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The Life and Death of John the Baptist

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What did Jesus instruct the twelve apostles to primarily proclaim during their mission?

The necessity of military strength to achieve peace.

The immediate overthrow of Roman rule and oppression.

The coming of the Kingdom of God to the house of Israel. (correct)

The establishment of a new earthly kingdom of Israel.

According to Jesus's teachings to his apostles, what kind of 'sword' did he say he came to bring to earth?

A literal sword to wage war against injustice.

A metaphorical sword of peace through military strength.

A political sword to challenge Roman authority.

The divisive sword of God's word, challenging existing beliefs. (correct)

What question did John the Baptist send his disciples to ask Jesus while John was imprisoned?

If Jesus was the Messiah, or if they should anticipate another. (correct)

When Jesus would establish his earthly kingdom and rule.

If Jesus approved of John's past methods of baptism.

Whether Jesus planned to liberate John from prison.

Which of the following is presented as a potential reason for John the Baptist sending his disciples to Jesus?

<p>To shift his followers' allegiance to Jesus, anticipating his own death. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What statement did Jesus make about John the Baptist after John's disciples departed?

<p>John was the greatest person born of women, and potentially Elijah. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Life of Christ

After choosing twelve followers, Jesus instructed them to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom to the lost sheep of Israel
They were to take no pay and rely on the generosity of those they preached to
They needed to expect hostility and rejection and place trust in God
Their mission was to bring a "two-edged sword" of God's word, not a military one
This mission was about God's message of peace

The Death of the Baptist

Shortly after Jesus's disciples began their mission, John the Baptist's disciples went to Jesus, sent by John while imprisoned by Herod Antipas.
They asked Jesus if he was the prophesied one
Jesus responded to the disciples by describing his miracles and works, which included the restoration of sight to the blind, healing of the lame, cleansing of lepers, enabling the deaf to hear, and raising the dead
John asked the question to ascertain whether the miracles and actions were from the promised one or a different authority

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Explore the significant moments in the lives of Jesus and John the Baptist. This quiz delves into the mission of the disciples sent by Jesus and the inquiry made by John the Baptist while imprisoned. Test your knowledge on the teachings and miracles that defined their ministries.