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Some listeners were impressed by Jesus, but others questioned if he was ______ son.
Some listeners were impressed by Jesus, but others questioned if he was ______ son.
Joseph's
Outrage greeted Jesus's words, as he was from a modest ______ family.
Outrage greeted Jesus's words, as he was from a modest ______ family.
Nazareth
Jesus cited examples from the Old Testament, such as ______ and Elisha.
Jesus cited examples from the Old Testament, such as ______ and Elisha.
Elijah
Despite the opposition, Jesus continued his ministry, visiting towns and villages in ______.
Despite the opposition, Jesus continued his ministry, visiting towns and villages in ______.
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They were critical of Jesus's actions, regardless of his efforts in healing, helping, forgiving, and showering with ______.
They were critical of Jesus's actions, regardless of his efforts in healing, helping, forgiving, and showering with ______.
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Capernaum was located at the northern end of the Sea of ______.
Capernaum was located at the northern end of the Sea of ______.
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Jesus worked many miracles of healing in this region, including raising the daughter of ______.
Jesus worked many miracles of healing in this region, including raising the daughter of ______.
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The Sea of Galilee was home to a thriving ______ industry.
The Sea of Galilee was home to a thriving ______ industry.
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Jesus saw ______ at his tax office and told him to follow him.
Jesus saw ______ at his tax office and told him to follow him.
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Tax collectors were generally despised by the people because they acted as agents of the ______.
Tax collectors were generally despised by the people because they acted as agents of the ______.
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The Jews expected a Messiah-King who would drive out the ______ and restore the kingdom of Israel.
The Jews expected a Messiah-King who would drive out the ______ and restore the kingdom of Israel.
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Jesus' preaching of the Kingdom is considered by Pope Benedict XVI as the 'core ______' of the Gospel.
Jesus' preaching of the Kingdom is considered by Pope Benedict XVI as the 'core ______' of the Gospel.
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The Second Vatican Council describes the Church as the seed and beginning of that ______ on earth.
The Second Vatican Council describes the Church as the seed and beginning of that ______ on earth.
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Jesus read from the Prophet ______ in the synagogue during the Sabbath service.
Jesus read from the Prophet ______ in the synagogue during the Sabbath service.
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After reading, Jesus claimed that 'Today this Scripture has been ______ in your hearing.'
After reading, Jesus claimed that 'Today this Scripture has been ______ in your hearing.'
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Matthew hosted a dinner for Jesus and his disciples, including tax collectors and social ______.
Matthew hosted a dinner for Jesus and his disciples, including tax collectors and social ______.
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Jesus responded to the Pharisees' criticism by quoting ______, emphasizing that he came to call sinners.
Jesus responded to the Pharisees' criticism by quoting ______, emphasizing that he came to call sinners.
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Jesus' exorcisms are described as a 'frontal attack' on ______'s kingdom.
Jesus' exorcisms are described as a 'frontal attack' on ______'s kingdom.
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In the Capernaum synagogue, a man possessed by an unclean spirit shouted at ______, recognizing his authority.
In the Capernaum synagogue, a man possessed by an unclean spirit shouted at ______, recognizing his authority.
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Jesus rebuked the man and commanded the ______ to leave him.
Jesus rebuked the man and commanded the ______ to leave him.
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The scribes were experts in Jewish law and religious ______.
The scribes were experts in Jewish law and religious ______.
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Jesus taught with ______, which was distinct from the scribes' approach.
Jesus taught with ______, which was distinct from the scribes' approach.
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The conflict with the Pharisees arose from Jesus associating with ______ individuals.
The conflict with the Pharisees arose from Jesus associating with ______ individuals.
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Jesus' call to sinners was an important aspect of his ______ ministry.
Jesus' call to sinners was an important aspect of his ______ ministry.
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The man in the synagogue recognized Jesus' ______ over unclean spirits.
The man in the synagogue recognized Jesus' ______ over unclean spirits.
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Study Notes
Capernaum
- Located at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee
- Base of operation for Jesus
- Easy access to other parts of Galilee
- Near a busy route used by travelers
- Somewhat pretentious title for what it was—a modest body of water, 13 miles long, a beautiful sight to behold
- Sparkling, fresh waters ringed by hills and thirty-two miles of shoreline dotted by little fishing villages
- Gusty squalls sometimes sweep across the waters, raising waves and menacing careless fishermen who had delayed heading home.
Jesus's Ministry
- Worked many miracles of healing
- Raised people from the dead
- Raised the daughter of Jairus, an official of Capernaum's synagogue
- Visited Naim, a village a few miles southeast of Nazareth
- Told the woman her son would arise
- Spread from Galilee to Judea
The Call of Matthew
- Jesus applied his own standards to chosen disciples
- Followed conventional wisdom
- Tax collectors were generally despised, for they acted as agents of the Romans, extorting people's money, building bonus for themselves.
- Jesus, passing by the tax office, noticed Matthew and told him, "Follow me."
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Explore the impactful ministry of Jesus, his teachings, and the reactions he encountered. This quiz delves into key events and figures in the New Testament, including Jesus' miracles and interactions with communities. Test your knowledge of significant locations and themes from his ministry.
