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Men of the Old Testament
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First king of Israel.. Diciple of Elijah who received a double portion of the Holy Spirit.. Judge and prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel.. Sold into slavery but later was able to save his family from hunger through dreams.. Used his strength to fight against his enemies and lead his people..
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John the Baptist
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Crossword puzzle
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Immerse in water. Jesus. place where God resides. John the Baptist mother. spiritual realm over which God reigns.
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The Unmerciful Servant
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Use the things you learned in the story to answer the clues
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Name of the king's servant who owed a little bit of money. Name of the king's servant who owed a lot of money. What we feel in our hearts and homes when we forgive each other. What the king had for Samuel, but Samuel didn't have for Josiah. How many dollars Josiah owed.
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The Israelite Kingdom
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The first king of the Israelites.. Group of people from the Mediterranean area who wanted to capture Canaan.. Chaldean king who captured Jerusalem and destroyed the temple.. Known as the greatest of the kings of the Israelites.. The northern kingdom created by ten of the tribes; its capital was Samaria..
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Mighty Acts in the Desert
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the land was flowing with milk and ____. number of years they were in the desert. the manna fell from _______. who are the people wandering in the desert. the soldier who succeeded Moses.
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King Josiah
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He found the temple in _ _ _ _ _?. How old was Josiah when he became king?. How many years was Josiah King?. Where did Josiah send his assistant?. What did King Josiah tear?.
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David Returns Kindness to Jonathan
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grandfather to Mephibosheth and father of Jonathan. how Mephibosheth may have felt when David wanted to see him at the palace. was ordered to farm the land. king. dropped Mephibosheth.
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David Plays For Saul
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King of Israel. was loved by Saul. what David played for Saul. a way to encourage others. a harp-like instrument.
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Isaiah
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The writers of the Old Testament ____________ these passages to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ.. What did the Jews call their religion?. All the people were kinder and they ________ each other.. ___________ is a prophet.. Isaiah reminded them that God remained in faithful and _______ as he was to his people in Egypt..
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Th Story of Tobit
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what Tobit became blind from. the thing that was stolen and gave to Anna for the woven cloth. Raphael returned here. the angle that God sent in disguise to save Tobit, Tobiah, and Sarah. Raphael showed Tobiah how to cure his fatherī s .
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Ezekiel the Prophet
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God would again choose Jerusalem as his ________ place.. Ezekiel told the people that God had said 'I will give you a new heart and place a new ______ within you.'. Ezekiel called the people back to God and condemned all forms of social injustice, ________, and superstition.. Ezekiel's message is found in the ____ of Ezekiel.. Ezekiel began to offer words of ____ and comfort to the people during the time of the exile..
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Jonah the Prophet
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There was a _____ storm when he was out on sea.. What does this story remind us of?. God had a message of ____ to give to the city of Nineveh.. A short story that has a message.. What kind of city was Nineveh?.
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The Potter and the Clay
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the wheel must be _______. We are God's _______. Another name for top of Vessel. Vessels are created for a______. Added to the clay.
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The Israelites
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Wise saying.. Jewish house of worship.. Sacred song or poem used in worship.. Teachings that Moses received from God; later became the first part of the Hebrew Bible.. Division of time that is shorter than an era..
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Biblical Facts
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Blinded on the road to Damascus. Swallowed by a whale. Stoned to death. Raised from the dead. Number of commandments.
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Elijah on Mount Carmel
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Elijah placed his sacrifice on the?. False gods have no what?. What did Elijah pour on the alter?. What did they use for the sacrifice?. Who was King Ahab's wife?.
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Ruth, the Gleaner
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Words associated with the story of Ruth.
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What Star Point is Ruth.. Ruth's first husband. Flower of this Degree.. Emblem of this Degree.. A descendent of Ruth..
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The Ten Commandments
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You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. You shall not make for yourself a carved image. You shall not commit adultery. . You shall not covet. .
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Jesus's Birth
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Thing that guided people to where Jesus was. Animal watchers that went to Jesus . Thing Jesus was laid in. Jesus's mother. Country that Jesus was born in.
