Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - Job 9:1-12,14-16; Lk 9:57-62

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - Job 9:1-12,14-16; Lk 9:57-62

1. What God passes by him how does Job respond?

He bows his head
He cannot see him
He is blinded


2. How does Jesus respond to the second 'would be' disciple?

Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.
Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.
No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.


3. What does Job say God can do to the stars?

God can make them shine brighter
God can seal up the stars
God can make them as bright as the sun


4. What excuse does the third 'would be' disciple give?

I will follow you, Lord; but let me first bury my father
I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.
I will follow you, Lord; but let me first sell my land


5. What excuse does the second 'would be' disciple give Jesus?

Lord, first let me go and bury my father.
Lord, first let me go and bury my father.
Lord, first let me settle my affairs at home


6. What does Job say about a mortal before God?

One can be just before God
One cannot be just before God
One can try to be just before God


7. How does Jesus respond to the first 'would be' disciple?

I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.
Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.
I will follow you, Lord; but let me first sell my land


8. What did the first 'would be' disciple say to Jesus as he was walking along the road?

I want to be a disciple
I will follow you wherever you go
Lay your hands on me and bless me


9. Who does Job say has resisted God and succeeded?

The strong
No one
The brave


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

Following Jesus requires total detachment
We often give lame excuses
Jesus inspires and challenges us to go beyond

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