REL A 250 Midterm 2

What is are some of the main themes of the Gospel of Matthew?
Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine.
Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom.
Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized.

Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom.

What are three theological claims presented in Jesus's genealogy as presented in Matthew 1? (Select three.)
Jesus is the Messiah
Jesus is the "Son of Abraham"
Jesus is the Healer
Jesus is the "Son of David"
Jesus is the "Son of Adam"

Jesus is the Messiah
Jesus is the "Son of Abraham"
Jesus is the "Son of David"

According to Matthew 1-2, what occurred after the betrothal of Joseph and Mary? (Select all that apply.)
Joseph was accused of unfaithfulness.
Mary received an angelic revelation that she would be the mother of the Son of God.
Joseph received revelation that led to his adoption of Jesus.

Joseph received revelation that led to his adoption of Jesus.

What are two reasons Matthew seems to find significance in the fact that Jesus was born in Bethlehem? (Mark both that apply.)
Outside of Bethlehem is a monument to Herod that existed at the time of Jesus's birth, showing the dichotomy between the two claimants to the title, "King of the Jews."
The name "Bethlehem" means "house of bread," and Matthew portrays Jesus as "the Bread of Life."
Bethlehem was where King David grew up, and Jesus's birth there is used to tie Jesus to Davidic kings.
Bethlehem was the birthplace of Joseph who was sold into Egypt, and Matthew uses this fact to tie Joseph, Jesus's stepfather, to the earlier Joseph.

Outside of Bethlehem is a monument to Herod that existed at the time of Jesus's birth, showing the dichotomy between the two claimants to the title, "King of the Jews."
Bethlehem was where King David grew up, and Jesus's birth there is used to tie Jesus to Davidic kings.

To which Old Testament chapters does Matthew's inclusion of the story of the wise men make reference? (Select all that apply)
Numbers 24
Isaiah 53
Isaiah 60
Psalm 72
1 Kings 10
Micah 5

Numbers 24
Isaiah 60
Psalm 72
1 Kings 10

Matthew uses the story of the slaughter of the babies to draw a connection between Jesus and ________?
Moses
sacrificial lambs
Solomon
David
Isaac

Moses

What are some of the main themes of the Gospel of Luke?
Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized.
Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom.
Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine.

Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized.

What is the point Luke makes through his presentation of Jesus's genealogy?
Jesus is heir to the Davidic throne of Israel.
Jesus fulfills the Abrahamic covenant.
Jesus is connected to Adam and therefore the entire human family.

Jesus is connected to Adam and therefore the entire human family.

What was the angelic announcement that happened in Luke 1?
John the Baptist would baptize Christ
Joseph was told to adopt Jesus as his own son
Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth
Simeon and Anna prophesied of His mission
Heavenly messengers heralded the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem

Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth

What does the term Katalyma (as presented in Luke 2) mean?
A "hospital"
A "living room" or "guestroom"
A "manger"
An "inn" or "hotel"

A "living room" or "guestroom"

What is the significance of the angels appearing to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus? (Select all that apply.)
David had been a shepherd before he was king of Israel, and Christ will one day reign as king.
Shepherds were one of the humblest classes in Judea, pointing toward Christ's ministry to outcasts.
Shepherds may have been tending lambs destined for sacrifice, pointing toward Christ as the Lamb of God who would atone for sin.
This pointed toward Christ's role as the Good Shepherd.

Shepherds were one of the humblest classes in Judea, pointing toward Christ's ministry to outcasts.
Shepherds may have been tending lambs destined for sacrifice, pointing toward Christ as the Lamb of God who would atone for sin.

What might the Roman Gentile audience of Luke's gospel have thought about, in comparison and contrast, when reading about the angel's annunciation to the shepherds of "good tidings" of a "Savior"?
The lambs sacrificed on the Day of Atonement to fulfill Mosaic law
The singing of psalms praising God and promising peace on earth
Inscriptions commemorating the birthday of Caesar Augustus
The "rebirth" of the world during the spring

Inscriptions commemorating the birthday of Caesar Augustus

What is the main emphasis of the Gospel of John?
Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized.
Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine.
Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom.

Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine.

