Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Overall
- Where was Jesus born, as mentioned in the Book of Matthew?
- What were the three temptations that Satan presented to Jesus in the wilderness?
- Which famous teaching of Jesus begins with the "Beatitudes"?
- Can you recall a specific healing miracle that Jesus performed in the Book of Matthew, and who was the person healed?
- How many apostles did Jesus choose to be his closest disciples , and can you name them?
- What does Jesus instruct his followers to do when they face persecution for their faith?
- During a storm on the Sea of Galilee, what did the disciples experience, and how did Jesus respond?
- Name one of the notable miracles that Jesus performed and describe the circumstances surrounding it.
- How does Matthew describe the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and his eventual death?
- According to Matthew, what happened on the third day after Jesus' crucifixion, and how did his followers react to it?
Mark
- Can you name a specific healing miracle performed by Jesus, and describe the circumstances?
- What was Levi's other name, and what role did he have before becoming a follower of Jesus? What was the significance of his prior role?
- What does Jesus say about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, and why is it considered a serious sin?
- Why did Jesus often use parables in his teachings, and what did he intend to convey through them, as mentioned in the Book of Mark?
- Which two commandments does Jesus highlight as the greatest, and what do they entail?
- What does Jesus teach about what defiles a person, and how does this concept differ from traditional Jewish understanding?
- Describe the event of the transfiguration of Jesus , including who was present and what happened.
- What story about a widow's offering is found in the Book of Mark, and what lesson does Jesus draw from it?
- What is the "great commandment" that Jesus emphasizes , and what does it instruct believers to do?
- What instructions does Jesus give to his disciples before ascending into heaven, and what is their mission?
Luke
- Describe the birth story of Jesus according to the Book of Luke.
- What does Jesus teach about loving your enemies, and can you provide a specific verse that highlights this teaching?
- Name a miracle performed by Jesus, and describe the circumstances surrounding it.
- Who is the sinful woman, and what significant event involving her and Jesus occurs in the book?
- What does Jesus say about the cost of being his disciple and following him, and what are the implications?
- According to Luke, Jesus sends out seventy-two of his followers on a mission. What were their instructions, what happened during this mission, and what was Jesus's response when they returned?
- Describe the parable of the Good Samaritan, and what moral lesson does it convey?
- What are the key components of the Lord's Prayer as presented in this book?
- What does Jesus say about true blessedness, and how does it differ from worldly notions of blessing?
- How does Jesus address the issue of anxiousness or worry, and what guidance does he provide to his followers?
- What was the key message in the parable about the prodigal son?
- What is the underlying issue with the rich ruler?
John
- What is the significance of "the Word became flesh," and what does it refer to?
- Who was Nicodemus, and what famous conversation did he have with Jesus?
- Describe the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. What important lesson did Jesus convey during this encounter?
- What does Jesus say about his authority as the Son of God, and what implications does it have?
- Explain the concept of Jesus being the "Bread of Life" and its significance.
- Jesus makes a famous statement about his relationship with the Father. What does he say, and what does it mean?
- How does Jesus describe himself in relation to resurrection and life?
- What does Jesus mean when he says, "The Son of Man must be lifted up"?
- What does Jesus promise regarding the Holy Spirit in the Book, and how is the Holy Spirit described?
- How does Jesus describe himself as "the way, the truth, and the life," and what does this statement signify?
Overall
- What key learnings did you get from reading the Gospels?
