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What is a ‘Judas kiss’?

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An act of treachery or betrayal

It refers to the biblical story of Judas Iscariot betraying Jesus with a kiss.

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What does ‘The Last Shall Be First’ imply?

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Those who prosper through wickedness will fail, while the good who suffer will win salvation.

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What is the significance of the Last Supper?

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The traditional Passover meal Jesus ate with the Apostles before his death, establishing the basis for Holy Communion.

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Who is referred to as the ‘Lamb of God’?

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Jesus

This term first appears in the Gospel of John, symbolizing his crucifixion and resurrection.

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What does ‘land flowing with milk and honey’ represent?

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A poetic name for the Promised Land, symbolizing great abundance.

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Who raised Lazarus from the dead?

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Jesus

This event is recorded in the Gospel of John and is considered Jesus’ crowning miracle.

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Fill in the blank: The Last Supper is the basis for the Christian sacrament of _______.

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Holy Communion

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What did Jesus say to the woman charged with adultery?

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‘Go and sin no more.’

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What does ‘Let there be light’ refer to?

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The creation statement from the Book of Genesis.

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True or False: The letter of the law is considered more important than its spirit.

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False

This concept is emphasized in the teachings of Paul.

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What is Leviathan and where is it mentioned?

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A creature representing chaos, mentioned in the Book of Job.

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What is the ‘Authorized Version’?

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The best-known English translation of the Bible, commissioned by King James I.

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What event does the term ‘Second Coming’ refer to?

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The anticipated return of Christ to judge the living and the dead.

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What event is depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s famous fresco?

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The Last Supper

The fresco is located in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.

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What did Jesus say to the accusers of the woman charged with adultery?

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“He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.”

This statement emphasizes the theme of mercy and self-reflection.

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What was Jesus’ response to the woman caught in adultery after her accusers left?

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“Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more.”

This reflects Jesus’ message of forgiveness.

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What phrase did God use to create light according to the Book of Genesis?

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“Let there be light”

This phrase marks the first day of creation.

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Who made the statement, ‘The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life’?

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Apostle Paul

This highlights the importance of understanding the spirit of the law over its strict letter.

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What is Leviathan in the context of the Book of Job?

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A sea monster associated with chaos and evil

Figuratively, it can refer to any enormous beast.

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What miracle involving loaves and fishes did Jesus perform?

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He fed thousands with five loaves and two fishes

After everyone ate, twelve baskets of food remained.

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What is the Lord’s Prayer?

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“Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven.”

It is a prayer taught by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount.

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Fill in the blank: ‘Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin. And yet I say unto you that even ______ in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.’

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Solomon

This illustrates Jesus’ message about trusting in God’s provision.

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What is the closing phrase of the Lord’s Prayer?

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For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

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What are the Lost Tribes of Israel?

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Ten tribes relocated to Assyria after the conquest of Israel in 72 B.C.

