Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - The Beheading of John the Baptist- Jer 7:11-19; Mk 6:17-29

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - The Beading of John the Baptist - Jer 7:11-19; Mk 6:17-29

1. On which day did Herod give a banquet?

The Lord's day
His birthday
The Sabbath


2. What did the mother of the girl prompt her to ask?

The head of John the Baptist
The whole of Herod's kingdom
The best clothes


3. Why did John object to Herod marrying his brother's wife?

Because he did not like Herod
Because his brother was still alive
Because Herod would not make a good husband


4. What does Jeremiah say the House of the Lord has become?

A market place
A den of robbers
A house of trade


5. For whom do the women make cakes?

The queen of earth
The queen of heaven
The queen of Jerusalem


6. How much of his kingdom did Herod promise?

The whole
Half
One third


7. Whose offspring had the Lord cast out?

Judah
Ephraim
Israel


8. Whom did the girl turn to for advice?

Her father
Her brother
Her mother


9. Who buried John the Baptist?

Joseph of Arimethea
His disciples
Nicodemus


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

It is not easy to be true to the truth
Standing for the truth has serious consequences
John the Baptist is a beautiful example of one who did not fear

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