the people ready to receive the Messiah (#22-02).
|
||||
John would get the people ready to receive the Messiah (See: [22:02](22/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Zechariah become unable to speak?
|
||||
|
||||
Zechariah became unable to speak because he did not believe the angel when the angel said Zechariah would have a son (#22-03).
|
||||
Zechariah became unable to speak because he did not believe the angel when the angel said Zechariah would have a son (See: [22:03](22/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. To whom was Mary engaged to be married?
|
||||
|
||||
Mary was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph (#22-04).
|
||||
Mary was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph (See: [22:04](22/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the angel tell Mary that her son would be?
|
||||
|
||||
The angel said she should name her son Jesus, and he would be the Son of the Most High God who would rule forever (#22-04).
|
||||
The angel said she should name her son Jesus, and he would be the Son of the Most High God who would rule forever (See: [22:04](22/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why was Mary confused about how she could have a son?
|
||||
|
||||
Mary was a virgin. Therefore, she did not understand how she could have a son (#22-05).
|
||||
Mary was a virgin. Therefore, she did not understand how she could have a son (See: [22:05](22/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Mary respond when the angel told her that God and the Holy Spirit would come to her so that she would be pregnant?
|
||||
|
||||
Mary believed that what the angel said would happen to her (#22-05).
|
||||
Mary believed that what the angel said would happen to her (See: [22:05](22/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Elizabeth’s baby do when Mary arrived to visit Elizabeth?
|
||||
|
||||
Elizabeth’s baby jumped inside her when Mary arrived to visit (#22-06).
|
||||
Elizabeth’s baby jumped inside her when Mary arrived to visit (See: [22:06](22/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Zechariah and Elizabeth name their baby John?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
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1. Why were Zechariah and Elizabeth unable to have children before this time?
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Zechariah and Elizabeth honored God, and he was pleased with them. They were not yet able to have children because God wanted to do a miracle through them. He wanted them to become the parents of John in their old age.
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Zechariah and Elizabeth were unable to have children, but this did not mean that they had done anything wrong. They honored God, and he was pleased with them. Therefore, God did a miracle through them, allowing them to become the parents of John in their old age.
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1. Was Zechariah being reasonable when he doubted the message of the angel?
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1. Mary was a virgin. Therefore, her son did not have a human father. Why do you think this was important?
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Every descendant of Adam and Eve is born with a desire to sin. They receive this desire from their parents. However, Mary’s son did not have a human father, and therefore did not receive this desire to sin. He was the Son of God. For that reason, he was holy and never sinned. He is the only person who has ever been born who does not have this desire to sin. God did not need to punish him for his sins. Instead, he could be punished in the place of other people who sinned.
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Every descendant of Adam and Eve is born with a desire to sin. Mary’s son, however, is the Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit. For that reason, he is holy and has never sinned. He is the only person who has ever been born who does not have this desire to sin. God did not need to punish him for his sins. Instead, he could be punished in the place of other people who sinned.
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1. How was baby John able to know when Mary came to Elizabeth, and to jump in Elizabeth’s womb?
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John was already a person who could think and act even while he was in Elizabeth’s womb. He was already able to worship God by jumping inside Elizabeth when Mary arrived to visit Elizabeth with the baby Son of God inside her.
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John was already a person who could think and act even while he was in Elizabeth’s womb. He was already able to worship God by jumping inside Elizabeth when Mary came near with the baby Son of God inside her.
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1. Why did God send John ahead of the Messiah?
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The Messiah is the most important person who ever came to earth. When important people traveled somewhere in that time, someone went ahead of them to make preparations for their arrival and to tell people that they were coming. This is what John would do for the Messiah. He would tell them that the Messiah was coming, and prepare people to receive him.
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The Messiah is the most important person who ever came to earth. When important people traveled somewhere in that time, someone went ahead of them to make preparations for their arrival and to tell people that they were coming. This is what John did for the Messiah. He told them that the Messiah was coming, and prepared people to receive him.
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## Summary
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1. Why did Joseph decide to divorce Mary quietly?
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Mary was pregnant, and Joseph knew it was not his baby. Therefore, he decided to divorce her. However, he decided to have mercy on her and not to shame her. Therefore, he was going to divorce her quietly (#23-01).
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Mary was pregnant, and Joseph knew it was not his baby. Therefore, he decided to divorce her. However, he decided to have mercy on her and not to shame her. Therefore, he was going to divorce her quietly (See: [23:01](23/01)).
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1. The angel told Joseph how Mary became pregnant. How did he say this happened?
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The angel told Joseph that the Holy Spirit placed the baby in her (#23-02).
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The angel told Joseph that the Holy Spirit placed the baby in her (See: [23:02](23/02)).
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1. What does the name **Jesus** mean?
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It means ***Yahweh saves*** (#23-02).
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It means ***Yahweh saves*** (See: [23:02](23/02)).
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1. How long did Mary remain a virgin?
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Joseph did not sleep with her until after she had given birth (#23-03).
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Joseph did not sleep with her until after she had given birth (See: [23:03](23/03)).
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1. Why did Joseph and Mary need to travel to Bethlehem?
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Their ancestor, King David, was born in Jerusalem. The Roman officials told everyone to travel back to where their ancestors lived. Therefore, Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem (#23-04).
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Their ancestor, King David, was born in Bethlehem. The Roman officials told everyone to travel back to where their ancestors lived. Therefore, Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem (See: [23:04](23/04)).
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1. Who told the shepherds that the Messiah was born?
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|
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An angel told the shepherds that the Messiah was born. Then many other angels also appeared to the shepherds, praising God for what he had done (#23-06), (#23-07).
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An angel told the shepherds that the Messiah was born. Then many other angels also appeared to the shepherds, praising God for what he had done (See: [23:06](23/06)), (See: [23:07](23/07)).
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|
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1. What did the shepherds do after the angel told them about the Messiah?
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The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found the baby in the feeding trough, just as the angel had told them (#23-08).
|
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The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found the baby in the feeding trough, just as the angel had told them (See: [23:08](23/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did men come from the east to see the baby?
|
||||
|
||||
They studied the stars and saw an unusual star in the sky. They knew this meant the king of the Jews had been born. Therefore, they can to see him (#23-09).
|
||||
They studied the stars and saw an unusual star in the sky. They knew this meant the king of the Jews had been born. Therefore, they came to see him (See: [23:09](23/09)).
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1. What did the wise men do when they saw the child?
|
||||
|
||||
They bowed down and worshiped him, and they gave him expensive gifts (#23-10).
|
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They bowed down and worshiped him, and they gave him expensive gifts (See: [23:10](23/10)).
|
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## What the Story Means to Us
|
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|
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1. How was the location of Jesus’ birth different than where you would expect the Son of God to be born?
|
||||
|
||||
Joseph and Mary were forced to travel far away to another city while she was pregnant. She gave birth to Jesus in a place where animals were kept. They were too poor to be able to find a proper room for them to stay. None of their family or friends were with them. Joseph and Mary honored and obeyed God. And Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. However, they still faced many difficult situations. But God took care of them during that time.
|
||||
Joseph and Mary were forced to travel far away to another city while she was pregnant. She gave birth to Jesus in a place where animals were kept. They were too poor to be able to find a proper room to stay in. None of their family or friends were with them. Joseph and Mary honored and obeyed God. And Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. However, they still faced many difficult situations. But God took care of them during that time.
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God do to encourage Joseph and Mary after Jesus was born?
|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
## Summary
|
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|
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Life was very difficult for Mary when she became pregnant. Her friends and family, and even her fiancée did not believe that the baby was from God. However, God intervened to tell Joseph to marry her. Joseph obeyed and kept her a virgin until Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary were all alone When Jesus was born. But God sent his angels and the wise men to celebrate his birth!
|
||||
Life was very difficult for Mary when she became pregnant. Her friends and family, and even her fiancée, did not believe that the baby was from God. However, God intervened to tell Joseph to marry her. Joseph obeyed and kept her a virgin until Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary were all alone When Jesus was born. But God sent his angels and the wise men to celebrate his birth!
|
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@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
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|
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1. Where did John live?
|
||||
|
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He lived in the wilderness, apart from other people (#24-01).
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||||
He lived in the wilderness, apart from other people (See: [24:01](24/01)).
|
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|
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1. What was the message that John taught to the people?
|
||||
1. What was the message that John preached to the people?
|
||||
|
||||
John told the people to repent, for the kingdom of God is near (#24-02).
|
||||
John told the people to repent, for the kingdom of God is near (See: [24:02](24/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did people respond when they heard John’s message?
|
||||
|
||||
Some of the people repented from their sins and John baptized them. However, many of the religious leaders who came to john did not repent (#24-03).
|
||||
Some of the people repented from their sins and John baptized them. However, many of the religious leaders who came to John did not repent (See: [24:03](24/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. To what did John compare the religious leaders who did not repent?
|
||||
|
||||
He compared them to poisonous snakes (#24-04).
|
||||
He compared them to poisonous snakes (See: [24:04](24/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did John respond when the religious leaders asked him if he was the Messiah?
|
||||
|
||||
John told them that he was not the Messiah, but that the Messiah was coming after him (#24-05).
|
||||
John told them that he was not the Messiah, but that the Messiah was coming after him (See: [24:05](24/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What was the title that John called Jesus when Jesus came to John?
|
||||
|
||||
John called Jesus the Lamb of God who will take away the sin of the world (#24-06).
|
||||
John called Jesus the Lamb of God who will take away the sin of the world (See: [24:06](24/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did John not want to baptize Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
John said he was not worthy to baptize Jesus, but that Jesus should baptize John instead (#24-07).
|
||||
John said he was not worthy to baptize Jesus, but that Jesus should baptize John instead (See: [24:07](24/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What came down and landed on Jesus after John baptized him?
|
||||
|
||||
After John baptized Jesus, the Spirit of God came down in the form of a dove and rested on Jesus (#24-08).
|
||||
After John baptized Jesus, the Spirit of God came down in the form of a dove and rested on Jesus (See: [24:08](24/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God say about Jesus when he spoke from heaven?
|
||||
|
||||
God said, “You are my Son. I love you, and I am very pleased with you” (#24-08).
|
||||
God said that Jesus was his Son, and that he was very pleased with Jesus (See: [24:08](24/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What had God told John about the person on whom the Holy Spirit would stay?
|
||||
|
||||
God told John that the person on whom the Holy Spirit would stay would be the Son of God (#24-09).
|
||||
God told John that the person on whom the Holy Spirit would stay would be the Son of God (See: [24:09](24/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
@ -51,11 +51,11 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. John told people to repent, for the kingdom of God was near. Why was his message so simple?
|
||||
|
||||
John’s message was indeed very simple. However, he told the people everything they needed to know at that time. That is, the Messiah was coming soon to establish his kingdom. People must repent about their sins if they wanted to participate in that kingdom.
|
||||
John’s message was indeed very simple. However, he told the people everything they needed to know at that time. That is, the Messiah was coming soon to establish his kingdom. People had to repent of their sins if they wanted to participate in that kingdom.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why do you think the religious rulers came to John?
|
||||
|
||||
The religious rulers did not come to John to repent of their sins. Perhaps they were curious about why other people were coming to see him. Or, perhaps they were jealous that people were coming to John instead of coming to them. We know John did not think the leaders came for good reasons, because he called them poisonous snakes. Even today, some people come to hear preaching for evil reasons.
|
||||
The religious rulers did not come to John to repent of their sins. Perhaps they were curious about why other people were coming to see him. Or perhaps they were jealous that people were coming to John instead of coming to them. We know John did not think the leaders came for good reasons, because he called them poisonous snakes. Even today, some people come to hear preaching for evil reasons.
