In which situation can we say "the prodigal has returned"?

A person left for a better life, only to change his mind

How did Jesus answer the question "Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar?"

Pay to Caesar the things that are his & to God his things

What does "repentance" mean?

Feeling sorry for bad deeds & turning away from them

What is the Intertestamental Period?

The years from Malachi to Jesus

After his resurrection, what did Jesus talk about to the men as they walked to Emmaus?

He explained the Old Testament to them

What was the main teaching of the parables of the Prodigal Son, Lost Sheep, and Lost Coin?

God's love & forgiveness, showing why Jesus met with sinners

How did Jesus behave when on trial?

He was mostly quiet, saying very little

What was the most likely reason that Pilate surrendered Jesus to be crucified?

He was afraid of the people who were accusing Jesus

What does the Golden Rule mean?

Treat others like you want to be treated

How did people react when they saw Jesus heal & perform miracles?

Some believed & followed, others didn't

In the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, there was _______.

A dramatic reversal of fortunes in the afterlife

What prompted the first disciples to follow Jesus?

They were amazed by all the fish he helped them catch

How did Luke's gospel show that Jesus came back to life?

He appeared to the disciples & ate with them

Whom did Jesus teach his followers to love?

Everyone, including their enemies

How does having four gospels help readers understand the life of Jesus better?

Both different viewpoints and different audiences

In the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus prayed that the “cup” be taken from Him, what is the “cup” referring to?

The suffering that Jesus was about to go through.

What example of forgiveness did Jesus give as he hung on the cross?

He asked God to forgive those who crucified him

What promise did Jesus make to the criminal who was crucified with him?

You will be with me in paradise

Who is a "good Samaritan"?

