Bible Study: Herod and Jesus

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Why did Herod imprison John the Baptist?

John was a threat to Herod's rule

John was a prophet and was feared by Herod

John told Herod that it was not lawful for him to have Herodias as his wife (correct)

John had risen from the dead and was performing miracles

What was the occasion when the daughter of Herodias danced before Herod?

Herod's coronation

Herod's birthday (correct)

Herodias' wedding

A harvest festival

What did Herod promise to give to the daughter of Herodias?

Half of his kingdom

Whatever she might ask (correct)

A thousand pieces of silver

Any treasure she desired

What did the disciples of Jesus want to do with the multitudes who were following them?

Send them away to buy food Signup and view all the answers

How many loaves of bread did Jesus' disciples have?

Five Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus tell his disciples to do with the multitudes?

Give them something to eat Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus do after hearing about the beheading of John the Baptist?

He departed from there by boat to a deserted place Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jesus tell the multitudes to sit down?

On the grass Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the blind leading the blind?

Both will fall into a ditch. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Jesus' response to Peter's question?

To explain the parable and teach about the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Canaanite woman's request to Jesus?

To heal her daughter. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jesus initially refuse to help the Canaanite woman?

Because she is not an Israelite. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the Canaanite woman's persistence?

Jesus heals her daughter. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus do on the mountain?

He heals the multitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jesus' concern for the multitudes?

That they will faint on the way due to hunger. Signup and view all the answers

How many people are fed by Jesus in the wilderness?

Four thousand men. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Pharisees and Sadducees ask Jesus to show them?

A sign from heaven. Signup and view all the answers

What is the only sign that Jesus will give to the Pharisees and Sadducees?

The sign of the prophet Jonah. Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus do with the five loaves and the two fish?

He blessed and broke them and gave them to the disciples Signup and view all the answers

How many men were fed by Jesus?

5000 Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus do after sending the multitudes away?

He went up on the mountain to pray Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say to the disciples when they saw Him walking on the sea?

It is I, do not be afraid Signup and view all the answers

What did Peter do when Jesus told him to come to Him on the water?

He walked on the water to go to Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Peter saw the wind was boisterous?

He started to sink Signup and view all the answers

What did the people of Gennesaret do when they recognized Jesus?

They sent out into all the surrounding region to bring all who were sick Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say defiles a man?

What comes out of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say about the Pharisees' tradition?

It makes the commandment of God of no effect Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say about the blind leaders?

They are blind leaders of the blind Signup and view all the answers

What had the disciples forgotten to take when they came to the other side?

Bread Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus warn the disciples about?

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees Signup and view all the answers

Who did the people think Jesus was?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did Peter confess Jesus to be?

The Christ, the Son of the living God Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus give to Peter?

The keys of the kingdom of heaven Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus predict would happen to Him?

He would suffer and be killed, and be raised on the third day Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say to Peter when he rebuked Him?

Get behind Me, Satan! Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say one must do to follow Him?

Deny himself and take up his cross Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Jesus on the mountain?

He was transfigured before Peter, James, and John Signup and view all the answers

What did the voice from the cloud say about Jesus?

This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the disciples when they heard the voice on the mountain?

They fell on their faces and were greatly afraid Signup and view all the answers

What instruction did Jesus give to the disciples regarding the vision on the mountain?

To tell no one about the vision until the Son of Man is risen from the dead Signup and view all the answers

Who did the disciples understand Jesus was speaking about when he said 'Elijah has come already'?

John the Baptist Signup and view all the answers

What was wrong with the boy brought to Jesus?

He was an epileptic and suffered severely Signup and view all the answers

Why could the disciples not cast out the demon from the boy?

Because they did not have enough faith Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus say the disciples could move a mountain?

By having faith as a mustard seed Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus predict would happen to the Son of Man?

He would be betrayed into the hands of men, killed, and rise on the third day Signup and view all the answers

How did Jesus instruct Peter to pay the temple tax?

