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Guided Bible Studies for Hungry ChristiansThe Word on the Mountain
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208. What are the eight categories given by Jesus Christ at the beginning of His Sermon on the Mount? (Notes) A. Eight types of people who are happily blessed by HimB. Eight conditions of holiness reachable by a believer C. Eight goals of behavior that Christians should strive to do D. All of the above 209. How was the beginning ministry of Jesus Christ accepted? (Notes) A. It caused rejoicing and praise that others beside the Pharisees had a right to know GodB. It shook up the common religious practices and beliefs of the time C. It garnered agreement and support for the turning away of the lowly and vulnerable D. All of the above 210. What is the characterization of the Jesus Christ's message that those who were commonly excluded from religion and society were to receive the blessings of the LORD GOD? (Notes) A. RadicalB. Surprising C. Confusing D. All of the above 211. What did the message that the most vulnerable in the world were the most highly favored by the LORD GOD and promised the greatest happiness go against? (Notes) A. The preaching of the PhariseesB. The dictation of the Pharisees C. The control of the Pharisees D. All of the above 212. Who were the Pharisees? (Notes) A. A prominent sect of JewsB. Controllers of political order during the time of Christ C. Controllers of religious order during the time of Christ D. Both A and C E. All of the above 213. (Essay) What was the nature of Pharisees? (Notes) 214. Who was Jesus sent to bring to the LORD GOD? (Notes) (May be more than one answer)A. Pharisees B. Self-righteous C. Powerful D. Sanctimonious E. Traditional F. Rejected G. Repulsive H. Weakened I. Vulnerable J. Peacemakers K. Meek L. Chosen M. Called N. Warriors O. Strong 215. What does the word "blessed" mean as spoken by Christ in His sermon on the mountain? Matthew 5:3 (102) A. Most importantB. Superior position C. Very fortunate and happy D. Made holy 216. How will the poor in spirit be blessed? Matthew 5:3 (102) A. They will receive the Kingdom of HeavenB. They will be comforted C. They shall inherit the earth D. They shall be filled 217. (Essay) What is the nature and condition of the poor in spirit? Matthew 5:3 (103) 218. How do some Christians mistakenly apply the message given to the poor in spirit? Matthew 5:3 (103 notes) A. They fail to embrace an impoverished lifestyle and reject the things of wealth for the promise of blessingB. They embrace an impoverished lifestyle and reject the things of wealth for the promise of blessing 219. (Essay) Who are some of the people today who could be classified as poor in spirit? Matthew 5:3 (Notes) 220. (Contemplation) Since the poor in spirit are those who feel undeserving and unable to approach the LORD GOD and His Things, how can they be poor in spirit once they have embraced Jesus Christ in faith? 221. Who does Jesus Christ preach his Gospel to? Luke 7:19-23 (104) A. PoorB. Blind C. Lame D. Lepers E. Deaf F. Dead G. All of the above 222. Why did Jesus instruct two disciples of John the Baptist to report back to him about the acts He had done to the infirmed, plagued, possessed, blind, lame, lepers, deaf, dead and poor? Luke 7:19-23 (105) A. To show John that He was greater in powerB. To prove that the ministry of John was continuing C. To prove that Jesus Christ was the Messiah D. All of the above 223. What act displays "offense" in Jesus Christ? Luke 7:19-23 (106) A. Go against Jesus ChristB. Tripping up Jesus Christ C. Enticing others to sin against the Word of Jesus Christ D. Causing scandal to come to Jesus Christ E. Abandonment of a previous loyalty to the Word of Jesus Christ F. Showing displeasure to the teachings of Jesus Christ G. All of the above 224. How do we know that John the Baptist knew Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah? (Notes) (May be more than one answer)A. The presence of Jesus within the womb of Mary caused John to leap in his own mother’s womb B. He was filled with the Holy Ghost immediately upon recognition of Jesus in the womb C. He baptized Jesus Christ with the knowledge that he was the Messiah, and in no recognizable need for that Baptism D. He heard the LORD GOD speak His Words “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” E. They were second cousins F. From the day John was born, he had a mission to prepare the way for Jesus Christ G. He was the greatest prophet to ever have lived H. His ministry to prepare the way for Jesus Christ was powerful, influential and had many disciples and followers 225. (Contemplation) What purpose do you think that John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to question Jesus Christ on his identity? (Notes) 226. How did Jesus Christ interpret the questioning of John's disciples about his identity? Luke 7:19-23 (Notes) A. He understoodB. He was offended C. He was proud D. He was confused 227. What did Jesus Christ speak about to the gathering of people after the messengers of John departed? Luke 7:24-35 (Notes) (May be more than one answer)A. His