When did Paul probably write 1 Thessalonians
51 AD
Why did Paul feel the need to write this letter?
Timothy's good report
Why are some of the Thessalonians "grieving"?
Their loved ones died
How does Paul respond to their grieving?
They are just asleep
In 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5, Paul uses a metaphor to describe believers and non-believers. What is the metaphor?
Children of the light and dark
What is missing from this letter, after the greeting?
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Paul mentions 3 "pillars" of the Jerusalem Church. Who are they?
Peter, James, and John
Who did Paul "oppose to his face" in Antioch, and why?
Peter, because he had been on trial and condemned
In v. 15, Paul talks about an important OT figure, and he has a unique interpretation of the promise that God makes to this person. Who is this person?
Abraham
What does Paul claim that the Galatians were "slaves" to before they became Christian?
Things/materials that weren't God
After who was Philippi named?
Philip II of Macedonia
Paul mentions 2 positions of early church leadership in the Greeting of this letter. Who are they?
ministers (deacons) and overseers (bishops)
In Philippians 4:2, Paul urges 2 women to settle their differences. What are their names?
Euodias and Sythyce
Like Philippians, the letter to Philemon was written while Paul was in what?
prison
The letter to Philemon concerns a slave. What was his name?
Onesimus
How many letters do we believe that Paul wrote to Corinth?
4
Paul claims that married couples should not separate or divorce. From whom does this teaching come?
Jesus
What historical information does Paul offer in 1 Corinthians Chapter 9 about "the apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Kephas"?
They were married
Paul asks the church in Corinth to take up a collection for the Church in what city?
Jerusalem
1 Corinthians Chapter 13 deals with entirely one subject. What is it?
Love
Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is..." what?
freedom
Whoever is "in Christ" is a "new...what?
Creation
A famous passage: "God loves a..." what?
cheerful giver
According to Paul, even Satan can masquerade as what?
Angel of light
How did Paul escape from the city of Damascus, when King Aretas sought to seize him?
he was lowered in a basket over the walls
For Paul, what is the "advantage" in being a Jew?
You have been entrusted with the Word of God
In 10:9 what are the two things Paul says one must do to be saved?
confess and believe
Paul says something starting to the Gentiles in Rome: What is the real reason he glories in his ministry to Gentiles?
To make the people envious
Why does Paul advise the church at Rome to obey even secular authorities?
because their authority has been granted by God
Who is the "sister" Paul commends to the Church at Rome? What was she? What was her title in Greek?
Phoebe, a deaconess; deacanon
What are Jesus' first words in the Gospel?
the kingdom of God is upon us, repent and believe in the Gospel
What are Jesus' words when the paralytic man is lowered down through the roof?
Your sins are forgiven
What do the unclean spirits call Jesus?
Son of God
What do the relatives of Jesus seek to do to him and say about him?
To take him away because he is crazy
Who does Jesus say are his mother and brothers?
Those who do the will of God
When it is said that the daughter of Jairus has died, what does Jesus say?
Have faith; don't be afraid
Who accompanies Jesus into the house?
Peter, James, and John
What did John the Baptist accuse Herod of doing?
adultery
How many men were fed according to this first account of this miracle?
5,000
What does "ephphatha!" mean?
Be open
Who appears with Jesus at his Transfiguration?
Moses, Elijah
What does Jesus preach about divorce and marriage?
Don't divorce
Where is the first place Jesus visits when he enters Jerusalem?
the temple
Which commandment is the first of all?
Shema
What is the second commandment?
Love your neighbor as yourself
Who is the only one who knows when the Second Coming will be?
The Father
What does Jesus say when asked if he is the Messiah?
I am
What psalm does Jesus quote when he says, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Psalm 22
What does Jesus do before breathing his last?
he lets out a great cry
Where does the man in the tomb tell the witnesses that Jesus will meet his disciples?
Galilee
What is the name of one the first two followers of Jesus? What is his brother's name?
Andrew; Simon Peter
Who tells Jesus there is no wine left for the wedding?
Mother of Jesus
At Chapter 4 Verse 26, Jesus admits what about himself to the woman?
He is the Son of God
How long had the man been ill at the Sheep Gate pool?
38 years
Who does Jesus say will accuse his enemies?
Moses
What does the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes have in common with the sign at the wedding in Cana? What does this story have in common with the other Gospels?
Foreshadowing of Last Supper and it was in Synoptic Gospels
Because of Jesus' preaching on the need to eat his flesh and drink his blood what do many of his disciples do?
Go back to their old ways
Who does Jesus say is the father of his enemies?
Satan
Jesus' enemies accuse him of being two things. What are they?
Samaritan and possessed
What would happen to someone who acknowledges Jesus as Messiah?
They will be kicked out of synagogues
When does Martha think that Lazarus will rise?
On the last day
Who was high priest that year?
Caiaphas
Which prophet does John's Gospel quote from to explain Jesus?
Isaiah
What does jesus do for his disciples at the Last Supper?
Washes their feet
What does Jesus call his followers within chapter 15?
friends
What kind of fire were the slaves and guards standing around?
charcoal
Who is seated and what is John's Gospel implying with the phrase "seated him"?
Pilate; Jesus is seated on the judgement bench
Who visits the tomb? When does she arrive at the tomb? What does she see?
Mary Magdalen; early morning; the tomb is empty
What does Jesus give his disciples when he sees them after his Resurrection and how does he give it?
Holy Spirit and he breathes on them