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What did Jesus instruct the twelve apostles to primarily proclaim during their mission?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is presented as a potential reason for John the Baptist sending his disciples to Jesus?
What statement did Jesus make about John the Baptist after John's disciples departed?
What statement did Jesus make about John the Baptist after John's disciples departed?
Flashcards
Mission of the Twelve
Mission of the Twelve
The assignment given to the Twelve Apostles to spread the message of the Kingdom to Israel.
Depend on generosity
Depend on generosity
Instructions to the Twelve to rely on the generosity of those they preach to, without taking pay.
Jesus' sword metaphor
Jesus' sword metaphor
Jesus spoke of bringing a two-edged sword, symbolizing the division caused by His teachings.
John the Baptist's question
John the Baptist's question
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Jesus on John the Baptist
Jesus on John the Baptist
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Study Notes
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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