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Lord's Supper
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this was poured out for us by Jesus. used to dry feet or hands. 2w place they ate the passovermeal. this represents Jesus broken body. the Jews celebrated this meal each year.
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Moses and the Israelites
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who was the leader of the Israelites. what did Moses go to the top of to speak to God. what was Moses' brother called. what was the colour of the sea the Israelites crossed. what dd God provide when the Israelites said they were hungry.
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Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
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The men could hear ______.. People gave the men _____.. Jesus made it so the men saw ______________.. How many were blind?. What did Jesus do?.
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The Baptism & Temptation of Jesus
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JESUS WAS FED AND CARED FOR BY _______________.. JESUS DID NOT GIVE IN TO THE ________________________ OFFERED BY THE DEVIL.. THE DEVIL DISPLAYED BEFORE JESUS ALL THE ________________ OF THE WORLD.. JESUS SPENT FORTY DAYS IN THE DESERT _______________ AND PRAYING.. THE DEVIL ASKED JESUS TO SHOW THAT HE WAS THE SON OF GOD BY TURNING STONES INTO _________________..
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The Prophets
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The prophet who was called to Nineveh.. Something Ahab was willing to kill for?. This prophet was called when an angel visited him in the Temple with a burning coal.. A major sin of the Old Testament. The '_?_ of the Lord's Favor' is a time of healing and restoration..
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Elijah and Elisha
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birds that fed Elijah. Elisha's servant. owned a vineyard. animals who ate Jezebel. appeared with Jesus and Elijah.
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Holy Ghost
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Because the Holy Ghost does not have a body of flesh and bones and we cannot see Him, He is a __________.. the Holy GHost will help you receive answers to your _________.. The Holy Ghost is a _______from our Heavenly Father. This helper can guide those who are baptized and live worthily (two words). If you pray and live the commandments of our Heavenly Father, the Holy Ghost will help you develop a strong _________ of the gospel..
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The Death and Resurrection of Jesus
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Where did Jesus promise that one of the criminals would be?. What part of the soldier did Peter injure?. The name of the place where Jesus was crucified was, 'Place of the_________. What was the meal called that Jesus had with his apostles before he died?. What did Judas do when he saw Jesus?.
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Death and Resurrection of Jesus
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What part of the soldier did Peter cut with his sword?. Jesus was crucified at the place of the --------. What was the meal Jesus had with his friends before he died called?. Who did the High Priest ask Jesus who he was?. What did the soldier say that Jesus was when Jesus died?.
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Cain and Abel
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What did god put on Cain to protect him? (4). Cain working the soil, he was a ___. (6). God wants us to give out___to HIm. (4). What was Abel's offering to God? (4). God told Cain to ___ his sin? (6).
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Descent of the Holy Spirit
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Fill in the boxes with the correct words.
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What the diciples devoted themselves to while waiting for the Holy Spirit . Who baptized Jesus. The communication of the fruits of Christ's Paschal mystery in the celebration of the Church's 'Sacramental' liturgy. God communicates to us through this. One of the days there was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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The Romans Road to Salvation
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a conversation with God. a special place that souls go if they've given their lives to Christ. a messenger of God. a book of Christian scriptures. the personal followers of Jesus.
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Jesus Heals the Leper
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Jesus went out to stay in .......... places.. Jesus said to go to see the ......... What must lepers call out to others?. Jesus told him to tell ........... What disease did He have?.
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Life of Christ
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There must be some permanent tests available to all men, civilizations, and ages by which they can decide if any or all of these _____________ are justified in their claims.. How did the _______ of the East know of His coming? Through the many prophecies circulated through the world by the Jews as well as through the prophecy made to the Gentiles by Daniel centuries before His birth.. If God sent anyone from Himself, or if He came Himself with a vitally important message for all men, it would seem reasonable that He would let men know when His ______________ was coming and other details of His life.. Socrates, Confucius, Lao-tze and ___________ had no one to pre-announce them, their message, or any details of their lives.. This fact alone distinguishes Him from all other _________ leaders..
