Quiz 3

The Pharisees wanted to trap Jesus and asked if it was lawful to heal on the Sabbath. Before healing the man with the shriveled hand, he asked the pharisees

• does not God do the healing?

• If your son fell in a ditch, would you leave him there?

• if you had a sheep that fell into a pit would you not lift it out?

• Is this not why he came to the synagogue?

What lesson can be learned from Jesus healing on the Sabbath?

• The importance of strict Sabbath observance

• The power of faith in Jesus

• Compassion and mercy are above ritual observance

• The need for religious leaders' approval

Answer explanation

Compassion and mercy are above ritual observance, as shown by Jesus healing on the Sabbath.

How did Jesus justify his disciples' actions when they were accused of breaking the Sabbath by picking grain?

• By referencing the actions of the prophets

• By citing the law of Moses

• By mentioning David's actions when he was hungry

• By saying the Sabbath is for rest

Jesus told us the meaning of the parable of the sower. In the parable, the seed is representative of:

• The devil

• The message about The Kingdom

• God

• People's heart's

What was the consequence of Moses' actions when he struck the rock instead of speaking to it?

• The rock did not produce water

• Moses was praised for his faith

• Moses was forbidden from entering the Promised Land

• The Israelites were punished

What was Balaam's initial response when Balak's messengers asked him to curse the Israelites?

• He immediately agreed to go with them

• He refused and sent them away

• He consulted God before giving an answer

• He asked for a higher reward

What unusual event occurred during Balaam's journey to meet Balak?

• His donkey spoke to him

• He was struck by lightning

• He was attacked by wild animals

• He got lost in the desert

What did Balaam ultimately do when he arrived to meet Balak?

• He cursed the Israelites as requested

• He blessed the Israelites instead

• He refused to speak at all

• He joined the Moabite army

What was the purpose of the bronze snake in the biblical narrative?

• To serve as a symbol of God's judgement

• To heal those bitten by snakes

• To be worshipped bowed down to

• To mark the boundary of the camp

What did the Israelites have to do to be healed by the bronze snake?

• Offer a sacrifice

• Pray to God

• Look up toward the bronze snake

• Touch the bronze snake