What is the Messianic Secret?

• Jesus was the Messiah.

• Jesus was a revolutionary.

• Jesus needed to accomplish his mission.

• Jesus came to overthrow the Romans.

How do we know Jesus is the Son of God?

• The farmer in the story of Legion recognises Jesus as the Son of the Most High God.

• God tells us in the Baptism that he is pleased with Jesus, his Son.

• God tells the disciples in the Transfiguration that they have to listen to his Son, Jesus.

• Peter declares that Jesus is the Son of God.

What does the title Messiah tell us about Jesus' Identity?

• The Christ, the Anointed One, a descendant of King David.

• A suffering servant who must suffer, die and rise from the dead to bring salvation.

• A warrior king who will save the Jews from the Romans.

• A troublemaker, an enemy.

What does The Baptism show us about Jesus' Identity?

• That he is less important than John the Baptist who baptises him.

• That he must be forgiven from sins to start his ministry.

• That he is the Son of God who has a mission.

• That he is the Messiah as prophesied in the Old Testament.

Why do true Catholics baptise infants?

• To become part of God's family.

• To follow in Jesus' footsteps.

• To wash away 'original sin'.

• To get the child into a Catholic school.

What is Peter's Confession?

• Peter confessing his sins to Jesus.

• Peter declaring that Jesus is the Messiah.

• Peter declaring that Jesus is Elijah.

• Peter misunderstanding the meaning of the title Messiah.

What does 'I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven' mean?

• That the Pope has a secret chamber where he keeps the keys.

• That Peter is waiting for us at the pearly gates of heaven.

• That Peter was given earthly authority in matters of faith and morality.

• That Catholics need to obey the Pope's authority to get into heaven.

What happens in the Transfiguration?

• Jesus' appearance changes to a supernatural shining white.

• Moses and Isaiah appear on either side of Jesus.

• Jesus asks Peter to build three tents.

• God speaks to Peter, James and John about Jesus.

What does the Transfiguration show about Jesus' Identity?

• Jesus is a mountaineer.

• Jesus is the Son of God.

• Jesus has authority.

• Jesus is a prophet.

Why are Jesus' miracles problematic for Christians today?

• They show God helps people in need.

• They are unscientific.

• They show Jesus has God's power.

• They could have been written with an alternative meaning.