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did John show that he was a humble man?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit appear together when Jesus was baptized?
|
||||
|
||||
When Jesus was baptized, he was doing what God the Father wanted him to do. The Holy Spirit guided Jesus to prepare him to do the work of the Messiah and to become the Lamb of God. In this way, God was working to save people from their sins so they could be with God in his kingdom.
|
||||
By appearing together, they demonstrated that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all working together to save people from their sins, and to enable them to enter into the kingdom of God. When Jesus was baptized, he was doing what God the Father wanted him to do. The Holy Spirit guided Jesus to prepare him to do the work of the Messiah and to become the Lamb of God.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,42 +4,42 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus go out into the wilderness?
|
||||
|
||||
The Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness (#25-01).
|
||||
The Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness (See: [25:01](25/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus do in the wilderness before Satan came to tempt him?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus had fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before Satan came to tempt him (#25-01).
|
||||
Jesus had fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before Satan came to tempt him (See: [25:01](25/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Satan tell Jesus to do the first time he tempted him?
|
||||
|
||||
Satan told Jesus to (#25-02).
|
||||
Satan told Jesus to turn the rocks into bread so he could eat. (See: [25:02](25/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say was more important than eating bread?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said it was more important to obey God than to eat bread (#25-03).
|
||||
Jesus said it was more important to obey God than to eat bread (See: [25:03](25/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Satan say that Jesus would not be hurt if he jumped off the top of the temple?
|
||||
|
||||
Satan said the angels of God would catch Jesus so that he would not hit the ground (#25-04).
|
||||
Satan said the angels of God would catch Jesus so that he would not hit the ground (See: [25:04](25/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus refuse to jump off the top of the temple?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus did not want to test God, and God had not told him to jump off the temple (#25-05).
|
||||
Jesus did not want to test God, and God had not told him to jump off the temple (See: [25:05](25/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What was the only thing Satan told Jesus to do in order to receive all the kingdoms of the world?
|
||||
|
||||
Satan told Jesus he would give him all the kingdoms of the world if he would bow down and worship Satan (#25-06).
|
||||
Satan told Jesus he would give him all the kingdoms of the world if he would bow down and worship Satan (See: [25:06](25/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Did Jesus do any of the sinful things that Satan tempted him to do?
|
||||
|
||||
No, Jesus refused to do all the things that Satan told him to do (#25-08).
|
||||
No, Jesus refused to do any of the things that Satan told him to do (See: [25:08](25/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why do you think Satan tempted Jesus to turn a stone into bread?
|
||||
|
||||
Satan knew that Jesus was very hungry after he had fasted for 40 days and nights. Satan often uses a person’s weakness when he tries to temp them.
|
||||
Satan knew that Jesus was very hungry after he had fasted for 40 days and nights. Satan often uses a person’s weakness when he tries to tempt them.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why do you think the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to fast for 40 days?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -57,12 +57,12 @@
|
|||
|
||||
The things in this world will end. However, only God can give wealth and power that lasts forever in heaven. Jesus correctly chose to wait until God gave him all the kingdoms of the world so that he could rule forever in heaven.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why could Jesus not have worshiped Satan for only a short time in order to receive the kingdoms of this world?
|
||||
1. Why was it impossible for Jesus to worship Satan even for a short time in order to receive the kingdoms of this world from Satan?
|
||||
|
||||
God demands that people serve him alone. It is never right to serve Satan or anyone else—not even for a short time. We are to worship God only. We sin if we worship anyone or anything other than God.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus could not die for the sins of other people if he himself was a sinner. Therefore, the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness so that Satan could tempt him. God wanted to prove to Satan and everyone else that Jesus never sinned, even though Satan personally tried to make him sin. Jesus was weak, tired, and hungry. Even so, he never sinned. He refused to do what Satan told him to do. He understood when Satan used scripture to try to trick him into testing God. And Jesus chose not to accept all the wealth and power in the world from Satan. Instead, he faithfully waited until God would make him ruler over the world. This would not happen until after he had suffered for our sins.
|
||||
Jesus could not die for the sins of other people if he himself were a sinner. Therefore, the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness so that Satan could tempt him. God wanted to prove to Satan and everyone else that Jesus never sinned, even though Satan personally tried to make him sin. Jesus was weak, tired, and hungry. Even so, he never sinned. He refused to do what Satan told him to do. He understood when Satan used scripture to try to trick him into testing God. And Jesus chose not to accept all the wealth and power in the world from Satan. Instead, he faithfully waited until God would make him ruler over the world. This would not happen until after he had suffered for our sins.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. How did Jesus receive power to do the things that he did?
|
||||
|
||||
The Holy Spirit was giving him power (#26-01).
|
||||
The Holy Spirit was giving him power (See: [26:01](26/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the people of Nazareth know Jesus well?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus lived in Nazareth when he was a child (#26-02).
|
||||
Jesus lived in Nazareth when he was a child (See: [26:02](26/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who wrote the scroll that the leaders asked Jesus to read?
|
||||
|
||||
The leaders asked Jesus to read the scroll that the prophet Isaiah wrote (#26-02).
|
||||
The leaders asked Jesus to read the scroll that the prophet Isaiah wrote (See: [26:02](26/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who was the scripture the Jesus read about?
|
||||
1. Who was the scripture about that Jesus read?
|
||||
|
||||
The scripture that Jesus read was about the Messiah (#26-04).
|
||||
The scripture that Jesus read was about the Messiah (See: [26:04](26/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why were the people amazed?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said the things he had read were happening right then. He wanted to say that the Messiah was doing those things right then. This amazed the people (#26-04).
|
||||
Jesus said the things he had read were happening right then. He wanted to say that the Messiah was doing those things right then. This amazed the people (See: [26:04](26/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the prophet Elijah go to help?
|
||||
|
||||
Elijah went to help a widow from another nation (#26-05).
|
||||
Elijah went to help a widow from another nation (See: [26:05](26/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the prophet Elisha heal?
|
||||
|
||||
Elisha healed a commander of Israel’s enemies (#26-06).
|
||||
Elisha healed a commander of Israel’s enemies (See: [26:06](26/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the people of Nazareth take Jesus out of the place of worship?
|
||||
|
||||
The people wanted to throw Jesus off a cliff to kill him because he said that the prophets helped Israel’s enemies (#26-07).
|
||||
The people wanted to throw Jesus off a cliff to kill him because he said that the prophets helped Israel’s enemies (See: [26:07](26/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus do when the people in Galilee brought many sick people and people with demons to him?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus healed them all (#26-08), (#26-09).
|
||||
Jesus healed them all (See: [26:08](26/08), [26:09](26/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus call the 12 men whom he called to travel with him and learn from him?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus called these 12 men his apostles (#26-10).
|
||||
Jesus called these 12 men his apostles (See: [26:10](26/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
@ -64,5 +64,5 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus went to Galilee to the city of Nazareth where he grew up. The people there came together every week to worship God. However, they were not ready to believe that Jesus came from God. When he showed them in the scriptures that he was doing the work of the Messiah, they did not want to believe him. And when Jesus told them that God would accept people from other nations who believed in him, they were so angry that they tried to kill Jesus. Therefore, he left than and went away to preach to other people in Galilee. Many saw the works he did and believed in him. Jesus then chose 12 of the men who believed to be with him as his disciples. They traveled with him, and he began to teach them so they could tell people about him.
|
||||
Jesus went to the city of Nazareth in Galilee, the place where he grew up. The people there came together every week to worship God. However, they were not ready to believe that Jesus came from God. When he showed them in the scriptures that he was doing the work of the Messiah, they did not want to believe him. And when Jesus told them that God would accept people from other nations who believed in him, they were so angry that they tried to kill Jesus. Therefore, he left them and went away to preach to other people in Galilee. Many saw the works he did and believed in him. From those who believed, Jesus then chose 12 men to be with him as his apostles. They traveled with him, and he began to teach them so they could tell people about him.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Did the expert in the Jewish law really want to know how to have eternal life?
|
||||
|
||||
No, he only wanted to show that Jesus was teaching wrongly (#27-01).
|
||||
No, he only wanted to show that Jesus was teaching wrongly (See: [27:01](27/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Where did Jesus tell the man to find the answer to his question?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus asked the man to see what was written in God’s law (#27-01).
|
||||
Jesus asked the man to see what was written in God’s law (See: [27:01](27/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say would happen to the man if he did what God’s law told him to do?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said the man would have eternal life if he did what God’s law told him to do (#27-02).
|
||||
Jesus said the man would have eternal life if he did what God’s law told him to do (See: [27:02](27/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the man ask Jesus who his neighbor was?
|
||||
|
||||
The man wanted to show people that he was living correctly (#27-03).
|
||||
The man wanted to show people that he was living correctly (See: [27:03](27/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus tell a story to the man?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus told the man a story in order to answer his question about who was his neighbor (#27-04).
|
||||
Jesus told the man a story in order to answer his question about who was his neighbor (See: [27:04](27/04)).
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1. What did the priest and the Levite do when they saw the injured man?
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The priest and the Levite both ignored the injured man and did not help him (#27-06), (#27-07).
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The priest and the Levite both ignored the injured man and did not help him (See: [27:06](27/06), [27:07](27/07)).
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1. Why was it surprising that the Samaritan helped the injured Jewish man?
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The Samaritans and the Jews hated each other (#27-08).
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The Samaritans and the Jews hated each other (See: [27:08](27/08)).
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1. Which of the men was merciful to the injured man?
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The Samaritan was the only one who was merciful to the injured man (#27-11).
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The Samaritan was the only one who was merciful to the injured man (See: [27:11](27/11)).
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1. What did Jesus tell the expert in the Jewish law to do?