Who is the audience of the Gospel of John?
Jewish-Christians struggling with Gentiles in the church
Christians in late first century debating the nature of Christ
Gentiles struggling with acceptance in the church

Christians in late first century debating the nature of Christ

How is the Greek word Logos most often translated?
"Word"
"Temple"
"God"
"Origin"

"Word"

Which of the following does the first century Jewish philosopher Philo claim about the Logos? (Select all that apply.)
It existed only after the creation
It is in the image of God
The was the most ancient archangel who mediates between God and humanity
It was the first born of God and was the oldest of the angels
It existed before the creation

It is in the image of God
The was the most ancient archangel who mediates between God and humanity
It was the first born of God and was the oldest of the angels
It existed before the creation

In the Gospel of John, Jesus's body is presented as a temple that was ________.
filled with righteousness
filled with the Glory of God
full of honesty
full of truth

filled with the Glory of God

Which Old Testament prophet does John the Baptist evoke with his dress, location, and message?
Exekiel
Moses
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Elijah

Elijah

John the Baptist saw himself as fulfilling which Old Testament prophesy?
Jeremiah 1:5 ("before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet")
Ezekiel 36:25 ("I will sprinkle clean water on you, and ye shall be clean")
Isaiah 40:3 ("The voice of one crying... "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!")
Isaiah 61:2 ("the Lord hath anointed me to preach glad tidings to the meek")

Isaiah 40:3 ("The voice of one crying... "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!")

What was John the Baptist's apocalyptic message?
That there is plenty of time to repent, since the end times are far off
To prepare for war with the Romans
That God will be with all of Israel through the coming tribulation
To prepare for the end times and the coming judgment

To prepare for the end times and the coming judgment

What happened at the baptism of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke?
The Holy Spirit descended to anoint Jesus (to be the Messiah).
Jesus became the Son of God.
The Father came down in the flesh.
Everyone present was converted by the incredible power of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit descended to anoint Jesus (to be the Messiah).

The heavenly voice at Jesus's baptism declared several things about him. Taken together, they mean that ________.
Jesus was to atone for sins
Jesus was a Davidic king
Jesus would be resurrected to overcome death

Jesus was a Davidic king

How long did Jesus spend in the wilderness after his baptism according to the synoptic Gospels?
40 days
3 days and 3 nights
7 days
40 years

40 days

According to the synoptic Gospels, what was the phrase Satan used to introduce two of the three temptations of Jesus in the wilderness?
"If you are righteous enough..."
"If you are strong enough..."
"If you are the Messiah..."
"If you are the son of God..."

"If you are the son of God..."

According to the Gospel of Matthew, which of the following temptations were given to Jesus by Satan? (Select all that apply.)
"All these [kingdoms] I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me."
"...command these stones to become loaves of bread
"...throw yourself down [from the pinnacle of the temple]"
"...heal this leper"
"...move this mountain"

"All these [kingdoms] I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me."
"...command these stones to become loaves of bread
"...throw yourself down [from the pinnacle of the temple]"

According to the Book of Alma (in the Book of Mormon), why did Jesus need to experience temptation during mortality?
So that he could atone for sins
That he may know how to succor his people according to their infirmities
So that we could experience it ourselves as well
That he could be strong and selfless

That he may know how to succor his people according to their infirmities

According to the synoptic Gospels, what was the central message of the "good news" Jesus preached following his baptism?
"You will be forgiven of thy sins"
"You must repent in order to be saved"
"The kingdom of God has come near"
"Prepare the way of the Lord!"

"The kingdom of God has come near"

What was symbolically reflected in Jesus's calling of twelve disciples?
The twelve dispensations of time
The twelve oxen sacrificed at the temple dedication
The calling of twelve apostles in the last days
The restoration of the twelve tribes of Israel

The restoration of the twelve tribes of Israel

What is reflected in the 70 disciples Jesus calls? (Select all that apply.)
The seventy years of Babylonian captivity
The command to forgive seventy times seven times in Matthew 18
The seventy gentile nations in Genesis 10
The seventy men chosen by Moses to help administer the law

The seventy gentile nations in Genesis 10
The seventy men chosen by Moses to help administer the law

Mark all of the following that reflect Jesus's proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
parables
the "Lord's Prayer"
miracles
the "Beatitudes"

parables
the "Lord's Prayer"
miracles
the "Beatitudes"

Which of the following Gospels do not include any of Jesus' parables?
Matthew
Mark
John
Luke

John

Which of the following Gospels includes the parables of the Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son?
Luke
Matthew
Mark
John

Luke

According to the Bible Dictionary, what is the reason the Savior taught in parables?
To veil the meaning
To help people understand abstract concepts by apperception
To clarify the message for uneducated followers
To convey messages with universal application across time

To veil the meaning

In the Savior's explanation of the parable of the sower, what did the soil represent?
The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life.
Persecution, tribulation, and temptation
The heart of the individual hearing the message
The word of the kingdom

The heart of the individual hearing the message

In the Savior's explanation of the parable of the sower, what did the sun represent?
The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life.
Persecution, tribulation, and temptation
The word of the kingdom
The heart of the individual hearing the message

Persecution, tribulation, and temptation

In the Savior's explanation of the parable of the sower, what did the thorns (or weeds) represent?
Persecution, tribulation, and temptation
The heart of the individual hearing the parable
The word of the kingdom
The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life.