ministry B. The ministry of John the Baptist C. A reed shaken with the wind D. A prophet E. The kingdom of God 228. Which groups were part of the gathered people listening to Jesus Christ speak about his ministry and John the Baptist? Luke 7:24-35 (Notes) A. PublicansB. Pharisees C. Lawyers D. All of the above 229. (Essay) What is the nature of Publicans? Luke 7:24-35 (Notes) 230. (Essay) What is the nature of Pharisees? Luke 7:24-35 (Notes) 231. (Essay) What is the nature of Lawyers? Luke 7:24-35 (Notes) 232. Which word goes with which typological definition? (Notes) A. WaterB. Thirst C. Fountain D. Wilderness E. Mountains F. Valley G. River a. A source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) that gushes. It delivers the fresh, moving water of grace of the LORD GOD that is given freely to (thirsty) men. b. The Will of the LORD GOD given freely to (thirsty) men. The influence and Spirit of God operating in man through grace, to regenerate, strengthen and refresh man’s spiritual (inward) and natural (outward) life experience. c. The absence of the LORD GOD’s grace of regeneration, resulting in a barren, unproductive, unimaginative, secluded and lifeless natural life experience. d. Spiritual Realm e. Natural Body - To languish and become weak, weary and faint and to lose vigor and vitality and lack in spirit or interest. Spiritual Soul - Intense and greedy desire to satisfy a need and craving toward the LORD GOD. f. Provides fresh moving water to the thirsty. It delivers the grace of the LORD GOD that is given freely to His (thirsty) men to regenerate, strengthen and refresh their spiritual and natural lives g. Far away from the Spiritual Realm 233. Where do the poor and needy find regeneration, strengthening and refreshing for their spiritual and natural lives when they seek it? Isaiah 41-17:20 (107) A. Within themselvesB. Within their traditions C. Within their family life D. Within their religion E. They cannot find it on their own 234. What will the LORD GOD hear concerning the thirst of the poor and needy? Isaiah 41-17:20 (108) (May be more than one answer)A. Nothing B. When they seek water C. When there is no water and they thirst D. When they become weak and weary with a loss of vitality E. When they have intense desire to satisfy their needs and cravings toward the LORD GOD 235. How will the LORD GOD restore the poor and needy? Isaiah 41-17:20 (109) A. Through regenerationB. Through strengthening C. Through refreshment D. All of the above 236. How will the LORD GOD deliver the water of restoration to restore the souls of the poor and needy? Isaiah 41:17-20 (110) A. AbundantlyB. Measured to their ability to drink C. Measured to their ability to work D. Measured to their ability to digest E. Measured to their ability to understand 237. How will the LORD GOD provide the water of restoration to the poor and needy? Isaiah 41:17-20 (110) (May be more than one answer)A. Fresh and moving rivers within His high Spiritual Realms B. Gushing and moving fountains in places far away from the Spiritual Realms C. Slow moving and shallow streams from the Natural Realm D. Stagnant and calm wells from the Spiritual Realm 238. What is the wilderness and the desert like in typological terms? Isaiah 41:17-20 (110) (May be more than one answer)A. Barren B. Unproductive C. Unimaginative D. Secluded E. Lifeless F. Wicked G. Exciting H. Inspiring I. Teaching J. Growing K. Profitable L. Peaceful 239. (Personal Contemplation) In your experience, how do the inhabitants of the wilderness and desert perceive their lands? Isaiah 41:17-20 (110) (May be more than one answer)A. With high spiritual regard with their thoughts toward the LORD GOD B. With high spiritual regard with their thoughts toward Nature C. With no spiritual regard, and unknown relevance to spiritual things D. With no spiritual regard, and no time to regard nature 240. What will the LORD GOD plant in the midst of the wilderness and the desert to help the poor and needy? Isaiah 41:17-20 (111) A. TreesB. Wheat C. Barley D. Herbs 241. How will this planting in the wilderness and desert help the poor and needy? Isaiah 41:17-20 (111) (May be more than one answer)A. Give them the ability to see His Will, Ways and Creation B. Give them the ability to know His Will, Ways and Creation C. Give them the ability to consider His Will, Ways and Creation D. Give them the ability to understand His Will, Ways and Creation E. Give them the ability to become gods themselves F. Give them the ability to be shaded and hidden from His sight G. Give them the ability to build shelter from the storms H. Give them the ability to make paper and record His Word 242. What will these trees planted in the wilderness provide the poor and needy? Mark 8:22-26 (112) A. Spiritual knowledgeB. Spiritual characteristics C. The ability to stand D. The ability to walk toward Him E. All of the above 243. Which trees were planted in the wilderness? Isaiah 41:17-20 (Notes) (May be more than one answer)A. Cedar B. Shittah C. Myrtle D. Olive E. Fir F. Pine G. Box 244. Which trees were planted in the desert? Isaiah 41:17-20 (Notes) (May be more than one answer)A. Cedar B. Shittah