1st QT

Question 1

they are who we are, set direction toward the future, and lead us to what we really want in life

Answer 1

Dreams

Question 2

What are christian’s special dream?

Answer 2

to dream the kingdom of God

Question 3

what is the kingdom of God according to the old testament?

Answer 3

Divine
Everlasting
Universal
Spiritual

Question 4

Divine

Answer 4

ruled and established by God

Question 5

Everlasting

Answer 5

would have no end

Question 6

Universal

Answer 6

includes all nations of the earth

Question 7

Spiritual

Answer 7

more than an earthly kingdom, a heavenly kingdom

Question 8

Why did the ancient Israelites not disagree with the kingdom of God?

Answer 8

because they desired earthly things and abandoned the spiritual nature of God’s kingdom. They expected a king, who was human and rich

Question 9

What is basileia tuo theou

Answer 9

kingdom/reign of God

Question 10

how did jesus describe the kingdom of God?

Answer 10

Its an event, not a place.

Question 11

what is an eschatological tension?

Answer 11

its here, but not yet

Question 12

The Kingdom of God as a present:

Answer 12

Miracles/exorcisms
Forgiveness of sins
Table Fellowship
Parables

Question 13

sickness is linked to…

Answer 13

evil or sins

Question 14

what is the parable of the hidden treasure/pearl of great price about?

Answer 14

a sacrifice must be made to receive something, God’s kingdom is the greatest reward

Question 15

what is the parable of the net/wheat among the weed about?

Answer 15

God is merciful but He must make judgment, we must be fit to be in the kingdom of God

Question 16

what is the parable of the mustard seed/yeast about?

Answer 16

Everything begins small, growth takes time and don’t rush it.

Question 17

what is the parable of the cursed fig tree/10 virgins about?

Answer 17

Be prepared for the coming of Christ.

Question 18

what is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus/good samaritan about?

Answer 18

Do good without expecting anything in return and wholeheartedly.

Question 19

what is the parable of the lost coin/lost sheep/prodigal son about?

Answer 19

Jesus seeks the least, last, and lost. No matter what happens, all of us have value.

Question 20

Kingdom of God as a future:

Answer 20

God would come in the last
day to save and restore his
people.

Question 21

Call of immediate response:

Answer 21

Repent and believe in the Gospel 
Metanoite, (think again, change one’s heart, mind, way of life, to assume a new standpoint)
Become childlike
More than sorrow for sins; a decision.
Offer you time, talents and treasure