WHY I TEST YOUR BIBLE IQ
100 Questions & Answers
100 Questions & Answers
100 QUESTIONS EACH WITH
ANSWERS AND 3 PRE-QUIZ PRIMERS
JUST HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE? DO YOU TRUST HIM ENOUGH TO TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD INSTEAD OF TRUSTING IN MAN'S TRADITION?
1 Peter 3:15-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation (conduct) in Christ.
‘Take my yoke upon you and learn of me…’ Jesus in Matthew 11:29
‘If you abide in me and my words abide in you, then you shall be my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’ John 8:32
Written By Elbert Hardy © 2013 Elbert Hardy
Email: jesusiswhy@gmail.com
ALL SCRIPTURES QUOTED HERE ARE TAKEN FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN KING JAMES VERSION WITH SOME OF THE WORDS REPLACED WITH MODERN ENGLISH BY THE AUTHOR TO MAKE IT MORE READABLE. ALL OTHER WORDS ARE BY THE AUTHOR, WITH ATTRIBUTION OR NOTATION FOR ALL REFERENCES QUOTED IF ANY.
About the author
Elbert was born in Anderson, Indiana in 1951 to Christian parents. As a teenager he began to see flaws in church doctrines that puzzled him. In biology class, he was taught evolution instead of creation was the way we got here. Life had no meaning or purpose as a result. Gradually, he began to see flaws in evolutionary theory and came to look more carefully at both worldviews.
He studied world religions, philosophy, music and art, as well as developing interests in photography, electronics and agriculture. He began writing in the second grade and his teacher marveled at his interest and talents even then. God was at work. Gradually he and God became best friends, but only after many trials and troubles, like Viet Nam and the draft.
Many outdoor adventures, dangers and near misses later, he began to think about eternity once again. Influenced by his parents, he rekindled a passionate pursuit of truth. He wanted to understand the world and why people did what they did. Through many years of study in college, loads of life experiences, marriage, three kids and several multifaceted career choices, he began to gel his ideas into the written word, audio and video venues.
His God, his love for people, his wife of 43 years and his family has made him the writer, speaker and trainer he is today. He plans many new books, EBooks, audio books and videos in the future. He also started LambsTV.com and built main his website: www.ITellWhy.com.
PROLOGUE:
It’s time to get serious about Jesus. Is he God? Is he even real? How can we know? What did he REALLY say? Who was Jesus? Why did he come to Earth? What does he mean to humanity? What did he say was the purpose of life? Do his prophetic prognostications have any merit for us today?
Did Jesus say we should abandon superstition and tradition? Did Jesus endorse worship as we Christians do it today? What does he expect of me? Will he return as he said he would? If so, did he say when? What should we be doing to get ready for his return?
Let’s take a fresh look at life. Jesus will change your life and provide for you a real and permanent future. So say his disciples. Is his life worth studying? I’d say a resounding ‘yes’, but expect some surprises. As I hope to show with this set of Quizzes, Jesus IS real and he is coming back here in power to save the whole Earth and its people. He will return in great glory to reign as King of the world, and soon. We don’t have that long to wait. He’s coming to rescue mankind from itself.
When he gets here, it will be GOOD TO KNOW THE KING. As my research shows, his Kingdom is not something where he ‘reigns’ just ‘in your heart’. It’s a real on-the-ground Government with a royal Cabinet of Sub-kings under him ruling over people living on territory under laws and subject to the authority of the Great King Jesus.
Through him you do have a purpose, a future and a living hope. We will win in the end. Nothing can stop our Lord Christ and he will reign as King over all the earth after the trouble is over. At least give this message a listen. Will you accept the challenge?
Are you ‘going to Heaven’ when you die? Is that really what life is about? What is the real purpose of life? Why were you born? Where are you headed? Have you ever pondered the stars and wondered about them? Aren’t you awestruck every time you get to see the sky on a clear night?
Why did God build all those stars? Would you enjoy space travel and exploration if it were safely possible for you? What is out there? Is there life on other planets? What is the purpose of it all? Why did God make the universe? What does it all have to do with you and me? Will we ever travel out there? Does the Bible mention anything about this?
These are but a few questions that Jesus answered in his example, his life, his words and his love. As you read the Primers and take these Quizzes, watch for the twists and turns you may never have seen before. In doing this, I hope to give you new insights into Jesus and thereby help you to draw closer to him.
WHY I TEST YOUR BIBLE IQ:
To help you grow in the truths of the Bible so you can be free indeed...
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PROLOGUE
PART ONE: A PRE-QUIZ PRIMER: THE BIBLE NAMES FOR JESUS
PART TWO: A PRE-QUIZ PRIMER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS
PART THREE: A PRE-QUIZ PRIMER: THE PROPHECIES ABOUT THE MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING FULFILLED IN JESUS
PART FOUR: THE BIBLE IQ TEST
PART FIVE: TEST ANSWERS
EPILOGUE
PART 1: THE PRE-QUIZ PRIMER #1
THE BIBLE NAMES FOR JESUS
Q. What’s in a name? A. A lot; especially when it comes to Jesus. I recommend each student of Jesus learn his many names, what they mean and where to find them in scripture. Here are a few for your use in class, personal Bible Study, group settings or as preparation for the Jesus IQ test.
Advocate (1 John 2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Almighty (Rev. 1:8) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, says the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. (And Mt. 28:18) And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.’
Alpha and Omega (Rev. 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Amen (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Apostle of our Profession (Heb. 3:1) Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Atoning Sacrifice for our Sins (1 John 2:2) And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Author of Life (Acts 3:15) And killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Author and Finisher of our Faith (Heb. 12:2) Looking unto Jesus the Author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Author (Captain) of Salvation (Heb. 2:10) For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings.
Beginning and End (Rev. 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the first and the last.
Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the Creation of God;
Blessed and only Ruler (1 Tim. 6:15) Which in his times he shall show, who is the Blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Bread of God (John 6:33) For the Bread of God is he which comes down from heaven, and gives life unto the world.
Bread of Life (John 6:35, 48) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Verse 48 I am that Bread of Life.
Bridegroom (Mt. 9:15) And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bride chamber mourn, as long as the Bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Capstone (Acts 4:11) This is the Stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the Head of the Corner. (And 1 Pet. 2:7) Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the Stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the Head of the Corner,
Chief Cornerstone (Eph. 2:20) And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the Chief Cornerstone;
Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4) And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away.
Christ (1 John 2:22) Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is Antichrist that denies the Father and the Son.
Creator (John 1:3) All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Deliverer (Rom. 11:26) And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, ‘There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:’
Door (John 10:9) I am the Door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Eternal Life (1 John 1:2; 5:20) For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that Eternal Life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)
Faithful and True (Rev. 19:11) And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Faithful Witness (Rev. 1:5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Faithful and True Witness (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
First and Last (Rev. 1:17) And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the First and the Last:
(Rev. 2:8) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things says the First and the Last, which was dead, and is alive;
(Rev. 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the First and the Last.
Firstborn From the Dead (Rev. 1:5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the First Begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Firstborn over all creation (Col. 1:15) Who is the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn of every creature:
God (John 1:1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
(John 20:28) And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
(Heb. 1:8) But unto the Son he says, ‘Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.’
(Rom. 9:5) Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
(1 John 5:20) And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14) v. 11 ‘I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.’ v. 14 ‘I am the Good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.’
Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20) Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that Great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Great High Priest (Heb. 4:14) Seeing then that we have a Great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Head of the Church (Eph. 1:22) And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the Head over all things to the church,
(Eph. 4:15) But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ:
(Eph. 5:23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the Head of the church: and he is the Savior of the body.
Heir of all things (Heb. 1:2) Has in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed Heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
High Priest (Heb. 2:17) Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
Holy and True (Rev. 3:7) And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things says he that is holy, he that is true, he that has the key of David, he that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens;
Holy One (Acts 3:14) But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
Hope (1 Tim. 1:1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
Hope of Glory (Col. 1:27) To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Horn of Salvation (Luke 1:69) And has raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
I Am (John 8:58) Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Image of God (2 Cor. 4:4) In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Immanuel (Mt. 1:23) Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Judge of the living and the dead (Acts 10:42) And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:17) Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
King of Israel (John 1:49) 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, ‘Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!’ 48 Nathanael said unto him, ‘How do you know me?’ Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Before that Philip called thee, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.’ 49 Nathanael answered and said unto him, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.
King of the Jews (Mt. 27:11) 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ And Jesus said unto him, ‘You say so.’
King of kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16) 1 Tim 6:14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, un-rebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
(Rev 19:16) And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDs.
King of the Ages (Rev. 15:3) And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are your ways, you King of saints.
Lamb (Rev. 13:8) And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Lamb of God (John 1:29) The next day John saw Jesus coming unto him, and said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.’
Lamb Without Blemish (1 Pet. 1:19) But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Last Adam (1 Cor. 15:45) And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
Life (Col. 3:4) When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. (John 14:6) Jesus said unto him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.’
Light of the World (John 8:12) Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.’
Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5) And one of the elders said unto me, ‘Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to lose the seven seals thereof.’
Living One (he that lives) (Rev. 1:18) I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Living Stone (1 Pet. 2:4) To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
Lord and Savior (2 Pet. 2:20) For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Lord of All (Acts 10:36) The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Lord of Glory (1 Cor. 2:8) Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Lord of lords (Rev. 19:16) And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Man from Heaven (1 Cor. 15:48) 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
Master (Luke 5:5; 8:24; 9:33) And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
(8:24) And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
(9:33)And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
Mediator of the New Covenant (Heb. 9:15) 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Mighty God (Isa. 9:6) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Morning Star (Rev. 22:16) 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Offspring of David (Rev. 22:16) 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Only Begotten Son of God (John 1:18; 1 John 4:9) 18 No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
1 John 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
Our Great God and Savior (Titus 2:13) 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;
Our Husband (2 Cor. 11:2) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Our Protection (2 Thess. 3:3) But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.
Our Redemption & Righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30) But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Our Sacrificed Passover Lamb (1 Cor. 5:7) Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us:
Power & Wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ (is) the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Precious Cornerstone (1 Pet. 2:6) Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, ‘Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.’
Prophet (Acts 3:22) For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Rabbi (John 1:49) Nathanael answered and said unto him, Rabbi, you are the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
Resurrection and Life (John 11:25) Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he was dead, yet shall he live:
Righteous Branch (Jer. 23:5) Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Righteous One (Acts 7:52; 1 John 2:1) Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And they have slain them which showed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom you have been now the betrayers and murderers:
(1 John 2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Rock (1 Cor. 10:4) And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
Root of David (Rev. 5:5; 22:16) And one of the elders said unto me, ‘Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.’
Rev. 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Ruler (beginning) of God’s Creation (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Savior (Eph. 5:23; Titus 1:4; 3:6; 2 Pet. 2:20) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
(Titus 1:4) To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (3:6) Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
(2 Peter 2:20) For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Son of David (Luke 18:39) And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You Son of David, have mercy on me.
Son of God (Heb. 4:14) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Son of Man (Mt. 8:20) And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Son of the Highest (Luke 1:32) He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Source (Author) of Eternal Salvation (Heb. 5:9) And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
The One Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
The Stone the builders rejected (Acts 4:11) This is the stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
True Bread (John 6:32) Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
True Light (John 1:9) That was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world.
True Vine (John 15:1) I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Truth (John 14:6) Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Way (John 14:6) Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Word (John 1:1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:14) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Word of God (Rev. 19:13) And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
Jesus, is the Creator
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Colossians 1:14 – (This is he) In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Romans 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God has shown it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
PART 2: THE PRE-QUIZ PRIMER #2
THE PARABLES OF JESUS
01 The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 And he said, A certain man had two sons, 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
17 And when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, ‘I have sinned against heaven, and before you, 19 and I am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants.’
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21 And the son said unto him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said unto him, ‘Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.’ 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
29 And he answering said to his father, ‘Lo, these many years do I serve you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.’
31 And he said unto him, ‘Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is your. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.’
02 The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 9 And he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
03 The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 And Jesus answering said: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him. 34 And he went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, do you think was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do likewise.
04 The Growth of Seed Mark 4:26-29 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how. 28 For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
05 The Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hides, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
06 The Laborers in the Vineyard Matt 20:1-16 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go you also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and said unto them, ‘Why stand you here all the day idle?’ 7 They say unto him, ‘Because no man has hired us. He said unto them, ‘You go also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall you receive.’ 8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard said unto his steward, ‘Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.’ 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the good man of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and you have made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not you agree with me for a penny? 14 Take what is yours, and go your way: I will give unto this last, even as unto you. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is your eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
07 The House Built upon the Rock Luke 6:46 And why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that hears, and does not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
08 The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-10 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give you. 8 I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needs. 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
09 The Rich Fool Luke 12:16-21 And he spoke a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, this will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my self, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, You fool, this night your life shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided? 21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
10 The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 and Matt 18:11-14 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, this man receives sinners, and eats with them. 3 And he spoke this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he came home, he called together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Matt 18:11-14 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 What do you think? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that which is gone astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoices more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
11 The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from here to you cannot; neither can they pass to us that would come from there.’
27 Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 Abraham said unto him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’
12 The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.’ 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.
13 The Great Supper Luke 14:15-24 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, ‘Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.’ 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.’ 19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.’ 20 And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ 21 So that servant came, and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.’ 22 And the servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.’
14 The Dishonest Steward Luke 16:1-13 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, ‘How is it that I hear this of you? Give an account of your stewardship; for you may no longer be steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, ‘What shall I do? For my lord takes away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, ‘How much do you owe unto my lord?’ 6 And he said, ‘An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7 Then said he to another, And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘An hundred measures of wheat.’ And he said unto him, ‘Take your bill, and write fourscore. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.’
15 The Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, ‘Avenge me of mine adversary.’ 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’
6 And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unjust judge says. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?’
16 The Pharisee and a Publican Luke 18:9-14 And he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
17 The Ten Pounds Luke 19:11-27 And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, ‘Occupy till I come.’ 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, ‘We will not have this man to reign over us.’
15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, ‘Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.’ 17 And he said unto him, ‘Well, you good servant: because you hast been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.
19 And he said likewise to him, ‘Be also over five cities.’ 20 And another came, saying, ‘Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared you, because you are an austere man: you take up that you laid not down, and reap that you did not sow.’ 22 And he said unto him, ‘Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Why then didn’t you deposit my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with interest?’ 24 And he said unto them that stood by, ‘Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.’ 25 (And they said unto him, ‘Lord, he has ten pounds.’) 26 For I say unto you, ‘That unto every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him. 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.’
