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The Word on the Mountain
(Worksheet 4)

The Mourners

“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber 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.” (Matthew 9:14-15 AV)


279. What is the focus of the mourners spoken by Christ in his sermon on the mountain? (Notes)

A. The separation from the actual presence of Jesus Christ
B. The loss of loved ones through death
C. The trials and tribulations of life
D. The persecuted martyrs of the true church
E. All things mourned for by the worldly natural people
F. All things mourned for by the spiritually faithful Christians



280. How did Jesus Christ say the mourners would be blessed? Matthew 5:4 (139)

A. They will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven
B. They will be comforted
C. They will be rewarded
D. They will overcome great tribulation



281. What specifically will happen when the mourners are comforted? Matthew 5:4 (139)

A. They will be called near Jesus Christ
B. There tears will be forgotten
C. There hearts will be hardened to allow them to endure
D. All of the above



282. What will happen to those who cry aloud for the loss of the presence of Jesus Christ? Luke 6:21 (140)

A. They will be rebuked with stern disapproval for public display of emotion
B. They will be ignored until the latter days
C. They will one day laugh with joy
D. They will be speak in languages unknown to man



283. What will become of those laughing today? Luke 6:25 (141)

A. They will become leaders of tomorrow
B. They will one day mourn and weep
C. They will sing the songs of praise around the Throne of the Lord
D. They will be display the characteristics of a true Christian



284. What is fasting? Matthew 9:14-15 (142)

(May be more than one answer)
A. The ritual self punishment with whips and reeds
B. The diet plan that allows a Christian to become healthy once again
C. The focus of calories and content when choosing the foods to eat
D. The practice of abstaining as a religious exercise from food and drink
E. The inability to eat food and drink as a result of a mournful soul



285. Who practiced the tradition of fasting at the time of Christ? Matthew 9:14-15 (142)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Christians
B. The disciples of Jesus Christ
C. The disciples of John the Baptist
D. The Pharisees
E. The secular community



286. When did Christ say his disciples would fast? Matthew 9:14-15 (143)

(May be more than one answer)
A. At all appropriate religious festivals
B. In the designated times dictated by the rabbi
C. When he was no longer in their presence, and they were mourning
D. When he was no longer in their presence, and they were praising God through ritual fasting practice



287. (Essay) How does the religious tradition of fasting differ from the fast of a mournful soul? (Notes)



288. Why were the disciples unable to believe that Jesus Christ was resurrected from death into life when Mary Magdalene reported the wonderful news to them? Mark 16:9-13 (144)

A. They were doubters of Jesus Christ and his Word
B. They were preoccupied with their own ministries
C. They were in deep mourning
D. All of the above



289. What is doublemindedness? James 4:8-10 (145)

A. When the things you are differ from what you do
B. Having the intelligence of two people
C. To have both a spiritual and natural way
D. All of the above



290. What does doublemindedness cause? James 4:8-10 (146)

A. Separates you from approaching the LORD GOD
B. Prevents the LORD GOD drawing close to you
C. Misery, mourning and weeping because of the separation from the One you love
D. All of the above



291. What is the nature that is reflected when you recognize that separation from the One you love is a direct result of your double mindedness, and you make an effort to change your worldly laughter and carnal joy to spiritual mourning and heaviness? James 4:8(147)

A. You are forgiven of your sins
B. You make yourself humble before the Lord
C. You are elevated in eyes of leaders of religion
D. You become a saint



292. What is the correct heart in mourning for the separation for the One you love? James 4:8(Note)

(May be more than one answer)
A. You should mourn to gain the attention of your loved One
B. You should mourn out of real sorrow for being separated from the One you love
C. You should gently manipulate your outward and inward emotional release to express your love
D. You should make a true evaluation of your guilt in causing the separation in the first place



293. What emotion do you experience when you are near Christ and comforted in love through the fellowship of the Spirit? Philippians 2:1-2 (149)

A. Mourning
B. Joy
C. Humbleness
D. Sorrow



294. What is the character of minds of those who fellowship with other believers, and are comforted by the Holy Spirit? Philippians 2:1-2 (150)

A. Like minded
B. Double minded
C. Single minded
D. Simple minded



295. What Spirits will the LORD GOD pour upon the Jews of Israel, the House of David, the inhabitants of Jerusalem? Zechariah 12:9-12 (151)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Adoption
B. Fear
C. Truth
D. Grace
E. Supplication



296. What will the inhabitants of Jerusalem recognize once they receive the Spirits of the LORD GOD? Zechariah 12:9-12 (151)

A. They are the chosen race
B. They are lesser than a Christian in the eyes of the LORD GOD
C. They will recognize Jesus Christ as the one they pierced
D. All of the above