C. Myrtle D. Olive E. Fir F. Pine G. Box 245. Which tree goes with which typological definition? (Notes) A. Cedar TreeB. Shittah Tree C. Myrtle Tree D. Olive (Oil) Tree E. Fir Tree F. Pine Tree G. Box Tree a. A spiritual character that is anointed with spiritual enlightenment, prominence, beauty and richness to honor God and man. b. A spiritual character that is filled with perseverance, firmness, and steadfastness with strong and tenacious roots. c. A noble and stately spiritual character of worship, praise, rejoicing. d. A spiritual character that is enduring, suffers without yielding, able to support adverse force or influence, and able to bear with patience. e. A spiritual character that is erect, straight, level, right, happy, honest, prosperous, blessed. f. A spiritual character of peace. Also a life that is sent by the LORD to walk to and fro through the earth and bring peace. Angels. g. A spiritual character that is pierced, flogged, goaded, and scourged because of persecution, opposition and hate. 246. What types of things are taught disciples of Jesus Christ who have elevated self esteem and self focus? Luke 6:20 (113) A. CompassionB. Charity C. Love D. Nothing. Those with elevated love of self have no need for Jesus Christ and would not be his disciple 247. (Essay) What blessing do the poor in spirit receive? Luke 6:20 (113) 248. Why should the rich grieve? Luke 6:24 (113) A. They have already received comfort from their wealth in their natural livesB. They will not have the poor to serve them forever C. It shows compassion and development of character D. To grieve now promises blessings in Heaven 249. What was Jesus Christ anointed by the LORD GOD to do with the poor? Luke 4:14-21 (116) A. Save their soulsB. Preach the gospel C. Punish the sinners D. Heal and tend them E. All of the above 250. Who actually preaches the gospel to the poor through the anointed Jesus Christ? Luke 4:14-21 (117) A. Spirit of the LORD GODB. Jesus Christ C. Holy Spirit D. Christians 251. Why did Jesus choose Isaiah to read in the synagogue? Luke 4:14-21 (Notes) A. That the prophesy spoken in Isaiah was fulfilled in himB. To share the good news that the Messiah had come to earth and lived amongst men C. That he had fulfilled the promise of his arrival as Savior D. All of the above 252. Which word goes with which typological definition? Luke 14:15-24 (Notes) A. To EatB. Bread C. Ground D. Yoke of Oxen E. Street F. Lane G. City H. Highway I. Hedge J. Compel K. Supper a. Doctrine b. To devour and consume at a higher, more difficult, more intense level of understanding c. Servants d. Worldly field where stupid and brutish people (cattle) live e. A large town properly defined with bordering walls f. A crowded path with rushing people in the midst of a city g. A broad (wide) path h. Enclosing barrier that separates and prevents two from coming together, and creating a silence through blocking. It is also used to fence in for formation, protection or restraint. i. A way of travel that is progressing forward. A journey on the highway is both mode and means, the way of progression and the opportunity to move ahead. The traveled road reveals the journey that represents the course of conduct and the way of life. j. Chief meal of food eaten in the evening k. To make another realize that action is necessary and to one’s advantage 253. (Essay) What is the nature of the poor in spirit? Luke 14:15-24 (Notes) 254.(Essay) What is the nature of the maimed? Luke 14:15-24 (Notes) 255.(Essay) What is the nature of the halt? Luke 14:15-24 (Notes) 256.(Essay) What is the nature of the blind? Luke 14:15-24 (Notes) 257. What condition are those who are fed, learn and understand His Doctrine? Luke 14:15-24 (118) (May be more than one answer)A. Very Happy B. Citizens of the Kingdom of God C. Hungry D. Lost 258. What example did Christ give to explain his teaching? Luke 14:15-24 (119) A. Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of GodB. Blessed is he that honors his father and mother C. Blessed is he that comes in the Name of the Lord D. Blessed is he who sells all and follows him 259. What did the LORD GOD do after He prepared a great meal of food? Luke 14:15-24 (119) A. Invited many to come eatB. Invited the Pharisees and Lawyers to eat C. Invited everyone in the world to eat D. All of the above 260. Who did the LORD GOD send at supper time to tell the chosen people that all things were ready? Luke 14:15-24 (120) A. HimselfB. Jesus Christ C. Holy Ghost D. John the Baptist 261. What did all of those first chosen to attend the LORD GOD’s great evening meal do? Luke 14:15-24 (121) A. Attended with happy heartsB. Made a great show of being the first invited C. Begged to be excused from attending D. Showed up because of great obligation 262. What excuse did the man who possessed the things of the world make to be excused from the great supper prepared by the LORD GOD? Luke 14:15-24 (122) A. His possessions needed his attentionB. He had no need to eat C. He preferred to give his invitation to someone more deserving D. He made no excuse 263. What excuse did the man who had servants make to be excused from the great