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The Bible Story

Chapter 143: Miracles
By Newton Marshall Hall
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The volume serves as a practical guide to using a multi-volume retelling of biblical narratives, offering concise methods for parents and teachers to present stories, encourage memorization, foster character development, and relate biblical life to its historical land and artistic heritage. It supplies discussion questions, lesson plans for different age groups, geography and literary connections, and classroom suggestions, along with a pronouncing dictionary and an index to the set. Emphasis is on making reading accessible, integrating the Bible with literature and daily living, and adapting lessons to varied occasions and temperaments.


Bread of Life

What did Jesus say about "food that perisheth and food that abideth"? 161 L.J.
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What remark of the people showed the high regard in which the Jews held Moses? 162 L.J.
How many times in this speech did Jesus refer to himself as the Bread of Life? 161-166 L.J.
What did Jesus say about the Father's will for him? 162 L.J.
Give the substance of Jesus' reply to the murmurers. 165 L.J., 166 L.J.

Conflicts

What led to the discussion about the Sabbath? 167 L.J., 168 L.J.
What was Jesus' reply concerning the Sabbath? 168 L.J.
What did the Pharisees plot, following this conflict? 169 L.J.
Describe the event at the Pharisee's house which displeased Jesus' host? 169 L.J.
With what story did Jesus explain his treatment of sinful people? 170 L.J.
Describe the conflict about Jesus' wonderful deeds 170 L.J., 171 L.J.

Miracles

Why did the Greek woman come to Jesus? 172 L.J.
Give Jesus' words to the woman and her reply. 172 L.J.
What miracle did Jesus perform on his return from Tyre and Sidon? 175 L.J., 176 L.J.
Tell about the miracle at Bethsaida. 177 L.J.

At Caesarea Philippi

Who did various people say Jesus was? 178 L.J.
Give Peter's statement as to who Jesus was. 178 L.J.
State four prophecies Jesus made regarding himself. 178 L.J.
How did Peter show his weakness? 178 L.J.
What were the words of Jesus' rebuke to Peter? 178 L.J.
Name three conditions of discipleship given by Jesus. 178 L.J.
What further did Jesus tell the disciples about his coming fate? 179 L.J.

Transfiguration

What disciples did Jesus take with him to the summit of a high mountain? 180 L.J.
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What happened while they were there? 180 L.J.
Describe what happened when they reached the foot of the mountain 181 L.J., 182 L.J.
What did Jesus tell the disciples was the cause of their failure? 182 L.J.

Teaching the Disciples

What incident drew from Jesus a lesson about humility? 185 L.J., 186 L.J.
Give Jesus' striking statement about forgiveness. 186 L.J.
Of what part of Jesus' prayer to the disciples does the story of the Ungrateful Servant remind you? 112 L.J., 186 L.J.
What lesson did Jesus teach when he spoke of little children? 188 L.J., 189 L.J.

Teaching of Light and Freedom

Why did Jesus stay in Galilee? 190 L.J.
What did he tell his disciples to do? 190 L.J.
How did Jesus go to the feast? 190 L.J., 191 L.J.
When Jesus taught in the temple, what surprised the people? 191 L.J.
Describe the debate held by the authorities on the character of Jesus. 192 L.J., 193 L.J.
How did Nicodemus defend him? 193 L.J.
From study of the context what do you think is the meaning of Jesus' two statements: "I am the light of the world" (193 L.J.) and "Ye are the light of the world" (106 L.J.)?
What did Jesus say about the truth? 193 L.J.
When Jesus said, "The truth shall make you free," what kind of bondage did he refer to? 194 L.J.
What great trait in Abraham was lacking in those who claimed to be his descendants? 194 L.J., 195 L.J.
How did this conflict between Jesus and the Jews end? 196 L.J.

Healing the Blind Man

From which commandment did the Jews get their belief that a man suffers from the sins of his parents? 197 L.J., 202 H.T.
What connection did Job's friends think exists between suffering and sin? 195 S.A.
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How did Jesus heal the blind man? 197 L.J.
In what way were the Pharisees divided in their discussion following this healing? 198 L.J.
Upon what point did the man who was healed refuse to express an opinion? 199 L.J.
How did this grateful man show that the Pharisees' opinions were illogical? 199 L.J.

The Good Shepherd

Give the picture of a good shepherd that Jesus draws. 200 L.J.
In what words does Jesus promise safety, liberty, and sustenance to his followers? 201 L.J.

