What were the Jews trusting in for their salvation?

That they were the chosen descendants of Abraham

What is the main point of Jesus’s illustrations of the building of a tower and the attacking of an army?

The choice to follow Jesus shouldnt just be emotional but also intellectual

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that Jesus is shown to be greater than John?

More people came to see Jesus than John

What is the significance of Jesus telling the disciples that they needed to deny themselves and take up their cross?

Discipleship requires submission to Jesus as their Lord as well as Savior

Why did the Samaritan help the beaten-up man in the parable of the good Samaritan?

Because he was moved by compassion.

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of John’s ministry?

He would bring the Holy Spirit to the people

Why will it be more bearable for the pagan cities on the day of judgment than for the Jewish cities?

Because the Jews knew and had seen more about Yahweh.

What is the significance of Jesus healing the paralytic?

Jesus demonstrated His power to validate His authority and teaching

What is the main point of the parable of the good Samaritan?

That loving ones neighbor comes from a heart moved by compassion

Why did the Pharisees want to kill Jesus?

Jesus was a threat to their authority and power

Why did Jesus raise the widow of Nain’s son from the dead?

Jesus saw her and had compassion

What was the major point that Jesus made to Simon concerning the woman at His feet?

Her forgiveness of her greater sin leads to a greater love for God

Which of the following is NOT one of the main points that the parable of the compassionate father is making?

One must commit themselves to the Father

Why did Jesus call out the woman with bleeding and delay in going to Jairus’ daughter?

To grow their faith and response

What is the main thing that the temptation of Jesus revealed?

Jesus is the true and perfect Son of God

What was unique about how Jesus cast out demons?

Jesus merely spoke with no incantation or ritual

Which of the following is NOT one of the significances of Jesus calming the storm?

Jesus cares for the lives of the disciples

Which of the following is NOT a point that Jesus made with the healing of the centurion?

The centurion’s faith made him deserving of a miracle

Why did Pilate declare Jesus to be innocent and then crucify him?

Pilate feared Rome sacking him because he couldn't deal with rioting crowds

What was the real temptation of Satan offering Jesus all the kingdoms of the earth?

Avoid the pain and struggle in achieving what you are meant to be

What was the fruit of faith according to John?

Actively taking care of the needs of others

What is unique about Jesus healing the man who was possessed with the legion of demons?

Jesus went to and healed even gentiles

What is the main point of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?

