What is Q in Biblical studies?

A lost source of sayings of Jesus found in Matthew and Luke

Why would Matthew's audience be concerned about Jesus' teachings regarding the Law?

They were Jewish converts who were raised practicing the Law

To what does Jesus compare the Kingdom of Heaven?

A mustard seed that grows rapidly

What is the teaching of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

If you are able to help someone in need you should help him

What happens when the pregnant marry visits her pregnant cousin, Elisabeth?

John the Baptist leapt in Elisabeth's womb

What is the purpose of John the Baptist's ministry?

To prepare the way for Jesus' ministry

What is the teaching from the Rich Man and Lazarus?

To be kind while on earth because you cannot change your fate after death

What do the miracles over nature teach the Apostles about?

Letting go of fear and keeping their faith

Who does Jesus say that you should invite to a feast or celebration?

The poor and hungry who cannot return the favor

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, why do the Levite and the Priest not help the man?

His injuries make him unclean violating purity laws

Why are there 12 Apostles?

To represent the re-unification of the 12 tribes of israel under the NC

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son what does the younger son represent?

God welcoming back anyone who comes to him

What is the result of the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac?

People are afraid of Jesus' powers

Which Old Testament event is paralleled in the Massacre of the Innocents?

The survival of Moses after Pharaoh orders the death of male Hebrews

What is the purpose of the genealogies?

To place Jesus in a theological history of Israel and the covenants

Why does Luke include John the Baptist showing kindness to a tax collector and preaching giving alms to the poor?

It highlights Luke's emphasis on Jesus' ministry to the marginalized

A short story with a hidden meaning

Which of the following is not a teaching of Jesus?

“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.”