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Preparing for Lent
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Catholics are encouraged to personally take up three practices (fasting, almsgiving,and ________) during Lent.. Christ fasted in the desert for _____ days.. 'Take up your cross and _______ me.'. Why do we celebrate Easter?. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
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Joseph in Canaan
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The brothers rip up Joseph's coat and dip it in this.. Jacob had this many sons.. Jacob and his sons were these.. Joseph's brothers throw him in one.. The brothers sell Joseph to these men for 20 pieces of silver..
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Older Children
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God's Promise To Abraham
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And Sarah said,'God has made me ________. Gen.21:6. For I have made you a _______of many nations. Gen.17:5. Now Abraham and Sarah were_____ well advanced in age. Gen.18:11. Abraham called the name of his son _______. Gen21:3. You shall not call her name Sarai, but _______ shall be her name. Gen. 17:16.
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Jesus Calms The Storm
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The storm made the disciples this. The disciples thought this was going to happen. Where was Jesus?. What was Jesus doing?. The wind and the waves did this.
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The Virtues
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brotherly love. an attitude of positive expectation about the future, the anchor in truth. self love. it allows us to push through difficulties for a better outcome. respects individual right while resolving conflict without bias.
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Bible Characters
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Wrote second longest book of the Bible. One of the 'minor prophets'. One of the writers of Proverbs. Wrote six books of the Bible. One of the spies who gave a positive report.
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The Gospels
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Wiped the face of Jesus. Pharisee who brought myrrh and aloes to anoint Jesus's body. Baptized Jesus (3 words). Passed away; Jesus raised him from the dead. Sentenced Jesus to death (2 words).
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Crumbs For the Dogs
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The woman's daughter was possessed by?. Jesus loves ... . There is neither Jew nor?. Who wanted to send the woman away?. Jesus ... the woman's daughter .
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Who is Jesus Christ?
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A town around Galilee . The pope and the bishops of the Catholic faith . The child of Elizabeth . To be sorry for your sins . The name of Jesus' mother .
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Book of Matthew
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I baptized Jesus in the River Jordan and later beheaded. An_________appeared to Joseph in his dream. Virgin mother of Jesus. Husband of Mary. Matthew 28:19-20 is known as 'The Great _____________' .
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Older Children
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Abraham and Sarah
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The Lord told Abram who would be strangers and enslaved for 400 years?. Why did Sarah lie?. How do we talk to God and ask for forgiveness?. Prophet who calls Sarah our spiritual mother?. Son of Elizabeth and Zecharia..
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The Golden Calf
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what God wanted to do to the people because of their sin. someone in the middle who speaks for someone else. the number of days and nights Moses was up the mountain. Something we worship in place of God. area where the Israelites were living.
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Holy Spirit
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'Christ' is the Greek word for this.. The word 'Messiah' means: 'The __________ One'.. In the Creation account, (Genesis 1:2) He was hovering over the waters.. Term for the day the Spirit was received; the birth of the Church.. The Holy Spirit is a member and as such, is a person..
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The Twelve Apostles
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Represented by a saw, since it is said that his body was sawn asunder after a horrible martyrdom.. Chosen to take the place of Judas, he is symbolized by an open Bible and doucle-bladed battle ax. He is said to have been beheaded after his missionary work.. This Apostle is said to have been flayed alive, since he is usually represented by three flaying knifes.. Tradition says that while this Apostle was preaching in Greece he was put to death on a cross of this type.. The scallop shell is the symbol of pilgrimage and stands for this Apostle's zeal and missionary spirit..
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Older Children
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God's Promise to Israel
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Find Answers in Exodus 19 (NIV)
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Full name of the mountain that the Israelites were near (19:18). The Israelites were camed in a _______ (19:2) . God appeared to them as a _______ over the mountain (19:9) . Moses and ______ were allowed to come up the mountain (19:24). God commanded Moses to 'Go to the people and _________ them today' (19:10).
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The Gospel of John
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What was the Gospel of John originally written in?. The week before Easter. the teaching or revelation of Christ. The word is ___.. Jesus is with us through what Sacrament?.
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Escape to Egypt
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Matthew 2: 13-23
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Where they finally settled after Egypt.. The next person reigning in Judah after Herod, his son. . How soon did Joseph get Mary and Jesus out of town.. Came to Joseph in dreams.. The first dream destination that came to Joseph.
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