Christian Scripture Final Test

The healing of the blind man was finished when he washed out his eyes in the Pool of Siloam

John’s story of the healing of the blind man offers an ironic twist on the definitions of the word “sight."

One can understand the entire story simply by eliminating the comma in the sentence, “They stopped, looking downcast"

Evangelist who notes that Jesus’ last words were, “It is finished.”

The paradox is that people who could help people in need are made the heroes for disregarding the people in need

associated with Qumran and the Dead Sea scrolls

The fulfillment of what it means to stand up to false religious leaders.

Mary sings Magnificat

The blind man’s parents helped their son once the Jewish religious leaders attacked him for his allegiance to Jesus

The Gospel of Mark begins with the announcement that Jesus Christ is the Son of God because everyone already knows

58. Jesus came to fulfill the 10 Commandments, but not all the other smaller laws Moses set forth.

Lived on Land of Jacob, with Jacob’s well

descended from foreigners who intermarried with northern tribes of the Chosen People

The fulfillment of a person of faith

Evangelist who presents two thieves at the Cross

Hypocrites paid trumpeters to blare their instruments to announce a big donation. Some wore belts to show their fasting

The fulfillment of what it means to be a man after God’s own heart

Jesus said he will judge us by what is in our hearts

centered their power in Jerusalem and collaborated with the Romans

Rough writing style, often grammatically poor

At Jesus’ Baptism, the sky was “torn open” to show that God was breaking into humanity.

The Samaritan woman at the well initially hoped that Jesus’ offer of living referred to a running stream of fresh water

Joseph’s dreams

The set of actions contained in the story of the Road to Emmaus provide a blueprint for the main elements of Mass

Jesus’ “I AM” statements reveal his divinity as the phrase refers to the name of God revealed to Moses

The fulfillment of peaceful non-resistance, living out in the most extreme situation; turn the other cheek

Shepherds in Field

Nicodemus is confused by Jesus saying he must be baptized again

The paradox is that merchants are in the business of both buying and selling

Evangelist who includes stories of the Beloved Disciple

On the road, the apostles argue about which one is the greatest. Jesus says the first must be the last/servant of all

Evangelist who highlighted how death was purpose of Jesus becoming flesh

They had already walked 7 or more miles that day and it was nearly over, the disciples slept well before heading back

The paradox is that the man set for life immediately loses his life.

The more Jesus told people not to tell anyone what he was doing, the more they did so. Word spread and made him Famous

Jesus perfectly fulfills the Promise of Salvation History

Group that sought to overthrow foreign power

Cleopas’ response to Jesus’ question was filled with irony, wondering if Jesus was the only one in Jerusalem that heard

Most emphasizes the divinity of Jesus

Begins his Gospel with an important fact or theological point about Jesus

The focal point for this entire Gospel was the death of Jesus and what His death revealed about Him

Denied existence of life after death

Evangelist who tells the story of Jesus asking Peter three different times, “Do you love me?”

Evangelist who notes that Jesus’ last words were, “Father, into your hands I commend my Spirit.”

Jesus used meals as a chance to make a statement about the type of person who was welcome in the Kingdom of God

Describes the life of the early Church

The paradox is that everyone gets paid the same no matter how long they work

Jesus has been God from even before the Creation of the World

No Christmas story because author in a rush to tell story of Cross and Resurrection

Mk 11: 12-26 presents a Markan sandwich. In the middle is the cleansing of the Temple. Fig tree stories are outside.

Emphasized Jesus’ role as the New Moses

Jesus’ authority can be seen when he calms the sea: “Quiet! Be still!” Apostles know he is the Son of God after this

Turning down a wedding invitation is illogical and so, too, the reasons people gave for turning down the wedding

Has Jesus saying “I AM.”

Evangelist who noted that the earth shook at the moment Jesus died, with bodies of the saints leaving tombs

Jesus’ Divinity will not be recognized until he dies at the Cross

The Samaritan woman at the well arrived at noon because she spent the morning cooking and taking care of her children

Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night because Nicodemus is afraid the zealots will see him with Jesus

Many were scribes who valued oral interpretation of the Law

The phrase that describes the impact of Jesus’ teachings on the road to Emmaus; “Were not our hearts burning within us?”

Jesus says the path to heaven is wide, so staying on the right path should be easy if we don’t listen to false prophets

threatened and extorted funds from the people

Most of the people of Jesus’ time viewed him as a teacher; Matthew presents Jesus 7 discourses for 7 days of creation

Jesus said that we should not worry about tomorrow because today is easy and ought to be enjoyed.

Jesus’ true adversary were the forces of darkness; scribes and Pharisees were just one example of the dark forces

When Jesus said that those who are persecuted for following Jesus should rejoice, he prepared followers for the future

No infancy story because Jesus was God from the beginning of the universe

Jesus uses hyperbole to tell people how to avoid temptation, encouraging them to amputate body parts causing them to sin

Genealogy goes back to Abraham, to show Jesus fulfills promise of Salvation History

In conquering sin and death, the fulfillment of Liberation

despised Roman rule and worked to overthrow it

Foundational Gospel for two others

Most number of stories with women

Mentally sharp as they are and unlike the crowds, Jesus’ apostles understand the full meaning of the parables

At the Transfiguration, Jesus’ appearance becomes dazzling white. Jesus’ appearance was foreshadowed at His Baptism

As seen with Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, the fulfillment of God’s zealous care for the House of the Lord

Depicts Jesus as a Suffering Servant

Common theme of Jesus as prophet, with prophets’ concern for the poor

Evangelist who highlighted how death was not the fault of the Roman procurator

Symbolically describes the end of time

No genealogy because Jesus is a servant unworthy of a genealogy

The demanding boss expects people to trust him, rewards those who risk his money, and dismisses those who fear him.

Jesus takes the bread, blesses the bread, breaks the bread, and gives it to them. He did this at the Last Supper

As a member of the Sanhedrin, Nicodemus will attempt to stop the Jewish religious leaders from sentencing Jesus to death

The fulfillment of names, with Jesus and this character both translated as “YHWH saves.”

He traces Jesus’ genealogy to Adam to show how Jesus is the Savior of all people

Jesus’ two disciples are leaving Jerusalem indicates just how much they have given up on Jesus. They don't recognize him

The fulfillment of God’s plan when God created people

In the Gospel of John, Jesus washes the apostles’ feet to show them how to live lives of faithful servant leadership

Jesus was on a journey and so, too, the people that followed him

At the well, the Samaritan woman that Jesus was a prophet when he described her marriage history

In his last parable, Jesus tells of a watchman who needs to stay alert for the coming of the master of the house.

The paradox is that landowner and his son are powerless in the face of violence

“I have not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.”

Escape to Egypt

Written before the destruction of the Temple

Visit from the Magi following the Star

The paradox is that the Kingdom resembles a rather complicated mess and not one of the majestic symbols of the nation

John the Baptist may have been a member of this group

The fulfillment of God’s care for the sorrowing, seen in the raising of others from the dead