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Jesus told the expert in the Jewish law to be merciful to people in need, just as the Samaritan in the story did to the injured Jewish man (#27-11).
|
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Jesus told the expert in the Jewish law to be merciful to people in need, just as the Samaritan in the story did to the injured Jewish man (See: [27:11](27/11)).
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## What the Story Means to Us
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## Summary
|
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The expert in the law who came to Jesus did not believe in Jesus, and he did not really understand God’s law. Instead, he wanted to embarrass Jesus. Jesus knew this, and so he questioned the man about the law. He then told a story that showed how a follower of God should treat other people. God gives eternal life to people who believe in him and obey him, rather than to people who hold powerful religious positions. When the simple Samaritan was merciful to the injured man, he acted more like God than the most religious people in Israel.
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The expert in the law who came to Jesus did not believe in Jesus, and he did not really understand God’s law. Instead, he wanted to embarrass Jesus. Jesus knew this, and so he questioned the man about the law. He then told a story that showed how a follower of God should treat other people. God gives eternal life to people who believe in him and obey him, rather than to people who hold powerful religious positions. When the simple Samaritan was merciful to the injured man, he acted more like God than do the most religious people in Israel.
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1. What did the rich young ruler want Jesus to tell him?
|
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The rich young ruler wanted Jesus to tell him how he could have eternal life. He wanted to live forever with God (#28-01).
|
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The rich young ruler wanted Jesus to tell him how he could have eternal life. He wanted to live forever with God (See: [28:01](28/01)).
|
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|
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1. How did Jesus respond when the man called him ‘good’?
|
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1. How did Jesus respond when the man called him **good**?
|
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|
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Jesus asked the young man what he meant to say when he called Jesus ‘good’. Jesus did not wait for the man to answer. He reminded the man that only God is truly good. Perhaps Jesus was asking the man if he believed that Jesus was God (#28-01).
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Jesus asked the young man what he meant to say when he called Jesus **good**. Jesus did not wait for the man to answer. He reminded the man that only God is truly good. Perhaps Jesus was asking the man if he believed that Jesus was God (See: [28:01](28/01)).
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|
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1. What did Jesus tell the young man he should do in order to have eternal life?
|
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|
||||
Jesus told him to obey God’s laws in order to have eternal life (#28-01).
|
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Jesus told him to obey God’s laws in order to have eternal life (See: [28:01](28/01)).
|
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|
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1. How well did the young man think he had obeyed the law?
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|
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The young man thought he had always fully obeyed God’s law. Of course, no one can do that. But he honestly believed that he had done everything that God asked him to do (#28-03).
|
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The young man thought he had always fully obeyed God’s law. Of course, no one can do that. But he honestly believed that he had done everything that God asked him to do (See: [28:03](28/03)).
|
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|
||||
1. What did Jesus tell the young man to give up?
|
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|
||||
Jesus told the young man to give up all of his possessions (#28-04).
|
||||
Jesus told the young man to give up all of his possessions (See: [28:04](28/04)).
|
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|
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1. What did Jesus tell the young man to do after he gave up his possessions?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus told the young man to follow him as his disciple (#28-04).
|
||||
Jesus told the young man to follow him as his disciple (See: [28:04](28/04)).
|
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|
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1. Why did the young man go away sad?
|
||||
|
||||
The young man went away sad because he had many possessions, and he did not want to give them up (#28-05).
|
||||
The young man went away sad because he had many possessions, and he did not want to give them up (See: [28:05](28/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. According to Jesus, how do riches affect whether a person enters heaven?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said that it was almost impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven (#28-06).
|
||||
Jesus said that it was almost impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven (See: [28:06](28/06)).
|
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|
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1. If disciples give up things for Jesus’ sake, how much more will they receive from him?
|
||||
|
||||
Disciples who give up things for Jesus will receive 100 times as much from him as a reward (#28-10).
|
||||
Disciples who give up things for Jesus will receive 100 times as much from him as a reward (See: [28:10](28/10)).
|
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|
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|
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## What the Story Means to Us
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|
@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
|
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|
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1. Why did Jesus talk to the young man about being perfect?
|
||||
|
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The young man wrongly thought he could be ‘good enough’ to have eternal life. Jesus wanted him to know that he had to be perfect—that is, without any sin—in order to have eternal life. He could not keep God’s law perfectly. The only way for him to be perfect was to follow Jesus and trust that Jesus would save him from his sin.
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The young man wrongly thought he could be ***good enough*** to have eternal life. Jesus wanted him to know that he had to be perfect—that is, without any sin—in order to have eternal life. He could not keep God’s law perfectly. The only way for him to be perfect was to follow Jesus and trust that Jesus would save him from his sin.
|
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|
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1. If the young man wanted to have eternal life, why was he not willing to give up his possessions?
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
@ -2,37 +2,37 @@
|
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|
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## What the Story Says
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus mean when told Peter to forgive his brother 70 times seven?
|
||||
1. What did Jesus mean when he told Peter to forgive his brother 70 times seven?
|
||||
|
||||
When Jesus told Peter to forgive his brother 70 times seven, he wanted to say that Peter should forgive his brother as many times as necessary without stopping (#29-01).
|
||||
When Jesus told Peter to forgive his brother 70 times seven, he wanted to say that Peter should forgive his brother as many times as necessary without stopping (See: [29:01](29/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How would the king get his money back by selling the servant and his family as slaves?
|
||||
|
||||
The king would take the money that he would receive from selling the man and his family as slaves. This money would be a partial payment toward what the servant owed the king (#29-03).
|
||||
The king would take the money that he would receive from selling the man and his family as slaves. This money would be a partial payment toward what the servant owed the king (See: [29:03](29/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Would the servant every be able to pay the money he owed to the king?
|
||||
1. Would the servant ever be able to repay the money he owed to the king?
|
||||
|
||||
Since the servant owed 200,000 years’ wages, he would not be able to repay the king in his lifetime (#29-02), (#29-04).
|
||||
Since the servant owed 200,000 years’ wages, he would not be able to repay the king in his lifetime (See: [29:02](29/02), [29:04](29/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Would the servant who owed four months’ wages be able to repay the other servant?
|
||||
|
||||
The servant who owed four months’ wages might have been able to repay the other servant if he had time to earn the money (#29-05), (#2-06).
|
||||
The servant who owed four months’ wages might have been able to repay the other servant if he had time to earn the money (See: [29:05](29/05), [29:06](29/06)).
|
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|
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1. Why were the other servants disturbed by what happened?
|
||||
|
||||
The other servants thought the servant who the king forgave had treated the other servant unfairly. He should have forgiven the other servant (#29-07).
|
||||
The other servants thought the servant whom the king forgave had treated the other servant unfairly. He should have forgiven the other servant (See: [29:07](29/07)).
|
||||
|
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1. Why was the king so angry?
|
||||
|
||||
The king was angry because he had forgiven the debt of the servant, but now he saw that that servant was a wicked man. He was not willing to forgive other people as the king had forgiven him (#29-08).
|
||||
The king was angry because he had forgiven the debt of the servant, but now he saw that the servant was a wicked man. He was not willing to forgive other people as the king had forgiven him (See: [29:08](29/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. For how long did the king put the wicked servant into prison?
|
||||
|
||||
The king put the servant into the prison until he could repay his debt. However, his debt was so large that he would never be able to repay it. Therefore, he would be in prison for the rest of his life (#29-08).
|
||||
The king put the servant into the prison until he could repay his debt. However, his debt was so large that he would never be able to repay it. Therefore, he would be in prison for the rest of his life (See: [29:08](29/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus tell this story?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus wanted his disciples to know that God had forgiven them, and that he expected them to forgive each other in the same way (#29-09).
|
||||
Jesus wanted his disciples to know that God had forgiven them, and that he expected them to forgive each other in the same way (See: [29:09](29/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -2,37 +2,37 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## What the Story Says
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus tell his disciples to go to a quiet place to rest?
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus invite his disciples to go to a quiet place to rest?
|
||||
|
||||
His disciples had been preaching and teaching about Jesus in many different villages, and they were tired (#30-01).
|
||||
His disciples had been preaching and teaching about Jesus in many different villages, and they were tired (See: [30:01](30/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the people do in order to see Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
The people ran along the shore of the lake in order to get to the other side when the boat carrying Jesus and his disciples arrive there (#30-02).
|
||||
The people ran along the shore of the lake in order to get to the other side to be there when the boat carrying Jesus and his disciples would arrive there (See: [30:02](30/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How many people were in the crowd that waited for Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
There were 5,000 men in the crowd, but there were also many woman and children. We do not know the total number of people who were there (#30-03).
|
||||
There were 5,000 men in the crowd, but there were also many woman and children. We do not know the total number of people who were there (See: [30:03](30/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Jesus respond to the crowds that waited for him?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus had compassion on the people, because they were like sheep without a shepherd (#30-03).
|
||||
Jesus had compassion on the people, because they were like sheep without a shepherd (See: [30:03](30/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How much food did the disciples have with them?
|
||||
|
||||
The disciples only had five loaves of bread and two small fish (#30-05).
|
||||
The disciples only had five loaves of bread and two small fish (See: [30:05](30/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus do with the loaves and the fish?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus thanked God for the loaves and fish, broke them into pieces, and gave them to his disciples to give to the people (#30-07), (#30-08).
|
||||
Jesus thanked God for the loaves and fish, broke them into pieces, and gave them to his disciples to give to the people (See: [30:07](30/07), [30:08](30/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened when the crowd ate the five loaves of bread and the two small fish?
|
||||
|
||||
The bread and the fish never ran out. The crowd ate as much as they wanted and they were satisfied (#30-08).
|
||||
The bread and the fish never ran out. The crowd ate as much as they wanted and they were satisfied (See: [30:08](30/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How much food was left over after the crowd ate what they wanted?
|
||||
|
||||
The disciples picked up 12 baskets full of food that was left over (#30-09).
|
||||
The disciples picked up 12 baskets full of food that was left over (See: [30:09](30/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
@ -61,5 +61,5 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus’ disciples were tired from preaching and teaching about Jesus. Jesus knew they needed rest, so he took them in a boat to a quiet place. However, thousands of people wanted to see Jesus, to the ran ahead to that place. But Jesus was not angry with them. Instead, he felt compassion for them. They did not have anyone to teach then and to care for them. So he did that. Even though there was not enough for the people to eat, Jesus multiplied the small amount of food they had and gave it to his disciples to give to the people. The food fed all of the people as much as they wanted to eat. The disciples had more food left over than they had before they fed the people. Jesus took the small amount of food that they had and enabled them to meet the needs of the entire crowd with it. Only God can do that.