18 The Wicked Husbandmen Matt 21:33-46 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dug a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, ‘They will reverence my son.’ 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.’ 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do unto those husbandmen? 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus said unto them, ‘Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?’ 43 Therefore say I unto you, ‘The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.’ 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
19 The Fig Tree Matt 24:32-44 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
36 But of that day and hour no man knows, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord comes. 43 But know this that if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.
20 The Creditor & The Two Debtors Luke 7:41-47 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. 42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, ‘You have rightly judged. 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Do you see this woman? I entered into your house and you gave me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 45 You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 46 My head with oil you didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Wherefore I say unto you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.
21 The Sower Matthew 13:1-23 and Luke 8:4-15 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spoke many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth: 6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: 8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(Jesus explains the Purpose of the Parables)
10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why do you speak unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which says, By hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.
(Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower)
18 Hear therefore the parable of the sower. 19 When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and anon with joy receives it; 21 Yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
22 The Candle Covered Luke 8:16-18 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 18 Take heed therefore how you hear: for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.
23 The Wheat and the Tares Matt 13:24-30 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? From where then has it tares? 28 He said unto them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said unto him, ‘Do you want us to go and gather them up?’ 29 But he said, ‘No; lest while you gather up the tares, you root up also the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ‘Gather together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
24 The Mustard Seed Matt 13:31-32 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
25 The Leaven Matt 13:33 Another parable spoke he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
26 The Net Matt 13:44-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
27 The Pearl of Great Price Matt 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
28 The Two Sons Matt 21:28-32 But what do you think? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work to day in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not’: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir’: and went not. 31 Which of the two of them did the will of his father? They say unto him, ‘The first.’ Jesus said unto them, ‘Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him.
29 The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen Matt 21:33-45 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dug a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, ‘They will reverence my son.’ 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.’ 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do unto those husbandmen? 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus said unto them, Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? 43 Therefore say I unto you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them.
30 The Marriage Feast Matt 22:1-14 And Jesus answered and spoke unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, ‘Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.’ 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go therefore into the highways, and as many as you shall find, bid to the marriage.’
10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. 11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12 And he said unto him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 13 Then said the king to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.’
31 The Unfaithful Servant Matt 24:45-51 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming; 49 And shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; 50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looks not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, 51 and shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
32 The Ten Virgins Matt 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, ‘Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered and said, ‘Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man comes.
33 The Talents Matt 25:14-30 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several abilities; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.’ 21 His lord said unto him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.’ 23 His lord said unto him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.’ 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not strewed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there you have that is yours.’
26 His lord answered and said unto him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: 27 You ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which has ten talents. 29 For unto every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has. 30 And cast the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
34 The Patch of Cloth and the New Wine Skin Luke 5:36-39 And he spoke also a parable unto them; No man puts a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new makes a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agrees not with the old.
37 And no man puts new wine into old skins; else the new wine will burst the skins, and be spilled, and the skins shall perish. 38 But new wine must be put into new wine skins; and both are preserved. 39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desires the new: for he says, ‘The old is better.’
PART 3: THE PRE-QUIZ PRIMER #3
PROPHECIES ABOUT THE MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING FULFILLED IN JESUS’ LIFE
31 Main Prophecies
(Some scholars estimate there are more than 300 possible prophecies like these)
1 Jesus would be the ‘seed’ of a woman: Genesis 3:15.
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
Fulfilled in Galatians 4:4-5 and Revelation 12:5
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Revelation 12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
2 Jesus would descend from humankind: Genesis 12:3, 18:18, 49:10 and Isaiah 11:1-5.
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. 5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
Fulfilled in Acts 3:25 & 13:22-26, John 1:45 and Galatians 3:8
Acts 3:25 You are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in your seed shall all the kindred of the earth be blessed.
Acts 13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will. 23 Of this man's seed has God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Savior, Jesus: 24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think you that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael, and said unto him, ‘We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’
Gal 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, ‘In you shall all nations be blessed.’
3 Jesus would come at the proper time: Daniel 9:24-25.
Daniel 9:24-25 Seventy weeks are determined upon your people and upon your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. 25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.
Fulfilled in John 1:41 & 4:25-26
John 1:41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 4:25-26 The woman said unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus said unto her, I that speak unto you am he.
4 Jesus would descend from Shem: Genesis 9:27.
Genesis 9:27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Fulfilled in Luke 3:36 …which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Shem, which was the son of Noah, which was the son of Lamech, 37 Which was the son of Methuselah, which was the son of Enoch… (see also verse 23-38)
5 Jesus would descend from Abraham: Genesis 12:3 & 18:18.
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor…
Acts 3:22-26 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. 24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in your seed shall all the kindred of the earth be blessed. 26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
6 Jesus would descend from Isaac: Genesis 17:19 & 21:12.
Genesis 17:19 And God said, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son indeed; and you shall call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.
Genesis 21:12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in your sight because of the lad, and because of your bondwoman; in all that Sarah has said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall your seed be called.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor…
Romans 9:6-8 Not as though the word of God has taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall your seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
7 Jesus would descend from Jacob: Genesis 28:14 and Numbers 24:17.
Genesis 28:14 And your seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in you and in your seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Numbers 24:17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Seth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor…
8 Jesus would descend from the Tribe of Judah: Genesis 49:10 and Micah 5:2
Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 2:6 And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
5 And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
9 Jesus would descend from the House of David: Isaiah 9:7 and Jeremiah 23:5.
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1, 6 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Luke 3:31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David…
John 7:42 Has not the scripture said that ‘Christ would come of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was’?
10 Jesus would be born in Bethlehem, Ephrata in the land of Judea: Micah 5:2
Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-6 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Luke 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)
John 7:42 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)
11 Innocent babies would be massacred because of Jesus: Jeremiah 31:15
Jeremiah 31:15 Thus says the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.
Fulfilled in Matthew 2:14-18 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
12 His parents would take Jesus into Egypt: Hosea 11: 1
Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
Fulfilled in And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
13 Gentile Galileans would see his great light: Isaiah 9:1-2
Isaiah 9:1-2 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulon and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shined.
Fulfilled in Matthew 4:15-16 The land of Zebulon, and the land of Naphtali, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
14 Jesus would be a Prophet: Deuteronomy 1:15
Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes.
Fulfilled in John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael, and said unto him, ‘We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’
John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
Acts 3:22, 7:37 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, ‘A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.’ Acts 7:37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, ‘A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear.’
15 Jesus would be a Priest like Melchisedek: Psalms 110:4
Psalms 110:4 The LORD has sworn, and will not repent, ‘You art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.’
Fulfilled in Hebrews 5:6 As he said also in another place, ‘You art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.’
6:20 Where the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.
7:17 For he testifies, ‘You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.’
7:21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord swore and will not repent, ‘You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek:’)
16 Jesus would cleanse the Temple in his zeal: Psalms 69:9
Psalms 69:9 For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen upon me.
Fulfilled in John 2:13 And the Jews' Passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, ‘Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.’ 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, ‘The zeal of your house has eaten me up.’ 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, ‘What sign will you show unto us, seeing that you do these things?’ 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’ 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and will you rear it up in three days? 21 But he spoke of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
17 Jesus would be rejected by Jews and Gentiles alike: Psalms 2:1
Psalms 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 ‘Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Fulfilled in John 6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Acts 4:25-26 ‘Who by the mouth of your servant David has said, ‘Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?’ 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
18 Jesus would exhibit spiritual graces: Psalms 45:7 and Isaiah 11:2-4
Psalms 45:7 You love righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Isaiah 11:2-4 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Fulfilled in Luke 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
19 Jesus would enter Jerusalem in triumph: Isaiah 62:11 and Zechariah 9:9
Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed unto the end of the world, ‘Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, your salvation comes; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.’
Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, your King cometh unto you: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
Fulfilled in Matthew 21:1-10 And when they drew near unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man says anything unto you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King comes unto you, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.’ 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’ 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, ‘Who is this?’
John 12:14-16 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, your King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
Acts 4:25 Who by the mouth of your servant David hast said, ‘Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.’
20 Jesus would be betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver: Psalm 41:9 and Zechariah 11:12, 13
Psalms 41:9 Yes, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
Zechariah 11:12 And I said unto them, If you think it good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. 13 And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prized by them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.
Fulfilled in Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Mark 14:10, 21 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. 21 The Son of man indeed goes, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would be good for that man if he had never been born.
21 Jesus would be silent to his accusers: Psalms 38:13 and Isaiah 53:7
Psalms 38:13 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opened not his mouth.
Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 26:63 But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, ‘I adjure you by the living God, tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.’
Matthew 27:12-14 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, ‘Don’t you hear how many things they witness against you?’ 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.
22 Jesus would have to suffer unjustly at the hands of sinners: Isaiah 53:4-6, 12 and Daniel 9:26
Isaiah 53:4-6, 12 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Daniel 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
Fulfilled in Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ‘He took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.’
Romans 4:6 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
23 Jesus would die with malefactors: Isaiah 53:9-12
Isaiah 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he has put him to grief: when you shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he has poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If you be Christ, save yourself and us. 40 but the other answering rebuked him, saying, ‘Don’t you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.’ 42 And he said unto Jesus, ‘Lord, remember me when you come into thy kingdom.’ 43 And Jesus said unto him, ‘Verily I say unto you today, you shall be with me in paradise. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ And having said thus, he gave up the spirit.
24 Jesus’ would be pierced: Psalms 22:14-17 and Zechariah 12:9-10
Psalms 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaves to my jaws; and you hast brought me into the dust of death. 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked has enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. 17 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
Zechariah 12:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. 10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.
Fulfilled in John 20:24-31 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, ‘We have seen the LORD.’ But he said unto them, ‘Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.’
26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then he said to Thomas, ‘Reach here with your finger, and behold my hands; and reach here with your hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
28 And Thomas answered him, ‘My LORD and my God.’ 29 Jesus said unto him, ‘Thomas, because you hast seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.’
30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through his name.
25 Jesus would be insulted and mocked: Psalms 109:25-29 and 22:2-7
Psalms 109:25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shook their heads. 26 Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to your mercy: 27 That they may know that this is your hand; that you, LORD, have done it. 28 Let them curse, but bless you: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice. 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
Psalms 22:2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. 3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. 4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. 6 Set a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. 7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:37-44 and Mark 15:29
Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, ‘You that destroys the temple, and builds it in three days, save yourself. If you be the Son of God, come down from the cross.’ 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42 ‘He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he is the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.’ 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
Mark 15:25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. 26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. 28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’
29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, you that destroys the temple, and builds it in three days, 30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. 32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
26 Jesus would be offered gall and vinegar to drink: Psalms 69:21
Psalms 69:21 They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:33-34, 48 and John 19:28-30
Matthew 27:33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
John 19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said, ‘I thirst.’ 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, ‘It is finished’ and he bowed his head, and gave up the spirit.
27 They would cast lots or gamble to get his clothes: Psalms 22:18
Psalms 22:18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. 19 But be not you far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Fulfilled in Mark 15:24 and John 19:23-24
Mark 15:24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
John 19:23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which says, ‘They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots.’ These things therefore the soldiers did.
28 None of Jesus’ bones would be broken: Exodus 12:46 and Psalms 34:20
Psalms 34:20 He keeps all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Fulfilled in John 19:35-37
John 19:35 And he that saw it bore record, and his record is true: and he knows that he said truly, that you might believe. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, ‘A bone of him shall not be broken.’ 37 And again another scripture says, ‘They shall look on him whom they pierced.’
29 Jesus would be buried with the rich: Isaiah 53:6-9
Isaiah 53:6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? For he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. 9 And he made his grave with the wicked and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:54-60
Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, ‘Truly this was the Son of God.’ 55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56 among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.
57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed.
30 Jesus would rise from the dead: Psalms 16:8-11 and Hosea 6:2
Psalms 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not leave my soul in hell; neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. 11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he has torn, and he will heal us; he has smitten, and he will bind us up. 2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:63, 28:6 and Acts2:22-32
Matthew 27:63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
Matthew 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, ‘Fear not: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he is going before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: lo, I have told you.’
Acts 2:22 You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held of it. 25 For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because you wilt not leave my soul in Sheol (the grave), neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in Sheol, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32This Jesus has God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
31 Jesus would ascend into the heavens: Psalms 68:17-20 and 110:1
Psalms 68:17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. 18 You hast ascended on high, you have led captivity captive: you have received gifts for men; yes, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. 20 He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
Psalms 110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
Fulfilled in Luke 24:36-53, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 4:8-10 and Hebrews 1:3
Luke 24:36 And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said unto them, ‘Peace be unto you.’ 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, ‘Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see I have.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, ‘Do you have here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, ‘Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And you are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay in the city of Jerusalem, until you are endued with power from on high.’ 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Acts 1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, ‘Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?’ 7 And he said unto them, ‘It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 8 But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.’
9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
11 Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand here gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.
Ephesians 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he said, ‘When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: 4 being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
COMMENT
Note: As mentioned above, some scholars intimate that there are more than 300 such prophecies referring to Jesus Christ. These 31 are the most reliable and verifiable ones I have found. But even so, the statistical likelihood of only 8 of them being fulfilled in one individual is 1 in 1017th , according to Peter Stoner in Science Speaks (Moody Press, 1963). ‘That would be 1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000. In order to help us comprehend this staggering probability, Stoner illustrates it by supposing that "we take 1017 silver dollars and lay them on the face of Texas. They will cover all of the state two feet deep.
"Now mark one of these silver dollars and stir the whole mass thoroughly, all over the state. Blindfold a man and tell him that he can travel as far as he wishes, but he must pick up one silver dollar and say that this is the right one. What chance would he have of getting the right one? Just the same chance that the prophets would have had of writing these eight prophecies and having them all come true in any one man."’
(Quote taken from Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry. www.carm.org/prophecy-bible-and-jesus)
THE BIBLE IQ TEST
100 Questions with Answers
(The answers are given in the back of the book.)
Yes or No
(Circle one)
1) Did Jesus ‘go to heaven’ when he died?
Yes No
2) Did Jesus say evil people really burn in hell forever?
Yes No
3) Did Jesus predict a secret Rapture where people suddenly disappear?
Yes No
4) Did Jesus indicate human beings have an ‘immortal soul’?
Yes No
5) Did Jesus say the righteous ‘Go to Heaven when they die?
Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
6) Where is the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man found?
a) Matthew 24 b) Mark 21 c) John 5 d) Luke 16:19-31 e) None of the above
7) In what river was Jesus baptized?
a) Nile b) Jordan c) Euphrates d) Tigris e) None of these
8) How many wise men came to see Jesus as a new born baby?
a) None b) Three c) Seven d) More than Ten e) The Bible doesn’t say
9) Which one of these disciples was not counted among ‘the Twelve’?
a) Matthew b) Mathias c) Joseph (called Barsabas) d) Judas Iscariot
10) Why did Jesus’ parents ‘seek him sorrowing’ in Luke 2:48?
a) he ran away from home b) he had taken ill c) he was staying with a friend unknown to his parents d) he was doing ‘his Father’s business in the Temple e) none of the above
Fill in the Blanks
11) Mark 9:38 - And John answered him saying, ‘Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he doesn’t follow us and we__________ ___, because he doesn’t follow us.’
12) Luke 1:26 - And in the sixth month the angel ___________ was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
13) Matthew 3:13-15 - Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, ‘I needed to be_________ __ ___, and do you come to me?’ 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, ‘Allow it to be so now: for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he baptized him.
14) Luke 5:1-2 - And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the ____ __ ___________, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
15) Mark 1:21-22 - And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were__________ __ ___ ________: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
16) Jesus spoke in parables to help explain the meaning of his teachings. (Hint: See Matthew 13:10-17) T or F
17) Jesus turned 6 large ceramic jars of water into really good grape juice. (Hint: See John 2:1-25) T or F
18) Jesus told his disciples that it IS lawful to do well on the Sabbath. (Hint: See Matthew 12:1-21) T or F
19) Jesus said his ‘yoke’ was hard and his ‘burden’ heavy. (Hint: See Matthew 11:28-30) T or F
20) Jesus condemned the woman who washed his feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair and shamed her openly in front of the Pharisees. (Hint: See Luke 7:36-50) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
21) In the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Matthew 13:31-32, did Jesus say the mustard seed represented A) our faith as Christians and/or B) his future Kingdom?
22) Do the so-called ‘be-attitudes’ teach Jesus’ disciples are blessed for A) being persecuted for righteousness sake alone or B) because of the financial wealth that comes as a result of righteous living?
23) Did Jesus say that A) he was the ‘light of the world’ and/or B) his disciples also were the ‘light of the world’?
24) In the Parable of the Tares in Matthew 13:24-, Jesus compared the non-productive tares to the productive wheat. Did the tares represent A) unbelievers and/or B) those Christians who failed to bear ‘fruit’?
25) Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is like a net that caught all kinds of fish. Were the bad fish A) made into delicacies and savored or B) cast away as detestable?
Yes or No
(Circle one)
26) Did Jesus say he would return to earth as King of Kings to set up a government that would rule the world forever?
Yes No
27) Did Jesus say he was leaving the planet to prepare places for his followers?
Yes No
28) Did Jesus ever say ‘all is vanity’?
Yes No
29) Did Jesus ever curse?
Yes No
30) Did Jesus say ‘Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No, and that anything added other than these came from the Devil’?
Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
31) Where is the Parable of Lazarus, Mary and Martha found?
a) Matthew 29 b) Mark 27 c) John 5 d) Luke 16:19-31 e) None of the above
32) What did Jesus say to pick out his apostles?
a) ‘Come help me.’ b) ‘Will you please be my employee?’ c) ‘Follow me.’ d) ‘Work with me. e) None of the above
33) How many of the disciples hand-picked by Jesus became Apostles?
a) 11 b) 12 c) 13 d) 14 e) None of the above f) More than 15
34) How many times did Jesus feed thousands?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) None of the above
35) Did Jesus ________ with his disciples?
a) eat b) camp overnight under the stars c) drive out demons d) sing songs e) None of the above f) choices a) b) c) and d)
Fill in the Blanks
36) Matthew 9:35 - And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, ____________ in their synagogues, and _____________ the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
37) Mark 6:14 - And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, ‘That _______ ___ _______ was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.’
38) Matthew 14:24-25 - But the ship was now in the _____ of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the ______ watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
39) Mark 8:1-3 - In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said unto them, 2 ‘I have ____________ on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away __________ to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for many of them came from far.
40) Matthew 15:39 - And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of ___________. 16: 1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a _____ from heaven.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
41) Jesus worked with his earthly dad as a baker. (Hint: See Mark 6:3) T or F
42) Jesus told his disciples to pray the ‘Lord of the harvest’ that he would send laborers into his harvest. (Hint: See Matthew 9:34-38) T or F
43) Jesus sent out his twelve disciples to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. (Hint: See Matthew 10:5-6) T or F
44) In Mark 6:14-16 King Herod said John the Baptist had risen from the dead. T or F
45) John the Baptist was imprisoned and then beheaded for calling Herod’s wife Herodias an adulteress. (Hint: See Mark 6:14-29) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
46) King Herod A) had been trying to kill John the Baptist or B) had been trying to protect John the Baptist because the King’s wife wanted to kill him.
47) When the people saw Jesus headed their way they A) ran to meet him or B) hid themselves from him. (See Mark 6:33-34)
48) Jesus walked on the water to come to the boat his disciples were in and he invited A) James and John or B) Peter to come to him on the water as well. (See Matthew 14:24-33)
49) Jesus told the people that they had come for a A) free meal or B) sermon of the gospel.
(See John 6:25-27)
50) Jesus said he was the ‘Bread of Life’ that, if eaten, would provide A) good nutrition or B) eternal life. (See John 6:32-59)
Yes or No
(Circle one)
51) Did some of the hundreds who followed Jesus turn back and quit following him? (See John 6:60-69) Yes No
52) Was Jesus supportive of traditions upheld by the Pharisees and certain of the scribes? (See Mark 7:1-16) Yes No
53) When the Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign to prove he was indeed the Messiah, did he do a miracle right in front of them all? (See Matthew 15:39-16:4) Yes No
54) When Jesus asked his disciples who men said he claimed to be, did they say ‘The Christ, the ‘Son of the Blessed One’? (See Matthew 16:13-28) Yes No
55) When Jesus was ‘transfigured’, did he ‘appear in glory’? (See Luke 9:28-36) Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
56) In John 9:4-4 Jesus said: 4 ‘I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’ What do you think Jesus meant by the phrase ‘the night comes when no man can work?
a) Night shifts were not allowed b) night time is for sleeping c) darkness would come in the future that would prevent anyone from working d) None of the above
57) When Jesus healed the man that was born blind
a) there was a division among the Pharisees over Jesus b) the Pharisees interrogated his parents c) they asked the healed man how he had been healed twice d) the Pharisees said they knew Jesus was a sinner e) all of the above
58) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Door’? Because
a) if anyone enters in by him, they will be saved. b) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would be able to go in and out and find pasture. c) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would find life and that life would be more abundant than before. d) All of the above.
59) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Good Shepherd’? Because:
a) He was really good with sheep. b) He had killed a lion and a bear while tending his father’s sheep. c) He was the son of the good shepherd, David. d) He would later lay his life down for the sheep, i.e. his disciples.
60) In Luke 10:1 Jesus appointed how many of his disciples and sent them out by two’s to prepare the towns for him?
a) Twelve b) 120 c) 70 d) 500 e) none
61) Luke 10: 18 And he said unto them, ‘I beheld Satan as__________ fall from heaven.
62) Luke 12:1 - In the mean time, when there was gathered together an innumerable multitude of people insomuch that they trampled each other, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, ‘Beware of the _________ of ___ __________, which is hypocrisy.
63) John 10:22-24 - And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, ‘How long do you make us to doubt? If you are the Christ, ____ __ _______.’
64) Luke 13:22-24 - And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, ‘Lord, are there few that be saved?’ And he said unto them, 24 ‘Strive to enter in at the _____ ____: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
65) Luke 15: 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons, 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the _______ ____ _____ to me.’ And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
66) In the Parable of the Rich Man’s Steward, the steward had deceived his Master and embezzled money. (Hint: See Luke 16:2-18) T or F
67) The Bible refers to Jesus as GOD. (See John 1:1, 20:28, Hebrews 1:8, Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1) T or F
68) Jesus will return in power and glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (See Revelation 17:14, 19:16 and Daniel 4:37) T or F
69) Jesus is referred to as the ‘Alpha and the Omega’, the .Biggest and the Best’. (See Revelation 1:4-8, 2:8, Isaiah 41:4, 44:6 and 48:12) T or F
70) The Bible credits Jesus as one of the Prophets, but not really the ‘Son of God’ (See 1 John 5:20, 2 John 1:3, Hebrews 10:29, Galatians 2:20 and John 3:18) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
71) The Bible credits Jesus with A) divine attributes in 1 John 1-3 and B) all divine honors in Matthew 28:7.
72) According to Jesus, he that believes on him A) is not condemned: but he that does not believe is B) condemned already because he has not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. (See John 3:18)
73) The Pharisees and Sadducees wanted to kill not only Jesus, but A) Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus or B) Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
74) Jesus repeatedly humiliated the Scribes and Pharisees in front of the A) Roman government or B) the Jews.
75) Jesus said ‘Whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he who humbles himself shall be A) exalted or B) eliminated.
Yes or No
(Circle one)
76) Did Jesus say that those who did good deeds would be rewarded in the resurrection of the just? (See Luke 14:12-13) Yes No
77) Did Jesus predict that some would not come, though they were invited? (See Luke 14:15-24) Yes No
78) Did Jesus say we should ‘count the cost’? (See Luke 14:25-35) Yes No
79) Did the Pharisees and scribes murmur against Jesus, saying: ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’? (See Luke 15:2-7) Yes No
80) Did Jesus give five parables (1 Lost Sheep; 2 Lost coin; 3 Prodigal Son; 4 Rich Man’s Steward and 5 Lazarus and the Rich Man) in a series to indict the Pharisees and Scribes for their hypocrisy and poor use of the Holy Scriptures? (See Luke 15:2-16:31) Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
81) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the poor beggar Lazarus?
a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews d) the Gentiles e) None of the above
82) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the Rich Man?
a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews d) the Sadducees e) all of the above
83) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the Rich Man asked Abraham for a) a barrel of water to quench the flames b) an asbestos suit c) a free pass out of Hell d) a drop of water on the tip of Lazarus’ finger to cool his tongue e) None of the above
84) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the poor beggar Lazarus was a) tormented on earth and comforted in Abrahams’ Bosom b) accounted as righteous c) carried to Abrahams’ Bosom by the angels d) all of the above.
85) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), Jesus was a) not mentioned. b) referred to as being in Heaven instead. c) telling Abraham what to say to the Rich Man. d) all of the above. e) none of the above.
Fill in the Blanks
86) Luke 16:29-31 29 Abraham said unto him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not _____ ___ ___ ________, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’
87) Matthew 19:1-2 -And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of ______ _______ _________; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
88) Mark 10:13-16 - And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, ‘Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the ________ __ ___. 15 Truly I say unto you, whoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.’
89) Matthew 19:16-17 - And, behold, one came and said unto him, ‘Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?’ 17 And he said unto him, ‘Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, ____ ___ ___________.’
90) Matthew 20:1 - For the Kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for _ ______ _ ___, he sent them into his vineyard.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
91) Jesus predicted his own death and exactly how it would happen. (Hint: See Mark 10:32-52) T or F
92) Jesus said that those who would rule with him in his Kingdom would ‘Lord it over them’
(Hint: See Mark 10:43-45) T or F
93) When Jesus headed for Jerusalem, he entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey as per the Prophet Zechariah. (Hint: See Matthew 21:1-9 and Zechariah 9:9) T or F
94) Many of the chief rulers believed on Jesus. (Hint: See John 12:42-50) T or F
95) The Jews platted a crown of thorns and bashed it down on Jesus’ head. (Hint: See John 19:1-5) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
96) When they crucified Jesus A) darkness covered the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour B) they gave him vinegar mixed with gall to drink. See Matthew 27:45-47.
97) As Jesus died he cried out with a loud voice: A) ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani’ That is to say, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ B) ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!’ (See John 19:30 and Luke 23:46)
98) Jesus was buried in the tomb of: A) the rich man Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the Kingdom of God B) the poor beggar named Lazarus. (See Mark 15:42-45)
99) The tomb was sealed and then guarded by Roman soldiers who, upon seeing the Angel of the Lord descend from heaven and roll back the stone A) shook, and became as dead men B) were so sound asleep, they didn’t notice. (See Matthew 28:1-4)
100) Before his ascension, Jesus appeared to A) more than 500 people at once B) doubting Thomas and the remaining disciples.
The Answers are given in the last half of this book.
Grade as follows: 1 Point of for each one missed
95 to 100% = Genius! Good Job!
90 to 94% = Excellent! Way above average!
85 to 89% = Good and Above Average!
80 to 84% = Fair and Above Average
75 to 79% = Average
Below 74% = Below Average: Needs Work!
PART 5: TEST ANSWERS
TEST ANSWERS
Yes or No
(Circle one)
1) Did Jesus go to heaven when he died? (No) He was in the heart of the earth 3 days and 3 nights first. (See Jonah 1:17 & Matthew 12:40)
2) Did Jesus say evil people really burn in hell forever? ( No) It is supposed by tradition. Controversy surrounds this doctrine. Further study is required.
3) Did Jesus predict a secret Rapture where people suddenly disappear?
(No) If every eye will see him it will be no secret. (See Matthew 24:27 and Luke 17:24)
4) Did Jesus indicate human beings have an ‘immortal soul’? (No) The words ‘immortal soul’ do not appear together in scripture. In fact, it states that the soul that sins shall die. (See Ezekiel 18:4 & 20)
5) Did Jesus say the righteous ‘Go to Heaven when they die? (No) The words ‘go to heaven’ do not appear in scripture. Further study id recommended.
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
6) Where is the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man found?
a) Matthew 24 b) Mark 21 c) John 5 (d) Luke 16:19-31) e) None of the above
7) In what river was Jesus baptized?
a) Nile (b) Jordan c) Euphrates d) Tigris e) None of these
8) How many wise men came to see Jesus as a new born baby?
a) None b) Three c) Seven d) More than Ten (e) The Bible doesn’t say) Tradition says three wise men came.
9) Which one of these disciples was not counted among ‘the Twelve’?
a) Matthew b) Mathias (c) Joseph (called Barsabas) d) Judas Iscariot
10) Why did Jesus’ parents ‘seek him sorrowing’ in Luke 2:48?
a) he ran away from home b) he had taken ill c) he was staying with a friend unknown to his parents (d) He was doing ‘his Father’s business in the Temple (See Luke 2:49) e) none of the above
Fill in the Blanks
11) Mark 9:38 - And John answered him saying, ‘Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he doesn’t follow us and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow us.’
12) Luke 1:26 - And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
13) Matthew 3:13-15 - Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, ‘I needed to be baptized of you, and do you come to me?’ 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, ‘Allow it to be so now: for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he baptized him.
