RE Flashcards
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What was the Annunciation?
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When the Angel Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she would have a son
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What was the Visitation?
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When Mary visisted Elizabeth and they both had children
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Who were the Magi?
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They were three kings or wise men that visited Jesus when he was born
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What were the Magi’s names?
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Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar
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What were the magi’s gifts
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Frankincense, mhyrr, gold
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What is a Virgin?
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Someone who has not had sex
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When was Jesus born?
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4AD
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Where was Jesus born?
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Bethlehem
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How old was Jesus when he died?
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33
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How did Jesus die?
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Crucifixion
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What is a Rabbi?
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A Jewish religious leader/teacher
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What is a high priest? (Jewish)
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Supreme leader of the Jewish Faith
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What is the Sandhedrin?
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A council of 71 Jewish religious leaders
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Who were the Pharisees?
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Very devout Jews
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Who were the Sadducees?
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Wealthy Jews who had relations with the Romans
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Who were the Essenes?
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Devout Jews who lived in the desert
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Who were the Zealots?
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Jews who hated and killed Romans
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Who were the Gospel Writers?
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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
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What was John’s symbol?
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An eagle
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What was Mark’s symbol?
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A winged lion
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What is ‘Magnificat’?
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The poem said by Mary to praise God during the Vistitation. (or a magnificient cat)
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What was Luke’s symbol?
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A winged bull
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What is Original Sin?
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The Christian Belief that people inhereted sin from when they were born from Adam and Eve which is why Baptism is used.
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What was Matthew’s symbol?
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An angel
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What was the 'Immaculate Conception'?
The Catholic Belief that Mary was free from Original Sin from the moment of conception.
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Which Gospels contain Jesus' birth?
Matthew and Luke
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Who was the 'Immaculate Conception'?
Mary (Jesus' mother)
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What does gold represent?
Kingship
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To call Mary, 'Mother of God' is to...
Believe her son is God
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What does frankincense represent?
God
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Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?
Emperor Augustus called a Census so Joseph had to go to Bethlehem with Mary
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What does myrrh represent?
Death
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What is the name of the day on which the Magi visited Jesus?
The Epiphany
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How did the Magi find Jesus?
Herod told them to find Jesus and they followed a star that was over Jesus.
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Who was Jesus' stepdad?
Joseph
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Where are the Magi's bones?
Cologne Cathedral
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What was Jesus' pet?
A rose-ringed parakeet
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What is the Passover?
The celebration of when the angel of death passed over Jewish homes
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Where is Caspar from?
India
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Where was Jesus when he was lost in the temple?
Listening to the Jewish leaders
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Where is Melchoir from?
Persia
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Where is Bathasar from?
Arabia and Ethiopia
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Watch the video about the disciples
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6ytfdm
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Who baptised Jesus?
John the Baptist (Elizabeth's child from the visitation) (Jesus' Cousin)
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What is the Trininty?
The belief that God is three people: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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What was John the Baptist known to wear? (It's strange)
Camel Hair
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What was John the Baptist's main diet? (It's strange)
Locusts and Honeycomb
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Who is God the Father?
The Creator
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Who is God the Son?
Jesus
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What did God say about Jesus during his Baptism?
"This is my son and I am very well pleased."
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Who is God the Holy Spirit?
The invisible helper of God
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What animal flew in the sky during Jesus' Baptism?
A Dove
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What animal flew in the sky during Jesus' Baptism?
A Dove
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When was Jesus tempted?
When he fasted in the desert for 40 days
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What was Jesus' first temptation?
To turn rocks into bread
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What was Jesus' second temptation?
To jump off a building and be saved
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What was Jesus' third temptation?
To be given the world
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What is Potential?
The ability to succeed in the future
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What is disciple?
A follower or a learner
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What is an Apostle?
A messanger
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What was Peter's job?
Fisherman
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What was Andrew's job?
Fisherman
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What was James the Greater's job?
Fisherman
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What was John's job?
Fisherman
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What was Philip's job?
Fisherman
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What was Bartholemew's job?
Jewish Law Doctor
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What was Thomas' job?
Fisherman
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What was Matthew's job?
Tax Collector
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What was James son of Alpheus' job?
Tax Collector
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What was Thaddeus' job?
Farmer
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What was Simon's job?
Fisherman
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What was Judas' job?
Tax Collector
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How did Peter die?
Crucified upside-down
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How did Andrew die?
Crucified
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How did Thomas die?
Speared
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How did Simon die?
Cut in Half
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How did Judas die?
Hung himself
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What is the significance of the Wailing Wall?
People believe that Jesus touched it
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Who was allowed in the Temple's outer court?
Everyone
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Who was allowed in the Temple's court of men?
Men
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Who was allowed in the Temple's court of women?
Women
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Who was allowed in the Temple's court of priests?
Priests
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Who was allowed in the Temple's Holy Place?
The High Priest
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How many commandments are in the Jewish Faith?
613
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What is the Resurrection?
When Jesus rose from the dead
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Name the twelve disciples
Peter, James the Greater, James son of Alphaeus, Matthew, Judas, Thaddeus, Bartholemew, John, Simon, Thomas, Andrew and Philip
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Who is the most important disciple?
Peter
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Name the six major religions
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism
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Name the three western religions
Christianity, Judaism and Islam
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Name the three eastern religions
Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism
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Who founded Christianity?
Jesus
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Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
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Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
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Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha
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Who founded Sikhism?
Guru Nanak
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Who founded Hinduism?
Unknown
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When was Christianity founded?