People in hell do not change or repent

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1
What were the Jews trusting in for their salvation?
Their faith in Yahweh
That they were the chosen descendants of Abraham
The coming of the messiah to deliver them
Their obedience and works
2
Which Jewish group withdrew from society to preserve the Scriptures?
Pharisees
Essenes
Sadducees
Zealots
3
Which Jewish group tried to preserve Judaism by emphasizing the law?
Pharisees
Essenes
Zealots
Sadducees
4
What is the main point of Jesus’s illustrations of the building of a tower and the attacking of an army?
Only the truly wise will enter the kingdom of God
One should use wisdom when building and expanding the kingdom of God
Many will choose not to enter the KOG because of their self-righteousness
The choice to follow Jesus shouldnt just be emotional but also intellectual
5
Which of the following miracles is unique to Jesus and no other Biblical prophet?
Healing the sick
Calming the storm
Casting out demons
Raising the dead
6
Which of the following is NOT one of the values of Israel after the exile?
Obedience to the law
No idolatry
The elimination of the Greeks
Ethnic purity
7
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that Jesus is shown to be greater than John?
Jesus is called Son of Most High; John is called prophet of Most High
There are more prophetic words for Jesus than John
More people came to see Jesus than John
More is said of Jesus than John
8
What is the significance of Jesus telling the disciples that they needed to deny themselves and take up their cross?
He was teaching them to be the least in the kingdom of God
One cannot enter the kingdom of God without dying first
Discipleship requires submission to Jesus as their Lord as well as Savior
Jesus was telling the disciples that they would all die of the faith
9
Why did the Samaritan help the beaten-up man in the parable of the good Samaritan?
Because he was expecting a reward.
Because he was avoiding punishment.
Because that was what was expected of him.
Because he was moved by compassion.
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of John’s ministry?
He would bring many people back to God
He would bring the disobedient into righteousness
He would go in the spirit of Elijah
He would bring the Holy Spirit to the people
11
The ancient world was trickle-up economics with higher taxes on the poor
False
True
12
Who were the first to discover the empty tomb?
John
The women
The religious leaders
Peter
13
Jesus told parables to deafen the hard hearted and to reveal the hidden things of God to those who have faith
False
True
14
Why will it be more bearable for the pagan cities on the day of judgment than for the Jewish cities?
Because the Jewish cities had committed worse sins.
Because the Jews had not made Yahweh known to the Gentiles.
Because the Jews knew and had seen more about Yahweh.
Because the Jewish cities were more powerful.
15
Which Jewish group saw the Torah only as authoritative and denied the resurrection?
Pharisees
Sadducees
Essenes
Zealots
16
Jesus said that no one can serve two masters because they will end up, hating both of them
True
False
17
Who asked the question of who is "my Lord" that David was referring to in Ps. 110?
The disciples
The Sadducees
Pharisees
Jesus
18
Who defiled the temple and became the proto-type for the antichrist?
Antiochus IV
Aristubulus II
Alexander III
Pompey
19
What is the significance of Jesus healing the paralytic?
Jesus used the healing to rebuke the Pharisees
Jesus was able to heal the man from a great distance
Jesus demonstrated His power to validate His authority and teaching
Jesus showed that He can heal any sickness or handicap
20
What is the main point of the parable of the good Samaritan?
That one is to love their neighbor
That the Samaritan was the better neighbor.
That loving ones neighbor comes from a heart moved by compassion
That everyone is your neighbor.
21
Who was the king of Israel at Jesus' birth?
Herod I
Herod Antipas
Archelaus
Antipater
22
Why did the Pharisees want to kill Jesus?
Jesus was a threat to their authority and power
They were commanded by the Roman Empire
They did not really want to kill Him
They knew Jesus had to die for their sins
23
Jesus condemned Pharisees for neglecting justice, wanting most important seats, loading people w/ burdens + not helping
True
False
24
The angels announced to the shepherds that Yahweh would bring peace on earth and good will toward all people
True
False
25
Why did Jesus raise the widow of Nain’s son from the dead?
Jesus saw her and had compassion
The crowds said she was worthy of her son being brought back to life
She begged Jesus to bring her son back to life
To show the Pharisees that He was capable of raising the dead
26
Who was the THIRD to put Jesus on trial after his arrest?
Pilate
Herod
The religious leaders
The Jewish people
27
What was the major point that Jesus made to Simon concerning the woman at His feet?
Simon was not a good host to Jesus
Her forgiveness of her greater sin leads to a greater love for God
Simon’s sins were just as great as the woman’s sin
Jesus is accepting of all people regardless of their sin
