TEE Book 3 Flashcards
What is a parable?
An example taken from daily life which teaches us the meaning of a spiritual truth.
Name the titles, themes, and reference (chapters in Matthew) of Year of Popularity
Title / Theme / Reference
Expansion of the Kingdom / Ministry in Galilee / Matthew 4:12-25
Edicts of the Kingdom / Sermon on the Mount / Matthew 5, 6 & 7
Evidences of the Kingdom / The Miracles / Matthew 8 & 9
Envoys of the Kingdom / The Sending of the 12 Apostles / Matthew 10
Enemies of the Kingdom / Growing Opposition / Matthew 11 & 12
Examples of the Kingdom / The parables / Matthew 13
During Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which town was his center of operation?
Capernaum
During Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, what message did he preach?
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.
Name the 2 tribes of Israel from whose territory the province of Galilee was formed?
Zebulun and Naphtali
Why did the prophet use the phrase “Galilee of the Gentiles”?
Because it had been conquered by the Assyrians.
What word is repeated nine times in the first group of edicts?
Blessed
What does the work “blessed” mean in everyday English?
Happiness or blessedness
What title have we given this first group of edicts?
Edicts of Happiness
1) What 2 symbols did Jesus use in the Sermon on the Mount to explain the importance of the Christian’s responsibility toward the world?
2) Which of the 2 suggested that his disciples would be sharing in his messianic ministry?
1) Salt and light
2) Light
Explain the difference between the way Jesus interpreted the Law of Moses and the way the religious leaders interpreted it.
Jesus interpreted it according to the Spirit and with authority, while the religious leaders interpreted it according to the letter.
Give 3 examples of hypocrisy condemned in the Sermon on the Mount.
- Giving to needy to impress
- Pray in front of others to impress
- Fasting to impress
How can we tell the difference between a false & a true prophet?
By their fruit
List the 3 essential parts of a sermon on Bible message in the correct order:
1) Introduce the passage
2) Explain the passage
3) Apply the message
How many petitions are there in the Lord’s Prayer?
6
The Lord’s Prayer’s petitions are divided into 2 equal groups.
1) With whom does the first group have to do?
2) And for whom are we asking in the second group?
1) God
2) Ourselves
What 3 practical things should we consider when deciding on our time alone with God?
1) Find a private & quiet place
2) Find a time when we are alert
3) Find a time when we are not rushed
Name the 4 kinds of prayer we have studied.
1) Petition
2) Confession
3) Worship
5. Thanksgiving
What are 2 of the things a person with leprosy had to do according to Jewish law?
1) Wear torn clothing
2) Cover the lower part of their face
Why did the Jews have such strict laws for lepers to follow?
Because it was contagious so they had to contain it with strict laws to prevent it from spreading.
In his great loving kindness, Jesus showed his authority over this terrible disease and over the law itself. With what gesture of compassion did he show his compassion to this leper when he cured him?
He touched him and cured him
Over which five areas did Jesus show his authority when performing his miracles?
1) To heal disease
2) Over nature
3) To deliver people from Satan/demons
4) To forgive people their sins
5) To raise people from the dead
When the blind men called Jesus “The Son of David” they were saying that he was the ______________.
Messiah/Christ/Annoited one
Why did Jesus often warn people not to tell anyone about the miracles he performed, as in the case of these blind men he healed?
He did not want to attract curious people only looking for something sensational.
What do we call it when a Gospel abbreviates various details of a story?
Condensation
Why is condensation done?
To highlight an important point
Which Gospel, Matthew or Mark, has a condensation in his account of the demon-possessed Gadarenes?
Mark
What condensation does Mark make?
Mentions 1 demon possessed man instead of 2
What can scientific laws not do?
Cause natural happenings & limit God
What can scientific laws do?
Describe natural happenings
How would you answer someone who says that “science has proved that miracles are impossible”?
Miracles are possible because scientific laws cannot limit God
What are 4 types of disciples?
1) The impetuous disciple
2) The indecisive disciple
3) The faithful disciple
4) The anxious disciple
What 4 kinds of persecution did the apostles have to expect?
1) Political persecution
2) Social persecution
3) Religious persecution
4) Family persecution
Name the 3 areas of disagreement between the Pharisees & Jesus
- The Sabbath
2) Satan
3) Signs
What is the common theme of all the parables in Matthew 13?
The kingdom of heaven
What is the rule for interpreting parables?
Look for just one main spiritual truth.
Which parable represents the person who discovers the kingdom
1) when least expecting it?
2) after a long search?
1) The hidden treasure
2) The pearl
List the 3 parts of an effective testimony in the right order.
1) What my life was before I met Jesus
2) How I became a Christian
3) What Jesus has done in my life
List in the right order the 4 steps of an effective home Bible study.
1) Pray asking God’s direction
2) Read the Bible passage aloud
3) Discuss passage & apply it
4) Pray about the lessons learned
List in the right order the 6 steps for starting a new church.
1) Choose the team
2) Decide where to start the new church
3) Begin visitation
4) Disciple new believers
5) Start services
6) Train leaders
Apostles Names
The 4 fishermen from Galilee
Peter
Andrew
James
John
Apostles Names
The tax collector
Matthew
Apostles Names
The revolutionary
Simon the Zealot
Apostles Names
The doubter
Thomas
Apostles Names
The traitor
Judas Iscariot
Apostles Names
The one from Cana of Galilee
Bartholomew (Nathanael)
Apostles Names
The one who was married
Peter
Apostles Names
The 2 pairs of brothers
Peter & Andrew
James & John
Apostles Names
The one also called Levi
Matthew
Apostles Names
The one also called Cephas
Peter
Apostles Names
The one also called Nathanael
Bartholomew
Apostles Names
The first to call Jesus, “King”
Bartholomew
Which building did Jesus preach during his ministry in Galille?
Synagogues
What were the names of the 4 fisherman of Galilee who first helped Jesus in his ministry?
Peter
Andrew
James
John
What were the 2 principal ways in which Jesus spread the kingdom during his ministry in Galilee?
Teaching & healing
Where was John the Baptist during Jesus’ ministry in Galilee?
In prison