By catching a fish with a coin in its mouth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

John the Baptist Beheaded

Herod the tetrarch heard about Jesus and mistakenly believed He was John the Baptist risen from the dead.
Herod had previously imprisoned John the Baptist for rebuking him about his marriage to Herodias, his brother's wife.
Herodias' daughter danced for Herod and requested John the Baptist's head on a platter, which Herod granted.
John the Baptist was beheaded in prison, and his disciples buried his body.

Feeding the Five Thousand

Jesus heard about John the Baptist's death and departed to a deserted place by Himself.
A large multitude followed Him, and Jesus healed their sick.
When evening came, Jesus fed the multitude with five loaves of bread and two fish, and they all ate and were filled.
There were about 5,000 men, plus women and children, and 12 baskets of fragments were left over.

Jesus Walks on the Sea

Jesus sent His disciples to cross the sea by boat, while He went to the mountain to pray.
The disciples were troubled by a strong wind, but Jesus walked on the sea and came to them.
Peter, who had asked to come to Jesus on the water, began to sink when he saw the wind, but Jesus saved him.
When Jesus and the disciples got into the boat, the wind ceased.

Many Touch Him and Are Made Well

Jesus and the disciples came to the land of Gennesaret, and many people brought their sick to Him.
Jesus healed them, and as many as touched the hem of His garment were made perfectly well.

Defilement Comes from Within

The Pharisees and scribes accused Jesus' disciples of not washing their hands before eating bread.
Jesus responded by saying that it's not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth.
He explained that evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, and other sinful actions come from the heart, and it's these things that defile a person.

A Gentile Shows Her Faith

A Gentile woman from Canaan came to Jesus and asked for mercy for her demon-possessed daughter.
Jesus initially didn't respond, but the woman persisted, and Jesus healed her daughter.

Jesus Heals Great Multitudes

Jesus healed many people, including the lame, blind, mute, and maimed, and they glorified the God of Israel.

Feeding the Four Thousand

Jesus fed a multitude of 4,000 people, plus women and children, with seven loaves of bread and a few fish.
The disciples were amazed, and Jesus sent them away, getting into a boat to come to the region of Magdala.

The Pharisees and Sadducees Seek a Sign

The Pharisees and Sadducees asked Jesus for a sign from heaven, but He refused, saying that they couldn't discern the signs of the times.

The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees

Jesus warned His disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees, which refers to their false doctrine.
He explained that they should not be concerned about physical bread, but rather about being aware of the false teachings of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

Jesus asked His disciples who people said He was, and they replied that some thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah, or Jeremiah.
Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus praised him for his understanding.

Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection

Jesus predicted that He would go to Jerusalem, suffer, and be killed, and then be raised on the third day.
Peter rebuked Jesus, but Jesus told him to get behind Him, saying that Peter was not mindful of the things of God.

Take Up the Cross and Follow Him

Jesus taught His disciples that they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him.
He said that whoever desires to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for His sake will find it.

Jesus Transfigured on the Mount

Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a high mountain, where He was transfigured before them.
His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became white as light.
Moses and Elijah appeared, talking with Jesus, and a voice from a cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"

A Boy Is Healed

A man brought his epileptic son to Jesus, and Jesus rebuked the demon and cured the boy.
The disciples had previously been unable to cast out the demon, and Jesus explained that it was because of their unbelief.
He said that if they had faith as a mustard seed, they could move mountains, and nothing would be impossible for them.

Jesus Again Predicts His Death and Resurrection

Jesus predicted that the Son of Man would be betrayed, killed, and raised on the third day.
The disciples were exceedingly sorrowful.

Peter and His Master Pay Their Taxes

The temple tax collectors came to Peter and asked if Jesus paid the temple tax.
Jesus told Peter to catch a fish, and in its mouth, they would find a coin to pay the tax.
Jesus explained that the sons of the king are free, but they should not offend the collectors.

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