Unit 4: The Church; the Body of Christ

Question 1

Before he died, what did Jesus promise his disciples?

Answer 1

he would send the Holy Spirit to them to guide them

Question 2

Who replaced Judas?

Answer 2

Mathias

Question 3

When was Pentecost?

Answer 3

10 days after the ascension of Jesus

Question 4

Signs of the Holy Spirit

Answer 4

sound from heaven like a mighty wind, tongues of fire, and speaking in tongues

Question 5

reaction?

Answer 5

some were amazed, some thought they were drunk

Question 6

result?

Answer 6

1. the small group of believers became powerful
2. Peter who was a coward became bold and witnessed jesus
3. Led to the conversion of 3,000 people
4. Formation of a new group/social order
5. strengthening of the early church

Question 7

The Church is Jesus’s ………….. ……. ……… …………….. . Their mission is to __________

Answer 7

body in this world; continue his work

Question 8

Implications of Saul’s first encounter with the Lord

Answer 8

The voice from heaven said “I am Jesus, who you are persecuting”. Implies that when you persecute the followers, you persecute Jesus himself, making Jesus = followers (hence we are the body of Christ)

Question 9

Relate the structure of Jesus and the church to organs in the body

Answer 9

Each organ must do its job and not get jealous of other organs. All must obey the head (Jesus). No one organ is more important than another. When one organ suffers, the whole body suffers.

Question 10

We are one ………………. of God. Christ is the ……………………………. . The apostles are the …………………………. . Jesus instructs each one of us, …….. ………………, of our duty. St Paul is …… …………………….., because he worked very hard for the church during his lifetime.

Answer 10

House, cornerstone, foundation, the bricks, the architect.

Question 11

Why did Jesus sanctify the church through his death?

Answer 11

Because the church is his bride, and the bride should stand spotless and splendid by the groom.

Question 12

What should we do, as the bride of Christ

Answer 12

Only do what is pleasing to the groom (Jesus). Love him and be loyal to him.

Question 13

What is our hope, as brides of Christ?

Answer 13

Jesus has gone to set a home for us (in heaven). Therefore, we must wait for his second coming, and hope that we have been holy and pure, so that we may stand with him, rather than be condemned, at his second coming.

Question 14

Where are the departed souls and how do we know?

Answer 14

They are in paradise with Jesus. We know because “Lazarus is in Abraham’s bosom”, and Jesus told the criminal “Today, you will be in paradise with me.”

Question 15

What is our hope, as faithful?

Answer 15

That the dead will rise with Jesus on the last day, and that we will be with Jesus for eternity.

Question 16

What should our life on Earth be?

Answer 16

Preparation to be with Jesus after death.

Question 17

Who says to remember the dead?

Answer 17

St. Paul

Question 18

What does the Old Testament say about the departed?

Answer 18

1. all (good/bad) are silent in Sheol, without memorial or reward.
2. the departed will rise and live, and be judged.

Question 19

What did Jesus teach about the departed?

Answer 19

1. When they rise, they won’t be married, but will be like angels in heaven
2. if you believe in him, you will live after death.
3. the story of lazarus and the rich man.

Question 20

What did St. Paul teach?

Answer 20

1. Aim to please Jesus
2. Jesus is greater than our earthly lives
3. Be holy so Jesus can’t find fault with you
4. Strive to be perfect like Jesus

Question 21

What do we call the faithful departed?

Answer 21

the cloud of witnesses