Definitions

Question 1

Ark of the Convenant

Answer 1

A sacred box containing the two tablets of the Law (the Ten Commandments)

Question 2

Atonement

Answer 2

Getting back into the right relationship with God

Question 3

Baal

Answer 3

A Canaanite god

Question 4

Blasphemy

Answer 4

Speaking against God or making oneself equal to God

Question 5

Blessed

Answer 5

True happiness as given by God

Question 6

Christ or Messiah

Answer 6

The anointed one

Question 7

Covenant

Answer 7

An agreement between God and His people

Question 8

Crucifixion

Answer 8

The Roman death penalty of being nailed to a cross

Question 9

Disciple

Answer 9

A fellow or student

Question 10

Discrimination

Answer 10

Acting negatively against someone or some people

Question 11

Eden

Answer 11

The garden in Genesis 2 where everything is perfect

Question 12

Exodus

Answer 12

A way out or departure from Egypt

Question 13

Faith

Answer 13

Having an active trust in someone or in God

Question 14

The Fall

Answer 14

The moment when Adam and Eve sinned and fell from grace

Question 15

Fasting

Answer 15

Going without food to enable oneself to be more aware of God

Question 16

Justice

Answer 16

Treating others fairly

Question 17

Miracle

Answer 17

An act of God that defies the laws of physics

Question 18

Pacifist

Answer 18

A person who refuses to fight or use violent force

Question 19

Parable

Answer 19

A story or saying comparing the Kingdom of God with everyday human events

Question 20

Persecution

Answer 20

Harassment or ill treatment on grounds of religious beliefs

Question 21

Pharisee

Answer 21

A jewish religious teacher who taught strict obedience to the law

Question 22

Prejudice

Answer 22

Holding an irrational view against someone or some people

Question 23

Prophet

Answer 23

A person chosen by God to speak God’s message to the people

Question 24

Repentance

Answer 24

A sincere change of heart

Question 25

Resurrection

Answer 25

Rising to new life from the dead

Question 26

Sabbath

Answer 26

The jewish day of rest

Question 27

Sacrifice

Answer 27

Giving up something for something of greater value

Question 28

Salvation

Answer 28

Being saved and brought into a relationship with God

Question 29

Sanhedrin

Answer 29

The jewish ruling council

Question 30

Sin

Answer 30

Disobeying God and separating oneself from him

Question 31

Sinai/Horeb

Answer 31

The mountain of God

Question 32

Son of God

Answer 32

The title describing Jesus’ unique relationship with God

Question 33

Son of Man

Answer 33

The title describing Jesus' role as the one who would suffer for others

Question 34

Stewardship

Answer 34

Looking after the word for God

Question 35

Temptation

Answer 35

The desire to do something wrong

Question 36

Transfiguration

Answer 36

A change in a person’s appearance

Question 37

Wisdom

Answer 37

The ability to distinguish between good and evil

Question 38

Worship

Answer 38

Giving God praise and honour