Bible Trivia Question
What's the Answer?
What sin does Jesus say is unforgivable?
Greed
Murder
Theft
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
Mark 3:28
In Mark 3:28, Jesus declares that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable. This bold statement raises eyebrows and prompts many to wonder just what that means. First off, let’s sink our teeth into the term "blasphemy." In the biblical world, it's more than just saying something rude. It’s a direct insult to God’s character or work. In this context, it appears Jesus is addressing the Pharisees’ claim that his miraculous empowerments were acts of Satan rather than the Holy Spirit.
Picture it! Here is Jesus, performing awe-inspiring healings and liberations, yet the religious authorities are scoffing and attributing that power to a malevolent source. Such a dismissal is not just an attack on Jesus; it fundamentally undermines the integrity of the Spirit’s work. It implies an unwillingness to recognize divine truth when it is evident.
Interesting trivia – did you know that throughout the Gospels, the Holy Spirit is often depicted as a voice urging recognition, comfort, and counsel? The Spirit brings enlightenment and conviction about one’s true relationship with the divine. Saying "no thanks!" to that makes it hard to appreciate anything else Jesus offers.
Moreover, consider this notion echoing through Scripture—the idea that rejecting God’s grace leads to spiritual blindness, making it impossible to grasp divine truths. It highlights the significant choice inherent in our responses to divine revelations in our lives. That choice is pivotal for defining our journeys in faith.
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What does Jesus say to do if your right hand causes you to sin?
Pray for forgiveness
Burn it in the fire
Tie it behind your back
What provoked Jesus to say to the Pharisees, "he that is without sin, let him first cast a stone."
They brought him a woman taken in the act of adultery
They objected to Jesus associating with harlots
They brought him a man caught in the act of stealing a loaf of bread
What sin did Jesus say cannot be forgiven?
Taking God's name in vain
Murder
Blasphemy against the Son of man
An angel
The devil
The heart
What does Jesus say about tomorrow?
Prepare well for it
Always think about it
Take no thought for it
How many wise men does the Bible say came to visit Jesus?
It doesn't say
Two
Three
Who does Jesus say are the two most important people to love?
Your spouse and your parents
God and your spouse
God and your neighbour
The chief leaders of the people
A band of men and officers
A multitude of the common people
Which bird does Jesus say we have more value than?
Raven
Sparrow
Turtle dove
What does Jesus say someone who wants to follow him must do?
Deny himself, take up his cross, and follow him
Read the scriptures daily, and apply them to your life
Leave friends and family behind and sell all their possessions