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1
In a unique way, John's Gospel can be considered to have an infancy narrative.
True
False
2
What is the definition of disciple?
Follower
Anointed one
Messenger
King
3
What is Q in Biblical studies?
A lost source of sayings of Jesus found in Matthew and Luke
A source of conspiracies about the life of Jesus
A letter in the alphabet... comes after P but before R
A non-canonical Gospel consisting of stories of Jesus's birth and childhood
4
Why would Matthew's audience be concerned about Jesus' teachings regarding the Law?
They were Jewish converts who were raised practicing the Law
They were Romans who would have seen the Law as conflicting with state laws
They were Gentiles who wouldn't have understood what the Law was
Lapsed Catholics who only remembered to be Christian around Xmas and Easter
5
Why is the location of Jesus' rejection significant?
It happens in his hometown
It's the ancestral home of David
It occurs in the Second Temple-- a very holy space
It's a large, populous city
6
Jesus' temptation in the wilderness shows us that he was fully human and underwent temptation just like we do.
True
False
7
In the story of the adulterous woman, how many people cast stones at her?
Fifty
None
Five
Just jesus
8
What is Luke’s audience
Audience is unclear
Jewish Christians
Roman gentiles
Greek speaking gentiles
9
To what does Jesus compare the Kingdom of Heaven?
An uncontrollable fire
A mustard seed that grows rapidly
A wild animal that can't be tamed
Saying you’re going to watch one episode on Netflix and well 5 hr later....
10
Which account of the baptism is considered the earliest and most accurate due to "embarassing" details?
Luke
Matthew
John
Mark
11
What is the teaching of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
Don't travel the road between Jerusalem and Jericho alone
Purity Laws are more important than helping someone in need
If you are able to help someone in need you should help him
Enemies cannot help one another
12
What happens when the pregnant marry visits her pregnant cousin, Elisabeth?
An angel appears to Elizabeth telling her that Mary’s child is better
Mary goes into labor and must deliver in Bethlehem
Mary never visits her cousin
John the Baptist leapt in Elisabeth's womb
13
In the parable of the tex collectors, jesus says the Pharisee has more favor with God
False
True
14
What is the purpose of John the Baptist's ministry?
To take attention away from Jesus
To prepare the way for Jesus' ministry
To die for our sins
To prevent people from going to Hell
15
Which time frame best describes the period in which the Gospels were written?
70-100 CE
33-50 CE
20-5 BCE
220-300 CE
16
What is John’s audience
Audience is unclear
Jewish Christians
Roman gentiles
Greek speaking gentiles
17
When Mary and Joseph lose Jesus in the Temple, what do they find him doing?
Flipping tables and cursing fig trees
Teaching
Crying
Fighting
18
What is the teaching from the Rich Man and Lazarus?
Ignoring the poor has little consequence in the after life
You can always undo your actions while in purgatory
God determines your fate regardless of what you do on earth
To be kind while on earth because you cannot change your fate after death
19
What do the miracles over nature teach the Apostles about?
That Jesus will abandon them and they are right to be afraid
That nature is a mood ring for their emotions
Letting go of fear and keeping their faith
It shows that the Apostles have perfect faith and never question it
20
“A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific law” describes what
Messiah
Miracle
Prophecy
Apostle
21
Who does Jesus say that you should invite to a feast or celebration?
Your friends
Your family
The poor and hungry who cannot return the favor
Your wealthy neighbors
22
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, why do the Levite and the Priest not help the man?
He is their enemy and thus they are forbidden from helping him
They do help him
His injuries make him unclean violating purity laws
They are in a hurry
23
The star of Belthlehem appears in the Gospel of _
Mark
Luke
John
Matthew
24
At Jesus' baptism, a voice from Heaven calles Jesus his _, with whom he is well pleased.
Prophecy
Lord
Lover
Son
25
What does Beati mean
Regretful
Woe
Happy
Cursed
26
Luke places his genealogy at the beginning of his Gospel to introduce the Infancy Narrative.
True
False
27
Jesus emphasizes love of ones neighbor. Who is your neighbor?
The people who live on your street
Whoever you want your neighbor to be
Everyone
People who share common values and culture
28
Which of the following is not one of the Annunciations of the Incarnation before Jesus' birth?
Annunciation to Herod
Annunciation to Zechariah in the Temple
Annunciation to Mary
Annunciation to Joseph
29
Why are there 12 Apostles?
To represent the 12 most important figures of the Old Testament
To represent the re-unification of the 12 tribes of israel under the NC
To provide symmetry when painting the Last Supper
Jesus was aiming for 11 but thought 12 was safer incase one betrayed him
30
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son what does the younger son represent?
God always favoring the youngest child
God welcoming back anyone who comes to him
God rejecting those who abandon him