1AD
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When was Judaism founded?
2000BC
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When was Islam founded?
620AD
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When was Buddhism founded?
500BC
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When was Sikhism founded?
1500AD
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Name the First Plague in Egypt
Nile turned to Blood
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When was Hinduism founded?
4000BC
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Who is the figurehead of Christianity?
Jesus Christ
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What was the 2nd plague of Egypt
Frog Invasion
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Name the Third Plague of Egypt
Lice Invasion
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Who is the figurehead of Judaism?
Abraham
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Name the Forth Plague of Egypt
Insect Invasion
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What is the Christian place of worship?
Church
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Name the figurehead of Islam
Muhammad
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What is the Jewish place of worship?
Synagogue
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What is the Buddhist place of worship?
Madir- A temple
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What is the Sikh place of worship?
Gurdwara
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Name the 1st Commandment
Don't have any other gods
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What is the Hindu place of worship?
Mandir
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What is the Hindu place of worship?
Mandir
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Name the 2nd Commandment
Do not worship false -idols
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Name the 2nd Commandment
Don’t praise anything exept for God
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Name the 3rd Commandment
Don’t use the Lord’s name in vain
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Name the 4th Commandment
Keep the Sabbath Day holy (Sunday)
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Name the 5th Commandment
Honour your mum and dad
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Name the 6th Commandment
Don’t Kill
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Name the 7th Commandment
Don’t commit adultry
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Name the 8th Commandment
Don’t steal
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Who founded Sikkhism
Guru Nanak
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Name the 9th Commandment
Don’t lie
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Name the 10th Commandment
Don’t be jealous
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Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha
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Who are the synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
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True or false: There are parables in John
False
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When were the 4 Gospels written?
Matthew and Luke=80AD
Mark=60AD
John=90AD
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Why were the Gospels written so late?
Word of mouth, the disciples were around so there was no need to write it down and Jesus' followers thinking they would see Jesus come back again in their lifetime.
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What does synoptic mean?
'Seen together.'
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What is a miracle?
An event that goes against the laws of nature and shows God's power
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What is a healing miracle?
An act that shows God's power over sickness
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What is a nature miracle?
An act that shows God's power over nature
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What is a parable
A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
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Give an example of a healing miracle
Curing of the ten lepers, curing the blind man, curing the paralysed man, ressurection of Lazarus, etc.
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Give an example of a nature miracle
Water to wine, calming the storm, feeding the 5000, walking on water, etc.
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What is blasphemy?
Insulting God
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What is not allowed on the Sabbath for Jews?
Work, use electricity, cook, destroy things, etc.
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What is the parable of the Good Samaritan trying to teach us?
To love those who may not be our friends
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Summarise the healing of the paralysed man
News spread that Jesus was in Capernaum. Four men wanted Jesus to heal their paralysed friend but there was no space where he was preaching. They lowered him in through the roof and Jesus healed him.
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Who was the first person to pass the half dead man on the ground?
A priest
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Who was the second person to pass the half dead man?
A levite
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Who helped the man and saved his life?
A Samaritan
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Summarise Jesus healing on the Sabbath
Jesus was in a synagogue when he saw a man with a paralysed hand so he healed the man even though it was not allowed on the Sabbath.
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Why was it wierd that a samaritan helped the Jew?
Because the Jews and Samaritans hated each other
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Summarise the raising of Lazarus
Jesus' friend Lazarus was sick and he was told by a messanger. He waited two days before going to Lazarus' home. By now, Lazarus was dead so Jesus resurrected him.
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What is the parable of the Prodigal Son trying to teach us?
We should always be ready to forgive and show love
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Summarise the wedding at Cana
Jesus was at a wedding with his mother Mary when the wine ran out. He reluctantly turned water into wine for the guests and it was the best wine they had ever tasted.
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Summarise the calming of the storm
Jesus and his disciples were sailing out on the river when Jesus fell asleep. Just then, a storm began and Jesus woke up and calmed the storm.
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Why did the Prodigal son leave his home?
Because of his newfound money and he wanted to throw parties with friends
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What was the fathers reaction to the return of his son?
He was overjoyed to have his son home safe
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Summarise the feeding of the 5000
5000 people had come to hear Jesus preach but there wasn't enough food for them. A young boy gave Jesus five loaves of bread and two fish which he shared between the 5000. By the end there were enough leftovers to fill twelve baskets.
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Why was the fathers eldest son envious?
Because he did everything he asked without question but never got any money or had a party thrown for him
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Summarise walking on water
Jesus walks out to his disciples on the water. Peter wants to do the same but sinks because he doesn't have enough faith in Jesus.
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What is a Parable?
A simple story with a deeper meaning/moral
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What is Reconciliation?
Confessing your sins and having them foregiven
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What is Petition and Intercession?
Petition is to seek forgiveness and intercession is intervene for the needs of others
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What is Sorrow (prayer)?
Asking god for something
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What is Praise and Adoration?
Remembering that God is beyond human understanding
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What is Thanksgiving?
Giving thanks
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When was the last Sunday that Jesus was alive?
Palm Sunday
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What happened on Palm Sunday?
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt and people laid down palms for the colt to walk on
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Why was Jesus angry when he entered the temple on the Monday?
People used it as a marketplace
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What is the cleansing of the temple?
When Jesus stopped everyone from selling things in the temple
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Why were the chief priests angry at Jesus?
Because they thought he was blaspheming, he argued with them and they didn't believe
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What is Spy Wednesday?
When Judas was offered 30 silver pieces to betray Jesus