14) Luke 5:1-2 - And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
15) Mark 1:21-22 - And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
16) Jesus spoke in parables to help explain the meaning of his teachings.
(F) (See Matthew 13:10-14, Luke 8:10)
17) Jesus turned 6 large ceramic jars of water into really good grape juice.
(F) (Real wine with alcohol. See John 2:1-11)
18) Jesus told his disciples that it IS lawful to do well on the Sabbath.
(T) (See Matthew 12:1-21)
19) Jesus said his ‘yoke’ was hard and his ‘burden’ heavy. (F) (See Matthew 11:28-30)
20) Jesus condemned the woman who washed his feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair and shamed her openly in front of the Pharisees. (F) (See Luke 7:36-50)
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
21) In the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Matthew 13:31-32, did Jesus say the mustard seed represented A) our faith as Christians and/or (B) his future Kingdom?
22) Do the so-called ‘be-attitudes’ teach that Jesus’ disciples are blessed for (A) being persecuted for righteousness sake alone or B) because of the financial wealth that comes as a result of righteous living? (Matthew5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.)
23) Did Jesus say that (A) he was the ‘light of the world’ and/or (B) his disciples also were the ‘light of the world’? (Both. See Matthew 5:14 and John 8:12)
24) In the Parable of the Tares in Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus compared the non-productive tares to the productive wheat. Did the tares represent (A) unbelievers and/or (B) those Christians who failed to bear ‘fruit’? (It could be both by implication, though the tares were sown by ‘an enemy’.)
25) Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is like a net that caught all kinds of fish. Were the bad fish A) made into delicacies and savored or (B) cast away as detestable?
Yes or No
(Circle one)
26) Did Jesus say he would return to earth as King of Kings to set up a government that would rule the world forever?
(Yes, see Matthew 19:23-30 and Matthew 25:31-46)
27) Did Jesus say he was leaving the planet to prepare places for his followers?
(Yes) (John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.)
28) Did Jesus ever say ‘all is vanity’?
(No. That was Solomon in Ecclesiastes 1:2, and other places. Scripture never mentions this word from the lips of Jesus.)
29) Did Jesus ever curse?
(No, not in the way you might think; see the incident of the fig tree recorded in Matthew 21:18-22.)
30) Did Jesus say ‘Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No’, and that ‘anything added other than these came from the Devil’?
(Yes) (Matthew 5:33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear thyself, but shall perform unto the Lord your oaths: 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 36 Neither shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your communication be, ‘Yes, yes; Nay, nay’: for whatsoever is more than these come of evil.
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
31) Where is the Parable of Lazarus, Mary and Martha found?
a) Matthew 29 b) Mark 27 c) John 5 d) Luke 16:19-31 (e) None of the above because there is no such parable.
32) What did Jesus say to pick out his apostles?
a) ‘Come help me.’ b) ‘Will you please be my employee?’ (c) ‘Follow me.’ (See Matthew 4:19, Mark 2:14) d) ‘Work with me. e) None of the above
33) How many of the disciples hand-picked by Jesus became Apostles?
(a) 11 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
(Comment: An answer of 12 is acceptable, but technically we must subtract Judas Iscariot, making the answer 11.) b) 12 c) 13 d) 14 e) None of the above f) More than 15
34) How many times did Jesus feed thousands?
a) 1 (b) 2 (See Matthew 14:21, 15:38 and Mark 6:44, 8:9) c) 3 d) 4 e) None of the above
35) Did Jesus ________ with his disciples?
a) eat b) camp overnight under the stars c) drive out demons d) sing songs e) None of the above (f) choices a) b) c) and d) (See Luke 22:15, 24:43; Mark 14:37; Matthew 9:33; and Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26)
Fill in the Blanks
36) Matthew 9:35 - And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
37) Mark 6:14 - And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, ‘That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.’
38) Matthew 14:24-25 - But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
39) Mark 8:1-3 - In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said unto them, 2 ‘I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for many of them came from far.
40) Matthew 15:39 - And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala. 16: 1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
41) Jesus worked with his earthly dad as a baker.
(F) (See Mark 6:3)
42) Jesus told his disciples to pray the ‘Lord of the harvest’ that he would send laborers into his harvest.
(T) (See Matthew 9:34-38)
43) Jesus sent out his twelve disciples to preach the gospel to the Gentiles.
(F) (See Matthew 10:5-6)
44) In Mark 6:14-16 King Herod said John the Baptist had risen from the dead.
(T) (While it is true that John the Baptist was not raised from the dead, Herod said he was.)
45) John the Baptist was imprisoned and then beheaded for calling Herod’s wife (Herodias) an adulteress.
(T) (See Mark 6:14-29)
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
46) King Herod A) had been trying to kill John the Baptist or (B) had been trying to protect John the Baptist because the King’s wife wanted to kill him.
47) When the people saw Jesus headed their way they (A) ran to meet him or B) hid themselves from him. (See Mark 6:33-34)
48) Jesus walked on the water to come to the boat his disciples were in and he invited A) James and John or (B) Peter to come to him on the water as well. (See Matthew 14:24-33)
49) Jesus told the people that they had come for a (A) free meal or B) sermon of the gospel.
(See John 6:25-27)
50) Jesus said he was the ‘Bread of Life’ that, if eaten, would provide A) good nutrition or (B) eternal life. (See John 6:32-59)
Yes or No
(Circle one)
51) Did some of the hundreds who followed Jesus turn back and quit following him?
(Yes) (See John 6:60-69)
52) Was Jesus supportive of traditions upheld by the Pharisees and certain of the scribes? (No) (See Mark 7:1-16)
53) When the Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign to prove he was indeed the Messiah, did he do a miracle right in front of them all? (No) (See Matthew 15:39-16:4)
54) When Jesus asked his disciples who men said he claimed to be, did they say ‘The Christ, the ‘Son of the Blessed One’? (No) (See Matthew 16:13-28)
55) When Jesus was ‘transfigured’, did he ‘appear in glory’? (Yes) (See Luke 9:28-36)
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
56) In John 9:4-4 Jesus said: 4 ‘I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’ What do you think Jesus meant by the phrase ‘the night comes when no man can work? a) Night shifts were not allowed b) night time is for sleeping (c) darkness would come in the future that would prevent anyone from working d) None of the above
57) When Jesus healed the man that was born blind
a) there was a division among the Pharisees over Jesus b) the Pharisees interrogated his parents c) they asked the healed man how he had been healed twice d) the Pharisees said they knew Jesus was a sinner (e) all of the above (See John 9:1-41)
58) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Door’? Because
a) if anyone enters in by him, they will be saved. b) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would be able to go in and out and find pasture. c) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would find life and that life would be more abundant than before. (d) All of the above.
59) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Good Shepherd’? Because:
a) He was really good with sheep. b) He had killed a lion and a bear while tending his father’s sheep. c) He was the son of the good shepherd, David. (d) He would later lay his life down for the sheep, i.e. his disciples.
60) In Luke 10:1 Jesus appointed how many of his disciples and sent them out by two’s to prepare the towns for him?
a) Twelve b) 120 (c) 70 d) 500 e) none
Fill in the Blanks
61) Luke 10: 18 And he said unto them, ‘I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
62) Luke 12:1 - In the mean time, when there was gathered together an innumerable multitude of people insomuch that they trampled each other, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, ‘Beware of the leavening of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
63) John 10:22-24 - And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, ‘How long do you make us to doubt? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’
64) Luke 13:22-24 - And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, ‘Lord, are there few that be saved?’ And he said unto them, 24 ‘Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
65) Luke 15: 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons, 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
66) In the Parable of the Rich Man’s Steward, the steward had deceived his Master and embezzled money. (Hint: See Luke 16:2-18) (T)
67) The Bible refers to Jesus as GOD. (See John 1:1, 20:28, Hebrews 1:8, Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1) (T)
68) Jesus will return in power and glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (See Revelation 17:14, 19:16 and Daniel 4:37) (T)
69) Jesus is referred to as the ‘Alpha and the Omega’, the Biggest and the Best’. (See Revelation 1:4-8, 2:8, Isaiah 41:4, 44:6 and 48:12) (F)(Alpha & Omega mean the First and the Last)
70) The Bible credits Jesus as one of the Prophets, but not really the ‘Son of God’ (See 1 John 5:20, 2 John 1:3, Hebrews 10:29, Galatians 2:20 and John 3:18) (F)
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
71) The Bible credits Jesus with {Both} (A) divine attributes in 1 John 1-3 and (B) all divine honors in Matthew 28:7.
72) According to Jesus, he that believes on him {Both} (A) is not condemned: but he that does not believe is (B) condemned already because he has not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. (See John 3:18)
73) The Pharisees and Sadducees wanted to kill not only Jesus, but A) Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus or (B) Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
74) Jesus repeatedly humiliated the Scribes and Pharisees in front of the A) Roman government or (B) the Jews.
75) Jesus said ‘Whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he who humbles himself shall be (A) exalted or B) eliminated.
Yes or No
(Circle one)
76) Did Jesus say that those who did good deeds would be rewarded in the resurrection of the just? (See Luke 14:12-13) (Yes)
77) Did Jesus predict that some would not come, though they were invited? (See Luke 14:15-24) (Yes)
78) Did Jesus say we should ‘count the cost’? (See Luke 14:25-35) (Yes)
79) Did the Pharisees and scribes murmur against Jesus, saying: ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’? (See Luke 15:2-7) (Yes)
80) Did Jesus give five parables (1 Lost Sheep; 2 Lost coin; 3 Prodigal Son; 4 Rich Man’s Steward and 5 Lazarus and the Rich Man) in a series to indict the Pharisees and Scribes for their hypocrisy and poor use of the Holy Scriptures? (See Luke 15:2-16:31) (Yes)
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
81) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the poor beggar Lazarus? a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews (d) the Gentiles e) None of the above
82) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the Rich Man? a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews d) the Sadducees (e) all of the above
83) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the Rich Man asked Abraham for a) a barrel of water to quench the flames b) an asbestos suit c) a free pass out of Hell (d) a drop of water on the tip of Lazarus’ finger to cool his tongue e) None of the above
84) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the poor beggar Lazarus was a) tormented on earth and comforted in Abrahams’ Bosom b) accounted as righteous c) carried to Abrahams’ Bosom by the angels (d) all of the above.
85) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), Jesus was (a) not mentioned. b) referred to as being in Heaven instead. c) telling Abraham what to say to the Rich Man. d) all of the above. e) none of the above.
Fill in the Blanks
86) Luke 16:29-31 29 Abraham said unto him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’
87) Matthew 19:1-2 -And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
88) Mark 10:13-16 - And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, ‘Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God. 15 Truly I say unto you, whoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.’
89) Matthew 19:16-17 - And, behold, one came and said unto him, ‘Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?’ 17 And he said unto him, ‘Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments.’
90) Matthew 20:1 - For the Kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
91) Jesus predicted his own death and exactly how it would happen. ( See Mark 10:32-52) (T)
92) Jesus said that those who would rule with him in his Kingdom would ‘Lord it over them’
(See Mark 10:43-45) (F)
93) When Jesus headed for Jerusalem, he entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey as per the Prophet Zechariah. (See Matthew 21:1-9 and Zechariah 9:9) (T)
94) Many of the chief rulers believed on Jesus. (See John 12:42-50) (T)
95) The Jews platted a crown of thorns and bashed it down on Jesus’ head. (Hint: See John 19:1-5) (F) It was the Roman soldiers who did this.
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
96) When they crucified Jesus {Both} (A) darkness covered the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour (B) they gave him vinegar mixed with gall to drink. See Matthew 27:45-47.
97) As Jesus died, he cried out with a loud voice: {Both} (A) ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani’ That is to say, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ (B) and later…‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!’ (See John 19:30 and Luke 23:46)
98) Jesus was buried in the tomb of: (A) the rich man Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the Kingdom of God (B) the poor beggar named Lazarus. (See Mark 15:42-45)
99) The tomb was sealed and then guarded by Roman soldiers who, upon seeing the Angel of the Lord descend from heaven and roll back the stone (A) shook, and became as dead men (B) were so sound asleep, they didn’t notice. (See Matthew 28:1-4)
100) Before his ascension, Jesus appeared to{Both} (A) more than 500 people at once B) doubting Thomas and the remaining disciples. (See 1 Corinthians 15:6 and John 20:9)
Grade as follows: 1 Point of for each one missed
95 to 100% = Genius! Good Job!
90 to 94% = Excellent! Way above average!
85 to 89% = Good and Above Average!
80 to 84% = Fair and Above Average
75 to 79% = Average
Below 74% = Below Average: Needs Work!
EPILOGUE
Thank you for taking this test. I love you because you love my Best Friend, Jesus. Though I may not know you today, look me up when Jesus gathers his own together. He will never let you down if you keep holding his hand. You did well to come this far. You are on the right path. My prayer for you is that you stay connected to Jesus.
How did you do? Now you are ready to learn even more about Jesus. There are prophecies about his first coming, about his second coming, about the End of the age and what happens after that.
He is the wisest of all, way greater than Solomon (Matthew 12:42). We are told by the Apostle Paul to ‘study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.’ (2 Tim. 2:15)
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It should give you many new insights into his life, what he thought and the depth of his love for you. He IS your life and he has a great plan for you. He wants to provide a great, permanent future for you in his Kingdom.
Get it, while time still remains. May I suggest you don’t just skim it; really study him, what he did, what he taught and to whom. Take your time. Try to get a sense of his genius, why he did and said what he did. You will be amazed! And you will come to know him as never before.
You will be able to prepare for your astonishing future, but time is getting shorter. Restudy these resources daily to stay fresh. Expect many surprises… You may never cease to learn new things about our Wonderful Savior! Take him at his word and you can never go wrong. Trust him. May God richly bless and keep you for ever! See you ‘on the Rock’! (…for they drank of that spiritual Rock10:1-4.) that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. See 1 Cor. 10:1-4.)
ANSWERS AND 3 PRE-QUIZ PRIMERS
JUST HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR BIBLE? DO YOU TRUST HIM ENOUGH TO TAKE HIM AT HIS WORD INSTEAD OF TRUSTING IN MAN'S TRADITION?
1 Peter 3:15-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation (conduct) in Christ.
‘Take my yoke upon you and learn of me…’ Jesus in Matthew 11:29
‘If you abide in me and my words abide in you, then you shall be my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’ John 8:32
Written By Elbert Hardy © 2013 Elbert Hardy
Email: jesusiswhy@gmail.com
ALL SCRIPTURES QUOTED HERE ARE TAKEN FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN KING JAMES VERSION WITH SOME OF THE WORDS REPLACED WITH MODERN ENGLISH BY THE AUTHOR TO MAKE IT MORE READABLE. ALL OTHER WORDS ARE BY THE AUTHOR, WITH ATTRIBUTION OR NOTATION FOR ALL REFERENCES QUOTED IF ANY.