|
||||
Jesus’ disciples were tired from preaching and teaching about Jesus. Jesus knew they needed rest, so he took them in a boat to a quiet place. However, thousands of people who wanted to see Jesus ran ahead to that place. But Jesus was not angry with them. Instead, he felt compassion for them. They did not have anyone to teach then and to care for them, so he did that. Even though there was not enough for the people to eat, Jesus multiplied the small amount of food they had and gave it to his disciples to give to the people. The food fed all of the people as much as they wanted to eat. The disciples had more food left over than they had before they fed the people. Jesus took the small amount of food that they had and enabled them to meet the needs of the entire crowd with it. Only God can do that.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus do after he sent his disciples across the lake in a boat?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus sent away the crowd and then went up on a mountainside to pray alone (#31-01).
|
||||
Jesus sent away the crowd and then went up on a mountainside to pray alone (See: [31:01](31/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What difficulty did the disciples have on the lake?
|
||||
|
||||
The wind was glowing hard, so the disciples were having difficulty crossing the lake in the boat (#31-02).
|
||||
The wind was blowing hard, so the disciples were having difficulty crossing the lake in the boat (See: [31:02](31/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Jesus come to the disciples?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus walked on top of the water to the boat in the middle of the lake (#31-03).
|
||||
Jesus walked on top of the water to the boat in the middle of the lake (See: [31:03](31/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why were the disciples afraid of Jesus when he came to them?
|
||||
|
||||
The disciples were afraid when they saw Jesus walking on top of the water because they thought Jesus was a ghost (#31-04).
|
||||
The disciples were afraid when they saw Jesus walking on top of the water because they thought Jesus was a ghost (See: [31:04](31/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Peter ask Jesus to do in order to prove that Jesus was not a ghost?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter asked Jesus to command him to walk to Jesus on the water (#31-05).
|
||||
Peter asked Jesus to command him to walk to Jesus on the water (See: [31:05](31/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened when Peter stepped onto the water?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter was also able to walk on the water for a short distance (#31-06).
|
||||
Peter was also able to walk on the water for a short distance (See: [31:06](31/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Peter begin to sink in the water?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter began to sink when he took his eyes away from Jesus and looked at the waves instead (#31-06), (#31-07).
|
||||
Peter began to sink when he took his eyes away from Jesus and looked at the waves instead (See: [31:06](31/06), [31:07](31/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Peter do to save himself as he was sinking in the water?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter shouted for Jesus to save him. Jesus reached out and grabbed Peter (#31-07).
|
||||
Peter shouted for Jesus to save him. Jesus reached out and grabbed Peter (See: [31:07](31/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to the storm?
|
||||
|
||||
The storm stopped as soon as Peter and Jesus stepped into the boat (#31-08).
|
||||
The storm stopped as soon as Peter and Jesus stepped into the boat (See: [31:08](31/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the disciples respond when Jesus entered the boat?
|
||||
|
||||
The disciples were amazed. They all bowed down and worshiped Jesus as the Son of God (#31-08).
|
||||
The disciples were amazed. They all bowed down and worshiped Jesus as the Son of God (See: [31:08](31/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
@ -68,5 +68,5 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus stayed behind as he sent his disciples across the lake in the boat. While they went, he prayed to his Father until late at night. Jesus often spend much time in prayer, no matter how busy he was. Eventually, Jesus began to walk across the lake on the water toward the disciples. They were afraid when they saw him, but Peter asked permission to come to Jesus on the water. He walked partway to Jesus before he became afraid the waves and began to sink. Jesus saved Peter, but he rebuked him for not believing in Jesus enough. When Jesus got into the boat, the storm stopped. The disciples were so amazed at what Jesus had done that they all fell down and worshipped him as the Son of God.
|
||||
Jesus stayed behind as he sent his disciples across the lake in the boat. While they went, he prayed to his Father until late at night. Jesus often spend much time in prayer, no matter how busy he was. Eventually, Jesus began to walk across the lake on the water toward the disciples. They were afraid when they saw him, but Peter asked permission to come to Jesus on the water. He walked partway to Jesus before he became afraid the waves and began to sink. Jesus saved Peter, but he rebuked him for not believing in Jesus enough. When Jesus got into the boat, the storm stopped. The disciples were so amazed at what Jesus had done that they all fell down and worshiped him as the Son of God.
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -2,52 +2,52 @@
|
|||
|
||||
## What the Story Says
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the demon cause the man he possessed to do?
|
||||
1. What did the demon cause to happen in the man he possessed?
|
||||
|
||||
The demon made the man so strong that no one could control him. But it also made him scream all day and night, go around without clothes, and cut himself with stones (#32-03), (#32-04).
|
||||
The demon made the man so strong that no one could control him. But it also made him scream all day and night, go around without clothes, and cut himself with stones (See: [32:03](32/03), [32:04](32/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What was the name of the demon in the man?
|
||||
|
||||
The name of the demon was Legion because he was actually a group of many demons (#32-06).
|
||||
The name of the demon was Legion because he was actually a group of many demons (See: [32:06](32/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the demons ask Jesus for permission to do?
|
||||
1. The demons asked Jesus for permission to do what?
|
||||
|
||||
The demons asked Jesus for permission to go into the pigs instead of leaving the region (#32-07).
|
||||
The demons asked Jesus for permission to go into the pigs instead of leaving the region (See: [32:07](32/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to the pigs when the demons entered into them?
|
||||
1. What happened when the demons entered into the pigs?
|
||||
|
||||
All 2,000 of the pigs ran into the lake and drowned (#32-08).
|
||||
All 2,000 of the pigs ran into the lake and drowned (See: [32:08](32/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When did the people of the region ask Jesus to do when they saw the man who was healed and heard that the pigs were dead?
|
||||
1. What did the people of the region ask Jesus to do when they saw the man who was healed and heard that the pigs were dead?
|
||||
|
||||
The people of the region were afraid of Jesus and asked him to leave them (#32-10).
|
||||
Because the people of the region were afraid of Jesus, they asked him to leave them (See: [32:10](32/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What problem did the woman in the crowd have?
|
||||
|
||||
The woman had been bleeding for 12 years. She spent all of her money on doctors and none of them could heal her. Instead, she got worse (#32-13).
|
||||
The woman had been bleeding for 12 years. She spent all of her money on doctors and none of them could heal her. Instead, she got worse (See: [32:13](32/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the woman think would heal her?
|
||||
|
||||
The woman thought she would be healed if she could only touch Jesus’ clothes (#32-14).
|
||||
The woman thought she would be healed if she could only touch Jesus’ clothes (See: [32:14](32/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened when the woman touched Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
The woman immediately stopped bleeding when she touched Jesus. But Jesus knew that power had gone out from him, and asked who had touched him (#32-14), (#32-15).
|
||||
The woman immediately stopped bleeding when she touched Jesus. But Jesus knew that power had gone out from him, and asked who had touched him (See: [32:14](32/14), [32:15](32/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say was the reason the woman was healed?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus told the woman that her faith had healed her. She was well because she believed that Jesus could heal her (#32-16).
|
||||
Jesus told the woman that her faith had healed her. She was well because she believed that Jesus could heal her (See: [32:16](32/16)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the demons treat the man they possessed?
|
||||
|
||||
The demons cause the man they possessed to suffer and to bring shame upon himself. Caused him to harm even his own body. He would scream in pain all day and all night. Demons want to destroy the people that God created.
|
||||
The demons caused the man they possessed to suffer and to bring shame upon himself. They caused him to harm even his own body. He would scream in pain all day and all night. Demons want to destroy the people that God created.
|
||||
|
||||
1. What power does this story show that Jesus had over the demons?
|
||||
1. This story show that Jesus had which power over the demons?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus had the power to command the demons to leave the man. He also had the power to decide where they could go after they left him. Jesus could send them into eternal punishment. The demons were afraid Jesus would do that. This is why the asked to go into the pigs instead.
|
||||
Jesus had the power to command the demons to come out of the man. He also had the power to decide where they could go after they left him. Jesus could send them into eternal punishment. The demons were afraid Jesus would do that. This is why they asked to go into the pigs instead.
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the people ask Jesus to leave their region?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
|
|||
|
||||
The man wanted to follow Jesus as his disciple. But Jesus told the man to stay and to be his disciple among his own people. The people sent Jesus away. So Jesus told the man to stay at his home so that he could tell the people there about Jesus after Jesus went away.
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1. Why did Jesus make the woman tell what had happened to her?
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1. Why did Jesus ask the woman to tell what had happened to her?
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Jesus healed the woman because she believed in him. But Jesus also wanted other people to believe in him. For that reason, he did not allow the woman to be healed in secret. Instead, he caused her to tell everyone how he had healed her. In this way, she acted as his disciple.
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|
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1. Why did Jesus get into a boat to teach the people?
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The people were crowding too tightly around him. So Jesus got into the boat so that he would have room to speak to all the people (#33-01).
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The people were crowding too tightly around him. So Jesus got into the boat so that he would have room to speak to all the people (See: [33:01](33/01)).
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1. What happened to the seed that fell on the path?
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The birds ate the seed that fell on the path (#33-02).
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The birds ate the seed that fell on the path (See: [33:02](33/02)).
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1. What happened to the seed that fell on rocky ground?
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The seed that fell on rocky ground did not have enough soil for its roots, so it withered and died (#33-03).
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The seed that fell on rocky ground did not have enough soil for its roots, so it withered and died (See: [33:03](33/03)).
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1. What happened to the seed that fell among the thorns?
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The thorns choked out the seed that fell among them so that it did not produce any grain (#33-04).
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The thorns choked out the seed that fell among them so that it did not produce any grain (See: [33:04](33/04)).
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1. What happened to the seed that fell on the good soil?
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The seed that fell on the good soil produced 30, 60 or even 100 times as much grain as the seed that was planted (#33-05).
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The seed that fell on the good soil produced 30, 60 or even 100 times as much grain as the seed that was planted (See: [33:05](33/05)).
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1. What does the seed in the story represent?
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The seed in the story represents the word of God that goes out to different people (#33-06).
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The seed in the story represents the word of God that goes out to different people (See: [33:06](33/06)).
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1. What does the seed on the path represent?
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The seed on the path represents people who do not understand the word of God. Then the devil takes it away from them (#33-06).
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The seed on the path represents people who do not understand the word of God. Then the devil takes it away from them (See: [33:06](33/06)).
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1. What does the seed on the rocky ground represent?