28
Which of the following is NOT one of the main points that the parable of the compassionate father is making?
Jesus‘ acceptance of the outcasts reflects God’s character
Jesus wants believers to accept and celebrate the restoration of the lost
God loves and pursues all people regardless of their sin
One must commit themselves to the Father
29
Why did Jesus call out the woman with bleeding and delay in going to Jairus’ daughter?
To grow their faith and response
To test the faith of the disciples
To figure out where His power had gone
To demonstrate His power to the people
30
What is the main thing that the temptation of Jesus revealed?
That the Jesus’s desire to give in was a very real temptation
That the devil will always return for a more opportune time
Jesus is the true and perfect Son of God
That the Devil controls the kingdoms of this earth
31
Which of the following is NOT one of the states of Israel after the exile?
No glory of Yahweh
No prophets
No temple
Small group of Jews returned
32
What is the major idea that Luke is developing about Jesus with all His stories?
The first will be last and the last will be first
Jesus is the Messiah
Jesus has authority and power
The disciples lack of understanding
33
What was unique about how Jesus cast out demons?
Jesus cast out many demons all at once
Jesus merely spoke with no incantation or ritual
Jesus was able to do it in any region
Jesus invoked the name of Yahweh
34
Who was the king of Israel at Jesus' death?
Herod Antipas
Archealus
Herod I
Antipater
35
Who was the FIRST to put Jesus on trial after his arrest?
The religious leaders
Herod
The Jewish people
Pilate
36
Who was the SECOND to put Jesus on trial after his arrest?
The religious leaders
Herod
Pilate
The Jewish people
37
Which of the following is NOT one of the significances of Jesus calming the storm?
The disciples realized a greater level of Jesus’ greatness
Jesus is the only being other than Yahweh who can subdue the sea
Jesus has authority and power even when He is asleep
Jesus cares for the lives of the disciples
38
What was the first most important social value in the ancient east?
Family
Power
Honor
Monotheism
39
Which of the following is NOT a point that Jesus made with the healing of the centurion?
Jesus was going to the Gentiles
Jesus’ authority and power can heal at a great distance
The centurion’s faith made him deserving of a miracle
The centurion responded with a greater faith than the Jews
40
Which of the following is true of Israel's world view?
Guilt-innocence individualist
Honor-shame individualist
Guilt-innocence collectivist
Honor-shame collectivist
41
Why did Pilate declare Jesus to be innocent and then crucify him?
Pilate was pressured by the Jews to violate his conscience and kill Jesus
Pilate believed that it would gain him more power over the people
Pilate feared Rome sacking him because he couldn't deal with rioting crowds
Yahweh had ordained the death of Jesus so Pilate had no choice
42
What was the real temptation of Satan offering Jesus all the kingdoms of the earth?
Use your power to take matters into your own hands
Expecting Yahweh to prove that He is capable taking care of you
To show everyone what you are capable of achieving
Avoid the pain and struggle in achieving what you are meant to be
43
What was a woman's identity found in?
The money in her life
The power she wielded
The men in her life
The things she accomplished
44
What charges against Jesus did the religious leaders bring to Pilate?
Treason
Extortion
Murder
Blasphemy
45
Jesus was tempted not to go to the cross while praying in the garden the night before his crucifixtion
False
True
46
What was the fruit of faith according to John?
Actively taking care of the needs of others
Being baptized
Repenting of sins
Being a good person and going to synagogue
47
Who were the father and mother of John the Baptist?
Joseph and Mary
Zechariah and Elizabeth
Zechariah and Anna
Joseph and Elizabeth
48
Who asked the question concerning who would the woman be married to in he
Sadducees
The disciples
Pharisees
Jesus
49
What is unique about Jesus healing the man who was possessed with the legion of demons?
Jesus can cast out demons
Jesus was not limited in His power
The demons recognized who Jesus was
Jesus went to and healed even gentiles
50
What is the main point of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
People in hell do not change or repent
There are two places people go after death
There are second chances in hell
Torment in hell is intense
51
What was the name of this revolt?
Macabean
Punic
Hasadim
Modin
52
What is the major significance of Luke mentioning the women who followed Jesus?
Women were the majority followers of Jesus
The women were responsible for taking care of the disciples
Women have great value as followers of Jesus + contributors to the kingdom
The women were all kinds of people from all different backgrounds
53
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that people turned against Jesus when they had previously loved him?
Jesus had refused to heal people when he entered Jerusalem
Jesus talked a lot about death