Stories of Forgiveness

Tell the story of the Lost Sheep. 202 L.J.
Tell the story of the Lost Money. 202 L.J., 203 L.J.
Tell the story of the Lost Son. 203 L.J., 204 L.J.
What did Jesus teach by these three stories? 202 L.J.
What lesson did Jesus mean to teach by the story of the Dishonest Steward? 204 L.J., 205 L.J.
What is the lesson in the story of the Rich Man and the Poor Man? 206 L.J., 207 L.J.
What is the teaching in the story of the Men who Made Excuses? 207 L.J., 208 L.J.

The Rich Young Man

What question did a rich young man ask Jesus? 211 L.J.
What claims of righteousness did the young man make? 211 L.J.
Give Jesus' words in reply. 211 L.J.
What was Jesus' statement regarding rich men? 211 L.J., 212 L.J.
What did the story of the Foolish Rich Man teach? 212 L.J.

Raising of Lazarus

For what purpose did Mary and Martha send for Jesus? 215 L.J.
When Jesus, after a delay, reached Bethany, with what news was he met? 216 L.J.
With what words did both sisters greet Jesus? 216-219 L.J.
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What effect did the raising of Lazarus have on the Jews? 220 L.J.
What two others had Jesus raised from the dead? 130 L.J., 141 L.J.
To what miracle did the Jews probably refer when they asked their question? 219 L.J., 197 L.J.
For what does Jesus thank God in his prayer? 220 L.J.

At Jericho

Tell the story of blind Bartimaeus. 221 L.J.
How did Zacchaeus come to Jesus' notice? 222 L.J.
What did Zacchaeus do to show his repentance? 222 L.J.

Supper at Bethany

When the last Passover in Jesus' life came, what inquiry did the people make one of another? 229 L.J.
Describe the scene at the supper at Bethany. 229 L.J.
What was Judas' argument? 229 L.J.
What prediction did Jesus make in regard to the fame of Mary's deed? 230 L.J.

Entry into Jerusalem

How did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? 233 L.J.
What did the multitude say? 234 L.J.
How did Jesus reply to the Pharisees' objections? 234 L.J.
How did the sight of Jerusalem affect Jesus, and why? 234 L.J.
At what other time did Jesus weep? 219 L.J., 234 L.J.
A few days later what did the Jerusalem multitude shout in regard to Jesus? 276 L.J.

Crucifixion Week

What did Jesus do on Monday of Crucifixion week? 237 L.J.
When did Jesus perform a similar work in the temple? 237 L.J., 79 L.J.
Besides cleansing the temple what other lines of activity did Jesus engage in? 237 L.J.
On Tuesday of Crucifixion week what questions were put to Jesus by his enemies? 238 L.J.
In what way did Jesus answer the questions? 238 L.J., 239 L.J.
Tell Jesus' story of the Wicked Husbandman. 238 L.J., 239 L.J.
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What question was raised about tribute money? 240 L.J.
What was Jesus' decision in regard to the paying of tribute money? 240 L.J.
What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment? 240 L.J.
How large was the widow's mite according to Jesus' estimate? Why? 243 L.J.
For what purpose did certain Greeks come to the disciples? 243 L.J.
Give the substance of Jesus' words at this time. 243 L.J., 244 L.J.
Tell the story of the Faithful Servant. 244-246 L.J.
Tell the story of the Judgment of the King. 246 L.J., 247 L.J.
How probably did Jesus spend Wednesday and Thursday of Crucifixion week? 248 L.J.

The Last Supper

Why did the enemies of Jesus not want to arrest him during the Passover feast? 248 L.J.
Describe the preparation for the Last Supper. 248 L.J., 249 L.J.
Tell Jesus' words and actions during the supper. 249 L.J.
What act of lowly service did Jesus do for his disciples? 249 L.J., 250 L.J.
What did Jesus say that troubled the disciples? 253 L.J.
What did Jesus do and say to Judas? 253 L.J.
Name four comforting promises that Jesus made in this talk with the disciples. 254-258 L.J.
What was Jesus' legacy to his disciples? 258 L.J.
In what words did Jesus, speaking of the vine, express the dependence of the disciples upon himself? 258 L.J.
To what extent did Jesus say true love will show itself? 261 L.J.
When Jesus prayed for his disciples, what two things did he say he had done? 261 L.J., 262 L.J.
For what persons did Jesus make requests? 262 L.J.
What particular petitions did Jesus make for these persons? 262 L.J., 263 L.J.

Betrayal

Where did Jesus go alter the Last Supper and for what purpose? 264 L.J.
What did Jesus say in his prayer in the garden about God's will? 264 L.J.
How did Judas betray Jesus? 267 L.J.