Someone who is compassionate to all people

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1
In which situation can we say "the prodigal has returned"?
An uncle comes to a wedding after disappearing a long time
A messenger brings news from a distant land
A person left for a better life, only to change his mind
A family member gets tired of eating pig food
2
How did Jesus answer the question "Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar?"
All of the above
Pay to Caesar the things that are his & to God his things
None of the above
Pray for kings & all in authority to have peace
3
What was the most common cause of death for those who were crucified?
Stroke
Loss of blood
Suffocation
Dehydration
4
What does "repentance" mean?
Feeling sorry for bad deeds & turning away from them
Coming back to life after dying
Spice used to prevent odor when burying people
Good news
5
What is the Intertestamental Period?
The years from Malachi to Jesus
The Stone Ages
The Dark Ages
The Medieval Ages
6
After his resurrection, what did Jesus talk about to the men as they walked to Emmaus?
All the miracles that he had performed & their effects
The good times and memories
The reason Judas betrayed them
He explained the Old Testament to them
7
After talking with Jesus, Pilate realized Jesus was ____.
the Son of God.
trying to overthrow the Romans.
guilty and deserved to die.
innocent.
8
What was the main teaching of the parables of the Prodigal Son, Lost Sheep, and Lost Coin?
Jesus' disciples should be faithful until Jesus returns
God desires that people help others in need
God's generosity with material resources
God's love & forgiveness, showing why Jesus met with sinners
9
How did Jesus behave when on trial?
He lashed out at those questioning him
He performed miracles
He was mostly quiet, saying very little
He was calm & rational
10
What was the most likely reason that Pilate surrendered Jesus to be crucified?
He didn't want to be troubled with the matter
He thought Jesus was guilty like the Jewish leaders said
He was afraid of the people who were accusing Jesus
He hated Jesus because he spoke against the government
11
What does the Golden Rule mean?
God helps those who help themselves
Treat others like you want to be treated
Love your enemies
Seek first the kingdom of God
12
In the Parable of the Sower, what did the seed represent?
The spirit of God
Baptism by water
The word of God
Faith in God
13
How did people react when they saw Jesus heal & perform miracles?
Some believed & followed, others didn't
All who heard & saw him believed & followed him
Religious leaders readily embraced his message
Government leaders readily embraced his message
14
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Dead Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Jordan River
The Nile River
15
In what major city in Israel was the Temple located?
Bethlehem
Judea
Nazareth
Jerusalem
16
In the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, there was _______.
A man who buried treasure rather than risk losing it
A dramatic reversal of fortunes in the afterlife
A loving father who forgave his wayward son
A dishonest tax collector who begged God for mercy
17
Which of the following was something the devil tempted Jesus with in the desert?
Turn rocks into bread
Find a lost coin
Raise a person from the dead
Walk on water
18
What prompted the first disciples to follow Jesus?
He offered them money
They saw Jesus heal a man with leprosy
They were amazed at his preaching
They were amazed by all the fish he helped them catch
19
Where did Jews meet for religious worship services in the days of Jesus?
Tabernacle
Mosque
Synagogue
Church building
20
At the birth of Jesus, who visited him first?
Shepherds
Townspeople
Magi or wisemen
Elizabeth
21
How did Jesus respond to the temptations of the Devil in the desert?
He quoted the New Testament
He quoted the Old Testament
He quoted the Apocrypha
He quoted John the Baptist
22
How did Luke's gospel show that Jesus came back to life?
He appeared to the disciples & healed one of them
He appeared to the disciples & ate with them
He appeared to the women & washed their feet
He appeared to the women & performed a miracle
23
Whom did Jesus teach his followers to love?
People who could help them
Sick people
Everyone, including their enemies
Only those who loved them first
24
What do you need to know to find a specific verse in the Bible?
Book, chapter, verse
Book, page, chapter
Book, verse, page
None of the above
25
What question did Jesus answer by telling the parable of the Good Samaritan?
Who is my neighbor?
Where shall we get enough food to feed this crowd?
Where shall I go, Lord, & whom should I follow?
What should I do to inherit eternal life?
26
How does having four gospels help readers understand the life of Jesus better?
Different audiences
Different continents
Both different viewpoints and different audiences
Different viewpoints
27
In the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus prayed that the “cup” be taken from Him, what is the “cup” referring to?
The suffering that Jesus was about to go through.
The wine-vinegar that will be offered to Him on the cross.
The cup of wine from the Last Supper.
The bitter drink the soldiers force Jesus to drink.
28
What did the sinful woman do while Jesus was eating at the home of Simon the Pharisee?
She anointed him with expensive perfume
None of the above
Both of the above - PICK ME!
She wiped his feet with her hair
29
What does it mean to call someone a Judas?
He is a thief
He is selfish
He is a betrayer
He is a cheater
30
Which Roman leader turned Jesus over to be crucified?
Pilate
Ben Hur
Herod
Caesar Augustus
31
What disturbed the Pharisees the most when the paralytic was lowered through the roof?
Jesus forgave his sins
Jesus healed on the Sabbath
The man got up and walked
The friends destroyed the roof & didn't pay for it
32
What is the meaning of the word "gospel"?
Good news
Mystical
Divine
Joyful Songs
33
What example of forgiveness did Jesus give as he hung on the cross?
He called the soldiers his friends
He asked God to forgive those who crucified him
He gave his garments to the poor
He blessed the soldiers
34
Where did Jesus spend most of his growing up years?
Galilee
Phoenicia
Egypt
Judea
35
What promise did Jesus make to the criminal who was crucified with him?
Although you will die, you will be raised from the dead
You will be with me in paradise
Your family will be cared for by my disciples
The ground will split open & swallow the soldiers
36
What does the word "Christ" mean?
Anointed One
Son of God
Both Anointed One & Messiah
Messiah
37
Which of the following describes the world at the time of Jesus' birth?
Greek was the common language
All of the above - PICK ME!
The Romans controlled most of the known world
There was a good system of roads
38
Who did Luke write his gospel for?
Theophilus
Simeon
Joseph
Zechariah
39
Who is a "good Samaritan"?
Someone who is rich and famous
Someone who gives good advice
Someone who gets money back on an investment
Someone who is compassionate to all people
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Who is Zechariah?
Husband of Elizabeth
A priest
All of the above
Father of John the Baptist

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