supper prepared by the LORD GOD? Luke 14:15-24 (123) A. His servants were better than the servants of the LORD GODB. He had to prove his servants C. His servants had revolted and he was unable to prepare for the supper D. He was undeserving for the honor 264. What excuse did the man with the wife make to be excused from the great supper prepared by the LORD GOD? Luke 14:15-24 (124) A. He had just gotten marriedB. She would not let him attend C. She did not like to eat D. He preferred her cooking 265. What did Jesus Christ do when the chosen people had made excuses? Luke 14:15-24 (125) A. He went to the chosen people to plead with them to change their mindsB. He chose to go to other people who would listen to him C. He went to the LORD GOD and told him that His invitation had been declined by the chosen people D. All of the above 266. How did the LORD GOD respond to His invitation being declined by the chosen people? Luke 14:15-24 (126) (May be more than one answer)A. He gave the chosen people one more chance B. He was very angry C. He instructed Jesus Christ to go quickly into the wide and crowded paths, in the midst of the walled cites, and bring people willing to come to the supper D. He told Jesus Christ to go to the poor, maimed, halt and blind and offer them an invitation to attend the supper 267. What did Jesus Christ do after receiving new instructions from the LORD GOD? Luke 14:15-24 (127) A. Convinced Him to give the chosen people another chanceB. Went out and gathered the poor, maimed, halt and blind and brought them to His supper as commanded C. Started a new religion to teach the chosen people how to obey the LORD GOD D. Offered himself as sacrifice for the sins of the chosen people 268. What did Jesus Christ report to the LORD GOD when he had carried out His instructions? Luke 14:15-24 (128) A. The supper was overflowing with people who desired fellowship with HimB. There was still room at His supper for more people C. Very few had accepted the invitation to come to His supper D. He needed a little more time to convince the chosen people to change their mind 269. Who did the LORD GOD tell Jesus Christ to invite next to His supper? Luke 14:15-24 (129) (May be more than one answer)A. No one B. Those traveling forward toward Him in their way of life C. Those separated and excluded from the worldly D. The worldly who had not been invited yet E. Offer the invitation one more time to His first chosen people 270. What did the LORD GOD tell Jesus Christ concerning the people who had received invitations to His supper but declined to attend? Luke 14:15-24 (270) A. None that were bidden shall taste of His supperB. They will be given another invitation to attend His supper C. Because of His great love for the His first chosen people, he would forgive them one more time for their disobedience D. Sacrifice and oblation were necessary before attendance to His supper could be offered again 271. What does the deep interpretation and typological significance of the great supper represent? Luke 14:15-24 (Notes) 272. What is the difference between a ruler and a rich man? Luke 18:18-27 (131) A. They are one in the sameB. They both rule the poor, who are without C. One is evil and one is good D. One is placed in power by God, one by the devil E. Both A and B F. Both C and D 273. What happens if a ruling rich man keeps all of the commandments of the LORD GOD, but does not distribute his things to the poor? Luke 18:18-27 (132) A. He will have no treasure in HeavenB. It is easier for a camel to go through a needles eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God C. Only the LORD GOD can save the ruling rich man D. All of the above 274. Who will the poor be with always? John 12:1-8 (135) A. The disciples of Jesus ChristB. The Church and the saints C. The righteous and the holy D. All of the above 275. What can be used by thieving, false people, who are against Christ, to gain benefit, prestige and power? John 12:1-8 (136) A. The distribution of wealthB. The distribution of food C. The distribution of faith D. The distribution of advice 276. What are Christians guilty of when they respect the rich over the poor who come into their presence? James 2:1-7 (137) A. NothingB. Judgers of evil thoughts C. Unintentional sin D. Not loving their neighbor as instructed 277. (Essay) Who did the LORD GOD choose to be rich in faith and heirs to His Kingdom? James 2:1-7 (138) 278. (Essay) What happens to the poor in spirit once they accept the invitation and embrace Jesus Christ? (Notes) |
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MLA Style Citation: About the Author Kathy L. McFarland is a Becker Bible Studies Teacher and Author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She is a Religious Studies student of Liberty University, Hebrew language student attending Israeli taught Ulpan and a Homeschool parent teaching the things of God. She is also well-known as a child advocate of innocent children tortured and suffering from the abuse of sexual perversion, out-of-control violence, and pathetic neglect by a carnal world gone mad. |
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