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|
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The seed on the rocky ground represents people who hear the word of God, but then hardship causes them to stop trusting in God (#33-07).
|
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The seed on the rocky ground represents people who hear the word of God, but then hardship causes them to stop trusting in God (See: [33:07](33/07)).
|
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|
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1. What does the seed on the thorny ground represent?
|
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|
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The seed on the thorny ground represents people who allow money and other things to distract them from their love for God (#33-07).
|
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The seed on the thorny ground represents people who allow money and other things to distract them from their love for God (See: [33:07](33/07)).
|
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|
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1. What does the seed on the good soil represent?
|
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|
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The seed on the good soil is the person who hears and believes the word of God (#33-09).
|
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The seed on the good soil is the person who hears and believes the word of God (See: [33:09](33/09)).
|
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## What the Story Means to Us
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@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
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|
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1. What was Jesus talking about when he told his stories?
|
||||
|
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He was talking about the kingdom of God (#33-01).
|
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He was talking about the kingdom of God (See: [33:01](33/01)).
|
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|
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1. What did Jesus say the mustard seed was like?
|
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|
||||
The mustard seed is the smallest of all the seeds (#33-01).
|
||||
The mustard seed is the smallest of all the seeds (See: [33:01](33/01)).
|
||||
|
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1. What happens to the mustard see when it grows?
|
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|
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The mustard see becomes bigger than other garden plants, so that even birds nest in its branches (#33-02).
|
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The mustard see becomes bigger than other garden plants, so that even birds nest in its branches (See: [33:02](33/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happens to the yeast that a woman mixes into bread dough?
|
||||
|
||||
It spreads throughout the dough (#33-03).
|
||||
It spreads throughout the dough (See: [33:03](33/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the man do when he found the treasure in a field?
|
||||
|
||||
He was filled with joy, and went and sold everything he had so he could buy that field (#33-04).
|
||||
He was filled with joy, and went and sold everything he had so he could buy that field (See: [33:04](33/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the merchant do when he found a perfect pearl?
|
||||
|
||||
He sold all that he had so he could buy that pearl (#33-05).
|
||||
He sold all that he had so he could buy that pearl (See: [33:05](33/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the religious leader pray?
|
||||
|
||||
He thanked God that he was not a sinner like other men (#33-07).
|
||||
He thanked God that he was not a sinner like other men (See: [33:07](33/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did the tax collector pray?
|
||||
|
||||
He asked God to be merciful to him because he was a sinner (#33-09).
|
||||
He asked God to be merciful to him because he was a sinner (See: [33:09](33/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Which man did God declare to be righteous?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said that God declared the tax collector to be righteous (#33-10).
|
||||
Jesus said that God declared the tax collector to be righteous (See: [33:10](33/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,45 +4,45 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did the religious leaders criticize Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
The religious leaders criticized Jesus because he treated the tax collectors and sinners as friends (#35-02).
|
||||
The religious leaders criticized Jesus because he treated the tax collectors and sinners as friends (See: [35:02](35/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the man’s younger son decide to return to his father?
|
||||
|
||||
The younger son had no money, and was so hungry that he wanted to eat the food he gave to the pigs. He realized that the servants of his father lived better than that (#35-05), (#35-06).
|
||||
The younger son had no money, and was so hungry that he wanted to eat the food he gave to the pigs. He realized that the servants of his father lived better than that (See: [35:05](35/05), [35:06](35/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the man’s younger son want his father to do for him when he returned home?
|
||||
|
||||
The man’s younger son wanted his father to treat his as a servant, and not as a son (#35-06), (#35-08).
|
||||
The man’s younger son wanted his father to treat his as a servant, and not as a son (See: [35:06](35/06), [35:08](35/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the father do when he saw his younger son?
|
||||
|
||||
The father was so happy that he ran to his younger son and hugged and kissed him (#35-07).
|
||||
The father was so happy that he ran to his younger son and hugged and kissed him (See: [35:07](35/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the man’s younger son tell his father after his father greeted him?
|
||||
|
||||
The man’s younger son told his father that he had sinned against his father and against God, and that he was not worthy to be his father’s son (#35-08).
|
||||
The man’s younger son told his father that he had sinned against his father and against God, and that he was not worthy to be his father’s son (See: [35:08](35/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the father need to go out to his older son?
|
||||
|
||||
The father went out to his older son because the older son would not come into the house where they were celebrating that his younger brother had returned (#35-11).
|
||||
The father went out to his older son because the older son would not come into the house where they were celebrating that his younger brother had returned (See: [35:11](35/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why was the man’s older son angry with his father?
|
||||
|
||||
The man’s older son was angry with his father because he thought his father treated his younger son better than he treated his older son. The man’s older son thought his father should treat him better because he stayed home and worked while his younger brother went away and wasted his money (#35-12).
|
||||
The man’s older son was angry with his father because he thought his father treated his younger son better than he treated his older son. The man’s older son thought his father should treat him better because he stayed home and worked while his younger brother went away and wasted his money (See: [35:12](35/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why should the father and his older son celebrate?
|
||||
|
||||
The father told his older son that they should celebrate because his younger brother had returned to them alive. This was a time to rejoice, rather than a time to be angry about the past (#35-13).
|
||||
The father told his older son that they should celebrate because his younger brother had returned to them alive. This was a time to rejoice, rather than a time to be angry about the past (See: [35:13](35/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the man’s younger son demand that his father give him his inheritance while his father was still alive?
|
||||
|
||||
Perhaps the man’s younger son only wanted his father’s possessions, and was not interested in honoring his father (#35-03).
|
||||
Perhaps the man’s younger son only wanted his father’s possessions, and was not interested in honoring his father (See: [35:03](35/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why do you think the father agreed to give his inheritance to his sons while he was still alive?
|
||||
|
||||
It seems that the father loved his sons more than he loved his possessions (#35-03).
|
||||
It seems that the father loved his sons more than he loved his possessions (See: [35:03](35/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How is the younger son an example of people who run away from God and live according to their desires?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,35 +4,35 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Who did Jesus take with him when he went up the mountain to pray?
|
||||
|
||||
He took Peter, James, and John (#36-01).
|
||||
He took Peter, James, and John (See: [36:01](36/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. In what way did Jesus’ face change as he was praying?
|
||||
|
||||
His face became as bright as the sun (#36-02).
|
||||
His face became as bright as the sun (See: [36:02](36/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. In what way did Jesus’ clothes change as he was praying?
|
||||
|
||||
His clothes became as white as light, whiter than anyone on earth could make them (#36-02).
|
||||
His clothes became as white as light, whiter than anyone on earth could make them (See: [36:02](36/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who appeared with Jesus on the mountain?
|
||||
|
||||
Moses and the prophet Elijah appeared with him (#36-03).
|
||||
Moses and the prophet Elijah appeared with him (See: [36:03](36/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What were Jesus, Moses, and Elijah talking about?
|
||||
|
||||
They were talking about Jesus’ death, which would soon happen in Jerusalem (#36-03).
|
||||
They were talking about Jesus’ death, which would soon happen in Jerusalem (See: [36:03](36/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Peter offer to do for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter offered to build three shelters for them (#36-04).
|
||||
Peter offered to build three shelters for them (See: [36:04](36/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who answered Peter?
|
||||
|
||||
God the Father answered as a voice from heaven (#36-05).
|
||||
God the Father answered as a voice from heaven (See: [36:05](36/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did God the Father tell Peter do to?
|
||||
|
||||
God said that Peter should listen to Jesus, because he was God’s Son whom he loved, and God was please with him (#36-05).
|
||||
God said that Peter should listen to Jesus, because he was God’s Son whom he loved, and God was please with him (See: [36:05](36/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the disciples do when they heard God’s voice?
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -40,11 +40,11 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did the disciples see when Jesus told them to get up?
|
||||
|
||||
They no longer saw anyone there except Jesus (#36-06).
|
||||
They no longer saw anyone there except Jesus (See: [36:06](36/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When would Jesus allow the disciples to tell people what had happened on the mountain?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus told the disciples that after he would die and come back to live, they could then tell people what had happened on the mountain (#36-07).
|
||||
Jesus told the disciples that after he would die and come back to live, they could then tell people what had happened on the mountain (See: [36:07](36/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say would be the result of Lazarus being sick?
|
||||
|
||||
He said that Lazarus’ illness would cause people to honor God (#37-01).
|
||||
He said that Lazarus’ illness would cause people to honor God (See: [37:01](37/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How long did Jesus wait before he went to see Lazarus?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus waited two days in the place where he was (#37-02).
|
||||
Jesus waited two days in the place where he was (See: [37:02](37/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus mean when he said that Lazarus was sleeping?
|
||||
|
||||
When Jesus said Lazarus was sleeping, he was using a polite way to say that Lazarus was dead (#37-02), (#37-03).
|
||||
When Jesus said Lazarus was sleeping, he was using a polite way to say that Lazarus was dead (See: [37:02](37/02), [37:03](37/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How long had Lazarus been dead when Jesus finally arrived at his home?
|
||||
|
||||
Lazarus had already been dead for four days by that time (#37-04).
|
||||
Lazarus had already been dead for four days by that time (See: [37:04](37/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What title did Jesus give to himself when he spoke to Martha?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said that he was the Resurrection and the Life (#37-05).
|
||||
Jesus said that he was the Resurrection and the Life (See: [37:05](37/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did Martha say that Jesus was?
|
||||
|
||||
She said he was the Messiah, the Son of God (#37-05).
|
||||
She said he was the Messiah, the Son of God (See: [37:05](37/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why was Martha afraid to open the tomb?
|
||||
|
||||
She was afraid that the body of Lazarus would smell bad because he had been dead for four days (#37-07).
|
||||
She was afraid that the body of Lazarus would smell bad because he had been dead for four days (See: [37:07](37/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say to his Father was the reason that he was praying to his Father?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said he was praying to his Father so that the people standing around would believe that God had sent Jesus into the world (#37-08).
|
||||
Jesus said he was praying to his Father so that the people standing around would believe that God had sent Jesus into the world (See: [37:08](37/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Lazarus do when Jesus told him to come out of the tomb?
|
||||
|
||||
Lazarus became alive again and came out of the tomb, still wrapped in the grave clothes (#37-10).
|
||||
Lazarus became alive again and came out of the tomb, still wrapped in the grave clothes (See: [37:10](37/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did the religious leaders of the Jews plan to kill Jesus and Lazarus?
|
||||
|
||||
They envied Jesus, because the people believed in him (#37-11).
|
||||
They envied Jesus, because the people believed in him (See: [37:11](37/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,47 +4,47 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What does the Passover celebrate?
|
||||
|
||||
It celebrates how God saved the Jews from slavery in Egypt (#38-01).
|
||||
It celebrates how God saved the Jews from slavery in Egypt (See: [38:01](38/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus tell the disciples would happen to him in Jerusalem after the Passover?
|
||||
|
||||
He told them that he would be killed there (#38-01).
|
||||
He told them that he would be killed there (See: [38:01](38/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Judas offer to do for the Jewish leaders in exchange for money?
|
||||
|
||||
He offered to betray Jesus to the so they could kill Jesus (#38-02).