About the author
Elbert was born in Anderson, Indiana in 1951 to Christian parents. As a teenager he began to see flaws in church doctrines that puzzled him. In biology class, he was taught evolution instead of creation was the way we got here. Life had no meaning or purpose as a result. Gradually, he began to see flaws in evolutionary theory and came to look more carefully at both worldviews.
He studied world religions, philosophy, music and art, as well as developing interests in photography, electronics and agriculture. He began writing in the second grade and his teacher marveled at his interest and talents even then. God was at work. Gradually he and God became best friends, but only after many trials and troubles, like Viet Nam and the draft.
Many outdoor adventures, dangers and near misses later, he began to think about eternity once again. Influenced by his parents, he rekindled a passionate pursuit of truth. He wanted to understand the world and why people did what they did. Through many years of study in college, loads of life experiences, marriage, three kids and several multifaceted career choices, he began to gel his ideas into the written word, audio and video venues.
His God, his love for people, his wife of 43 years and his family has made him the writer, speaker and trainer he is today. He plans many new books, EBooks, audio books and videos in the future. He also started LambsTV.com and built main his website: www.ITellWhy.com.
PROLOGUE:
It’s time to get serious about Jesus. Is he God? Is he even real? How can we know? What did he REALLY say? Who was Jesus? Why did he come to Earth? What does he mean to humanity? What did he say was the purpose of life? Do his prophetic prognostications have any merit for us today?
Did Jesus say we should abandon superstition and tradition? Did Jesus endorse worship as we Christians do it today? What does he expect of me? Will he return as he said he would? If so, did he say when? What should we be doing to get ready for his return?
Let’s take a fresh look at life. Jesus will change your life and provide for you a real and permanent future. So say his disciples. Is his life worth studying? I’d say a resounding ‘yes’, but expect some surprises. As I hope to show with this set of Quizzes, Jesus IS real and he is coming back here in power to save the whole Earth and its people. He will return in great glory to reign as King of the world, and soon. We don’t have that long to wait. He’s coming to rescue mankind from itself.
When he gets here, it will be GOOD TO KNOW THE KING. As my research shows, his Kingdom is not something where he ‘reigns’ just ‘in your heart’. It’s a real on-the-ground Government with a royal Cabinet of Sub-kings under him ruling over people living on territory under laws and subject to the authority of the Great King Jesus.
Through him you do have a purpose, a future and a living hope. We will win in the end. Nothing can stop our Lord Christ and he will reign as King over all the earth after the trouble is over. At least give this message a listen. Will you accept the challenge?
Are you ‘going to Heaven’ when you die? Is that really what life is about? What is the real purpose of life? Why were you born? Where are you headed? Have you ever pondered the stars and wondered about them? Aren’t you awestruck every time you get to see the sky on a clear night?
Why did God build all those stars? Would you enjoy space travel and exploration if it were safely possible for you? What is out there? Is there life on other planets? What is the purpose of it all? Why did God make the universe? What does it all have to do with you and me? Will we ever travel out there? Does the Bible mention anything about this?
These are but a few questions that Jesus answered in his example, his life, his words and his love. As you read the Primers and take these Quizzes, watch for the twists and turns you may never have seen before. In doing this, I hope to give you new insights into Jesus and thereby help you to draw closer to him.
WHY I TEST YOUR BIBLE IQ:
To help you grow in the truths of the Bible so you can be free indeed...
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
PROLOGUE
PART ONE: A PRE-QUIZ PRIMER: THE BIBLE NAMES FOR JESUS
PART TWO: A PRE-QUIZ PRIMER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS
PART THREE: A PRE-QUIZ PRIMER: THE PROPHECIES ABOUT THE MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING FULFILLED IN JESUS
PART FOUR: THE BIBLE IQ TEST
PART FIVE: TEST ANSWERS
EPILOGUE
PART 1: THE PRE-QUIZ PRIMER #1
THE BIBLE NAMES FOR JESUS
Q. What’s in a name? A. A lot; especially when it comes to Jesus. I recommend each student of Jesus learn his many names, what they mean and where to find them in scripture. Here are a few for your use in class, personal Bible Study, group settings or as preparation for the Jesus IQ test.
Advocate (1 John 2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Almighty (Rev. 1:8) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, says the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. (And Mt. 28:18) And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.’
Alpha and Omega (Rev. 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Amen (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Apostle of our Profession (Heb. 3:1) Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Atoning Sacrifice for our Sins (1 John 2:2) And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Author of Life (Acts 3:15) And killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Author and Finisher of our Faith (Heb. 12:2) Looking unto Jesus the Author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Author (Captain) of Salvation (Heb. 2:10) For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings.
Beginning and End (Rev. 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the first and the last.
Beginning of the Creation of God (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the Creation of God;
Blessed and only Ruler (1 Tim. 6:15) Which in his times he shall show, who is the Blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
Bread of God (John 6:33) For the Bread of God is he which comes down from heaven, and gives life unto the world.
Bread of Life (John 6:35, 48) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Verse 48 I am that Bread of Life.
Bridegroom (Mt. 9:15) And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bride chamber mourn, as long as the Bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
Capstone (Acts 4:11) This is the Stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the Head of the Corner. (And 1 Pet. 2:7) Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the Stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the Head of the Corner,
Chief Cornerstone (Eph. 2:20) And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the Chief Cornerstone;
Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4) And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away.
Christ (1 John 2:22) Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is Antichrist that denies the Father and the Son.
Creator (John 1:3) All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Deliverer (Rom. 11:26) And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, ‘There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:’
Door (John 10:9) I am the Door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Eternal Life (1 John 1:2; 5:20) For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that Eternal Life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)
Faithful and True (Rev. 19:11) And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Faithful Witness (Rev. 1:5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Faithful and True Witness (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
First and Last (Rev. 1:17) And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the First and the Last:
(Rev. 2:8) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things says the First and the Last, which was dead, and is alive;
(Rev. 22:13) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the First and the Last.
Firstborn From the Dead (Rev. 1:5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the First Begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Firstborn over all creation (Col. 1:15) Who is the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn of every creature:
God (John 1:1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
(John 20:28) And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
(Heb. 1:8) But unto the Son he says, ‘Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.’
(Rom. 9:5) Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
(1 John 5:20) And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14) v. 11 ‘I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.’ v. 14 ‘I am the Good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.’
Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20) Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that Great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Great High Priest (Heb. 4:14) Seeing then that we have a Great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Head of the Church (Eph. 1:22) And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the Head over all things to the church,
(Eph. 4:15) But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ:
(Eph. 5:23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the Head of the church: and he is the Savior of the body.
Heir of all things (Heb. 1:2) Has in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed Heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
High Priest (Heb. 2:17) Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
Holy and True (Rev. 3:7) And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things says he that is holy, he that is true, he that has the key of David, he that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens;
Holy One (Acts 3:14) But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
Hope (1 Tim. 1:1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
Hope of Glory (Col. 1:27) To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Horn of Salvation (Luke 1:69) And has raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
I Am (John 8:58) Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Image of God (2 Cor. 4:4) In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Immanuel (Mt. 1:23) Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Judge of the living and the dead (Acts 10:42) And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:17) Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
King of Israel (John 1:49) 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, ‘Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!’ 48 Nathanael said unto him, ‘How do you know me?’ Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Before that Philip called thee, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.’ 49 Nathanael answered and said unto him, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.
King of the Jews (Mt. 27:11) 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ And Jesus said unto him, ‘You say so.’
King of kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16) 1 Tim 6:14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, un-rebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
(Rev 19:16) And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDs.
King of the Ages (Rev. 15:3) And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are your ways, you King of saints.
Lamb (Rev. 13:8) And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Lamb of God (John 1:29) The next day John saw Jesus coming unto him, and said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.’
Lamb Without Blemish (1 Pet. 1:19) But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Last Adam (1 Cor. 15:45) And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
Life (Col. 3:4) When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. (John 14:6) Jesus said unto him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.’
Light of the World (John 8:12) Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.’
Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5) And one of the elders said unto me, ‘Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to lose the seven seals thereof.’
Living One (he that lives) (Rev. 1:18) I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Living Stone (1 Pet. 2:4) To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
Lord and Savior (2 Pet. 2:20) For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Lord of All (Acts 10:36) The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Lord of Glory (1 Cor. 2:8) Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Lord of lords (Rev. 19:16) And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Man from Heaven (1 Cor. 15:48) 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
Master (Luke 5:5; 8:24; 9:33) And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
(8:24) And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
(9:33)And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
Mediator of the New Covenant (Heb. 9:15) 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Mighty God (Isa. 9:6) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Morning Star (Rev. 22:16) 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Offspring of David (Rev. 22:16) 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Only Begotten Son of God (John 1:18; 1 John 4:9) 18 No man has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
1 John 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
Our Great God and Savior (Titus 2:13) 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;
Our Husband (2 Cor. 11:2) For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
Our Protection (2 Thess. 3:3) But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.
Our Redemption & Righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30) But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Our Sacrificed Passover Lamb (1 Cor. 5:7) Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us:
Power & Wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ (is) the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Precious Cornerstone (1 Pet. 2:6) Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, ‘Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on him shall not be confounded.’
Prophet (Acts 3:22) For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Rabbi (John 1:49) Nathanael answered and said unto him, Rabbi, you are the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
Resurrection and Life (John 11:25) Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he was dead, yet shall he live:
Righteous Branch (Jer. 23:5) Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Righteous One (Acts 7:52; 1 John 2:1) Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And they have slain them which showed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom you have been now the betrayers and murderers:
(1 John 2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Rock (1 Cor. 10:4) And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
Root of David (Rev. 5:5; 22:16) And one of the elders said unto me, ‘Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.’
Rev. 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Ruler (beginning) of God’s Creation (Rev. 3:14) And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Savior (Eph. 5:23; Titus 1:4; 3:6; 2 Pet. 2:20) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.
(Titus 1:4) To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (3:6) Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
(2 Peter 2:20) For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Son of David (Luke 18:39) And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You Son of David, have mercy on me.
Son of God (Heb. 4:14) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Son of Man (Mt. 8:20) And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.
Son of the Highest (Luke 1:32) He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Source (Author) of Eternal Salvation (Heb. 5:9) And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
The One Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
The Stone the builders rejected (Acts 4:11) This is the stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
True Bread (John 6:32) Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
True Light (John 1:9) That was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world.
True Vine (John 15:1) I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Truth (John 14:6) Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Way (John 14:6) Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
Word (John 1:1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:14) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Word of God (Rev. 19:13) And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
Jesus, is the Creator
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
Colossians 1:14 – (This is he) In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Romans 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God has shown it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
PART 2: THE PRE-QUIZ PRIMER #2
THE PARABLES OF JESUS
01 The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 And he said, A certain man had two sons, 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
17 And when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, ‘I have sinned against heaven, and before you, 19 and I am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants.’
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21 And the son said unto him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said unto him, ‘Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.’ 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.
29 And he answering said to his father, ‘Lo, these many years do I serve you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.’
31 And he said unto him, ‘Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is your. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.’
02 The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 9 And he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
03 The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 And Jesus answering said: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him. 34 And he went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, do you think was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do likewise.
04 The Growth of Seed Mark 4:26-29 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how. 28 For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
05 The Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hides, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
06 The Laborers in the Vineyard Matt 20:1-16 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3
And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go you also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and said unto them, ‘Why stand you here all the day idle?’ 7 They say unto him, ‘Because no man has hired us. He said unto them, ‘You go also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall you receive.’ 8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard said unto his steward, ‘Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.’ 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the good man of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and you have made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not you agree with me for a penny? 14 Take what is yours, and go your way: I will give unto this last, even as unto you. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with my own? Is your eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.
07 The House Built upon the Rock Luke 6:46 And why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that hears, and does not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
08 The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-10 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give you. 8 I say unto you, though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needs. 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
09 The Rich Fool Luke 12:16-21 And he spoke a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, this will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my self, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, You fool, this night your life shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided? 21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
10 The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 and Matt 18:11-14 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, this man receives sinners, and eats with them. 3 And he spoke this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he came home, he called together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Matt 18:11-14 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 What do you think? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that which is gone astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoices more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
11 The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from here to you cannot; neither can they pass to us that would come from there.’
27 Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 Abraham said unto him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’
12 The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.’ 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.
13 The Great Supper Luke 14:15-24 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, ‘Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.’ 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.’ 19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.’ 20 And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ 21 So that servant came, and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.’ 22 And the servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.’
14 The Dishonest Steward Luke 16:1-13 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, ‘How is it that I hear this of you? Give an account of your stewardship; for you may no longer be steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, ‘What shall I do? For my lord takes away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, ‘How much do you owe unto my lord?’ 6 And he said, ‘An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7 Then said he to another, And how much do you owe?’ And he said, ‘An hundred measures of wheat.’ And he said unto him, ‘Take your bill, and write fourscore. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.’
15 The Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, ‘Avenge me of mine adversary.’ 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’
6 And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unjust judge says. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?’
16 The Pharisee and a Publican Luke 18:9-14 And he spoke this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
17 The Ten Pounds Luke 19:11-27 And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, ‘Occupy till I come.’ 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, ‘We will not have this man to reign over us.’
15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, ‘Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds.’ 17 And he said unto him, ‘Well, you good servant: because you hast been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your pound has gained five pounds.
19 And he said likewise to him, ‘Be also over five cities.’ 20 And another came, saying, ‘Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared you, because you are an austere man: you take up that you laid not down, and reap that you did not sow.’ 22 And he said unto him, ‘Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Why then didn’t you deposit my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with interest?’ 24 And he said unto them that stood by, ‘Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.’ 25 (And they said unto him, ‘Lord, he has ten pounds.’) 26 For I say unto you, ‘That unto every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him. 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.’
18 The Wicked Husbandmen Matt 21:33-46 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dug a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, ‘They will reverence my son.’ 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.’ 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do unto those husbandmen? 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus said unto them, ‘Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?’ 43 Therefore say I unto you, ‘The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.’ 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
19 The Fig Tree Matt 24:32-44 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
36 But of that day and hour no man knows, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord comes. 43 But know this that if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.
20 The Creditor & The Two Debtors Luke 7:41-47 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. 42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, ‘You have rightly judged. 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Do you see this woman? I entered into your house and you gave me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 45 You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 46 My head with oil you didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Wherefore I say unto you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.