Jesus prophesied that they'd be massacred by Rome as a judgement from God
Jesus had failed to defeat Rome
54
Both the upper and lower class had to work to survive
False
True
55
What is the point of Jesus illustrations referring to the birds and flowers?
Yahweh is a creative God who has created everything
Dependence on God is the only way to be free from anxiety
Everything in creation will be burned up in judgement
Work hard and maintain integrity
56
What two ideas did Jesus merge together by saying the bread was his body?
The provision of God and atonement for sins
The priesthood and the salvation of the people
The sovereignty and love of God
Messianic kingship and atonement of sins
57
What point was Jesus making when He told the rich man that he should sell everything and give it to the poor
The poor needed the money more that the rich man.
One must remove from their lives anything that distracts them from God
One cannot have money and possessions and be saved.
He had wronged the poor and needed to make it right.
58
What is the unforgivable sin?
Idolatry
There is no unforgivable sin
Crucifying Jesus
Rejection of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
59
What point was Jesus making by declaring Himself to be Lord of the Sabbath?
Jesus will bring an end to the Sabbath
Jesus can do anything He wants
Jesus is the only true authority over creation and the Law
Jesus has the authority to rebuke the Pharisees
60
Jesus answered the ? who is "my Lord" when he told the religious leaders that the Son of Man would sit next to God
False
True
61
What is the main point of a parable of the master inviting everyone to his banquet?
God has invited all into the kingdom of God regardless of social status
The kingdom of God is like a large banquet
God has sent invitations to the kingdom of God to Jews first then Gentiles
God has excluded the elite from entering the kingdom of God
62
What was the second most important social value in the ancient east?
Success
Hospitality
Food
Material
63
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of Jesus’ ministry?
He would sit on the throne of David
His kingdom would never end
He would crush the enemies of Israel
He would be the Son of God
64
What title communicates the idea that Jesus is the God-man?
Messiah
Davidic King
Son of Man
Son of God
65
What is the main point Jesus was making with His use of Scripture concerning the two questions (of him + the leaders)?
The religious leaders were corrupt with power and authority
He was going to replace the religious leaders with more godly leaders
He was in a greater alignment with Scripture than they were
Scriptures could be interpreted in multiple ways
66
What is the significance of Jesus healing the man with leprosy?
Jesus rebuked the Pharisees with the healing
Jesus was able to heal it in any region
Jesus did not become unclean when he touched the man
Jesus did not have to use medicine
67
Which of the following is NOT one of the things that made Zacchaeus’ faith so noteworthy?
He was willing to repay the poor for cheating them
Money had lost its hold in his heart
He was willing to do anything to encounter Jesus
He changed his social status by giving to the poor
68
Which family fought against this man and cleansed the temple?
Herodians
Seleucids
Ptolemies
Hasmoneans
69
What is the point of the parable of the rich man building storehouses for his grain?
The wise save up for the future
The rich will receive a greater judgement than the poor
Give up all material possessions
Invest in people rather than material possessions
70
Why did Jesus’ challenge with questions those who wanted to follow Him?
Jesus only wanted the outcast and they were the rich.
Jesus already had His twelve and did not need any new followers.
Jesus only wanted those who were willing to give up everything for Him.
Jesus only wanted the brightest and best.
71
What was Jesus preaching against in the sermon on the mount?
The evils of the world
The social status system
The oppression of government
The rejection of the Gentiles
72
The prophecies of the Messiah were clear in Scripture so the disciples should've understood/expected Jesus' resurrection
False
True
73
What two ideas did Jesus merge together by saying the wine was his blood?
Messianic kingship and atonement of sins
The priesthood and the salvation of the people
The provision of God and atonement for sins
The sovereignty and love of God
74
How is someone supposed to pray according to the parable of the widow who went to the corrupt judge seeking justice?
Praying with boldness and persistence
Saying “in Jesus name” at the end
Praying anytime you want
Praying specifically for what you want
75
What was John’s baptism for?
To show that one was a good Jew
To be ritually purified
For repentance and forgiveness of sins
To gain favor with Yahweh
76
Which Jewish group were teachers and saw all the books of the Bible as authoritative and believed in the resurrection?
Essenes
Zealots
Sadducees
Pharisees
77
The poor and rich are those who do not and have money
True
False
78
Jesus came to bring peace on earth
False
True
79
How did Jesus respond to the question of paying taxes to Caesar?