|
||||
He offered to betray Jesus to the so they could kill Jesus (See: [38:02](38/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say the bread he broke represented?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said the bread was his body, which he would give for the disciples (#38-04).
|
||||
Jesus said the bread was his body, which he would give for the disciples (See: [38:04](38/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say the cup of wine he drank represented?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said the cup of wine was the New Covenant in his blood, which he would pour out for the disciples (#38-05).
|
||||
Jesus said the cup of wine was the New Covenant in his blood, which he would pour out for the disciples (See: [38:05](38/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. As Jesus and the disciples walked to the Mount of Olives, what did Jesus say the disciples would all do that night?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus said the disciples would all abandon him, like sheep scattering when their shepherd is struck (#38-08).
|
||||
Jesus said the disciples would all abandon him, like sheep scattering when their shepherd is struck (See: [38:08](38/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus say that Peter would do before the rooster crowed that night?
|
||||
|
||||
He said Peter would deny three times that he even knew Jesus (#38-09).
|
||||
He said Peter would deny three times that he even knew Jesus (See: [38:09](38/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus ask his Father to do when he prayed in the garden?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus asked his Father not to make him drink the cup of suffering. But he also asked his Father to do his will even if there was no other way except for Jesus to die (#38-12).
|
||||
Jesus asked his Father not to make him drink the cup of suffering. But he also asked his Father to do his will even if there was no other way except for Jesus to die (See: [38:12](38/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the disciples do instead of watching with Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
They fell asleep, because they were very tired (#38-13).
|
||||
They fell asleep, because they were very tired (See: [38:13](38/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Judas betray Jesus to the crowd?
|
||||
|
||||
He pretended to honor Jesus by greeting him with a kiss (#38-14).
|
||||
He pretended to honor Jesus by greeting him with a kiss (See: [38:14](38/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus do for the servant of the high priest?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus headed the servant after Peter cut off his ear with a sword (#38-15).
|
||||
Jesus headed the servant after Peter cut off his ear with a sword (See: [38:15](38/15)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Where did the soldiers first take Jesus after they arrested him?
|
||||
|
||||
They took him to the house of the high priest (#39-01).
|
||||
They took him to the house of the high priest (See: [39:01](39/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the Jewish leaders do to try and prove that Jesus was guilty?
|
||||
|
||||
They brought many false witnesses who lied about Jesus. However, the witnesses did not agree with each other, so they could not prove that Jesus was guilty of anything (#39-02).
|
||||
They brought many false witnesses who lied about Jesus. However, the witnesses did not agree with each other, so they could not prove that Jesus was guilty of anything (See: [39:02](39/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What question did the high priest ask Jesus, and how did Jesus answer?
|
||||
|
||||
The high priest asked if Jesus was the Messiah, and the Son of the living God. Jesus told the high priest that this was who he was (#39-03), (#39-04).
|
||||
The high priest asked if Jesus was the Messiah, and the Son of the living God. Jesus told the high priest that this was who he was (See: [39:03](39/03), [39:04](39/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the Jewish leaders say about Jesus when he said he was the Messiah and the Son of God?
|
||||
|
||||
They all became angry and shouted that Jesus deserved to die. They blindfolded him, spit on his, hit him, and mocked him (#39-05).
|
||||
They all became angry and shouted that Jesus deserved to die. They blindfolded him, spit on his, hit him, and mocked him (See: [39:05](39/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Peter say when people outside the high priest’s house said he had been with Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter swore and said he did not know Jesus (#39-07).
|
||||
Peter swore and said he did not know Jesus (See: [39:07](39/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Judas do himself after Jesus was arrested?
|
||||
|
||||
Judas went away and killed himself (#39-08).
|
||||
Judas went away and killed himself (See: [39:08](39/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What question did Pilate ask Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
Pilate asked Jesus if he was the king of the Jews (#39-09).
|
||||
Pilate asked Jesus if he was the king of the Jews (See: [39:09](39/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Jesus say his servants would not fight to defend him?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus’ kingdom was not on earth, so his servants did not fight on earth to save him (#39-10).
|
||||
Jesus’ kingdom was not on earth, so his servants did not fight on earth to save him (See: [39:10](39/10)).
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1. What did Pilate decide about whether Jesus was guilty?
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Pilate decided that Jesus was not guilty of anything, and told this to the crowd three times (#39-11).
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Pilate decided that Jesus was not guilty of anything, and told this to the crowd three times (See: [39:11](39/11)).
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1. Why did Pilate tell his soldiers to crucify Jesus?
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Pilate was afraid the crowd would riot, so he ordered his soldiers to crucify Jesus in order to satisfy the crowd. Therefore, they whipped Jesus and prepared to kill him (#39-12).
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Pilate was afraid the crowd would riot, so he ordered his soldiers to crucify Jesus in order to satisfy the crowd. Therefore, they whipped Jesus and prepared to kill him (See: [39:12](39/12)).
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1. What did the soldiers force Jesus to carry?
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They forced him to carry the cross on which he would die (#40-02).
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They forced him to carry the cross on which he would die (See: [40:02](40/02)).
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1. What did Jesus ask him Father to do for the soldiers who crucified him?
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He asked his Father to forgive them, for they did not understand what they were doing (#40-02).
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He asked his Father to forgive them, for they did not understand what they were doing (See: [40:02](40/02)).
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1. What did the sign above Jesus’ head say?
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The sign said, “King of the Jews” (#40-02).
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The sign said, “King of the Jews” (See: [40:02](40/02)).
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1. What did Jesus promise to the robber who asked Jesus to remember him?
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Jesus promised him that he would be with Jesus that very day in Paradise (#40-04).
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Jesus promised him that he would be with Jesus that very day in Paradise (See: [40:04](40/04)).
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1. What did the Jewish leaders and people in the crowd tell Jesus to do so that they might believe in him?
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They told Jesus to come down from the cross and to save himself (#40-05).
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They told Jesus to come down from the cross and to save himself (See: [40:05](40/05)).
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1. What happened to the sky as Jesus was on the cross?
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The sky became completely dark for three hours in the middle of the day (#40-06).
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The sky became completely dark for three hours in the middle of the day (See: [40:06](40/06)).
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|
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1. What did Jesus cry out to his Father as he died?
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He said that it was finished, and gave his spirit into his Father’s hands (#40-07).
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He said that it was finished, and gave his spirit into his Father’s hands (See: [40:07](40/07)).
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|
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1. What happened to the curtain in the temple when Jesus died?
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|
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The curtain was torn in two, from the top to the bottom (#40-07).
|
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The curtain was torn in two, from the top to the bottom (See: [40:07](40/07)).
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|
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1. What did the the Roman soldier say about Jesus when he died?
|
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|
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The soldier said the Jesus was certainly innocent, and that he was the Son of God (#40-08).
|
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The soldier said the Jesus was certainly innocent, and that he was the Son of God (See: [40:08](40/08)).
|
||||
|
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1. Who buried Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
Two Jewish leaders named Joseph and Nicodemus buried Jesus (#40-09).
|
||||
Two Jewish leaders named Joseph and Nicodemus buried Jesus (See: [40:09](40/09)).
|
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|
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1. How did Joseph close the tomb?
|
||||
|
||||
He rolled a large stone in front of the tomb to block the entrance (#40-09).
|
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He rolled a large stone in front of the tomb to block the entrance (See: [40:09](40/09)).
|
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## What the Story Means to Us
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|
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|
||||
1. What were the Jewish leaders afraid the disciples would do with the body of Jesus?
|
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|
||||
They were afraid the disciples would steal Jesus’ body and say he had risen from the dead (#41-01).
|
||||
They were afraid the disciples would steal Jesus’ body and say he had risen from the dead (See: [41:01](41/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Pilate make sure the disciples could not steal Jesus’ body?
|
||||
|
||||
Pilate let them placed a seal on the entrance of the tomb, and also to station some soliders there to guard it (#41-02).
|
||||
Pilate let them placed a seal on the entrance of the tomb, and also to station some soliders there to guard it (See: [41:02](41/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When did the women come to the tomb?
|
||||
|
||||
The women came to the tomb after the Sabbath day was over (#41-03).
|
||||
The women came to the tomb after the Sabbath day was over (See: [41:03](41/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the woman plan to do at the tomb?
|
||||
|
||||
The women wanted to put more spices on Jesus’ body (#41-03).
|
||||
The women wanted to put more spices on Jesus’ body (See: [41:03](41/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who rolled the stone away from the tomb?
|
||||
|
||||
An angel from heaven rolled the stone away from the tomb (#41-04).
|
||||
An angel from heaven rolled the stone away from the tomb (See: [41:04](41/04)).
|
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|
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1. What did the soldiers do when they saw the angel?
|
||||
|
||||
The soldiers were so afraid that they fell to the ground like dead men (#41-04).
|
||||
The soldiers were so afraid that they fell to the ground like dead men (See: [41:04](41/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the angel tell the women had happened to Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
The angel told them that Jesus was not there, but that he had risen from the dead (#41-05).
|
||||
The angel told them that Jesus was not there, but that he had risen from the dead (See: [41:05](41/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the angel tell the women to say to the disciples?
|
||||
|
||||
He told them to tell the disciples that Jesus had risen from the dead, and would go ahead of them to Galilee (#41-06).
|
||||
He told them to tell the disciples that Jesus had risen from the dead, and would go ahead of them to Galilee (See: [41:06](41/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the women do when Jesus appeared to them as they were on their way?
|
||||
|
||||
The woman fell down and worshipped Jesus (#41-08).
|
||||
The woman fell down and worshiped Jesus (See: [41:08](41/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
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## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
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|
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|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What were the two disciples talking about as they went to a nearby town?
|
||||
|
||||
They were talking about what had happened to Jesus. The women had said Jesus was alive, so they did not know what to believe (#42-01).
|
||||
They were talking about what had happened to Jesus. The women had said Jesus was alive, so they did not know what to believe (See: [42:01](42/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the disciples think Jesus was?
|
||||
|
||||
They thought he was a foreigner who did not know what had happened in Jerusalem (#42-02).
|
||||
They thought he was a foreigner who did not know what had happened in Jerusalem (See: [42:02](42/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus explain to the two disciples?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus explained what God’s word said about the Messiah—how he would suffer and die, and then rise again on the third day (#42-03).
|
||||
Jesus explained what God’s word said about the Messiah—how he would suffer and die, and then rise again on the third day (See: [42:03](42/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When did the two disciples to recognize Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
They recognized him when he broke the bread with them (#42-04).
|
||||
They recognized him when he broke the bread with them (See: [42:04](42/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Jesus convince the disciples in Jerusalem that he was not a ghost?
