Jesus of Nazareth Assignment – Jesus’ ministry and the Disciples

  1. What was Jesus’ point about the Law?
  1. What is the Good News that Jesus is bringing to the people?
  1. What happened to John when he heard Jesus preaching?
  1. What is Simon Peter’s reaction to meeting Jesus?
  1. What is one of the images that Jesus says the Kingdom of heaven is like?
  1. How does Jesus respond to the question about when the Kingdom of Heaven will arrive?
  1. Why was it significant that Jesus wants to eat a meal with Matthew?
  1. Why does the paralyzed man say that he is suffering from his condition?
  1. Why is Peter reluctant to follow Jesus?

10. How does Jesus respond to the claims that he shouldn’t eat with sinners?

11. What is the story that Jesus tells to the people?

12. How do the people feel about John the Baptist’s arrest?

13. When Herod visits John in prison, what does he want to know from John?

14. What does John say that he would do if he were set free?

15. What does Jesus say about what he has come to bring to the earth?

16. What request does Jairus make of Jesus while Jesus is teaching?

17. How does Thomas react to Jesus when he arrives at Jairus’ house?

18. What miracle does Jesus perform at Jairus’ house?

19. What does Thomas say is his biggest obstacle to having faith in Jesus?

20. What does Matthew tell Peter about what will change in their lives now that they have become disciples?

Jesus of Nazareth – End of Jesus’ Ministry before the Passion

  1. What one thing Jesus says or does that is controversial and hard for people to accept or understand?
  1. Why do the Pharisee leaders want to meet with Jesus?
  1. What was the plan the zealots were trying to arrange with Judas about Jesus?
  1. What did the Pharisees disagree with Jesus about?
  1. How does Joseph of Arimathea demonstrate knowledge and understanding? What does Jesus say to him (Joseph of Arimathea)?
  1. How does Simon Peter demonstrate faith?
  1. What happens to him (Simon Peter) after he demonstrates faith?
  1. What does Jesus say will happen to him in Jerusalem?
  1. What does Judas say that Jesus will bring to Jerusalem?

10. What is the agreement that Judas makes with the High Priest regarding Jesus?