Matt. 1-4, NKJV
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5 Salmon begot Boaz by _____, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, 6 and Jesse begot David the king. -Matt. 1:5-6, NKJV
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Naomi
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Rahab
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Sarah
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17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are ____ generations, from David until the captivity in Babylon are ______ generations, and from the captivity in Babylon until the Christ are _____ generations. -Matt. 1:17, NKJV
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Seven
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Twelve
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Fourteen
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A. FourteenExplanation
The correct answer is fourteen because the verse states that there are fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David until the captivity in Babylon, and fourteen generations from the captivity in Babylon until the Christ.Rate this question:
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20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of _____, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. -Matt. 1:20, NKJV
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David
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Jacob
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Judah
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21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name ______, for He will save His people from their sins.” -Matt 1:21, NKJV
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Immanuel
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Joshua
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Jesus
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A. JesusExplanation
The correct answer is Jesus. This is because in the verse from the book of Matthew, it states that a Son will be born and His name shall be called Jesus. The reason for this name is that He will save His people from their sins. Therefore, Jesus is the correct answer as it aligns with the biblical reference provided.Rate this question:
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22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name ______,” which is translated, “God with us.” -Matt. 1:22-23, NKJV
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Immanuel
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Joshua
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Jesus
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A. ImmanuelExplanation
The correct answer is Immanuel. This is because the passage is referring to a prophecy spoken by the Lord through a prophet, which states that a virgin shall bear a son and his name shall be called Immanuel, which means "God with us."Rate this question:
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What does the name “Jesus” mean? (Use your Strong’s Concordance: look up Matt. 1:21)
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Jehovah is Salvation
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God with us
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Joshua
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A. Jehovah is SalvationExplanation
The name "Jesus" means "Jehovah is Salvation". This is supported by the reference to Matthew 1:21 in the Strong's Concordance, where it states that Jesus will save his people from their sins. The name signifies that God is the source of salvation and that through Jesus, people can be saved from their sins.Rate this question:
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Matt. 2:1-2 * Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of _____ in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”
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Israel
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Judea
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The City of David
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A. JudeaExplanation
The correct answer is Judea. This is because the passage mentions that Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea. The wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, which is located in Judea, in search of the newborn King of the Jews. They had seen His star in the East and had come to worship Him.Rate this question:
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3 When Herod the king heard this, he was _____, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. -Matt. 2:3-4, NKJV
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Joyful
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Troubled
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Confused
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A. TroubledExplanation
The correct answer is "troubled". In this passage, Herod the king hears about the birth of Jesus and becomes troubled. This suggests that he is worried or anxious about the implications of this news. The mention of "all Jerusalem" being troubled as well indicates that this news had a significant impact on the people.Rate this question:
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5 So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people ______.’” -Matt. 2:5-6, NKJV
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Judea
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Judah
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Israel
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A. IsraelExplanation
The correct answer is Israel because the passage states that a ruler will come out of Bethlehem in the land of Judah, and this ruler will shepherd God's people. Since Bethlehem is located in the land of Judah, it can be inferred that the ruler will come from within the land of Judah, which is a part of Israel.Rate this question:
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7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the _________. -Matt. 2:7, NKJV
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Child was born
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Star appeared
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Wise men had arrived in town
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A. Star appearedExplanation
The given answer, "star appeared," is the correct answer because it aligns with the context of the passage from Matthew 2:7. In this verse, Herod secretly calls the wise men to inquire about the time when the star appeared. This suggests that Herod wanted to know when the star had appeared as a means to determine the approximate time of the child's birth. Therefore, "star appeared" is the most logical answer based on the information provided in the passage.Rate this question:
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9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in _____ went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. -Matt. 2:9, NKJV
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The East
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The West
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Arabia
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A. The EastExplanation
The correct answer is "the East." In the passage, it is mentioned that the star which the wise men had seen went before them until it came and stood over where the young Child was. The direction of the star's movement is not explicitly stated, but the phrase "the star which they had seen in the East" implies that the star was seen in the eastern direction and continued to guide them towards the Child.Rate this question:
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10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the ______, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. -Matt. 2:10-11, NKJV
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Stable
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Inn
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House
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A. HouseExplanation
The correct answer is "house". In the passage, it is mentioned that the wise men saw the star and when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother and worshiped Him. This indicates that the young Child and His mother were in a house when the wise men found them.Rate this question:
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12 Then, being ______ warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. -Matt. 2:12, NKJV
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Divinely
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Randomly
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Purposefully
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A. DivinelyExplanation
The word "divinely" is the correct answer because it aligns with the context of the sentence. The passage states that the individuals were "warned in a dream," implying that the warning came from a higher power or a divine source. Therefore, the word "divinely" accurately describes the nature of the warning.Rate this question:
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13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to _____, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” -Matt. 2:13, NKJV
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Nazareth
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Jerusalem
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Egypt
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Matt. 2:14-15 * 14 When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, 15 and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of _____ I called My Son.” -Matt. 2:14-15, NKJV
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Bethlehem
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Judea
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Egypt
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A. EgyptExplanation
The correct answer is Egypt because in the given passage, it states that after Jesus was born, His family fled to Egypt to escape from Herod. This was done to fulfill the prophecy that God had spoken through the prophet, which stated that He would call His Son out of Egypt.Rate this question:
