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Introduction to the Gospels
Introduction to the Gospels
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John focuses on the ____________ of Jesus
miracles
humanity
divinity
all of the above
2
Matthew is concerned with demonstrating Jesus' descent from
King Henry VIII
King Solomon
King James
King David
3
Mark may have been a disciple of which apostle?
James
John
Peter
Judas
4
Matthew presents Jesus as having clear ties to
The Sadducees
Donald Trump
Jewish ancestry
The Pharisees
5
True discipleship must imitate Jesus in his __________ and his _______________
dress, hairstyle
ministry, suffering
ministry, divinity
humanity, divinity
6
Luke presents Jesus as a
Pharisee
compassionate Savior who welcomes all
harsh judge of sinners
first century revolutionary who overthrows the Romans
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Some scholars propose that Luke and Matthew may have used a second source known as
The M source
The OG source
The DaVinci Code
The Q source
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Who was the intended audience of Matthew's Gospel?
B. Gentiles
D. Both A and B
A. Jewish Christians
C. Catholics only
9
The second half of John's Gospel focuses on
persecution of the community
Jesus' signs of his true identity
the Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Roman rule
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The approximate date of authorship of Matthew
AD 33
AD 10
AD 85
AD 125
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The approximate date of authorship of the Gospel of Luke
220 BC
150 AD
10-15 AD
80-90 AD
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Mark was a
All of the above
Scientologist
Gentile Christian
Jewish Christian
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What is the major issue addressed in Mark's Gospel?
Differences between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians
Heretical beliefs among the early Christian community
Persecution (even to death) of the early Christian community
Observing the Sabbath
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Much of Jesus ministry in Luke is directed toward
B. the "anawim"
C. both A and B
A. the poor and marginalized
the Pharisees
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Mark also emphasizes Jesus as the __________________________________
Suffering Servant
Messiah
Son of God
All of the above
16
The Gospels are the heart of the Scriptures.
True
False
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Luke was
from China
a Scientologist
a Jewish Christian
a Gentile convert to Christianity
18
Mark includes this in his Gospel
Lots of secrets
The true identity of the Messiah
A code to interpret the Bible
The messianic secret
19
The Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Luke, John
Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
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Who was the intended audience of the Gospel of Luke?
Trump
Theodore
Theophilus
Therese
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Luke emphasizes the presence of ___________ in the ministry of Jesus
Gentiles
women
Samaritans
white people
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The first half of John's Gospel focuses on
the suffering of Jesus
signs that reveal Jesus' identity
Jesus' glorification
making Palestine great again
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Matthew was "well versed" in
The Hebrew Scriptures
The music of Beyonce
The Old and New Testaments
The New Testament
24
The approximate date of Mark's Gospel
5 AD
1941 AD
65-70 AD
150-155 AD
25
The Gospels are
D. Both B and C
C. The main source of information about the life of Jesus
A. Historical documents written by Jesus himself
B. God's Revelation (according to Christian belief)
26
Matthew highlights Jesus as
A. The fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies
B. The savior of the Gentiles
C. The Messiah foretold in the Old Testament
D. Both A and C
27
Mark emphasizes the _________________ of Jesus.
Sinfulness
Divinity
Humanity
Forgiveness
28
The Synoptic Gospels
D. Both A and C
B. Disagree on major points
C. Share much of the same content
A. Are similar in style
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Luke also gives special attention to
D. Both A and B
C. Samaritans
A. sinners
B. the sick
30
Approximate date of John's Gospel
90-150 AD
20-30 AD
5-10 AD
90-100 AD
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Matthew was
A Gentile Christian
An Essene
A Jewish Christian
A Pharisee
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Theophilus means
God is love
Lover of Good
Lover of God
God is good
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Each Gospel presents
The entire life of Jesus in detail
A comprehensive list of the parables and miracles of Jesus
A unique perspective on Jesus
The identical view of Jesus
34
John uses high _____________
Christology
Biblical exegesis
goals
biology
35
Matthew wanted his Jewish Christian readers to know that
Jesus was not concerned with the poor and oppressed
Only Jews were welcome in the Kingdom of God
Believing in Jesus was a continuation of their tradition
Jesus was opposed to all forms of Jewish identity
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What issues are addressed in Matthew's Gospel?
Persecution of Samaritans
Persecution of Trump supporters
Persecution of Jewish Christians for their belief in Jesus
The forthcoming destruction of the Jewish Temple
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Who was the intended audience of Mark's Gospel?
Buddhists
Non-Jewish Christians
Residents of Sammamish
Jewish Christians
38
What is the Good News of the Gospels?
Jesus became flesh and died for our sins
Moses parted the Red Sea
Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead
All of the above
39
The Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, Paul
Matthew, Mark, John
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Mark, Luke
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Purpose of John's Gospel
Encourage settlement of Palestine
Strengthen the faith of the local community
Share stories of suffering
Evangelize Jews and Gentiles
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Who wrote the Gospel of Luke?
Shakespeare
Luke
Luca
Mark
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The synoptic Gospels emphasize the __________ of Jesus
humanity
divinity
hobbies
sandals
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John wants to show that Jesus
has always existed as God
forgave St. Peter
Jesus is the Word of God
was Jewish
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In Mark's Gospel, those who should recognize Jesus as the Messiah
Recognize Trump as the Messiah
Fail to do so
Acknowledge Jesus and worship him
All of the above
45
These are the Four Gospels:
Mae, Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Mark, John, Paul
Luke, Mark, <br>Joseph, Mary
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"Anawim" is
a popular dish made of beans in Palestine
another name for Theophilus
a Hebrew word for the poor and marginalized
a group of extremist first century Jews
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Synoptic means
The Gospel writers were nearsighted
"seeing the whole together"
All of the above
"seeing through a lens"