|
||||
|
||||
He showed them his hands and feet, and then ate a piece of fish before them (#42-05).
|
||||
He showed them his hands and feet, and then ate a piece of fish before them (See: [42:05](42/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What is the message that the prophets said Jesus’ disciples would proclaim?
|
||||
|
||||
They will tell everyone to repent so God will forgive their sins. The will tell this to people everywhere, starting in Jerusalem (#42-08).
|
||||
They will tell everyone to repent so God will forgive their sins. The will tell this to people everywhere, starting in Jerusalem (See: [42:08](42/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How many people saw Jesus at one time after he rose from the dead?
|
||||
|
||||
More than 500 people saw him at the same time (#42-09).
|
||||
More than 500 people saw him at the same time (See: [42:09](42/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Jesus command his disciples to do?
|
||||
|
||||
He told them to make disciples in all people groups, and to baptize them and to teach them to obey everything that he had commanded them (#42-10).
|
||||
He told them to make disciples in all people groups, and to baptize them and to teach them to obey everything that he had commanded them (See: [42:10](42/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Where did Jesus go 40 days after he rose from the dead?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus went up to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God to rule over all things (#42-11).
|
||||
Jesus went up to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God to rule over all things (See: [42:11](42/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,35 +4,35 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why did the believers constantly gather together in Jerusalem?
|
||||
|
||||
They continually gathered together to pray (#43-01).
|
||||
They continually gathered together to pray (See: [43:01](43/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to the believers as they were gathered together during Pentecost?
|
||||
|
||||
As the believers were gathered together, the house was filled with the sound of a strong wind and something like flames of fire appeared over their heads. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages (#43-03).
|
||||
As the believers were gathered together, the house was filled with the sound of a strong wind and something like flames of fire appeared over their heads. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages (See: [43:03](43/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What astonished the crowd when they came to see the believers?
|
||||
|
||||
They heard the believers speaking in the native language of each person in the crowd (#43-04).
|
||||
They heard the believers speaking in the native language of each person in the crowd (See: [43:04](43/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Peter reply when the crowd said the believers were drunk?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter told the crowd that they were not drunk, but that this was the Spirit of God poured out on the believers as the prophet Joel had said long ago (#43-05).
|
||||
Peter told the crowd that they were not drunk, but that this was the Spirit of God poured out on the believers as the prophet Joel had said long ago (See: [43:05](43/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. According to Peter, how did God the Father had honor Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
God the Father honored Jesus by making him sit as his right hand, and by making him both Lord over everything and the Messiah (#43-06), (#43-07).
|
||||
God the Father honored Jesus by making him sit as his right hand, and by making him both Lord over everything and the Messiah (See: [43:06](43/06), [43:07](43/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When the people asked Peter what they should do, how did he reply?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter told them to repent so that God would forgive them, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (#43-11).
|
||||
Peter told them to repent so that God would forgive them, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (See: [43:11](43/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How many people believed what Peter preached and became disciples of Jesus that day?
|
||||
|
||||
About 3,000 people believed Peter and became disciples of Jesus (#43-12).
|
||||
About 3,000 people believed Peter and became disciples of Jesus (See: [43:12](43/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the new believers do together in Jerusalem?
|
||||
|
||||
They continued to listen to the teaching of the apostles. They also met, ate, and prayed together. And they continually praised God together and shared everything they had with each other (#43-13).
|
||||
They continued to listen to the teaching of the apostles. They also met, ate, and prayed together. And they continually praised God together and shared everything they had with each other (See: [43:13](43/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Why was the crippled man sitting at the gate of the Temple?
|
||||
|
||||
He was begging for money from the people who were coming to the Temple (#44-01).
|
||||
He was begging for money from the people who were coming to the Temple (See: [44:01](44/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Peter give the crippled man instead of money?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter told him to get up and walk in the name of Jesus (#44-02).
|
||||
Peter told him to get up and walk in the name of Jesus (See: [44:02](44/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. According to Peter, whose power healed the crippled man?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter said the man was not healed by the power of Peter and John, but by the power of Jesus (#44-04).
|
||||
Peter said the man was not healed by the power of Peter and John, but by the power of Jesus (See: [44:04](44/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Peter tell the people to do?
|
||||
|
||||
He told them to repent and turn to God, so that God would wash away their sins (#44-05).
|
||||
He told them to repent and turn to God, so that God would wash away their sins (See: [44:05](44/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How many believers were there in Jerusalem after this message by Peter?
|
||||
|
||||
The number of believers grew to about 5,000 (#44-06).
|
||||
The number of believers grew to about 5,000 (See: [44:06](44/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the Jewish leaders do to Peter and John after they healed the man?
|
||||
|
||||
The leaders arrested them and brought them before the high priest and the other leaders (#44-07).
|
||||
The leaders arrested them and brought them before the high priest and the other leaders (See: [44:07](44/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. According to Peter, what was the only way to be saved?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter said there is no other way to be saved except through the power of Jesus Christ (#44-08).
|
||||
Peter said there is no other way to be saved except through the power of Jesus Christ (See: [44:08](44/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why were the leaders shocked that Peter and John spoke so boldly?
|
||||
|
||||
Peter and John were ordinary, uneducated men. They should not have been able to speak so powerfully (#44-09).
|
||||
Peter and John were ordinary, uneducated men. They should not have been able to speak so powerfully (See: [44:09](44/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the leaders tell Peter and John before they let them go?
|
||||
|
||||
The leaders threatened to punish them if they continued to speak to the people about Jesus (#44-09).
|
||||
The leaders threatened to punish them if they continued to speak to the people about Jesus (See: [44:09](44/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,43 +4,43 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What lie did the unbelieving Jews tell about Stephen?
|
||||
|
||||
They lied and said he was speaking evil things about Moses and God (#45-02).
|
||||
They lied and said he was speaking evil things about Moses and God (See: [45:02](45/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What evil things did Stephen say the people of Israel had done?
|
||||
|
||||
In the past, the people of Israel had always disobeyed God, rejected the Holy Spirit, and killed God’s prophets. But Stephen said that they had now done something even worse—they had killed the Messiah (#45-03).
|
||||
In the past, the people of Israel had always disobeyed God, rejected the Holy Spirit, and killed God’s prophets. But Stephen said that they had now done something even worse—they had killed the Messiah (See: [45:03](45/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the religious leaders do to Stephen when they heard what he said about them?
|
||||
|
||||
They dragged Stephen out of the city and threw stones at him to kill him (#45-04).
|
||||
They dragged Stephen out of the city and threw stones at him to kill him (See: [45:04](45/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did Stephen ask God to do for the religious leaders?
|
||||
|
||||
Stephen asked God not to hold it against them that they were stoning him (#45-05).
|
||||
Stephen asked God not to hold it against them that they were stoning him (See: [45:05](45/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the believers do when the persecution forced them to leave Jerusalem?
|
||||
|
||||
They fled to other places and continued to preach about Jesus everywhere they went (#45-06).
|
||||
They fled to other places and continued to preach about Jesus everywhere they went (See: [45:06](45/06)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the Holy Spirit tell Philip to go and meet on the road?
|
||||
|
||||
He told Philip to meet an important official from Ethiopia, who was riding in his chariot (#45-07).
|
||||
He told Philip to meet an important official from Ethiopia, who was riding in his chariot (See: [45:07](45/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What was the official reading when Philip approached him?
|
||||
|
||||
He was reading what the prophet Isaiah wrote about a man who was silent as a lamb when he was killed (#45-08).
|
||||
He was reading what the prophet Isaiah wrote about a man who was silent as a lamb when he was killed (See: [45:08](45/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did Philip say Isaiah had written about?
|
||||
|
||||
Philip said Isaiah had written about Jesus (#45-10).
|
||||
Philip said Isaiah had written about Jesus (See: [45:10](45/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the Ethiopian ask to do when they came to some water?
|
||||
|
||||
The Ethiopian asked Philip if he could be baptized (#45-11).
|
||||
The Ethiopian asked Philip if he could be baptized (See: [45:11](45/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to Philip after he baptized the Ethiopian?
|
||||
|
||||
The Holy Spirit took Philip away to another place where he continued to tell people about Jesus (#45-12).
|
||||
The Holy Spirit took Philip away to another place where he continued to tell people about Jesus (See: [45:12](45/12)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. What did Saul do to the believers in Jerusalem?
|
||||
|
||||
He persecuted them by going from house to house to arrest both men and women and put them in prison (#46-01).
|
||||
He persecuted them by going from house to house to arrest both men and women and put them in prison (See: [46:01](46/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Why did Saul go to the city of Damascus?
|
||||
|
||||
The high priest gave Saul permission to go to Damascus to arrest the Christians there and bring them back to Jerusalem (#46-01).
|
||||
The high priest gave Saul permission to go to Damascus to arrest the Christians there and bring them back to Jerusalem (See: [46:01](46/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened to Saul as he was traveling to Damascus?
|
||||
|
||||
A bright light shone around him and he heard someone say, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” (#46-03).
|
||||
A bright light shone around him and he heard someone say, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?” (See: [46:03](46/03)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did God send to Saul so the he could see again?
|
||||
|
||||
God sent a disciple in Damascus named Ananias to Saul to make him see again (#46-04).
|
||||
God sent a disciple in Damascus named Ananias to Saul to make him see again (See: [46:04](46/04)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did Saul tell the Jews in Damascus that Jesus was?
|
||||
|
||||
Saul told them that Jesus was the Son of God and the Messiah (#46-05).
|
||||
Saul told them that Jesus was the Son of God and the Messiah (See: [46:05](46/05)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How did Saul escape from the Jews in Damascus when they wanted to kill him?
|
||||
|
||||
Saul’s friends lowered him over the city wall in a basket at night so he could escape (#46-07).
|
||||
Saul’s friends lowered him over the city wall in a basket at night so he could escape (See: [46:07](46/07)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What happened when Saul tried to meet with the apostles in Jerusalem?
|
||||
|
||||
The apostles were afraid of Saul until Barnabas took him to them and explained how Saul had boldly preached about Jesus in Damascus (#46-08).
|
||||
The apostles were afraid of Saul until Barnabas took him to them and explained how Saul had boldly preached about Jesus in Damascus (See: [46:08](46/08)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. How were the believers in Antioch different from the believers in Jerusalem?
|
||||
|
||||
The believers in Antioch were not Jews (#46-09).
|
||||
The believers in Antioch were not Jews (See: [46:09](46/09)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Who did the Holy Spirit tell the Christians in Antioch to set apart to do God’s work in other places?
|
||||
|
||||
The Holy Spirit told them to set apart Barnabas and Saul to do God’s work, so they sent them out (#46-10).
|
||||
The Holy Spirit told them to set apart Barnabas and Saul to do God’s work, so they sent them out (See: [46:10](46/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## What the Story Means to Us
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -4,39 +4,39 @@
|
|||
|
||||
1. Who was Paul?
|
||||
|
||||
Saul changed his name to his Roman name, Paul, as he traveled through the Roman Empire (#47-01).
|
||||
Saul changed his name to his Roman name, Paul, as he traveled through the Roman Empire (See: [47:01](47/01)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Where did Paul and Silas meet Lydia?
|
||||
|
||||
Paul and Silas met Lydia in Philippi when they went to a place by the river outside the city where people gathered to pray (#47-02).
|
||||
Paul and Silas met Lydia in Philippi when they went to a place by the river outside the city where people gathered to pray (See: [47:02](47/02)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What did the demon enable the slave girl to do for her masters?
|
||||
|
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The demon enabled her to predict the future for people. They paid her masters a lot of money for that (#47-03).
