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The approximate date of authorship of Matthew
AD 33
AD 10
AD 125
AD 85
2
Synoptic means
All of the above
The Gospel writers were nearsighted
"seeing the whole together"
"seeing through a lens"
3
Luke was
a Jewish Christian
a Scientologist
a Gentile convert to Christianity
from China
4
The Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, Paul
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Mark, John
5
Mark also emphasizes Jesus as the __________________________________
Messiah
Son of God
Suffering Servant
All of the above
6
John focuses on the ____________ of Jesus
miracles
divinity
all of the above
humanity
7
Mark includes this in his Gospel
A code to interpret the Bible
The messianic secret
Lots of secrets
The true identity of the Messiah
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The approximate date of authorship of the Gospel of Luke
150 AD
10-15 AD
80-90 AD
220 BC
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"Anawim" is
a group of extremist first century Jews
a popular dish made of beans in Palestine
another name for Theophilus
a Hebrew word for the poor and marginalized
10
Who was the intended audience of Mark's Gospel?
Residents of Sammamish
Non-Jewish Christians
Buddhists
Jewish Christians
11
What issues are addressed in Matthew's Gospel?
Persecution of Samaritans
Persecution of Trump supporters
The forthcoming destruction of the Jewish Temple
Persecution of Jewish Christians for their belief in Jesus
12
Matthew presents Jesus as having clear ties to
The Sadducees
Jewish ancestry
Donald Trump
The Pharisees
13
Matthew was "well versed" in
The Hebrew Scriptures
The music of Beyonce
The New Testament
The Old and New Testaments
14
The Gospels are the heart of the Scriptures.
True
False
15
Theophilus means
Lover of Good
Lover of God
God is love
God is good
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Luke also gives special attention to
B. the sick
D. Both A and B
A. sinners
C. Samaritans
17
Luke presents Jesus as a
harsh judge of sinners
Pharisee
first century revolutionary who overthrows the Romans
compassionate Savior who welcomes all
18
The second half of John's Gospel focuses on
Roman rule
persecution of the community
the Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Jesus' signs of his true identity
19
Mark was a
Scientologist
Gentile Christian
Jewish Christian
All of the above
20
The Gospels are
B. God's Revelation (according to Christian belief)
D. Both B and C
A. Historical documents written by Jesus himself
C. The main source of information about the life of Jesus
21
Luke emphasizes the presence of ___________ in the ministry of Jesus
white people
women
Samaritans
Gentiles
22
The Synoptic Gospels
B. Disagree on major points
D. Both A and C
C. Share much of the same content
A. Are similar in style
23
Approximate date of John's Gospel
5-10 AD
20-30 AD
90-150 AD
90-100 AD
24
True discipleship must imitate Jesus in his __________ and his _______________
ministry, divinity
ministry, suffering
dress, hairstyle
humanity, divinity
25
John wants to show that Jesus
Jesus is the Word of God
has always existed as God
was Jewish
forgave St. Peter
26
These are the Four Gospels:
Matthew, Mark, John, Paul
Luke, Mark, <br>Joseph, Mary
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Mae, Mark, Luke, John
27
Matthew highlights Jesus as
B. The savior of the Gentiles
D. Both A and C
C. The Messiah foretold in the Old Testament
A. The fulfillment of many Old Testament prophecies
28
Mark emphasizes the _________________ of Jesus.
Divinity
Forgiveness
Sinfulness
Humanity
29
What is the Good News of the Gospels?
Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead
Jesus became flesh and died for our sins
Moses parted the Red Sea
All of the above
30
Who wrote the Gospel of Luke?
Mark
Luca
Luke
Shakespeare
31
The first half of John's Gospel focuses on
Jesus' glorification
the suffering of Jesus
signs that reveal Jesus' identity
making Palestine great again
32
The approximate date of Mark's Gospel
65-70 AD
5 AD
1941 AD
150-155 AD
33
Matthew is concerned with demonstrating Jesus' descent from
King Solomon
King James
King Henry VIII
King David
34
What is the major issue addressed in Mark's Gospel?
Heretical beliefs among the early Christian community
Persecution (even to death) of the early Christian community
Differences between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians
Observing the Sabbath
35
Who was the intended audience of the Gospel of Luke?
Therese
Trump
Theophilus
Theodore
36
Who was the intended audience of Matthew's Gospel?
A. Jewish Christians
B. Gentiles
C. Catholics only
D. Both A and B
37
Matthew was
An Essene
A Jewish Christian
A Pharisee
A Gentile Christian
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Purpose of John's Gospel
Strengthen the faith of the local community
Encourage settlement of Palestine
Share stories of suffering
Evangelize Jews and Gentiles
39
Each Gospel presents
The identical view of Jesus
A comprehensive list of the parables and miracles of Jesus
The entire life of Jesus in detail
A unique perspective on Jesus
40
John uses high _____________
goals
biology
Christology
Biblical exegesis
41
In Mark's Gospel, those who should recognize Jesus as the Messiah
Recognize Trump as the Messiah
All of the above
Fail to do so
Acknowledge Jesus and worship him
42
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
Jesus was opposed to all forms of Jewish identity
Believing in Jesus was a continuation of their tradition
43
The synoptic Gospels emphasize the __________ of Jesus
sandals
humanity
divinity
hobbies
44
Mark may have been a disciple of which apostle?
John
Judas
Peter
James
45
The Synoptic Gospels
Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Matthew, Luke, John
46
Some scholars propose that Luke and Matthew may have used a second source known as
The DaVinci Code
The OG source
The M source
The Q source
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Much of Jesus ministry in Luke is directed toward
C. both A and B
B. the "anawim"
the Pharisees
A. the poor and marginalized