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Trial

What occurred in the trial before Annas? 268 L.J.
What false witness was borne against Jesus in the trial before Caiaphas? 269 L.J.
What utterance of Jesus at this trial was said to be blasphemy? 269 L.J.
Describe Peter's denial. 270 L.J.
What were the questions and answers at the Jewish court? 270 L.J., 271 L.J.

Judgment

Give the conversation of Jesus and Pilate. 272 L.J., 275 L.J.
What was Pilate's decision? 275 L.J.
Describe the trial before Herod. 275 L.J., 276 L.J.
What offer did Pilate make to the people? 276 L.J.
What was the cry of the people in regard to Jesus? 276 L.J.
In spite of finding no fault in Jesus, Pilate delivered him to be crucified. What reasons can you give for his action? 279 L.J., 280 L.J.

Crucifixion

Who went with Jesus to the place of crucifixion? 281 L.J.
Where was Jesus crucified? 281 L.J.
Who were crucified with Jesus? 281 L.J.
What was written above Jesus on the cross? 282 L.J.
How did his enemies taunt Jesus while on the cross? 282 L.J.
Give the conversation between Jesus and the thieves. 282 L.J., 285 L.J.
What was Jesus' conversation with the disciple? 285 L.J.
What did the Roman centurion say when Jesus died? 285 L.J.

Burial

Describe the burial of Jesus. 286 L.J.
How and for what reason was the tomb guarded? 287 L.J.

Resurrection

Who came first on the Sabbath morning to the tomb of Jesus? 297 L.J.
What did she find? 297 L.J.
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Who came next to the tomb? 297 L.J.
What further did the disciples discover? 297 L.J.
Tell the story of Mary at the tomb of Jesus. 298 L.J.
How did Jesus reveal himself to the disciples on the way to Emmaus? 301 L.J., 302 L.J.
Why were the disciples meeting in secret at Jerusalem? 305 L.J.
Tell about Jesus appearing among them. 305 L.J.
What did Thomas say in regard to Jesus appearing? 306 L.J.
How was Thomas finally brought to believe? 306 L.J.
How were the disciples engaged when Jesus appeared to them again? 307 L.J.
What help did Jesus give the disciples? 307 L.J.
What commands did Jesus give Peter at this time? 308 L.J., 309 L.J.
What great command did Jesus give his disciples at the Mount in Galilee? 310 L.J.
For what purpose did Jesus tell the disciples to tarry in Jerusalem? 313 L.J.

Victories of the New Faith

What happened on the day of Pentecost? 325 L.J.
What did the people say of the disciples? 326 L.J.
What was the theme of Peter's sermon? 326-328 L.J.
Give the result of the preaching. 328 L.J., 329 L.J.
What miracle was performed by Peter and John at the temple? 330 L.J.
Give Peter's message to the astonished people. 331 L.J., 332 L.J.
What action did the authorities take? 332 L.J.
What was the result? 332-334 L.J.
What custom in regard to property prevailed at this time? 335 L.J.
What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira? 335 L.J., 336 L.J.
For what reason was the first martyr, Stephen, put to death? 339 L.J.
What was the nature of Stephen's defense? 340-344 L.J.
What was the result of the martyrdom? 344 L.J., 345 L.J.
What new city was entered by the apostles, and what happened there? 346 L.J., 347 L.J.
Describe the meeting between Philip and the Ethiopian. 348 L.J.
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What was the result of the meeting? 349 L.J.
Give the name and character of the woman whom Peter restored to life at Lydda. 350 L.J.
What vision had a Roman captain at Caesarea? 353 L.J.
Describe Peter's vision at Joppa. 353 L.J., 354 L.J.
What was the result of Peter's visit to the captain? 355 L.J., 356 L.J.
For what act did the Jews at Jerusalem rebuke Peter? 357 L.J.
How did Peter justify his act? 357 L.J., 358 L.J.
Describe Peter's experience in prison. 359 L.J., 360 L.J.
Where did Peter go after his escape, and how was he received? 360 L.J., 361 L.J.

Paul, the Apostle

Tell in brief the life of Paul, the Apostle. 367-370 L.J.
For what purpose did Paul make the journey to Damascus? 371 L.J.
Describe what happened on the way. 371 L.J.
What part did Ananias have in Paul's conversion? 371 L.J., 372 L.J.
How did Paul show his changed purpose? 372 L.J.
Describe the plot against Paul and his escape. 375 L.J.
Where were the disciples first called Christians? 375 L.J.