21 The Sower Matthew 13:1-23 and Luke 8:4-15 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spoke many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth: 6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: 8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(Jesus explains the Purpose of the Parables)
10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why do you speak unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which says, By hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.
(Jesus Explains the Parable of the Sower)
18 Hear therefore the parable of the sower. 19 When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and anon with joy receives it; 21 Yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
22 The Candle Covered Luke 8:16-18 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 18 Take heed therefore how you hear: for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.
23 The Wheat and the Tares Matt 13:24-30 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? From where then has it tares? 28 He said unto them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said unto him, ‘Do you want us to go and gather them up?’ 29 But he said, ‘No; lest while you gather up the tares, you root up also the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ‘Gather together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
24 The Mustard Seed Matt 13:31-32 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
25 The Leaven Matt 13:33 Another parable spoke he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
26 The Net Matt 13:44-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
27 The Pearl of Great Price Matt 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
28 The Two Sons Matt 21:28-32 But what do you think? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work to day in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not’: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir’: and went not. 31 Which of the two of them did the will of his father? They say unto him, ‘The first.’ Jesus said unto them, ‘Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him.
29 The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen Matt 21:33-45 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dug a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, ‘They will reverence my son.’ 38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.’ 39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard comes, what will he do unto those husbandmen? 41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus said unto them, Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? 43 Therefore say I unto you, the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them.
30 The Marriage Feast Matt 22:1-14 And Jesus answered and spoke unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, ‘Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.’ 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go therefore into the highways, and as many as you shall find, bid to the marriage.’
10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. 11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12 And he said unto him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 13 Then said the king to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.’
31 The Unfaithful Servant Matt 24:45-51 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming; 49 And shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; 50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looks not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, 51 and shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
32 The Ten Virgins Matt 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, ‘Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.’ 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ 12 But he answered and said, ‘Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man comes.
33 The Talents Matt 25:14-30 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several abilities; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.’ 21 His lord said unto him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.’ 23 His lord said unto him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.’ 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not strewed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there you have that is yours.’
26 His lord answered and said unto him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: 27 You ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which has ten talents. 29 For unto every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has. 30 And cast the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
34 The Patch of Cloth and the New Wine Skin Luke 5:36-39 And he spoke also a parable unto them; No man puts a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new makes a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agrees not with the old.
37 And no man puts new wine into old skins; else the new wine will burst the skins, and be spilled, and the skins shall perish. 38 But new wine must be put into new wine skins; and both are preserved. 39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desires the new: for he says, ‘The old is better.’
PART 3: THE PRE-QUIZ PRIMER #3
PROPHECIES ABOUT THE MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING FULFILLED IN JESUS’ LIFE
31 Main Prophecies
(Some scholars estimate there are more than 300 possible prophecies like these)
1 Jesus would be the ‘seed’ of a woman: Genesis 3:15.
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
Fulfilled in Galatians 4:4-5 and Revelation 12:5
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Revelation 12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
2 Jesus would descend from humankind: Genesis 12:3, 18:18, 49:10 and Isaiah 11:1-5.
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. 5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
Fulfilled in Acts 3:25 & 13:22-26, John 1:45 and Galatians 3:8
Acts 3:25 You are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in your seed shall all the kindred of the earth be blessed.
Acts 13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will. 23 Of this man's seed has God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Savior, Jesus: 24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think you that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael, and said unto him, ‘We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’
Gal 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, ‘In you shall all nations be blessed.’
3 Jesus would come at the proper time: Daniel 9:24-25.
Daniel 9:24-25 Seventy weeks are determined upon your people and upon your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. 25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.
Fulfilled in John 1:41 & 4:25-26
John 1:41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 4:25-26 The woman said unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus said unto her, I that speak unto you am he.
4 Jesus would descend from Shem: Genesis 9:27.
Genesis 9:27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Fulfilled in Luke 3:36 …which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Shem, which was the son of Noah, which was the son of Lamech, 37 Which was the son of Methuselah, which was the son of Enoch… (see also verse 23-38)
5 Jesus would descend from Abraham: Genesis 12:3 & 18:18.
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless you, and curse him that curses you: and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor…
Acts 3:22-26 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. 24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. 25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in your seed shall all the kindred of the earth be blessed. 26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
6 Jesus would descend from Isaac: Genesis 17:19 & 21:12.
Genesis 17:19 And God said, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son indeed; and you shall call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.
Genesis 21:12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in your sight because of the lad, and because of your bondwoman; in all that Sarah has said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall your seed be called.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor…
Romans 9:6-8 Not as though the word of God has taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall your seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
7 Jesus would descend from Jacob: Genesis 28:14 and Numbers 24:17.
Genesis 28:14 And your seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in you and in your seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Numbers 24:17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Seth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Luke 3:34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor…
8 Jesus would descend from the Tribe of Judah: Genesis 49:10 and Micah 5:2
Genesis 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 2:6 And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
5 And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
9 Jesus would descend from the House of David: Isaiah 9:7 and Jeremiah 23:5.
Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 1:1, 6 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Luke 3:31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David…
John 7:42 Has not the scripture said that ‘Christ would come of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was’?
10 Jesus would be born in Bethlehem, Ephrata in the land of Judea: Micah 5:2
Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-6 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Luke 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)
John 7:42 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)
11 Innocent babies would be massacred because of Jesus: Jeremiah 31:15
Jeremiah 31:15 Thus says the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.
Fulfilled in Matthew 2:14-18 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
12 His parents would take Jesus into Egypt: Hosea 11: 1
Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
Fulfilled in And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
13 Gentile Galileans would see his great light: Isaiah 9:1-2
Isaiah 9:1-2 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulon and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them has the light shined.
Fulfilled in Matthew 4:15-16 The land of Zebulon, and the land of Naphtali, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
14 Jesus would be a Prophet: Deuteronomy 1:15
Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes.
Fulfilled in John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael, and said unto him, ‘We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’
John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
Acts 3:22, 7:37 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, ‘A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.’ Acts 7:37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, ‘A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall you hear.’
15 Jesus would be a Priest like Melchisedek: Psalms 110:4
Psalms 110:4 The LORD has sworn, and will not repent, ‘You art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.’
Fulfilled in Hebrews 5:6 As he said also in another place, ‘You art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.’
6:20 Where the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.
7:17 For he testifies, ‘You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.’
7:21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord swore and will not repent, ‘You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek:’)
16 Jesus would cleanse the Temple in his zeal: Psalms 69:9
Psalms 69:9 For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen upon me.
Fulfilled in John 2:13 And the Jews' Passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, ‘Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.’ 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, ‘The zeal of your house has eaten me up.’ 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, ‘What sign will you show unto us, seeing that you do these things?’ 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’ 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and will you rear it up in three days? 21 But he spoke of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
17 Jesus would be rejected by Jews and Gentiles alike: Psalms 2:1
Psalms 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 ‘Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Fulfilled in John 6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
Acts 4:25-26 ‘Who by the mouth of your servant David has said, ‘Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?’ 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
18 Jesus would exhibit spiritual graces: Psalms 45:7 and Isaiah 11:2-4
Psalms 45:7 You love righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Isaiah 11:2-4 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Fulfilled in Luke 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
19 Jesus would enter Jerusalem in triumph: Isaiah 62:11 and Zechariah 9:9
Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed unto the end of the world, ‘Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, your salvation comes; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.’
Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, your King cometh unto you: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
Fulfilled in Matthew 21:1-10 And when they drew near unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man says anything unto you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King comes unto you, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.’ 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’ 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, ‘Who is this?’
John 12:14-16 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, your King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
Acts 4:25 Who by the mouth of your servant David hast said, ‘Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.’
20 Jesus would be betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver: Psalm 41:9 and Zechariah 11:12, 13
Psalms 41:9 Yes, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
Zechariah 11:12 And I said unto them, If you think it good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. 13 And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prized by them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.
Fulfilled in Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Mark 14:10, 21 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. 21 The Son of man indeed goes, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would be good for that man if he had never been born.
21 Jesus would be silent to his accusers: Psalms 38:13 and Isaiah 53:7
Psalms 38:13 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that opened not his mouth.
Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 26:63 But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, ‘I adjure you by the living God, tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.’
Matthew 27:12-14 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, ‘Don’t you hear how many things they witness against you?’ 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.
22 Jesus would have to suffer unjustly at the hands of sinners: Isaiah 53:4-6, 12 and Daniel 9:26
Isaiah 53:4-6, 12 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Daniel 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
Fulfilled in Matthew 8:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ‘He took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.’
Romans 4:6 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
23 Jesus would die with malefactors: Isaiah 53:9-12
Isaiah 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he has put him to grief: when you shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he has poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If you be Christ, save yourself and us. 40 but the other answering rebuked him, saying, ‘Don’t you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.’ 42 And he said unto Jesus, ‘Lord, remember me when you come into thy kingdom.’ 43 And Jesus said unto him, ‘Verily I say unto you today, you shall be with me in paradise. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ And having said thus, he gave up the spirit.
24 Jesus’ would be pierced: Psalms 22:14-17 and Zechariah 12:9-10
Psalms 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaves to my jaws; and you hast brought me into the dust of death. 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked has enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. 17 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
Zechariah 12:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. 10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.
Fulfilled in John 20:24-31 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, ‘We have seen the LORD.’ But he said unto them, ‘Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.’
26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then he said to Thomas, ‘Reach here with your finger, and behold my hands; and reach here with your hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
28 And Thomas answered him, ‘My LORD and my God.’ 29 Jesus said unto him, ‘Thomas, because you hast seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.’
30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through his name.
25 Jesus would be insulted and mocked: Psalms 109:25-29 and 22:2-7
Psalms 109:25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shook their heads. 26 Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to your mercy: 27 That they may know that this is your hand; that you, LORD, have done it. 28 Let them curse, but bless you: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice. 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.
Psalms 22:2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. 3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause. 4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. 6 Set a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. 7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:37-44 and Mark 15:29
Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, ‘You that destroys the temple, and builds it in three days, save yourself. If you be the Son of God, come down from the cross.’ 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42 ‘He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he is the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.’ 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
Mark 15:25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. 26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. 28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’
29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, you that destroys the temple, and builds it in three days, 30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. 32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
26 Jesus would be offered gall and vinegar to drink: Psalms 69:21
Psalms 69:21 They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:33-34, 48 and John 19:28-30
Matthew 27:33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
John 19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said, ‘I thirst.’ 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, ‘It is finished’ and he bowed his head, and gave up the spirit.
27 They would cast lots or gamble to get his clothes: Psalms 22:18
Psalms 22:18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. 19 But be not you far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Fulfilled in Mark 15:24 and John 19:23-24
Mark 15:24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
John 19:23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which says, ‘They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots.’ These things therefore the soldiers did.
28 None of Jesus’ bones would be broken: Exodus 12:46 and Psalms 34:20
Psalms 34:20 He keeps all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Fulfilled in John 19:35-37
John 19:35 And he that saw it bore record, and his record is true: and he knows that he said truly, that you might believe. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, ‘A bone of him shall not be broken.’ 37 And again another scripture says, ‘They shall look on him whom they pierced.’
29 Jesus would be buried with the rich: Isaiah 53:6-9
Isaiah 53:6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? For he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. 9 And he made his grave with the wicked and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:54-60
Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, ‘Truly this was the Son of God.’ 55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56 among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children.
57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed.
30 Jesus would rise from the dead: Psalms 16:8-11 and Hosea 6:2
Psalms 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not leave my soul in hell; neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. 11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he has torn, and he will heal us; he has smitten, and he will bind us up. 2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
Fulfilled in Matthew 27:63, 28:6 and Acts2:22-32
Matthew 27:63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
Matthew 28:5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, ‘Fear not: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he is going before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: lo, I have told you.’
Acts 2:22 You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held of it. 25 For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because you wilt not leave my soul in Sheol (the grave), neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption. 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in Sheol, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32This Jesus has God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
31 Jesus would ascend into the heavens: Psalms 68:17-20 and 110:1
Psalms 68:17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. 18 You hast ascended on high, you have led captivity captive: you have received gifts for men; yes, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah. 20 He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
Psalms 110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
Fulfilled in Luke 24:36-53, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 4:8-10 and Hebrews 1:3
Luke 24:36 And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and said unto them, ‘Peace be unto you.’ 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, ‘Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see I have.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, ‘Do you have here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, ‘Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And you are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay in the city of Jerusalem, until you are endued with power from on high.’ 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
Acts 1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, ‘Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?’ 7 And he said unto them, ‘It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. 8 But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.’
9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
11 Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand here gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.
Ephesians 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he said, ‘When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: 4 being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
COMMENT
Note: As mentioned above, some scholars intimate that there are more than 300 such prophecies referring to Jesus Christ. These 31 are the most reliable and verifiable ones I have found. But even so, the statistical likelihood of only 8 of them being fulfilled in one individual is 1 in 1017th , according to Peter Stoner in Science Speaks (Moody Press, 1963). ‘That would be 1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000. In order to help us comprehend this staggering probability, Stoner illustrates it by supposing that "we take 1017 silver dollars and lay them on the face of Texas. They will cover all of the state two feet deep.
"Now mark one of these silver dollars and stir the whole mass thoroughly, all over the state. Blindfold a man and tell him that he can travel as far as he wishes, but he must pick up one silver dollar and say that this is the right one. What chance would he have of getting the right one? Just the same chance that the prophets would have had of writing these eight prophecies and having them all come true in any one man."’
(Quote taken from Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry. www.carm.org/prophecy-bible-and-jesus)
THE BIBLE IQ TEST
100 Questions with Answers
(The answers are given in the back of the book.)
Yes or No
(Circle one)
1) Did Jesus ‘go to heaven’ when he died?
Yes No
2) Did Jesus say evil people really burn in hell forever?
Yes No
3) Did Jesus predict a secret Rapture where people suddenly disappear?
Yes No
4) Did Jesus indicate human beings have an ‘immortal soul’?
Yes No
5) Did Jesus say the righteous ‘Go to Heaven when they die?
Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
6) Where is the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man found?
a) Matthew 24 b) Mark 21 c) John 5 d) Luke 16:19-31 e) None of the above
7) In what river was Jesus baptized?
a) Nile b) Jordan c) Euphrates d) Tigris e) None of these
8) How many wise men came to see Jesus as a new born baby?
a) None b) Three c) Seven d) More than Ten e) The Bible doesn’t say
9) Which one of these disciples was not counted among ‘the Twelve’?
a) Matthew b) Mathias c) Joseph (called Barsabas) d) Judas Iscariot
10) Why did Jesus’ parents ‘seek him sorrowing’ in Luke 2:48?
a) he ran away from home b) he had taken ill c) he was staying with a friend unknown to his parents d) he was doing ‘his Father’s business in the Temple e) none of the above
Fill in the Blanks
11) Mark 9:38 - And John answered him saying, ‘Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he doesn’t follow us and we__________ ___, because he doesn’t follow us.’
