EXAM Unit 6 Gospels, Parables, & Jesus' Ministry

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering the gospel writers, the twelve disciples, miracles of Jesus, and the Sermon on the Mount based on Unit 6 lecture notes.

What is the meaning of the word 'Gospel'?

good news

Which gospel writer was a master historian but was not one of the original disciples?

Luke

Who was the tax collector that wrote the longest gospel?

Matthew

Who helped Paul and Barnabas in their ministry and wrote a gospel?

Mark

Who was the only Gentile gospel writer?

Luke

Which three disciples were considered Jesus' 'inner circle'?

Peter, John, and James

Which two brothers did Jesus call the 'sons of thunder'?

James and John

Which disciple realized Jesus was the Messiah after Jesus told him He saw him under the fig tree?

Nathaniel

What did Peter's mother-in-law do immediately after she was healed of her fever?

she began to serve Jesus

Why were the Pharisees angry that Jesus healed the man at the pool of Bethesda?

Jesus was healing him on the Sabbath

Which miracle is the only one recorded in all four gospels?

the feeding of the $5,000$

In the Sermon on the Mount, where did Jesus say the reward would be for those who are persecuted for righteousness?

great in heaven

Why did Peter start to sink when he was walking on the water toward Jesus?

Peter saw the wind and was afraid

Who was seen standing next to Jesus and talking with Him during the Transfiguration?

Moses and Elijah

What specific authority did Jesus give His apostles regarding diseases and spirits?

to drive out spirits and heal disease

Why did Herodias want John the Baptist beheaded?

Because he said it was unlawful for her to marry her ex-husband's brother while her ex was still alive

What did God the Father say at Jesus' transfiguration?

"this is my son, with whom I am well pleased"

What are the two meanings of the word 'disciple' provided in the notes?

pupil or learner

What does the word 'apostle' literally mean?

one who was sent

What term is used in the notes to define an 'ambassador' of the master?

representative

According to the notes, what are the three reasons Jesus performed miracles?

1) to show God's power, 2) to show God's compassion, and 3) to foreshadow God's Kingdom

What is the lesson of the 'Lamp under a Bowl' parable found in the notes?

I should let my light shine and brighten the people around me with the Gospel

What is the meaning of 'The Speck and the Log' parable?

Judge yourself to clearly judge others

How many basket fulls were left over after Jesus fed the $5,000$?

$12$ basket fulls

What was the nickname given to the disciple Thomas?

"the Twin" or "Doubting Thomas"

How old was Jairus' daughter when Jesus healed her?

$12$ years old

For how many years had the man at the pool of Bethesda been paralyzed?

$38$ years

Which disciple found Nathaniel and told him about Jesus?

Philip

What did the wise man build his house upon in Jesus' parable?

rock

What was Jesus' reaction to seeing the crowds before the feeding of the $5,000$?

He saw them as like sheep without a shepherd