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Which peoples have been identified with the Lost Tribes of Israel?
* Various peoples of Arabia * Indian subcontinent * Afghanistan * Ethiopia * Japan * England
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Who was Lot's wife and what happened to her?
A disobedient woman punished by God; she turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at Sodom and Gomorrah.
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What does 'Love thy neighbor as thyself' represent?
A version of the Golden Rule found in the Old Testament.
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What is the parable told by Jesus to illustrate 'Love thy neighbor as thyself'?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan.
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What commandment did Jesus give regarding enemies?
Love your enemies, bless them that curse you.
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In which sermon did Jesus command to love your enemies?
Sermon on the Mount.
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What is another name for Satan?
Lucifer.
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What does the Gospel According to Luke primarily focus on?
The birth and early life of Jesus.
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Who were the Maccabees?
A family of Jewish patriots active in the liberation of Judea from Syrian rule.
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What does the term 'Magi' refer to?
The sages who visited Jesus shortly after his birth.
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What does 'mammon' refer to in the New Testament?
Material wealth, often worshiped as a god.
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Complete the phrase: 'Man shall not live by _______ alone.'
bread
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What is 'manna from heaven'?
Food that God provided miraculously to the Israelites in the Exodus.
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What does the saying 'Many are called but few are chosen' suggest?
Salvation is difficult to attain.
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Which Gospel is considered the shortest and generally the earliest?
Mark.
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Who is Mary Magdalene?
A follower of Jesus who had demons cast out and witnessed his crucifixion and burial.
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According to the Gospel of Luke, how is Mary Magdalene also identified?
As the repentant prostitute who anointed the feet of Jesus.
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Who is referred to as the Virgin Mary in Christianity?
The mother of Jesus, honored for her humility and motherly love ## Footnote Christians believe she was miraculously conceived while remaining a virgin.
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What do Roman Catholics believe about the Virgin Mary?
They believe strongly in her mercy and her power to intercede with God ## Footnote The Roman Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of Mary's Immaculate Conception.
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What is the Gospel According to Matthew?
One of the four Gospels in the New Testament that records the life of Jesus ## Footnote It emphasizes how Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies.
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What significant teaching is found in the Gospel of Matthew?
The Sermon on the Mount ## Footnote This includes the Beatitudes.
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What does the saying 'The meek shall inherit the Earth' imply?
Those who forgo worldly power will be rewarded in the kingdom of Heaven ## Footnote This saying is adapted from the Beatitudes.
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Who is the Messiah according to Jews and Christians?
The promised 'anointed one' or Christ; the Savior ## Footnote Christians believe Jesus was the Messiah, while Jews believe he has not yet come.
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Who was Methuselah?
The oldest man mentioned in the Bible, lived to be 969 years old ## Footnote He was the grandfather of Noah.
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What does the term 'Methuselah' signify figuratively?
An extremely old person
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Who is Michael in biblical context?
One of the most important angels and the guardian angel of the Jews ## Footnote He is also depicted as the leader of celestial armies in the Book of Revelation.
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What is the millennium as foretold in the Book of Revelation?
A period of a thousand years when the faithful will reign with Jesus ## Footnote This period precedes the final battle for control of the universe.
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What do prophecies about the millennium represent in Christian doctrine?
Part of the basic doctrine of several denominations, including Jehovah's Witnesses ## Footnote The meaning of the Bible's words about the millennium has been much debated.
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What is Moloch known for in the Old Testament?
A Canaanite idol who demanded the sacrifice of first-born children ## Footnote Old Testament prophets condemned the worship of Moloch by the Israelites.
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In literature, how is Moloch often portrayed?
As one of the fallen angels in Milton's Paradise Lost and as a malevolent figure ## Footnote Moloch is associated with themes of sacrifice and moral corruption.
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What does 'Moloch' represent?
Something that has the power to exact extreme sacrifice.
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What is the Mosaic law?
The law that, according to the Old Testament, God gave to the Israelites through Moses.
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What does the Mosaic law begin with?
The Ten Commandments.
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What are the first five books of the Old Testament called in Judaism?
The Torah, or 'the Law.'
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Who is Moses?
The great leader, lawgiver, and prophet of the ancient Israelites.
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Where was Moses born?
In Egypt.
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What did Moses’ mother do to protect him from the Pharaoh's order?
She placed him in a small boat made of bulrushes and hid him in a marsh.
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How did Moses become the adopted son of the Pharaoh's daughter?
He was found in the marsh by her.
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Why did Moses flee Egypt?
He killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew.
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What significant event happened to Moses while he was in exile?
God spoke to him from a burning bush.
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What command did God give to Moses?
To return to Egypt and bring the Hebrews out of bondage.
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What was the journey of the Hebrews out of Egypt known as?
The Exodus.
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Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
On Mount Sinai.
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How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness?
Forty years.
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What significant event occurred just before Moses died?
The Israelites came within sight of the Promised Land.
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What phrase did Jesus cry out during the crucifixion?
'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?'
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What is the Nativity?
The birth of Jesus, described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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Where was Jesus born?
In Bethlehem.
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What miraculous event is associated with Jesus' birth?
A star above Bethlehem that drew local shepherds and the Wise Men.
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What do Christians celebrate at Christmas?
The Nativity of Jesus.
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How is the historical era dated in relation to Jesus' birth?
Years before his birth are referred to as B.C., and years after as A.D.
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What does A.D. stand for?
Anno Domini, meaning 'in the year of the Lord.'
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What is Nazareth?
The hometown of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
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What title is often associated with Jesus due to his hometown?
Jesus of Nazareth or the Nazarene.
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What is the New Testament?
The second part of the Christian Bible.
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What do Christians believe the New Testament represents?
A 'new covenant' that fulfills and completes God's 'old covenant' with the Hebrews.
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What does the saying 'No man can serve two masters' convey?
A teaching of Jesus regarding loyalty.
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What is the account of Noah and the Flood primarily about?
The wickedness of people leading God to regret their creation and send a flood to destroy all living creatures.
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Who did God decide to spare during the flood?
Noah and his family.
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What did God command Noah to build?
An ark (a large, rudderless ship).
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How long did it rain during the flood?
Forty days and forty nights.
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What did Noah release from the ark to check if the waters had receded?
A dove.
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What did the dove bring back to Noah?
An olive branch.
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Where did the ark come to rest after the flood?
Mount Ararat.
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What sign did God set in the heavens after the flood?
A rainbow.
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What does the rainbow signify?
That God would never again destroy the world by flood.
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What phrase is adapted from the Book of Ecclesiastes?
Nothing new under the sun.

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