Ministries of Jesus

Question 1

The ___________ is the English translation of the Greek basileia tou theou. In the New
Testament it has three meanings namely: 1) ________– refers to the redeemed people who share the
reign of God (Rev. 1:5-6); 2)

__________ – the sphere in which God’s reign is experienced now and will
be experienced later where people may enjoy God’s blessings (Matt.21:31); 3)

_____ – the directive
or rule of God among his people through his power in Jesus to break the power of death and Satan
(Matt. 12:28-29)

Answer 1

kingdom of God
people
realm
reign

Question 2

__________ in Galilee brings about revolutionary views of Jesus.

Answer 2

The Sermon on the Mount

Question 3

1.On influence (responsibility
of Christians)
Jesus’ teachings
a. Salt of the earth
b. Light of the world

2.Dominant teachings of his day
a. Murder
b. Adultery
c. Divorce
d. Trustfulness
e. Revenge
f. Toward enemies

3. On Righteous Living
   a. Charity (giving to the needy)
   b. Prayer
   c. Fasting

Answer 3

Matt. 5: 13-16
Bring good/positive influence to people
Be a witness/example to people

Matthew 5:21-48
Do not be angry
Do not lust
Do not file contract for divorce
Don’t make vows or promise
Return good for evil
Love and pray for enemies

Matthew 6:1-18
Give secretly for mercy to the needy
Pray privately to God
Fast with joyful countenance

Question 4

. On Devotion to God
a. Possession
b. Anxiety

Various Admonitions of Jesus
a. ________, be aware of your own limitations, for God alone judges
b. ____________ – if we ask, we receive.
c. ___________ – do what you would like others to do for you
d. __________ – The narrow/difficult gate leads to life but few people
find it; the wide gate is easy to find but leads to eternal damnation & many travel on it
e. False prophets appear to be clever and wise; but God’s children possess __________ from God to discern them from others.
Note: Other teachings of Jesus are found in the parables. There are around 40 parables in the
Gospels.

Answer 4

Matthew 6: 19-34
Invest wealth for the advancement of spiritual life
Put God first, his provisions will follow

Matthew 7: 1-23
Judge not
Motivations to prayer
Golden Rule
Narrow vs. Wide Gate
genuine wisdom

Question 5

Ministries of Jesus

Answer 5

The Preaching Ministry of Jesus
The Teaching Ministry of Jesus
The Healing Ministry of Jesus

Question 6

Attitudes required for entering the kingdom
(Matt. 5:3-5)
Corresponding
Reward
1. The poor in spirit
2. Those who mourn
3. The meek

Attitudes characterizing those within the kingdom
4. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness
5. The merciful
6. The pure in heart
7. The peacemaker
8. Persecuted for Christ’s sake

Answer 6

receive the Kingdom of God
receive comfort
inherit the land

will be satisfied
will receive mercy
will see God
will become the children of God
will receive the kingdom of God