Chapter 8

Question 1

Explain the importance of the word of God in Christ life (5)

Answer 1

-Foundation of Christian life-Word of God-Important
-Man cannot understand divide mysteries so God revealed them
-Relevation completed through Jesus
-God speaks to man through the Bible and reveals eternal truths
-Church adores Holy Bible like sacred body of Christ

Question 2

What is the relation between the word of God and discipleship? (4)

Answer 2

-Through the Bible God talk to children
-People who are based on the Word, listen to the word of God and live accordingly will gain eternal life and fulfill Jesus’ wish - True Disciples
-Jesus wishes the disciples to be filled with the word of God
-God reveals it in the sacred word

Question 3

Write a short note about the Word of God being the source of life (5)

Answer 3

-Gives life
- Lazarus alive after four days of death
Jairus’ daughter alive
The son of widow alive
-The son of God equals life
-Provides hope power and health
-Destroyed bondages to sin and guides to correct path 

Question 4

What are the special qualities of the Word of God (6)

Answer 4

-Word leads to conversion-Zacchaeus
-Dispel darkness-God first made light-Jesus is the Way Truth and Life
-Gives life-Lazarus
-Redemptive-gospel provides salvation
-Liberates and sanctifies-Word is fire purifies us and leads us to holiness
-Grants eternal life-read daily and live accordingly

Question 5

What are the requisites for the word of God to influence our life? (5)

Answer 5

-Read the word prayerfully
-Understand personal messages by Jesus
-Correct mistakes
-Accept interpretations by church in the Bible
-Read the Word with thirst to understand God’s plan

Question 6

What mysteries are celebrated in Holy Mass? (5)

Answer 6

-Mystery of Holy Trinity
-Core of our faith
-Messianic mystery
-Sacraments
-Life of resurrection