1.
After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself ________. -Luke 10:1
Correct Answer
B. Was about to go
Explanation
The passage states that the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them ahead of Him into every city and place. The phrase "was about to go" implies that the Lord intended to go to those cities and places himself, but before doing so, He sent the seventy others ahead of Him. This suggests that the Lord had plans to visit those locations and was preparing for His journey.
2.
2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to _____ into His harvest. -Luke 10:2
Correct Answer
A. Send out laborers
Explanation
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to his disciples about the importance of spreading the message of the gospel. He tells them that the harvest, or the number of people who are ready to receive the message, is great. However, there are not enough workers to bring in the harvest. Therefore, Jesus instructs his disciples to pray to the Lord of the harvest, asking him to send out laborers to gather the harvest. This means that Jesus wants his disciples to ask God to raise up more people who are willing to share the gospel with others.
3.
______; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. -Luke 10:3
Correct Answer
C. Go your way
Explanation
The correct answer is "Go your way." This phrase is taken from the Bible, specifically from Luke 10:3. In this verse, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and instructing them to go their way, despite the challenges they may face. The phrase implies that they should proceed with their mission, even though they may encounter difficulties or opposition. It encourages them to be courageous and steadfast in their purpose, knowing that they have been sent by Jesus himself.
4.
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, ______. -Luke 10:6
Correct Answer
C. It will return to you
Explanation
If a son of peace is present, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. This suggests that if someone is receptive and welcoming to the message of peace, then your peace will have a positive impact on them. However, if they are not receptive, the peace will not be wasted but will come back to you. It emphasizes the importance of finding those who are open to receiving peace and not wasting it on those who are not.
5.
And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The _____ has come near to you.’ -Luke 10:9
Correct Answer
C. Kingdom of God
Explanation
In Luke 10:9, Jesus instructs his disciples to heal the sick and proclaim that the "Kingdom of God has come near to you." This means that through their healing and preaching, the disciples are bringing the presence and power of God's kingdom to the people. The Kingdom of God refers to the reign and rule of God in the hearts and lives of believers, where God's will is done and his love and justice are experienced. By proclaiming the Kingdom of God, the disciples are inviting people to experience God's transformative power and salvation.
6.
Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are ______ in Your name.” -Luke 10:17
Correct Answer
C. Subject to us
Explanation
The correct answer is "subject to us." In this verse from the Bible, the seventy disciples are reporting back to Jesus, expressing their joy and amazement that even the demons were subject to them when they invoked His name. This implies that they had the power and authority to command and control the demons, highlighting the significance of Jesus' name and the disciples' role in spreading His teachings.
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And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I give you the authority to ______ serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. -Luke 10:18-19
Correct Answer
A. Trample on
Explanation
The correct answer is "trample on." In this passage, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and giving them authority over serpents, scorpions, and the power of the enemy. By using the phrase "trample on," it implies that the disciples have the power to overcome and defeat these forces, suggesting a sense of dominance and control. This aligns with the idea of having authority and nothing being able to harm them.
8.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because ____.” -Luke 10:20 *
Correct Answer
C. Your names are written in heaven
Explanation
The correct answer is "your names are written in heaven." This is because the verse from Luke 10:20 suggests that one should not find joy in having power over spirits, but rather in the fact that their names are recorded in heaven. This implies that their faith and righteousness have been recognized and acknowledged by God, which is a cause for true rejoicing.
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21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the ______ and revealed them to babes. -Luke 10:21
Correct Answer
C. Wise and prudent
Explanation
Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and thanked God, the Father, for hiding certain things from the wise and prudent and revealing them to babes. This suggests that those who are considered wise and prudent may rely too much on their own understanding and knowledge, while those who are innocent and humble, like babes, are more open to receiving and understanding spiritual truths. Jesus values the simplicity and humility of those who approach Him with childlike faith.
10.
All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and the one to whom the Son ______.” -Luke 10:22
Correct Answer
B. Wills to reveal Him
Explanation
The correct answer is "wills to reveal Him." This answer is supported by the statement in the passage that says "no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son." This implies that the Son has the power to reveal the Father to others, and it is His will to do so.
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Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see; 24 for I tell you that many ______ have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.” -Luke 10:23-24
Correct Answer
C. PropHets and kings
Explanation
The correct answer is "prophets and kings". In this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples and expressing that they are blessed because they have the privilege of seeing and hearing the things that they do. He contrasts this by stating that there were many prophets and kings in the past who desired to see and hear what the disciples are experiencing but were not able to. This implies that the disciples are fortunate to witness and understand the teachings and miracles of Jesus, something that even great figures in history longed for.
12.
27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who ______” -Luke 11:27-28
Correct Answer
B. Hear the word of God and keep it!
Explanation
The correct answer is "hear the word of God and keep it!" because in the passage, Jesus responds to the woman by emphasizing the importance of not only being physically related to Him, but also of hearing and obeying the word of God. This implies that true blessing comes from having a relationship with God and living according to His teachings.
13.
And while the crowds were thickly gathered together, He began to say, “This is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of ____ the prophet. -Luke 11:29
Correct Answer
C. Jonah
Explanation
The correct answer is Jonah. In this passage from Luke 11:29, Jesus is addressing the crowd and criticizing them for seeking a sign. He states that no sign will be given to them except the sign of Jonah, referring to the prophet Jonah from the Old Testament. This is a reference to Jonah being swallowed by a great fish and then being spit out after three days, which Jesus later connects to his own death and resurrection.
14.
For as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so also the _____ will be to this generation. Luke 11:30
Correct Answer
A. Son of Man
Explanation
In this verse, Jesus is referring to Jonah as a sign to the Ninevites. He is comparing this to how the Son of Man will be a sign to the current generation. The term "Son of Man" is a title used by Jesus to refer to himself, emphasizing his humanity and his role as the Messiah. Just as Jonah's presence and message served as a sign to the Ninevites, Jesus' presence and message serve as a sign to the people of his time.
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32 The men of _____ will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. -Luke 11:32
Correct Answer
B. Nineveh
Explanation
In Luke 11:32, Jesus is referring to the men of Nineveh who repented at the preaching of Jonah. He is comparing them to the current generation who did not believe in Him despite His presence and teachings. Jesus suggests that the men of Nineveh, who repented at the message of Jonah, will rise up in judgment and condemn the current generation for their lack of repentance. This implies that the people of Nineveh understood the message and responded positively, while the people of the current generation did not. Therefore, the correct answer is Nineveh.
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“Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the ___ of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered.” -Luke 11:52
Correct Answer
C. Key
Explanation
This passage from Luke 11:52 criticizes lawyers for hindering others from entering the "key" of knowledge. The word "key" in this context symbolizes access or understanding. The lawyers are accused of preventing others from gaining knowledge, possibly by manipulating or misinterpreting the law for their own benefit.