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7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits ______, 9 and do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. -Matt. 3:7-9 *
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That are clean
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Without blemish
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Worthy of repentance
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A. Worthy of repentanceExplanation
In this passage, John the Baptist is addressing the Pharisees and Sadducees who have come to be baptized. He calls them a "brood of vipers" and questions why they are seeking to escape the coming wrath. He then instructs them to bear fruits "worthy of repentance." This means that he is urging them to show genuine remorse for their sins and to change their ways. John is emphasizing that mere religious lineage, such as being descendants of Abraham, is not enough to guarantee salvation. True repentance and a transformed life are necessary.Rate this question:
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10 And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with _______. -Matt. 3:10-11 , NKJV
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Holy Water
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The Holy Spirit and fire
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Water and the Spirit
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A. The Holy Spirit and fireExplanation
In this passage from the book of Matthew, John the Baptist is speaking to a crowd and explaining the difference between his baptism with water and the baptism that Jesus will bring. John acknowledges that his baptism is only for repentance, but the one who is coming after him (Jesus) is much greater. Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. This phrase symbolizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in a person's life, purifying them and empowering them to live a life that bears good fruit. The fire represents the refining and purging process that occurs when the Holy Spirit works in a person's heart.Rate this question:
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13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to ______ righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. -Matt 3:13-15, NKJV
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Continue in the old way
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Fulfill all
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End the works unto
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A. Fulfill allExplanation
In this passage, John the Baptist initially tries to prevent Jesus from being baptized by him, recognizing that Jesus is the one who should be baptizing him instead. However, Jesus insists that it is necessary for them to fulfill all righteousness by proceeding with the baptism. This suggests that Jesus is obediently fulfilling God's plan and demonstrating his commitment to righteousness.Rate this question:
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Then Jesus was led up by the _____ into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. -Matt. 4:1< NKJV
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Devil
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Pharisees
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Spirit
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A. SpiritExplanation
In this passage, it is mentioned that Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. This suggests that the Spirit played a role in guiding Jesus to the wilderness for the purpose of being tempted. The Spirit's guidance in this situation highlights the divine plan and purpose behind Jesus' temptation, as it was part of his journey and preparation for his ministry.Rate this question:
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8 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to Him, “All these things ____ will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” -Matt. 4:8-9, NKJV
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God
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I
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The Prince of the Air
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A. IExplanation
In this passage, the devil is tempting Jesus by offering Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory if He would worship him. The correct answer "I" refers to Jesus, as He is the one being tempted by the devil. Jesus is being presented with a choice between worldly power and glory or remaining faithful to God.Rate this question:
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12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put _____, He departed to Galilee. -Matt. 4:12, NKJV
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In charge of baptizing the Gentiles
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In prison
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In charge of the baptizing at the church
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A. In prisonExplanation
The given correct answer is "in prison". This is because the passage states that Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, and as a result, He departed to Galilee. This implies that John was imprisoned, which is supported by the given answer.Rate this question:
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Galilee of the Gentiles: 16 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death _______.” -Matt. 4:16, NKJV
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The light bulb as been turned on
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The light has dawned
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Salvation has dawned
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A. The light has dawnedExplanation
The correct answer is "the light has dawned." This phrase is a metaphorical expression used to convey the idea that the people who were in darkness have now been enlightened and brought into the light. It signifies a significant change or transformation in their lives, particularly in terms of their understanding or perception of something. In this context, it refers to the arrival of Jesus and the message of salvation that he brings, which brings hope and enlightenment to those who were living in spiritual darkness.Rate this question:
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17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “______, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” -Matt. 4:17
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Have faith
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Repent
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Believe
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A. RepentExplanation
The correct answer is "Repent" because in this verse, Jesus is calling on people to change their hearts and minds, to turn away from their sins and to seek forgiveness. He is urging them to acknowledge their wrongdoings and to make a sincere commitment to change their ways, as the kingdom of heaven is near. Repentance is an essential step in the process of receiving salvation and entering into a relationship with God.Rate this question:
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18 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 They _____ left their nets and followed Him. -Matt. 4:18-20, NKJV
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Talked it over between the two of them and then
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Considered it for the rest of the day and then
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Immediately
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A. ImmediatelyExplanation
The passage states that Jesus called Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother to follow Him and become "fishers of men." The word "immediately" suggests that they responded to Jesus' call without hesitation, leaving their nets and following Him right away.Rate this question:
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23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their _________, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. 24 Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. 25 Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. -Matt. 4:23-25, NKJV
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Towns
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Homes
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Synagogues
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A. SynagoguesExplanation
The passage states that Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and disease among the people. This suggests that synagogues were one of the places where Jesus taught and performed miracles. Additionally, the mention of "towns" and "homes" does not align with the specific mention of synagogues in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is synagogues.Rate this question:
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What is the meaning of synagogue? Use your Strong’s Concordance.
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A building made of stained glass windows where Jews would gather to worship God
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A building used for the gathering of Jewish men to pray and read the scripture, have trials, and inflict punishments
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A building where men and women gathered to read the law of Moses
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A. A building used for the gathering of Jewish men to pray and read the scripture, have trials, and inflict punishmentsExplanation
The correct answer is "a building used for the gathering of Jewish men to pray and read the scripture, have trials, and inflict punishments." This answer accurately describes the purpose and activities that take place in a synagogue. Synagogues are places of worship for Jews, where they come together to pray, study the scriptures, and engage in communal activities. Additionally, synagogues also serve as centers for legal and judicial matters within the Jewish community, including trials and punishments.Rate this question:
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