Scripture Semester 2 Final

Who is Jesus? What is his nature?

fully divine and fully human

How does Jesus save us from sin and death?

suffering, death, and rising again

Which of Jesus’ teachings teaches us that nourishment comes through a relationship with God?

“I am the bread of life”

What are the Beatitudes?

countercultural blessings

What is the focus of Matthew’s gospel?

Jesus as the New Moses

What is the focus of Mark’s gospel?

Jesus’ humanity and suffering

What is the focus of Luke’s gospel?

universal salvation and social justice

What is the focus of John’s gospel?

reflection on Jesus’ divinity

Why are there four different gospels?

to include unique audiences and create different images of Jesus

What is the structure of John’s gospel?

Book of Signs; Book of Glory

What is significant about the “I AM” statements in John’s gospel?

they echo God’s name from Exodus (I AM WHO AM)

What is the “messianic secret” theme in Mark?

Jesus tells people not to reveal his identity after miracles

Which gospel’s birth narative emphasizes Joseph, kingship, and fulfillment of prophesy?

Matthew

Which gospel’s birth narrative emphasizes Mary, the marginalized, and God’s upside-down kingdom?

Luke

Two miracles of Jesus’ power over nature

calming the storm, walking on water

Three miracles of Jesus’ healing

curing lepers, the blind, and the paralyzed

Miracles of Jesus’ exorcisms

casting out demons

Two miracles of Jesus’ resurrections

raising Lazarus and Jairus’ daughter

In John, miracles are called “signs” because they…

point beyond themselves to Jesus’ divine identity and mission

What are parables?

short metaphorical stories using everyday images to teach deep spiritual truths

Why does Jesus teach in parables?

to challenge the hearers to think differently

Two parables that flip societal standards

Prodigal son, Good Samaritan

What are parables a response to?

questions, criticism, or confusion

What does Jesus pray for in the Garden of Gethsemane?

God’s will to be done

Which are the three Synoptic gospels?

Mark, Matthew, Luke

What does Synoptic mean?

same eye

How are the synoptic gospels different from John’s?

they emphasize Jesus’ human agony more

What does the Passion reveal?

depth of God’s love, Jesus’ obedience, and the model of true discipleship

When in Pentecost?

50 days after Easter

What happens on Pentecost?

the Holy Spirit descends as wind and tongues of fire

During Pentecost, what is significant about the disciples speaking in many languages?

the Gospel is for all nations

In Acts, what are the four keys of early Church life?

communal sharing, deacons appointed, Council of Jerusalem, Martyrdom of Stephen

What does Peter do in the early Christian church?

proclaim Jesus boldly, heal, and lead the early church

What is Paul’s (formerly Saul) stoy?

persecutor turned missionary, wrote many New Testamant letters

Which doctrine does this quote represent? “We are justified by faith apart from works of the law” (Romans 3:28)

Faith and salvation

Which doctrine does this quote represent? “The church is a living body, which many parts, all important” (1 Cor 12)

Body of Christ

Which doctrine does this quote represent? “Paul appeals to unity because division weakens the Church’s witness” (1 Cor 1:10)

unity

Which doctrine does this quote represent? “Generosity and equality are hallmarks of Christian community” (2 Cor 8-9)

care for the poor

What is the theme of Romans?

deep theology

What is the theme of 1 & 2 Corinthians

division, Eucharist, resurrection, love

What is the theme of Galatians?

freedom from the Law, fruit of the Spirit

What is the theme of James?

Faith without works is dead

What is the theme of 1 & 2 Peter?

encouragement in persecution, hope in Christ

Why was the Book of Revalation written?

to encourage persecuted Christians

What is the significance of Revelation being full of symbolism?

it does not predict future events but affirms that God will triumph over evil

What is the key message of Revelation?

Christ will come again to restore justice

What is a Gospel?

“good news” of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection

What does John 1:14 (“the word became flesh”) describe?

incarnation

What is kerygma?

core proclaimation of salvation through Jesus

What is form criticism?

analyzing genre patterns in Scripture stories

What is the missionary church?

A church that shares the Gospel across cultural and national boundaries

What is the church?

The baptized Body of Christ on earth, not just a building or institution

If Proverbs was a character, who would they be?

a young, optimistic teacher

If Ecclesiastes was a character, who would they be?

a middle aged critic

If Job was a character, who would they be?

a seasoned elder exploring trust in God amid suffering

What is wisdom?

the knowledge needed to make sound judgements

What is “hokhmah,” as introduced in Proverbs?

God’s wisdom, woven into the earth

What is fear of the Lord?

healthy respect for God’s scale for good and evil

Who is Proverbs personified WITHIN THE TEXT?

Lady Wisdom (Sophia)

Who is the character of Ecclesiastes IN THE TEXT?

Qoheleth, leader of the assembly

What does “hevel” (Ecclesiastes) mean?

smoke, vapor

What is the key theme of Ecclesiastes?

life has meaning, but we don’t understand

True or false: Job accuses God of being reckless and unfair but ultimately learns to trust God’s wisdom.

True

What is Job’s attitude like at the end of the book?

peaceful

How does God change Job’s perspective on suffering?

God knows all and is interacting with the whole world during his decision-making

How does the end of Job create the theme of the story?

God does not respond in anger or punishment

Which type of love does MLK emphasize as the highest form of love?

agape

What is the first step in loving your enemies?

praying for them

How does the book of proverbs primarily communicate with the reader?

short sayings

What does Proverbs give advice on?

living daily life

Who is wisdom important for, according to proverbs?

everyone

Jesus teaches that true reconciliation must come before ___

feeling happy

True or false: the “Day of the Lord” was always about the end of the world

false

How many prophets have books named after them in the Bible?

15

What were prophets often compared to?

convenant lawyers

What is the Day of the Lord?

a time when God will bring justice against corruption

What are the three major prophetic books in the Bible?

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

Why were prophets often unpopular among Israel’s leaders?

the leaders were among the most corrupt

How did prophets communicate their messages besides speaking?

symbolic actions

What was Isaiah’s most famous symbolic act?

walking around naked for three years

What is the major theme in the messages of the prophets?

worshiping God only

What does “canon” mean?

measuring rod, approved Bible books

How many letters (epistles) are in the New Testament?

21

Which book of the New Testament contains a defense of faith through works?

James

Which category of letters is adressed to leaders of Christian communities?

pastoral letters

What is the primary function of a parable?

to provoke active thought

What does the parable of the Prodigal Son symbolize?

God’s unconditional love and forgiveness

What is similar in the parable of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son?

they challenge societal norms

Why does Jesus use farming imagery in the Parable of the Sower?

it draws from nature and common life

Jesus links lust to adultery in order to …

show that sin starts in the heart

Jesus’ reinterpretation of the law on adultery emphasizes …

sexual desire needs to be balanced with moral intergrity

Opening line of Ecclesiastes: “All things are ____”

vanity

In which gospel is the Sermon on the Mount located?

Matthew?

Instead of swearing oaths, what does Jesus encourage us to speak in?

truths

How does Jesus reinterpret justice when addressing retaliation?

embrace active nonviolence, like turning the other cheek

Which number symbolizes completeness in Revalation?

7

What does Babylon represent in Revelation?

all corrupt empires

What is written on the foreheads of the faithful in Revelation?

God’s name

How many total churches recieve letters at the beginning of the Book of Revelation?

7

How does Revelation end?

with renewed creation, not its destruction