297. What will the Spirit filled Jews experience upon discovery of the identity of Jesus Christ? (Zechariah 12:9-12)

A. Mourning
B. Joy
C. Justification
D. Entitlement



298. When will the carnal people of the world mourn? Revelation 18:9-24 (152)

A. When they are separated from their great riches
B. When they are separated from Jesus Christ briefly
C. When they repent of their sin
D. When they die



299. Are the carnal people of the world included in the blessing of comfort that Jesus Christ spoke about in his sermon on the mountain? Revelation 18:9-24 (152)

A. Yes
B. No



300. When will the tribes of the earth mourn? Matthew 24:29-31 (153)

A. When they see Jesus Christ coming in the clouds of Heaven with power and great glory
B. When they realize that the blessing of comfort for the mourners spoken by Jesus Christ was meant for them
C. When they begin attending church, and realize their errors
D. All of the above



301. Who can receive the Comforter? John 14:12-21 (154)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Those who love Jesus Christ
B. Those how keep the commandments of Jesus Christ
C. All believers in the LORD GOD
D. Only the saints in Heaven
E. Good people who live honorable lives



302. What accomplishments do believers of Jesus Christ experience? John 14:12-21 (154)

A. Greater riches than the worldly
B. Long and fruitful lives
C. The accomplishment of great works, that are even greater than first started by Jesus Christ
D. A religious conversion and transfiguration into glorious presence



303. Why are believers able to do greater works? John 14:12-21 (155)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Because they are favored by the LORD GOD as his chosen people
B. Because Jesus Christ is in Heaven
C. Because Jesus Christ will do anything for a believer when asked in his name
D. Because believers are trained well by the religious institutions of tradition



304. What does a person always do when they love Jesus Christ? John 14:12-21 (156)

A. Keep his commandments
B. Accomplish great works
C. Establish churches in his name
D. Give to the homeless, widows and orphans



305. What is given to believers who love Jesus Christ by keeping his commandments? John 14:12-21 (156)

A. The Comforter
B. The Healer
C. The Prophet
D. The Priest



306. How does Jesus Christ obtain the gift to give those who love him? John 14:12-21 (156)

A. He creates
B. He prays to his Father
C. He channels
D. All of the above



307. Who was the first Comforter? John 14:12-21 (156)

A. The LORD GOD
B. Jesus Christ
C. The Holy Ghost
D. John the Baptist



308. How long will the second Comforter abide with a believer? John 14:12-21 (157)

A. Forever
B. Until reunited with Jesus Christ
C. Until Judgment Day
D. Until death



309. What Spirit of the LORD GOD does the believer receive through the prayers of Jesus Christ for Comfort? John 14:12-21 (158)

A. Spirit of Comfort
B. Spirit of Holy Ghost
C. Spirit of Truth
D. Spirit of Warmth



310. What is another name for the Spirit of Truth? John 14:12-21 (158)

A. Holy Ghost
B. Comforter
C. Holy Spirit
D. All of the above



311. What does the world think about the Comforter? John 14:12-21 (159)

A. They love Him
B. They cannot see or understand Him
C. They worship His Works
D. All of the above



312. Where will the Comforter dwell? John 14:12-21 (160)

(May be more than one answer)
A. In Bible believing churches
B. In Pentecostal revivals
C. In the traditional Catholic church
D. In Fundamentalist and Conservative worship services
E. In the unified churches of liberal acceptance
F. With believers who love Jesus Christ and keep his commandments
G. Inside believers who love Jesus Christ and keep his commandments



313. (Personal Contemplation) What are the differences between the believers whom the Comforter dwells with, and the believers whom the Comforter dwells within? John 14:12-21 (160)




314. When would Jesus Christ leave those he loves without comfort? John 14:12-21 (161)

A. Never
B. When they sin
C. When they fail to complete works that glorifies His Father
D. When they would not feel deep mourning because of his separation from them



315. What purpose does Jesus Christ have in providing comfort for those who are in deep mourning? (161)

A. To protect them from evil influence
B. To express his love by comforting their sorrow
C. To make others desire fellowship with his people
D. To evangelize the benefits of faith



316. How are believers able to see Jesus Christ while he is in Heaven? John 14:12-21 (162)

A. They cannot see Jesus Christ while he is in Heaven
B. Then can only see Jesus Christ when they go to Heaven
C. They can see Jesus Christ through the presence of the Comforter
D. They can see Jesus Christ in their meditations and dreams



317. What does the fact that Jesus Christ lives benefit those who love Him? John 14:12-21 (163)

A. They can live also
B. They can live in peace and joy
C. They can live without harm or threat in the world
D. All of the above