They did not have to pay taxes because Caesar was an immoral idolater
Yahweh does not need money because the whole world belongs to him
Caesar was their king and Yahweh commanded that we obey our governments
Caesars images (coins) go to him and Yahwehs images (humans) go to Him
80
How did Jesus prove the resurrection to by using the Torah?
Showing that Moses called Yahweh the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Showing that the rich man in Hades was able to speak to Abraham Isaac Jacob
Showing that Moses was able to go up on the mountain and speak to Yahweh
Show that Abe hadnt received the promised land, so he had to still be alive
81
Which Jewish group made political compromises with Rome to maintain power?
Zealots
Essenes
Pharisees
Sadducees
82
Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and Jews for being murderers of the prophets but also declared that he longed to gather them
True
False
83
Which Jewish group chose to fight Rome at all costs?
Zealots
Essenes
Sadducees
Pharisees
84
WHO asked the question concerning paying taxes to Caesar?
Pharisees
Sadducees
Jesus
The disciples
85
What was the significance of Jesus accepting Simon the Pharisee’s invitation to dinner?
Jesus desired to save the rich as well as the poor
Jesus could never refuse a good meal
Jesus was going to show the people the folly of the Pharisees
Jesus wanted to do a miracle in the home of the Pharisee
86
What major point was Jesus making about how He healed the young girl and the older woman?
Jesus was teaching the importance of self-sacrifice
Jesus could heal anyone, including women
Jesus was teaching patience to those He heals
Jesus did not come to do miracles but establish and grow faith
87
What is Jesus’ main point about love in the sermon on the mount?
God is love and we should be love as well
Love is all people need
Love is not insisting on one’s rights but sacrificing for others
Everyone is deserving of love and forgiveness
88
What did the Jews expect Jesus to do as he entered Jerusalem?
Die on the cross for their sins
Kick Roman butt
Replace the Pharisees
Teach and do miracles
89
What is the significance of Jesus telling the disciples that He was going to die in Jerusalem?
Jesus was telling the disciples that they must do the same thing
Jesus was redefining the purpose of the Messiah
Jesus was preparing them for them losing Him to death
Jesus was teaching them about a new exodus
90
What is the idea that Greek culture is superior to other cultures?
Racistism
Hellenism
Greekism
Macedonia
91
How is the Messiah, as the biological son of David, greater than David?
He was declared to be greater by God, so He is
David saw Him as greater than himself, along with Yahweh because He is God
He is not greater than himself, along with Yahweh because He is God
As son of David, He is king and so He is greater than all, including David
92
What was the real temptation of Satan telling Jesus to throw Himself off the temple?
Avoid the pain and struggle in achieving what you are meant to be
To show everyone what you are capable of achieving
Use your power to take matters into your own hands
Expecting Yahweh to prove that He is capable taking care of you
93
What is the main point in Mary’s hymn of praise?
God would politically deliver His people
Mary would be the mother of the Son of the Most High
Mary was blessed by God because of her faith
God would bring down the mighty and raise up the humble
94
Who was the HIGH PRIEST of Israel during the ministry of Jesus?
Annas
John Hyrcanus
Aristubulus
Pontus Pilate
95
What is the significance of Jesus entering the temple from the Mount of Olives?
He was showing himself to be the God man
All kings entered from the Mount of Olives
This communicated his judgment against them
The glory of God had returned to bring an end to exile
96
According to Jesus, right actions flow out of a right heart
False
True
97
What is the main point of the parable of the Pharisees and tax collector praying?
Pray with boldness and persistence
The heart of the person is more important than the outward behavior
All that matters is that they were both praying to God
All people can pray to God, regardless of their social status
98
What was the real temptation of Satan telling Jesus to turn the stone into bread?
Expecting Yahweh to prove that He is capable taking care of you
To show everyone what you are capable of achieving
Avoid the pain and struggle in achieving what you are meant to be
Use your power to take matters into your own hands
99
What point was Jesus making with “do this + you will live,” to the expert who asked what he must do to get eternal life?
The expert had spoken correctly.
The expert was wrong in what he said.
The expert would be able to live up to the standards of the Law.
The expert would not be able to live up to the standards of the Law.
100
What is the point of Jesus reference to the spirit being cast out + coming back w/ more spirits to live in the person
The person did not have enough faith
The demonic world is more powerful
Only Jesus can provide total healing and freedom
The disciples needed to pray harder

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