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Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate _____, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. -Luke 4:1-2
Correct Answer
C. Nothing
Explanation
In Luke 4:1-2, it is mentioned that Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness for forty days. During this time, he ate nothing. This is supported by the statement that "afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry." Therefore, the correct answer is "nothing."
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3 And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this ______ to become bread.” Luke 4:3
Correct Answer
C. Stone
Explanation
In this passage from Luke 4:3, the devil challenges Jesus to prove his divinity by turning a stone into bread. The correct answer is "stone" because the devil specifically asks Jesus to command this object to become bread. This question highlights the temptation that Jesus faced in the wilderness, where he was tested by the devil.
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4 But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by _____ alone, but by every word of God.’” -Luke 4:4
Correct Answer
A. Bread
Explanation
In this passage, Jesus is responding to a temptation from Satan to turn stones into bread. Jesus quotes from Deuteronomy 8:3, where it is written that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from God. This means that physical sustenance is not the only thing necessary for life, but spiritual nourishment and obedience to God's word are also essential. Therefore, the correct answer is bread.
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5 Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been _____, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours.” -Luke 4:5-7
Correct Answer
A. Delivered to me
Explanation
The correct answer is "delivered to me". In this passage, the devil is tempting Jesus by offering Him all the kingdoms of the world if He worships him. The devil claims that he has been given the authority and glory of these kingdoms, implying that they were delivered to him.
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28 So all those in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 29 and rose up and thrust Him out of the city; and they led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might _______. 30 Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way. Luke 4:28-30
Correct Answer
B. Throw Him down over the cliff
Explanation
The correct answer is "throw Him down over the cliff." This is supported by the context of the passage, which describes the people in the synagogue becoming filled with wrath and leading Jesus to the brow of the hill on which their city was built. The implication is that they intended to harm Him, and throwing Him down over the cliff would be a way to accomplish that.
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8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” ...And Jesus said to Simon, “_____. From now on you will catch men.” -Luke 5:8,10
Correct Answer
C. Do not be afraid
Explanation
In the given passage, Simon Peter recognizes his own sinfulness and feels unworthy to be in the presence of Jesus. However, Jesus reassures him by saying "Do not be afraid." This statement implies that Simon Peter should not fear or be anxious about his sins because Jesus will forgive him and use him for a greater purpose. Jesus goes on to tell Simon Peter that he will become a fisher of men, meaning that he will be instrumental in bringing people to Jesus and spreading the message of salvation.
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12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “_____, You can make me clean.” 13 Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” -Luke 5:12-13
Correct Answer
C. Lord, if you are willing
Explanation
The correct answer is "Lord, if you are willing." In the given passage, the man who was full of leprosy approached Jesus and implored Him, expressing his belief that Jesus had the power to make him clean. By saying "Lord, if you are willing," the man acknowledged that it was ultimately up to Jesus to decide whether or not to heal him. This shows the man's humility and trust in Jesus' authority. Jesus then responds by touching the man and declaring His willingness to cleanse him.
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17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was ______ to heal them. -Luke 5:17
Correct Answer
A. Present
Explanation
The correct answer is "present" because the passage states that the power of the Lord was present to heal them. This implies that there was a tangible and active presence of healing power from the Lord during that specific day.
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20 When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks _____? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” -Luke 5:20-21
Correct Answer
C. BlaspHemies
Explanation
The correct answer is "blasphemies." The scribes and Pharisees questioned who had the authority to forgive sins, suggesting that Jesus' claim to forgive sins was blasphemy because only God has the power to do so.
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30 And their scribes and the Pharisees complained against His disciples, saying, “Why do You eat and drink with tax collectors and _____?” 31 Jesus answered and said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” -Luke 5:30-32
Correct Answer
B. Sinners
Explanation
In this passage from Luke, the scribes and Pharisees question why Jesus is associating with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus responds by explaining that he has come to call sinners to repentance, indicating that he is focused on helping those who are spiritually sick rather than those who consider themselves righteous. Therefore, the correct answer is "sinners."