8 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.
The word 'cup' according to the gospel of Matthew means
Answer: B (Metaphor for suffering)
When Jesus asked 'Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?' and prayed 'let this cup pass from me', the cup stood for the suffering and death He was about to face (Matthew 20:22; 26:39).
Which disciples were with Jesus when he was transfigured
Answer: C (Peter, James and John)
Jesus took Peter, James and his brother John up a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them (Matthew 17:1-2).
Prophet Amos told the Israelites that they have turned justice into
Answer: A (Wormwood)
Amos condemned those 'who turn justice to wormwood' (Amos 5:7), meaning they made justice bitter for the poor.
God gave instruction that if there is any of the Passover meal that remained it should be
Answer: C (Burnt)
God told Israel not to leave any of the Passover lamb till morning; whatever remained was to be burned with fire (Exodus 12:10).
The parable of the good Samaritan implies that
Answer: D (Good neighborliness is expressed in love)
The Samaritan proved to be a neighbour by showing practical love and mercy to the wounded man. The parable teaches that being a good neighbour means showing love to anyone in need.
Jerusalem fell in 586BC to the Babylonian king called
Answer: A (Nebuchadnezzar)
Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon besieged and destroyed Jerusalem and its temple, carrying the people into exile (2 Kings 25:1-11).
... was the prophet from Tekoa whose main theme of his message was social justice.
Answer: A (Amos)
Amos was 'among the shepherds of Tekoa' (Amos 1:1) and preached strongly against the oppression of the poor and injustice in Israel.
According to Galatians the death of Christ has eliminated all forms of
Answer: D (Differences)
Paul told the Galatians that all who belong to Christ are one: there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female (Galatians 3:26-28).