God rewarding those who do everything correctly
31
What did the gift of Myrrh from the Magi symbolize?
Jesus’ kingship
Jesus’ priesthood
Jesus’ death
Nothing they were just really bad at giving gifts
32
Which Infancy Narrative includes the Slaughter of the Innocents, Magi, and the star of Bethlehem?
Mark
John
Luke
Matthew
33
What is the occupation of the first apostles that Jesus calls?
Soldiers
Priests
Fisherman
Doctors
34
What is the result of the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac?
People line up to have miracles performed
People are afraid of Jesus' powers
No one hears about the miracle
Everyone who hears about it rejoices and praises Jesus
35
Which Old Testament event is paralleled in the Massacre of the Innocents?
The Babylonian Exile
The survival of Moses after Pharaoh orders the death of male Hebrews
Abraham sacrificing Isaac
The conquering of Jericho
36
What is the purpose of the genealogies?
There is no real purpose to them
To give an exact history of Jesus' ancestors
To create doubt because of the differences between Luke and Matthew
To place Jesus in a theological history of Israel and the covenants
37
Which Gospel contains the Sermon on the Mount?
Mark
Matthew
John
Luke
38
Why does Luke include John the Baptist showing kindness to a tax collector and preaching giving alms to the poor?
It highlights Luke's emphasis on Jesus' ministry to the marginalized
It highlights Luke's emphasis on the importance of paying taxes
It highlights Luke's emphasis on Jesus' role as a king
It highlights Luke's disregard for the poor
39
Which 1st Century Jewish sect consisted of the upper and priestly classes centered around the Temple?
He Pharisees
The zealots
The sadducees
The Christians
40
Which Infancy Narrative includes Bethlehem, the virgin birth, and angelic appearances/visions? (Select all that apply)
Mark
Luke
John
Matthew
41
What is the best understanding of the word "wilderness?"
A place of sadness
A place of distraction
A place of isolation
A place of adventure
42
The angel Gabriel announces Jesus' birth to Mary in the Gospel of
Luke
John
Mark
Peter
43
What is a parable?
An event that defies scientific or natural law
A prayer
A hymn of praise towards God
A short story with a hidden meaning
44
Which of the following is not one of the ways Jesus teaches?
Mysteries
Parables
Prayer
Sermons
45
Which of the following is not a teaching of Jesus?
“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.”
“For it is easier for a cameo to pass through the eye of the needle”
“Why do you notice the splinter in your brothers eye”
“But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil”
46
In Luke’s gospel Jesus’ criticism of the Pharisees is usually centered on calling them hypocrites for being concerned
True
False
47
John the Baptist's apperance is similar to which Old Testament figure?
Hosea
Elijah
Abraham
Elisha
48
The golden rule (do to others as you would have done to you) is only ab doing something to get good in return
True
False
49
Which of the Twelve had a special and closer relationship to Jesus?
Peter, James and John
Athos, Porthos, and Aramis
Joseph, Nicholas, and Kevin
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore
50
The Aramaic word Abba best translates to what term?
Messenger
Father (formal)
Heaven
Dad/Papa
51
What is the Hebrew word for "Teacher?"
Rabbi
Lord
Messiah
Christ
52
The short hymn of praise at the end of the Lord's Prayer is called a _________.
Doxology
Oath
Sermon
Christology
53
In the Parable of the Wedding Feast, what does Jesus say would be embarassing?
Showing off your sweet dance moves on the dance floor
Being moved from the table of honor to the back
Being moved from the back to the table of honor
Not showing up to a party in which you're invited
54
In the Parable of the Rich Fool, what happens to the man for storing the grain?
He is rewarded for being thrifty
He is forced to eat all the grain
He dies the night his barn is finished
Nothing
55
What motivates Jesus to perform miracles?
He is kind and compassionate
He is jealous of the abilities of others
He is paid to perform them
He does what's best for Israel
56
Jesus' rejection in the synagogue tells us that he was a controversial figure that did not instantly gain followers.
True
False
57
What is Peter's original name (before Jesus gives him a nickname?)
Saul
Simon
Andrew
Paul
58
What term means "to send" and is used for Jesus' followers that continue to go out and spread his mission?
Angel
Apostle
Priest
Disciple
59
Select the all the answers that describe the Sadducees:
They came from the priestly and upper classes
They left Jerusalem and founded a secluded community along the Jordan River
They made up the majority of the Sanhedrin (the Jewish High Court)
They were loyal to the Temple
60
Which of the following is not one of the temptations Satan offers Jesus?
Bowing down to Satan for control of all the kingdoms
Throwing himself from the top of the Temple to prove God's love
Breaking his vow of poverty
Turning stones into bread
61
What does “logos” mean (select all that apply)
Reason
Word
Logic
Creation
62
Most of the Beatitudes originate in the Old Testament-- especially the Psalms.
True
False
63
What does John the Baptist preach as the purpose of baptism?
Forgiveness of sins
Healing of sickness