12) Luke 1:26 - And in the sixth month the angel ___________ was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
13) Matthew 3:13-15 - Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, ‘I needed to be_________ __ ___, and do you come to me?’ 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, ‘Allow it to be so now: for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he baptized him.
14) Luke 5:1-2 - And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the ____ __ ___________, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
15) Mark 1:21-22 - And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were__________ __ ___ ________: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
16) Jesus spoke in parables to help explain the meaning of his teachings. (Hint: See Matthew 13:10-17) T or F
17) Jesus turned 6 large ceramic jars of water into really good grape juice. (Hint: See John 2:1-25) T or F
18) Jesus told his disciples that it IS lawful to do well on the Sabbath. (Hint: See Matthew 12:1-21) T or F
19) Jesus said his ‘yoke’ was hard and his ‘burden’ heavy. (Hint: See Matthew 11:28-30) T or F
20) Jesus condemned the woman who washed his feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair and shamed her openly in front of the Pharisees. (Hint: See Luke 7:36-50) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
21) In the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Matthew 13:31-32, did Jesus say the mustard seed represented A) our faith as Christians and/or B) his future Kingdom?
22) Do the so-called ‘be-attitudes’ teach Jesus’ disciples are blessed for A) being persecuted for righteousness sake alone or B) because of the financial wealth that comes as a result of righteous living?
23) Did Jesus say that A) he was the ‘light of the world’ and/or B) his disciples also were the ‘light of the world’?
24) In the Parable of the Tares in Matthew 13:24-, Jesus compared the non-productive tares to the productive wheat. Did the tares represent A) unbelievers and/or B) those Christians who failed to bear ‘fruit’?
25) Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is like a net that caught all kinds of fish. Were the bad fish A) made into delicacies and savored or B) cast away as detestable?
Yes or No
(Circle one)
26) Did Jesus say he would return to earth as King of Kings to set up a government that would rule the world forever?
Yes No
27) Did Jesus say he was leaving the planet to prepare places for his followers?
Yes No
28) Did Jesus ever say ‘all is vanity’?
Yes No
29) Did Jesus ever curse?
Yes No
30) Did Jesus say ‘Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No, and that anything added other than these came from the Devil’?
Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
31) Where is the Parable of Lazarus, Mary and Martha found?
a) Matthew 29 b) Mark 27 c) John 5 d) Luke 16:19-31 e) None of the above
32) What did Jesus say to pick out his apostles?
a) ‘Come help me.’ b) ‘Will you please be my employee?’ c) ‘Follow me.’ d) ‘Work with me. e) None of the above
33) How many of the disciples hand-picked by Jesus became Apostles?
a) 11 b) 12 c) 13 d) 14 e) None of the above f) More than 15
34) How many times did Jesus feed thousands?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) None of the above
35) Did Jesus ________ with his disciples?
a) eat b) camp overnight under the stars c) drive out demons d) sing songs e) None of the above f) choices a) b) c) and d)
Fill in the Blanks
36) Matthew 9:35 - And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, ____________ in their synagogues, and _____________ the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
37) Mark 6:14 - And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, ‘That _______ ___ _______ was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.’
38) Matthew 14:24-25 - But the ship was now in the _____ of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the ______ watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
39) Mark 8:1-3 - In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said unto them, 2 ‘I have ____________ on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away __________ to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for many of them came from far.
40) Matthew 15:39 - And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of ___________. 16: 1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a _____ from heaven.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
41) Jesus worked with his earthly dad as a baker. (Hint: See Mark 6:3) T or F
42) Jesus told his disciples to pray the ‘Lord of the harvest’ that he would send laborers into his harvest. (Hint: See Matthew 9:34-38) T or F
43) Jesus sent out his twelve disciples to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. (Hint: See Matthew 10:5-6) T or F
44) In Mark 6:14-16 King Herod said John the Baptist had risen from the dead. T or F
45) John the Baptist was imprisoned and then beheaded for calling Herod’s wife Herodias an adulteress. (Hint: See Mark 6:14-29) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
46) King Herod A) had been trying to kill John the Baptist or B) had been trying to protect John the Baptist because the King’s wife wanted to kill him.
47) When the people saw Jesus headed their way they A) ran to meet him or B) hid themselves from him. (See Mark 6:33-34)
48) Jesus walked on the water to come to the boat his disciples were in and he invited A) James and John or B) Peter to come to him on the water as well. (See Matthew 14:24-33)
49) Jesus told the people that they had come for a A) free meal or B) sermon of the gospel.
(See John 6:25-27)
50) Jesus said he was the ‘Bread of Life’ that, if eaten, would provide A) good nutrition or B) eternal life. (See John 6:32-59)
Yes or No
(Circle one)
51) Did some of the hundreds who followed Jesus turn back and quit following him? (See John 6:60-69) Yes No
52) Was Jesus supportive of traditions upheld by the Pharisees and certain of the scribes? (See Mark 7:1-16) Yes No
53) When the Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign to prove he was indeed the Messiah, did he do a miracle right in front of them all? (See Matthew 15:39-16:4) Yes No
54) When Jesus asked his disciples who men said he claimed to be, did they say ‘The Christ, the ‘Son of the Blessed One’? (See Matthew 16:13-28) Yes No
55) When Jesus was ‘transfigured’, did he ‘appear in glory’? (See Luke 9:28-36) Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
56) In John 9:4-4 Jesus said: 4 ‘I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’ What do you think Jesus meant by the phrase ‘the night comes when no man can work?
a) Night shifts were not allowed b) night time is for sleeping c) darkness would come in the future that would prevent anyone from working d) None of the above
57) When Jesus healed the man that was born blind
a) there was a division among the Pharisees over Jesus b) the Pharisees interrogated his parents c) they asked the healed man how he had been healed twice d) the Pharisees said they knew Jesus was a sinner e) all of the above
58) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Door’? Because
a) if anyone enters in by him, they will be saved. b) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would be able to go in and out and find pasture. c) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would find life and that life would be more abundant than before. d) All of the above.
59) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Good Shepherd’? Because:
a) He was really good with sheep. b) He had killed a lion and a bear while tending his father’s sheep. c) He was the son of the good shepherd, David. d) He would later lay his life down for the sheep, i.e. his disciples.
60) In Luke 10:1 Jesus appointed how many of his disciples and sent them out by two’s to prepare the towns for him?
a) Twelve b) 120 c) 70 d) 500 e) none
61) Luke 10: 18 And he said unto them, ‘I beheld Satan as__________ fall from heaven.
62) Luke 12:1 - In the mean time, when there was gathered together an innumerable multitude of people insomuch that they trampled each other, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, ‘Beware of the _________ of ___ __________, which is hypocrisy.
63) John 10:22-24 - And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, ‘How long do you make us to doubt? If you are the Christ, ____ __ _______.’
64) Luke 13:22-24 - And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, ‘Lord, are there few that be saved?’ And he said unto them, 24 ‘Strive to enter in at the _____ ____: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
65) Luke 15: 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons, 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the _______ ____ _____ to me.’ And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
66) In the Parable of the Rich Man’s Steward, the steward had deceived his Master and embezzled money. (Hint: See Luke 16:2-18) T or F
67) The Bible refers to Jesus as GOD. (See John 1:1, 20:28, Hebrews 1:8, Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1) T or F
68) Jesus will return in power and glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (See Revelation 17:14, 19:16 and Daniel 4:37) T or F
69) Jesus is referred to as the ‘Alpha and the Omega’, the .Biggest and the Best’. (See Revelation 1:4-8, 2:8, Isaiah 41:4, 44:6 and 48:12) T or F
70) The Bible credits Jesus as one of the Prophets, but not really the ‘Son of God’ (See 1 John 5:20, 2 John 1:3, Hebrews 10:29, Galatians 2:20 and John 3:18) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
71) The Bible credits Jesus with A) divine attributes in 1 John 1-3 and B) all divine honors in Matthew 28:7.
72) According to Jesus, he that believes on him A) is not condemned: but he that does not believe is B) condemned already because he has not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. (See John 3:18)
73) The Pharisees and Sadducees wanted to kill not only Jesus, but A) Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus or B) Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
74) Jesus repeatedly humiliated the Scribes and Pharisees in front of the A) Roman government or B) the Jews.
75) Jesus said ‘Whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he who humbles himself shall be A) exalted or B) eliminated.
Yes or No
(Circle one)
76) Did Jesus say that those who did good deeds would be rewarded in the resurrection of the just? (See Luke 14:12-13) Yes No
77) Did Jesus predict that some would not come, though they were invited? (See Luke 14:15-24) Yes No
78) Did Jesus say we should ‘count the cost’? (See Luke 14:25-35) Yes No
79) Did the Pharisees and scribes murmur against Jesus, saying: ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’? (See Luke 15:2-7) Yes No
80) Did Jesus give five parables (1 Lost Sheep; 2 Lost coin; 3 Prodigal Son; 4 Rich Man’s Steward and 5 Lazarus and the Rich Man) in a series to indict the Pharisees and Scribes for their hypocrisy and poor use of the Holy Scriptures? (See Luke 15:2-16:31) Yes No
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
81) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the poor beggar Lazarus?
a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews d) the Gentiles e) None of the above
82) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the Rich Man?
a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews d) the Sadducees e) all of the above
83) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the Rich Man asked Abraham for a) a barrel of water to quench the flames b) an asbestos suit c) a free pass out of Hell d) a drop of water on the tip of Lazarus’ finger to cool his tongue e) None of the above
84) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the poor beggar Lazarus was a) tormented on earth and comforted in Abrahams’ Bosom b) accounted as righteous c) carried to Abrahams’ Bosom by the angels d) all of the above.
85) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), Jesus was a) not mentioned. b) referred to as being in Heaven instead. c) telling Abraham what to say to the Rich Man. d) all of the above. e) none of the above.
Fill in the Blanks
86) Luke 16:29-31 29 Abraham said unto him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not _____ ___ ___ ________, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’
87) Matthew 19:1-2 -And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of ______ _______ _________; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
88) Mark 10:13-16 - And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, ‘Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the ________ __ ___. 15 Truly I say unto you, whoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.’
89) Matthew 19:16-17 - And, behold, one came and said unto him, ‘Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?’ 17 And he said unto him, ‘Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, ____ ___ ___________.’
90) Matthew 20:1 - For the Kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for _ ______ _ ___, he sent them into his vineyard.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
91) Jesus predicted his own death and exactly how it would happen. (Hint: See Mark 10:32-52) T or F
92) Jesus said that those who would rule with him in his Kingdom would ‘Lord it over them’
(Hint: See Mark 10:43-45) T or F
93) When Jesus headed for Jerusalem, he entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey as per the Prophet Zechariah. (Hint: See Matthew 21:1-9 and Zechariah 9:9) T or F
94) Many of the chief rulers believed on Jesus. (Hint: See John 12:42-50) T or F
95) The Jews platted a crown of thorns and bashed it down on Jesus’ head. (Hint: See John 19:1-5) T or F
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
96) When they crucified Jesus A) darkness covered the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour B) they gave him vinegar mixed with gall to drink. See Matthew 27:45-47.
97) As Jesus died he cried out with a loud voice: A) ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani’ That is to say, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ B) ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!’ (See John 19:30 and Luke 23:46)
98) Jesus was buried in the tomb of: A) the rich man Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the Kingdom of God B) the poor beggar named Lazarus. (See Mark 15:42-45)
99) The tomb was sealed and then guarded by Roman soldiers who, upon seeing the Angel of the Lord descend from heaven and roll back the stone A) shook, and became as dead men B) were so sound asleep, they didn’t notice. (See Matthew 28:1-4)
100) Before his ascension, Jesus appeared to A) more than 500 people at once B) doubting Thomas and the remaining disciples.
The Answers are given in the last half of this book.
Grade as follows: 1 Point of for each one missed
95 to 100% = Genius! Good Job!
90 to 94% = Excellent! Way above average!
85 to 89% = Good and Above Average!
80 to 84% = Fair and Above Average
75 to 79% = Average
Below 74% = Below Average: Needs Work!
PART 5: TEST ANSWERS
TEST ANSWERS
Yes or No
(Circle one)
1) Did Jesus go to heaven when he died? (No) He was in the heart of the earth 3 days and 3 nights first. (See Jonah 1:17 & Matthew 12:40)
2) Did Jesus say evil people really burn in hell forever? ( No) It is supposed by tradition. Controversy surrounds this doctrine. Further study is required.
3) Did Jesus predict a secret Rapture where people suddenly disappear?
(No) If every eye will see him it will be no secret. (See Matthew 24:27 and Luke 17:24)
4) Did Jesus indicate human beings have an ‘immortal soul’? (No) The words ‘immortal soul’ do not appear together in scripture. In fact, it states that the soul that sins shall die. (See Ezekiel 18:4 & 20)
5) Did Jesus say the righteous ‘Go to Heaven when they die? (No) The words ‘go to heaven’ do not appear in scripture. Further study id recommended.
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
6) Where is the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man found?
a) Matthew 24 b) Mark 21 c) John 5 (d) Luke 16:19-31) e) None of the above
7) In what river was Jesus baptized?
a) Nile (b) Jordan c) Euphrates d) Tigris e) None of these
8) How many wise men came to see Jesus as a new born baby?
a) None b) Three c) Seven d) More than Ten (e) The Bible doesn’t say) Tradition says three wise men came.
9) Which one of these disciples was not counted among ‘the Twelve’?
a) Matthew b) Mathias (c) Joseph (called Barsabas) d) Judas Iscariot
10) Why did Jesus’ parents ‘seek him sorrowing’ in Luke 2:48?
a) he ran away from home b) he had taken ill c) he was staying with a friend unknown to his parents (d) He was doing ‘his Father’s business in the Temple (See Luke 2:49) e) none of the above
Fill in the Blanks
11) Mark 9:38 - And John answered him saying, ‘Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he doesn’t follow us and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow us.’
12) Luke 1:26 - And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
13) Matthew 3:13-15 - Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, ‘I needed to be baptized of you, and do you come to me?’ 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, ‘Allow it to be so now: for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he baptized him.
14) Luke 5:1-2 - And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
15) Mark 1:21-22 - And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
16) Jesus spoke in parables to help explain the meaning of his teachings.
