1. In John 15:13, Jesus commented on a “great love.” What did He say? And why did He say it?
2. In Hebrews 2:14, the text says about Christ that, “through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil.” Explain that statement.
3. In this lesson, the comment is made that “Jesus is the best friend we could ever have.” Why is that the case?
4. There is only one way we can ever really “know” Jesus Christ. What is that “one way”?
5. The writer of the Book of Hebrews said, “For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). How does this relate to Jesus being “the best friend we could ever have”?
6. Who beheaded John the Immerser, and why?
7. Isaiah prophesied about Jesus being “the Prince of Peace” (Is. 9:6). Paul wrote that Christ was able to offer “peace that passes all understanding” (Phil. 4:7). Explain the correlation between these two passages, and tell how Jesus provides that peace.
8. Some people suggest that Christians “think” they are going to Heaven, or “believe” such, but cannot know it. Explain how 1 John 5:13 impacts such a suggestion.
9. Matthew 5:48 teaches us, “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Since no one can ever be perfect, what is this passage trying to teach us?
10. Jesus helped a Syro-Phoenician woman (Mk. 7:25-28), and a Samaritan woman (Jn. 4:4-26). By doing so, He showed His impartiality. Explain why that is the case.
11. In Galatians 3:28, Paul said, “There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male and female; for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus.” What was his point? How does this relate to Jesus’ impartiality—and to ours?
12. Where did Jesus get the things He taught? Incorporate into your answer John 8:28.
13. According to Mark 8:34, what is the “cost” of Christianity?
14. Jesus said that humans possess one particular thing that is more valuable than all the world. What is it? Incorporate Mark 8:36-37 into your answer.
15. What is the ultimate cost of sin, according to Romans 6:23?
16. How does a person get rid of his or her sin?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,