318. Who is in his Father LORD GOD? John 14:12-21 (164)

A. Jesus Christ
B. The Comforter
C. Those who love him
D. All of the above



319. Who is in Jesus Christ? John 14:12-21 (165)

A. His Father LORD GOD
B. The Comforter
C. Those who love him
D. All of the above



320. Who is in those who love Jesus Christ? John 14:12-21 (166)

A. The believer
B. Jesus Christ
C. The Holy Ghost
D. All of the above



321. What proves that a believer loves Jesus Christ? John 14:12-21 (167)

(May be more than one answer)
A. To have knowledge of his commandments
B. To keep his commandments
C. To dress nicely and behave righteously
D. To tithe to the church
E. To attend church regularly
F. To express praise for him with upraised hands
G. To speak in different tongues with a pure heart
H. To complete great works that benefit mankind
I. To teach Sunday school
J. To pray
K. To give to those who are homeless, widowed, hungry, disabled and pitied
L. To live a good life among good people of good stock
M. To achieve greatness in your chosen field
N. To heal and prophesy in his name
O. To attend the true Church and practice the perfect religion
P. To participate in all designated spiritual and natural holidays that affirm the goodness of God
Q. All of the above



322. What do those who love Jesus Christ receive? John 14:12-21 (168)

A. The love of the LORD GOD
B. The love of the world
C. The love of fellow Christians
D. The love of saints



323. What do those who love the LORD GOD receive? John 14:12-21 (169)

A. The love of Jesus Christ
B. The love of the world
C. The love of fellow Christians
D. The love of angels in Heaven



324. What does Jesus Christ promise the Faithful as a result of his love for them? John 14:12-21 (170)

A. Great riches and honor
B. Respect of the good people of the world
C. To show himself to them and make his presence known
D. Power to discern and overcome all those with ill intent against them



325. Who does the Spirit of Truth bear witness? John 15:26-27 (171-175)

A. The LORD GOD
B. Jesus Christ
C. The Faithful
D. All of the above



326. Why does the Comforter rebuke the world of sin? John 16:1-33 (177)

A. Because they do not believe in Jesus Christ
B. Because Jesus Christ went to his Father, and the faithful could no longer see him
C. Because the prince of this world is judged



327. Why does the Comforter rebuke the world of righteousness? John 16:1-33 (177)

A. Because they do not believe in Jesus Christ
B. Because Jesus Christ went to his Father, and the faithful could no longer see him
C. Because the prince of this world is judged



328. Why does the Comforter rebuke the world of judgment? John 16:1-33 (177)

A. Because they do not believe in Jesus Christ
B. Because Jesus Christ went to his Father, and the faithful could no longer see him
C. Because the prince of this world is judged



329. Why are the things that Jesus Christ has to say to his believer not given fully? John 16:1-33 (178)

A. They cannot be received completely at one time
B. His things are revealed in time by the Spirit of Truth
C. The Spirit of Truth guides the Faithful toward his things
D. All of the above



330. Who does the Comforter speak about? John 16:1-33 (179)

A. The LORD GOD
B. Jesus Christ
C. Himself
D. All of the above



331. How will the Comforter glorify Jesus Christ? John 16:1-33 (180)

A. Showing the Faithful the things to come
B. Receiving the things of Jesus Christ
C. Showing the things of Christ to the Faithful
D. All of the above



332. Where do the things of Jesus Christ originate? John 16:1-33 (182)

A. From the LORD GOD
B. From the Comforter
C. From the Faithful
D. All of the above



333. What do the Faithful do when separated from Jesus Christ? John 16:1-33 (184)

A. Weep and lament
B. Rejoice
C. Give up
D. Endure and survive



334. What do the worldly do when separated from Jesus Christ? John 16:1-33 (184)

A. Weep and lament
B. Rejoice
C. Give up
D. Endure and survive



335. How can someone take the joy from the Faithful, when their sorrow is changed by the Comforter? John 16:1-22 (184-185)

A. Through evil attacks
B. Through the pains of living in this world
C. No one can remove the joy given by the Comforter
D. Only those with authority in the life of the Faithful can remove the joy



336. What will be given to the Faithful when the Comforter comes? John 16:1-22 (185-186)

A. Whatsoever the Faithful ask the Father LORD GOD in the name of Jesus Christ
B. Full joy
C. The prayers of Jesus Christ for their needs
D. All of the above



337. Why should the Faithful have good cheer and peace? John 16:1-22 (189)

A. Because they are better than others
B. Because they are going to survive end times
C. Because they have been warned and prepared for times to come
D. Because Jesus Christ has overcome the world









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MLA Style Citation:
McFarland, Kathy L. "Worksheet for The Mourners." The Word on the Mountain Jan 2007.   <http://guidedbiblestudies.com/sermon/4mountaintest.htm>.

APA Style Citation:
McFarland, Kathy L. (2007, January) "Worksheet for The Mourners." The Word on the Mountain Retrieved   from http://guidedbiblestudies.com/sermon/4mountaintest.htm

Chicago Style Citation:
McFarland, Kathy L.(2007) "Worksheet for The Mourners." The Word on the Mountain (January), http://guidedbiblestudies.com/sermon/4mountaintest.htm (accessed )


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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