(F) (See Matthew 13:10-14, Luke 8:10)
17) Jesus turned 6 large ceramic jars of water into really good grape juice.
(F) (Real wine with alcohol. See John 2:1-11)
18) Jesus told his disciples that it IS lawful to do well on the Sabbath.
(T) (See Matthew 12:1-21)
19) Jesus said his ‘yoke’ was hard and his ‘burden’ heavy. (F) (See Matthew 11:28-30)
20) Jesus condemned the woman who washed his feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair and shamed her openly in front of the Pharisees. (F) (See Luke 7:36-50)
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
21) In the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Matthew 13:31-32, did Jesus say the mustard seed represented A) our faith as Christians and/or (B) his future Kingdom?
22) Do the so-called ‘be-attitudes’ teach that Jesus’ disciples are blessed for (A) being persecuted for righteousness sake alone or B) because of the financial wealth that comes as a result of righteous living? (Matthew5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.)
23) Did Jesus say that (A) he was the ‘light of the world’ and/or (B) his disciples also were the ‘light of the world’? (Both. See Matthew 5:14 and John 8:12)
24) In the Parable of the Tares in Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus compared the non-productive tares to the productive wheat. Did the tares represent (A) unbelievers and/or (B) those Christians who failed to bear ‘fruit’? (It could be both by implication, though the tares were sown by ‘an enemy’.)
25) Jesus said the Kingdom of heaven is like a net that caught all kinds of fish. Were the bad fish A) made into delicacies and savored or (B) cast away as detestable?
Yes or No
(Circle one)
26) Did Jesus say he would return to earth as King of Kings to set up a government that would rule the world forever?
(Yes, see Matthew 19:23-30 and Matthew 25:31-46)
27) Did Jesus say he was leaving the planet to prepare places for his followers?
(Yes) (John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.)
28) Did Jesus ever say ‘all is vanity’?
(No. That was Solomon in Ecclesiastes 1:2, and other places. Scripture never mentions this word from the lips of Jesus.)
29) Did Jesus ever curse?
(No, not in the way you might think; see the incident of the fig tree recorded in Matthew 21:18-22.)
30) Did Jesus say ‘Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No’, and that ‘anything added other than these came from the Devil’?
(Yes) (Matthew 5:33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, You shall not forswear thyself, but shall perform unto the Lord your oaths: 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 36 Neither shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your communication be, ‘Yes, yes; Nay, nay’: for whatsoever is more than these come of evil.
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
31) Where is the Parable of Lazarus, Mary and Martha found?
a) Matthew 29 b) Mark 27 c) John 5 d) Luke 16:19-31 (e) None of the above because there is no such parable.
32) What did Jesus say to pick out his apostles?
a) ‘Come help me.’ b) ‘Will you please be my employee?’ (c) ‘Follow me.’ (See Matthew 4:19, Mark 2:14) d) ‘Work with me. e) None of the above
33) How many of the disciples hand-picked by Jesus became Apostles?
(a) 11 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
(Comment: An answer of 12 is acceptable, but technically we must subtract Judas Iscariot, making the answer 11.) b) 12 c) 13 d) 14 e) None of the above f) More than 15
34) How many times did Jesus feed thousands?
a) 1 (b) 2 (See Matthew 14:21, 15:38 and Mark 6:44, 8:9) c) 3 d) 4 e) None of the above
35) Did Jesus ________ with his disciples?
a) eat b) camp overnight under the stars c) drive out demons d) sing songs e) None of the above (f) choices a) b) c) and d) (See Luke 22:15, 24:43; Mark 14:37; Matthew 9:33; and Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26)
Fill in the Blanks
36) Matthew 9:35 - And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
37) Mark 6:14 - And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, ‘That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.’
38) Matthew 14:24-25 - But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
39) Mark 8:1-3 - In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said unto them, 2 ‘I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for many of them came from far.
40) Matthew 15:39 - And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala. 16: 1The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting, desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
41) Jesus worked with his earthly dad as a baker.
(F) (See Mark 6:3)
42) Jesus told his disciples to pray the ‘Lord of the harvest’ that he would send laborers into his harvest.
(T) (See Matthew 9:34-38)
43) Jesus sent out his twelve disciples to preach the gospel to the Gentiles.
(F) (See Matthew 10:5-6)
44) In Mark 6:14-16 King Herod said John the Baptist had risen from the dead.
(T) (While it is true that John the Baptist was not raised from the dead, Herod said he was.)
45) John the Baptist was imprisoned and then beheaded for calling Herod’s wife (Herodias) an adulteress.
(T) (See Mark 6:14-29)
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
46) King Herod A) had been trying to kill John the Baptist or (B) had been trying to protect John the Baptist because the King’s wife wanted to kill him.
47) When the people saw Jesus headed their way they (A) ran to meet him or B) hid themselves from him. (See Mark 6:33-34)
48) Jesus walked on the water to come to the boat his disciples were in and he invited A) James and John or (B) Peter to come to him on the water as well. (See Matthew 14:24-33)
49) Jesus told the people that they had come for a (A) free meal or B) sermon of the gospel.
(See John 6:25-27)
50) Jesus said he was the ‘Bread of Life’ that, if eaten, would provide A) good nutrition or (B) eternal life. (See John 6:32-59)
Yes or No
(Circle one)
51) Did some of the hundreds who followed Jesus turn back and quit following him?
(Yes) (See John 6:60-69)
52) Was Jesus supportive of traditions upheld by the Pharisees and certain of the scribes? (No) (See Mark 7:1-16)
53) When the Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign to prove he was indeed the Messiah, did he do a miracle right in front of them all? (No) (See Matthew 15:39-16:4)
54) When Jesus asked his disciples who men said he claimed to be, did they say ‘The Christ, the ‘Son of the Blessed One’? (No) (See Matthew 16:13-28)
55) When Jesus was ‘transfigured’, did he ‘appear in glory’? (Yes) (See Luke 9:28-36)
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
56) In John 9:4-4 Jesus said: 4 ‘I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’ What do you think Jesus meant by the phrase ‘the night comes when no man can work? a) Night shifts were not allowed b) night time is for sleeping (c) darkness would come in the future that would prevent anyone from working d) None of the above
57) When Jesus healed the man that was born blind
a) there was a division among the Pharisees over Jesus b) the Pharisees interrogated his parents c) they asked the healed man how he had been healed twice d) the Pharisees said they knew Jesus was a sinner (e) all of the above (See John 9:1-41)
58) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Door’? Because
a) if anyone enters in by him, they will be saved. b) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would be able to go in and out and find pasture. c) if he or she entered through Jesus, they would find life and that life would be more abundant than before. (d) All of the above.
59) Why did Jesus say ‘I am the Good Shepherd’? Because:
a) He was really good with sheep. b) He had killed a lion and a bear while tending his father’s sheep. c) He was the son of the good shepherd, David. (d) He would later lay his life down for the sheep, i.e. his disciples.
60) In Luke 10:1 Jesus appointed how many of his disciples and sent them out by two’s to prepare the towns for him?
a) Twelve b) 120 (c) 70 d) 500 e) none
Fill in the Blanks
61) Luke 10: 18 And he said unto them, ‘I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
62) Luke 12:1 - In the mean time, when there was gathered together an innumerable multitude of people insomuch that they trampled each other, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, ‘Beware of the leavening of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
63) John 10:22-24 - And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, ‘How long do you make us to doubt? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’
64) Luke 13:22-24 - And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, ‘Lord, are there few that be saved?’ And he said unto them, 24 ‘Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
65) Luke 15: 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons, 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
66) In the Parable of the Rich Man’s Steward, the steward had deceived his Master and embezzled money. (Hint: See Luke 16:2-18) (T)
67) The Bible refers to Jesus as GOD. (See John 1:1, 20:28, Hebrews 1:8, Titus 2:13 and 2 Peter 1:1) (T)
68) Jesus will return in power and glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (See Revelation 17:14, 19:16 and Daniel 4:37) (T)
69) Jesus is referred to as the ‘Alpha and the Omega’, the Biggest and the Best’. (See Revelation 1:4-8, 2:8, Isaiah 41:4, 44:6 and 48:12) (F)(Alpha & Omega mean the First and the Last)
70) The Bible credits Jesus as one of the Prophets, but not really the ‘Son of God’ (See 1 John 5:20, 2 John 1:3, Hebrews 10:29, Galatians 2:20 and John 3:18) (F)
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
71) The Bible credits Jesus with {Both} (A) divine attributes in 1 John 1-3 and (B) all divine honors in Matthew 28:7.
72) According to Jesus, he that believes on him {Both} (A) is not condemned: but he that does not believe is (B) condemned already because he has not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. (See John 3:18)
73) The Pharisees and Sadducees wanted to kill not only Jesus, but A) Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus or (B) Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
74) Jesus repeatedly humiliated the Scribes and Pharisees in front of the A) Roman government or (B) the Jews.
75) Jesus said ‘Whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he who humbles himself shall be (A) exalted or B) eliminated.
Yes or No
(Circle one)
76) Did Jesus say that those who did good deeds would be rewarded in the resurrection of the just? (See Luke 14:12-13) (Yes)
77) Did Jesus predict that some would not come, though they were invited? (See Luke 14:15-24) (Yes)
78) Did Jesus say we should ‘count the cost’? (See Luke 14:25-35) (Yes)
79) Did the Pharisees and scribes murmur against Jesus, saying: ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’? (See Luke 15:2-7) (Yes)
80) Did Jesus give five parables (1 Lost Sheep; 2 Lost coin; 3 Prodigal Son; 4 Rich Man’s Steward and 5 Lazarus and the Rich Man) in a series to indict the Pharisees and Scribes for their hypocrisy and poor use of the Holy Scriptures? (See Luke 15:2-16:31) (Yes)
Multiple Choice
(Circle one)
81) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the poor beggar Lazarus? a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews (d) the Gentiles e) None of the above
82) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), who would best be represented by the Rich Man? a) The Scribes b) the Pharisees c) the Jews d) the Sadducees (e) all of the above
83) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the Rich Man asked Abraham for a) a barrel of water to quench the flames b) an asbestos suit c) a free pass out of Hell (d) a drop of water on the tip of Lazarus’ finger to cool his tongue e) None of the above
84) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), the poor beggar Lazarus was a) tormented on earth and comforted in Abrahams’ Bosom b) accounted as righteous c) carried to Abrahams’ Bosom by the angels (d) all of the above.
85) In the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (See Luke 16:19-31), Jesus was (a) not mentioned. b) referred to as being in Heaven instead. c) telling Abraham what to say to the Rich Man. d) all of the above. e) none of the above.
Fill in the Blanks
86) Luke 16:29-31 29 Abraham said unto him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 And he said unto him, ‘If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.’
87) Matthew 19:1-2 -And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
88) Mark 10:13-16 - And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, ‘Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God. 15 Truly I say unto you, whoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.’
89) Matthew 19:16-17 - And, behold, one came and said unto him, ‘Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?’ 17 And he said unto him, ‘Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments.’
90) Matthew 20:1 - For the Kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
True or False?
(circle T or F)
91) Jesus predicted his own death and exactly how it would happen. ( See Mark 10:32-52) (T)
92) Jesus said that those who would rule with him in his Kingdom would ‘Lord it over them’
(See Mark 10:43-45) (F)
93) When Jesus headed for Jerusalem, he entered the city riding on the foal of a donkey as per the Prophet Zechariah. (See Matthew 21:1-9 and Zechariah 9:9) (T)
94) Many of the chief rulers believed on Jesus. (See John 12:42-50) (T)
95) The Jews platted a crown of thorns and bashed it down on Jesus’ head. (Hint: See John 19:1-5) (F) It was the Roman soldiers who did this.
A) Or B)
(Circle the best answer, either one or both)
96) When they crucified Jesus {Both} (A) darkness covered the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour (B) they gave him vinegar mixed with gall to drink. See Matthew 27:45-47.
97) As Jesus died, he cried out with a loud voice: {Both} (A) ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani’ That is to say, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ (B) and later…‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit!’ (See John 19:30 and Luke 23:46)
98) Jesus was buried in the tomb of: (A) the rich man Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the Kingdom of God (B) the poor beggar named Lazarus. (See Mark 15:42-45)
99) The tomb was sealed and then guarded by Roman soldiers who, upon seeing the Angel of the Lord descend from heaven and roll back the stone (A) shook, and became as dead men (B) were so sound asleep, they didn’t notice. (See Matthew 28:1-4)
100) Before his ascension, Jesus appeared to{Both} (A) more than 500 people at once B) doubting Thomas and the remaining disciples. (See 1 Corinthians 15:6 and John 20:9)
Grade as follows: 1 Point of for each one missed
95 to 100% = Genius! Good Job!
90 to 94% = Excellent! Way above average!
85 to 89% = Good and Above Average!
80 to 84% = Fair and Above Average
75 to 79% = Average
Below 74% = Below Average: Needs Work!
EPILOGUE
Thank you for taking this test. I love you because you love my Best Friend, Jesus. Though I may not know you today, look me up when Jesus gathers his own together. He will never let you down if you keep holding his hand. You did well to come this far. You are on the right path. My prayer for you is that you stay connected to Jesus.
How did you do? Now you are ready to learn even more about Jesus. There are prophecies about his first coming, about his second coming, about the End of the age and what happens after that.
He is the wisest of all, way greater than Solomon (Matthew 12:42). We are told by the Apostle Paul to ‘study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.’ (2 Tim. 2:15)
Recommended reading would include my new eBook entitled: ‘WHY JESUS MATTERS NOW’ . Get it from Amazon for your Kindle or read it for free along with my other books (just select from the Home Page). It is an easy-to-read 30 day journey through Jesus’ life and times woven together from the 4 Gospels, the book of Acts and the Book of Revelation. It should take only 15 minutes per day to give the reader a clearer view of Jesus than ever before.
It should give you many new insights into his life, what he thought and the depth of his love for you. He IS your life and he has a great plan for you. He wants to provide a great, permanent future for you in his Kingdom.
Get it, while time still remains. May I suggest you don’t just skim it; really study him, what he did, what he taught and to whom. Take your time. Try to get a sense of his genius, why he did and said what he did. You will be amazed! And you will come to know him as never before.
You will be able to prepare for your astonishing future, but time is getting shorter. Restudy these resources daily to stay fresh. Expect many surprises… You may never cease to learn new things about our Wonderful Savior! Take him at his word and you can never go wrong. Trust him. May God richly bless and keep you for ever! See you ‘on the Rock’! (…for they drank of that spiritual Rock10:1-4.) that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. See 1 Cor. 10:1-4.)
