Saturday, August 4, 2018 - Jer 26:11-16,24; Mt 14:1-12

Saturday, August 4, 2018 - Jer 26:11-16,24; Mt 14:1-12

1. Though Herod wanted to put John to death, why did he not do so?

He did not have the power to put a man to death
He was afraid of the crowd who regarded John a s a prophet
He was a just man


2. What did the disciples of John do when they heard about his beheading?

They were angry with Herod
They ran away in fear
They took the body of John and buried it


3. What did the girl do after receiving John the Baptist's head?

She buried it
She fainted
She gave it to her mother


4. Whom did Herod think Jesus was?

A saint
John the Baptist
A holy man


5. Who danced at the birthday party of Herod?

Herodias
His daughter
The daughter of Herodias


6. Who saved Jeremiah from being handed over to the people?

Absolom
Ahikam
Abiathar


7. What was the name of Philip's wife whom Herod had married?

Ruth
Salome
Herodias


8. Who was Ahikam's father?

Samuel
Shaphan
Solomon


9. Why did the priests and prophets say Jeremiah deserved to die?

Because he was corrupt
Because he prophesied against the city
Because he was not a prophet


10. What is the message of the readings of today?

It is not easy to be as courageous as John
John the Baptist was willing to doe for the truth
John the Baptist was a worthy precursor to Jesus

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