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The demon enabled her to predict the future for people. They paid her masters a lot of money for that (See: [47:03](47/03)).
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1. Why was Paul annoyed with the slave girl?
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The demon caused her to keep telling people that Paul and Silas were servants of the Most High God (#47-04).
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The demon caused her to keep telling people that Paul and Silas were servants of the Most High God (See: [47:04](47/04)).
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1. What did the owners of the slave girl do when Paul forced the demon to leave her?
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They became very angry with Paul and Silas, for they realized the girl could no longer tell the future, and people would no longer pay them. So they took Paul and Silas to the authorities, who beat them and put them into jail (#47-06), (#47-07).
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They became very angry with Paul and Silas, for they realized the girl could no longer tell the future, and people would no longer pay them. So they took Paul and Silas to the authorities, who beat them and put them into jail (See: [47:06](47/06), [47:07](47/07)).
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1. What happened when the earthquake shook the jail during the night?
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All the prison doors opened wide, and the chains of all the prisoners fell off. As a result, the jailer thought the prisoners had escaped, and planned to kill himself (#47-09), (#47-10).
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All the prison doors opened wide, and the chains of all the prisoners fell off. As a result, the jailer thought the prisoners had escaped, and planned to kill himself (See: [47:09](47/09), [47:10](47/10)).
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1. What did the jailer ask Paul and Silas when they stopped him from killing himself?
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The jailer asked them what he must do in order to be saved (#47-11).
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The jailer asked them what he must do in order to be saved (See: [47:11](47/11)).
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1. Why did Paul and Silas baptize the jailer and his whole family?
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Paul and Silas baptized them because they all believed in Jesus (#47-12).
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Paul and Silas baptized them because they all believed in Jesus (See: [47:12](47/12)).
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1. What did Paul do after he and Silas were released from jail in Philippi?
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Paul traveled to many cities to preach the good news about Jesus. He also wrote many letters to the teach and encourage the believers in the churches. Some of his letters became books of the Bible (#47-13), (#47-14).
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Paul traveled to many cities to preach the good news about Jesus. He also wrote many letters to the teach and encourage the believers in the churches. Some of his letters became books of the Bible (See: [47:13](47/13), [47:14](47/14)).
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When Paul and Silas arrived in Philippi, they looked for a place where people would be willing to hear about Jesus. They went to the river because that was the place where people went to pray to God.
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1. Why did Lydia need to believe in Jesus if she already loved and worshipped God?
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1. Why did Lydia need to believe in Jesus if she already loved and worshiped God?
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Lydia perhaps followed the Jewish religion. She knew about God, but she did not know about Jesus. When Paul and Silas told her about Jesus, she believed in him and was baptized. It is not enough for a person to believe in God. They must also believe in Jesus whom God sent in order to be saved from their sins.
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1. What was the world like when God rested from its creation?
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Everything was perfect, and there was no sin, sickness, or death. Adam and Eve loved each other and they loved God (#48-01).
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Everything was perfect, and there was no sin, sickness, or death. Adam and Eve loved each other and they loved God (See: [48:01](48/01)).
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1. Why do people die?
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Everyone dies because Adam and Eve sinned against God (#48-02).
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Everyone dies because Adam and Eve sinned against God (See: [48:02](48/02)).
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1. What did God promise that the Messiah would do to Satan?
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God promised that the Messiah would take away Satan’s power forever (#48-04).
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God promised that the Messiah would take away Satan’s power forever (See: [48:04](48/04)).
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1. What did the sacrifices that priest offered to God accomplish?
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These sacrifices showed people that they had sinned, and that they deserved for God to punish them (#48-06).
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These sacrifices showed people that they had sinned, and that they deserved for God to punish them (See: [48:06](48/06)).
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1. Who did God say he would bless through Abraham?
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God said he would bless all the people groups on earth through Abraham (#48-07).
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God said he would bless all the people groups on earth through Abraham (See: [48:07](48/07)).
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1. Why do we call Jesus the “Lamb of God?”
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God gave Abraham a lamb to sacrifice instead of his son, Isaac. In the same way, Jesus died in our place as a sacrifice for our sins. That is why he is called the “Lamb of God” (#48-08).
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God gave Abraham a lamb to sacrifice instead of his son, Isaac. In the same way, Jesus died in our place as a sacrifice for our sins. That is why he is called the “Lamb of God” (See: [48:08](48/08)).
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1. How is Jesus like the Passover lamb?
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Just as God spared the Jews who put the blood of the lamb on their doors, he will not punish the person for whom Jesus shed his blood (#48-09), (#48-10).
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Just as God spared the Jews who put the blood of the lamb on their doors, he will not punish the person for whom Jesus shed his blood (See: [48:09](48/09), [48:10](48/10)).
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1. Why is Jesus a greater prophet than Moses?
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Everything Jesus did and said were the actions and words of God (#48-12).
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Everything Jesus did and said were the actions and words of God (See: [48:12](48/12)).
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1. Why is Jesus able to rule forever?
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Jesus is the descendant of King David and also the Messiah. Therefore, he will rule forever (#48-13).
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Jesus is the descendant of King David and also the Messiah. Therefore, he will rule forever (See: [48:13](48/13)).
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## What the Story Means to Us
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1. How did Mary become pregnant with Jesus?
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She was a virgin, but the Holy Spirit came to her and made her become pregnant (#49-01).
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She was a virgin, but the Holy Spirit came to her and made her become pregnant (See: [49:01](49/01)).
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1. What did Jesus say was better than anything else in the world?
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He said to be in the kingdom of God was better than anything else in the world (#49-05).
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He said to be in the kingdom of God was better than anything else in the world (See: [49:05](49/05)).
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1. Who did Jesus say were like good soil?
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People who receive the good news about Jesus are like good soil, and God will save them (#49-06).
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People who receive the good news about Jesus are like good soil, and God will save them (See: [49:06](49/06)).
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1. What does God want to do for sinners because he loves them very much?
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He wants to forgive them and to make them his children (#49-07).
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He wants to forgive them and to make them his children (See: [49:07](49/07)).
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1. How did God show that he loves everyone in the world?
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He gave his only Son so that he might not punish those who believe in him, but they will live with him forever (#49-09).
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He gave his only Son so that he might not punish those who believe in him, but they will live with him forever (See: [49:09](49/09)).
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1. How is Jesus the perfect sacrifice to take away your sins?
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Jesus never sinned, but he allowed God to punish him. He accepted to die in your place (#49-11).
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Jesus never sinned, but he allowed God to punish him. He accepted to die in your place (See: [49:11](49/11)).
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1. What do you need to do in order to become a Christian?
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If you believe in Jesus and what he has done for you, you are a Christian (#49-15).
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If you believe in Jesus and what he has done for you, you are a Christian (See: [49:15](49/15)).
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1. Does Satan tempt Christians to sin?
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Yes, Satan will still temp Christians to sin. But if you confess your sins, God will forgive you (#49-17).
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Yes, Satan will still temp Christians to sin. But if you confess your sins, God will forgive you (See: [49:17](49/17)).
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1. How can you become a strong friend of Jesus?
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You will be a strong friend of Jesus if you pray and study his word, worship together with other Christians, and tell other people what Jesus has done for you (#49-18).
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You will be a strong friend of Jesus if you pray and study his word, worship together with other Christians, and tell other people what Jesus has done for you (See: [49:18](49/18)).
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## What the Story Means to Us
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1. When did Jesus say the end of the world would happen?
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He said his disciples would preach the good news about the kingdom of God to people everywhere in the world, and then the end would come (#50-02).
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He said his disciples would preach the good news about the kingdom of God to people everywhere in the world, and then the end would come (See: [50:02](50/02)).
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1. Will Jesus’ servants be treated well in the world?
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No, Jesus said the important people in this world would torture and kill them because of him (#50-03).
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No, Jesus said the important people in this world would torture and kill them because of him (See: [50:03](50/03)).
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1. What did an enemy do to the field where a man planted good seed?
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His enemy planted weeds in the field to ruin his crop (#50-05).
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His enemy planted weeds in the field to ruin his crop (See: [50:05](50/05)).
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1. When the world ends, what will God’s angels do to all the people who belong to the devil and not to God?
|
||||
|
||||
His angels will gather the people who belong to the devil together and throw them into a very hot fire where they will suffer terribly (#50-10).
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His angels will gather the people who belong to the devil together and throw them into a very hot fire where they will suffer terribly (See: [50:10](50/10)).
|
||||
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1. When the world ends, what will happen to the people who are righteous and have followed God?
|
||||
|
||||
They will shine like the sun in the kingdom of God their Father (#50-10).
|
||||
They will shine like the sun in the kingdom of God their Father (See: [50:10](50/10)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. When Jesus returns, what will happen to every Christian who has died?
|
||||
|
||||
They will rise from the dead and meet him in the sky (#50-11).
|
||||
They will rise from the dead and meet him in the sky (See: [50:11](50/11)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What will Jesus give to everyone who believes in him?
|
||||
|
||||
He will give them a crown, and they will rule with God forever and have perfect peace (#50-13).
|
||||
He will give them a crown, and they will rule with God forever and have perfect peace (See: [50:13](50/13)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Where will God throw everyone who does not believe in Jesus?
|
||||
|
||||
He will throw them into hell, where they will suffer forever and burn continually in a fire that never goes out (#50-14).
|
||||
He will throw them into hell, where they will suffer forever and burn continually in a fire that never goes out (See: [50:14](50/14)).
|
||||
|
||||
1. What will happen to Satan when Jesus returns?
|
||||
|
||||
Jesus will completely destroy Satan and his kingdom and throw him into hell, where he will burn there forever (#50-15).
|
||||
Jesus will completely destroy Satan and his kingdom and throw him into hell, where he will burn there forever (See: [50:15](50/15)).
|
||||
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1. What will happen to this earth when Jesus returns?
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