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What did Peter declare Jesus to be?
What did Peter declare Jesus to be?
- A prophet
- A teacher
- John the Baptist
- The Messiah (correct)
What must one do to follow Jesus according to his teaching?
What must one do to follow Jesus according to his teaching?
- Attend religious ceremonies
- Seek worldly riches
- Follow the law strictly
- Deny oneself and take up their cross (correct)
What happens to those who are ashamed of Jesus and his words?
What happens to those who are ashamed of Jesus and his words?
- The Son of Man will be ashamed of them (correct)
- They will be forgiven
- They will receive blessings
- They will gain the whole world
What did the voice from the cloud proclaim during the Transfiguration?
What did the voice from the cloud proclaim during the Transfiguration?
What did Jesus instruct the disciples not to do after coming down from the mountain?
What did Jesus instruct the disciples not to do after coming down from the mountain?
What was the father's response when Jesus asked if he believed?
What was the father's response when Jesus asked if he believed?
What was the condition of the boy brought to Jesus?
What was the condition of the boy brought to Jesus?
What did Jesus do when he saw the boy possessed by the spirit?
What did Jesus do when he saw the boy possessed by the spirit?
Flashcards
Messiah
Messiah
A person believed to be the chosen one of God, sent to save humanity. In Christianity, Jesus is seen as the Messiah.
Son of Man
Son of Man
A title used by Jesus to refer to himself, signifying both his humanity and his divine mission.
Deny oneself
Deny oneself
To put aside personal desires and ambitions to follow Jesus' teachings, prioritizing God's will.
Take up the cross
Take up the cross
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Transfiguration
Transfiguration
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Elijah's Return
Elijah's Return
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The Coming of the Son of Man
The Coming of the Son of Man
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What does 'rising from the dead' mean?
What does 'rising from the dead' mean?
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Power of Faith
Power of Faith
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Demonic Possession
Demonic Possession
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Study Notes
Jesus's Teachings and Actions
- Jesus travels to villages near Caesarea Philippi, and asks his disciples about public perception of him.
- Disciples report varying opinions (John the Baptist, Elijah, prophets).
- Jesus asks about the disciples' perspective, and Peter declares Jesus as the Messiah.
- Jesus warns against revealing this truth to others.
- Jesus teaches about his upcoming suffering and death, followed by resurrection after three days.
- Disciples are rebuked for disagreeing with Jesus's plan.
- Conditions for following Jesus are outlined: denial of self, acceptance of the cross, and valuing life for the sake of Christ and the gospel.
- Importance of not being ashamed of Jesus versus gaining the world at the cost of faith.
- Jesus refers to the impending arrival of God's kingdom.
The Transfiguration
- Jesus takes three disciples (Peter, James, and John) to a mountain.
- Jesus is transfigured, appearing radiant.
- Moses and Elijah appear, speaking with Jesus.
- The disciples are awestruck and terrified.
- A voice from a cloud declares Jesus as the beloved Son.
- Disciples are instructed not to share the event until after Jesus's resurrection.
- Questioning surrounding the role of Elijah before Jesus's appearance arises.
- Jesus explains the prophecies concerning Elijah and his role in restoring all things.
Healing a Possessed Boy
- A crowd surrounds the disciples, with scribes struggling against them.
- Jesus is amazed by the crowd, and is approached by the crowd's leader.
- Jesus encounters a possessed child, having a seizure.
- Jesus addresses the child's spirit and orders it to leave the boy.
- The child is cured and is no longer suffering the seizures.
- Jesus's disciples struggle to understand why they could not remove the prior seizure.
- Jesus responds with a reference to the importance prayer and faith in removing demons.
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Explore the profound teachings and actions of Jesus as he communicates his identity as the Messiah to his disciples and foretells his suffering and resurrection. Delve into the significance of the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals his divine glory alongside Moses and Elijah. This quiz aims to deepen your understanding of these pivotal moments in the New Testament.