Fulfillment of the law
Ritual cleanliness
64
Why does Matthew include non-Israelite women in his genealogy?
To show the risks of associating with foreigners
To show that women are sinful and promiscuous
To confuse Biblical Scholars for millenia
To show the historical precedent unconventional marriages and birth stories
65
Who is present with Jesus at the Transfiguration. (Select all that apply)
James
Judas
John
Peter
66
What is a gematria?
The word for “Lord” in Greek
A descendant of Abraham
Another name for an ancestor
A Jewish mystic tradition that assigns numerical values to names
67
What is meant by Markan Priority?
The Gospel of Mark comes first in the New Testament Canon
The Gospel of Mark was the earliest written of the four Gospels
The Gospel of Mark has authority over the Gospel of John
The Gospel of Mark is the most important of the four Gospels
68
What is significant about Jesus' interactions with women?
He treats them as was common at the time
He puts them down and casts them out
He shows them mercy and treats them as individuals
He explains that while they’re forgiven for their sins they cant be priests
69
Who are the Magi?
Astrologers most likely from Persia
Shepherds from Galilee
Kings from foreign continents
A group of Gentiles living in Jerusalem
70
What title for Jesus do the Magi use that upsets Herod?
King of the Jews
Savior
Caesar
Lord
71
To whom does Luke trace Jesus' genealogy?
The Logos
Levi
Adam
Abraham
72
Which of the following is most associated with the Pharisees?
Rebellion against the Roman Empire
A legalistic attitude towards the Law and Religious Observance
Instantly becoming Christian
Loyalty to the Temple
73
In Luke's Gospel, why do Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem?
To visit Elizabeth
To hide from Herod
To register for a Census
It is where they already live
74
How many books are in the New Testament?
39
72
27
46
75
Select the Synoptic Gospels:
John
Matthew
Luke
Mark
76
When Jesus casts out demons, where do they request to reside instead?
In hell
In birds
In pigs
In trees
77
Why is love of enemies important according to Martin Luther King Jr.?
Love is the best form of revenge
Love has the potential to change people
Loving someone is easy to do
MLK Jr. disagrees with Jesus and thinks there are reasons to hate people
78
In John's Gospel, John the Baptist proclaims about Jesus "Behold the Lamb of God..."
"pass on what you have learned"
"the greatest teacher, failure is"
"who takes away the sins of the world"
"named must be your fear before banish it you can."
79
To which Old Testament figure does Matthew trace Jesus' genealogy?
Adam
Abraham
Isaiah
Hezekaih
80
Most of Jesus' parables deal with grand, elaborate scenarios.
True
False
81
When the demons tell Jesus their name is Legion, what is this most likely a reference to?
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The Jewish High Court
The elders in the synagogue
The Roman Army
82
Depsite having names attached to them, all of the Gospels are technically anonymous
True
False
83
The Wedding at Cana describes what type of miracle?
Control over nature
Resurrection
Healing
Transmutation
84
Jesus’ teachings about turning the other cheek is consistent with the OT teachings about retaliation and punishment
True
False
85
What is at the root of the temptations Satan offers Jesus?
Peace
Power
Anger
Love
86
What language would Jesus originally have said the Our Father?
Latin
Greek
English
Aramaic
87
Which 1st century sect of Judaism had a ritualistic attitude towards the Law, would be found worshipping the synagogue
Sadducees
Pharisees
Essenes
Zealots
88
Who is the Parable of the Prodigal Son directed at?
The Romans
The sadducees
The Pharisees
The lepers
89
Jesus' criticizes Mary for abandoning her duties to listen to his teachings and follow him.
False
True
90
Why does the Temptation Narrative occur directly after Jesus' Baptism?
To show us how smart Satan is
To show us that Jesus is fully divine and not tempted by human things
To teach us about the difficulties of ministry
To teach us that once we're baptized life is easy
91
John the Baptist is the literal reincarnation of Elijah.
False
True
92
What is the best translation of the Greek word katalumati?
Upper room
Air B&B
Hotel
Inn
93
The miracles help Jesus to evangelize because people are more likely to believe what they see.
True
False
94
This line could be translated "Give us today what is necessary for sustenance"
Give us this day our daily bread
Deliver us from evil
Forgive us our trespasses
Lead us not into temptation
95
What is the Marks audience
Roman gentiles
Jewish Christians
Audience in unclear
Greek speaking gentiles
96
What is matthews audience
Roman gentiles
Greek speaking gentiles
Jewish Christians
Audience is unclear
97
The Lord's Prayer can be read as an _________, meaning that it concerns the end of times.
Eschatology
Christology
Psychology
Doxology
98
What does Satan/Devil mean?
Evil
Adversary/Accuser
Fallen angel
Ms. Hasenbeck
99
Which Infancy Narrative includes shepherds, the angel Gabriel announcing the Incarnation to Mary, and a manger?
Luke
Mark
John
Matthew
100
In the story of the Sinful Woman, what does she use to wash Jesus' feet?
Wine
A nice salt scrub
Dishwater
Tears

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