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What primary instruction did Christ give to the Twelve regarding their mission to the lost sheep of Israel?
What primary instruction did Christ give to the Twelve regarding their mission to the lost sheep of Israel?
- Proclaim the kingdom and rely on the generosity of those who receive them. (correct)
- Establish churches in every town and village.
- Focus their efforts on converting the wealthy and influential.
- Collect tithes and offerings to sustain their ministry.
What was the core message the Twelve were tasked to spread?
What was the core message the Twelve were tasked to spread?
- The coming of God's kingdom. (correct)
- The imminent arrival of a powerful earthly king.
- The importance of strict adherence to Mosaic Law.
- The establishment of a new political order.
What motivated John the Baptist's disciples to approach Jesus with their question?
What motivated John the Baptist's disciples to approach Jesus with their question?
- Curiosity about the growing popularity of Jesus' ministry.
- A desire to challenge Jesus' authority and expose him as a fraud.
- A plot to trap Jesus into making statements that could be used against him by Herod.
- John's instruction to seek clarification regarding Jesus' identity. (correct)
How did Jesus respond to the inquiry from John's disciples?
How did Jesus respond to the inquiry from John's disciples?
According to Jesus, where did John the Baptist stand in the hierarchy of prophets?
According to Jesus, where did John the Baptist stand in the hierarchy of prophets?
Flashcards
The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles
Christ's chosen twelve to spread the message of the kingdom.
Mission Instructions
Mission Instructions
Apostles were to preach without accepting payment, trusting God.
John the Baptist's Question
John the Baptist's Question
John's disciples asked if Jesus was the awaited one.
Signs of Jesus' Ministry
Signs of Jesus' Ministry
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John's Significance
John's Significance
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Study Notes
The Life of Christ
- After choosing the Twelve, Jesus gave them instructions to proclaim the coming Kingdom to lost Israelites
- They were instructed to preach without payment, relying on the generosity of those who received the message
- Expect hostility and rely entirely on God
- Followers should share in the mission, not to bring just peace but a two-edged sword of God’s word (not a military sword).
John the Baptist
- John the Baptist, imprisoned by Herod Antipas, sent disciples to Jesus with a question about Jesus's identity
- John paused, seemingly smiling grimly, before adding, "Blessed is he who takes no offense at me."
- John's disciples might have been sent to assess or confirm Jesus.
- John may have wanted reassurance that his work was valid as well.
- Some speculate that John wanted to shift his followers' faith to Jesus
- Others may have seen John's message as nearing its end
- John may have assessed Jesus’s ministry.
- Jesus spoke highly of John, saying that John is greater than anyone born of a woman, but that Elijah who is to come is greater still.
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