The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life.

Which of the following Gospels is the only one to include the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard?
Luke
Mark
Matthew
John

Matthew

Which of the following does NOT describe why those who had labored long in the vineyard were upset the lord of the vineyard paid all the workers a penny?
The lord of the vineyard had agreed to pay them more than a penny
After seeing what the first paid received, they expected they would receive more than a penny.
They felt their labor was more difficult than those who had not labored long in the vineyard.
They felt it was unjust for the other laborers to be made equal to them.

The lord of the vineyard had agreed to pay them more than a penny

According to Matthew 20, what are the 2 reasons the lord of the vineyard gave for paying a penny to those who had labored long in the vineyard?
He gave them the amount they had agreed to before they started working
He valued the other workers more than them
They are servants and should be happy with any payment they receive
He can choose to do what he wants to do with his own money

He gave them the amount they had agreed to before they started working
He can choose to do what he wants to do with his own money

Which of the following Gospels is the only Gospel to include the Parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son?
John
Matthew
Mark
Luke

Luke

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the "certain man" was journeying from which city to which city?
Jerusalem to Damascus
Bethany to Jerusalem
Jerusalem to Jericho
Damascus to Jericho

Jerusalem to Jericho

Which of the following phrases is not found in the parable of the Prodigal Son?
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine..."
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land..."
"But when he came near to his father's house, his father saw him, and had compassion..."
"And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey..."

"But when he came near to his father's house, his father saw him, and had compassion..."

In the parable of the prodigal son, how did the elder son refer to the prodigal?
his father's son
the sinner
the lost sheep
the lost boy

his father's son

The Savior's miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead was recorded by which Gospel author(s)?
Matthew only
Both Luke and John
John only
Both Mark and Matthew

John only

Which of the Savior's miracles is recorded in all four Gospels?
Jesus feeds 5,000
Jesus cleanses ten lepers
Jesus casts demons into a herd of pigs
Jesus turns water into wine

Jesus feeds 5,000

True or False: All of the miracles recorded in the Gospel of Mark are also recorded in one or more of the other Gospels.
True
False

False

True or False: For faithful Jews in Jesus' day, the raising and eating of pigs was against the Law of Moses.
True
False

True

The writer of the Gospel of Matthew likely wrote the 10 miracles of Matthew 8-9 in a strict chronological order.
True
False

False

Which miracle from the Gospel of John shows that Jesus does not need to be physically present for healing to take place?
Jesus heals a crippled man
Jesus heals a blind man
Jesus heals a nobleman's son

Jesus heals a nobleman's son

Which miracle from the Gospel of John was associated with the Pool of Siloam?
Jesus heals a crippled man
Jesus walks on the water
Jesus heals a nobleman's son
Jesus heals a blind man

Jesus heals a blind man

How many miracles performed by Jesus are mentioned in the Gospel of John?
Three
Ten
Seven
There are no miracles mentioned in the Gospel of John

Seven

According to the Gospel of John, this was the first of the Savior's miracles.
Healing the man born blind
Feeding the 5000
Raising Lazarus from the dead
Turning water into wine

Turning water into wine

According to John, how long had Lazarus been dead when the Savior arrived in Bethany?
1 day
2 days
3 days
4 days

4 days

What question was asked when the disciples brought five barley loaves and two small fishes to the Savior?
What are they among so many?
What seek ye?
How many baskets took ye up?
What wilt thou have me to do for thee?

What are they among so many?

What is the Magnificat? Select all that apply.
A song of praise by Mary that reflects on her invitation to become the mother of God's son
Jesus's first sermon at the synagogue in Nazareth
A passage from Isaiah that Jesus quotes
One of the ways that Luke introduces Jesus's acts of and teachings on compassion

A song of praise by Mary that reflects on her invitation to become the mother of God's son
One of the ways that Luke introduces Jesus's acts of and teachings on compassion

Which Old Testament prophet did Jesus quote as he taught in the Nazareth synagogue?
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Malachi
Zechariah

Isaiah

According to the passage of scripture that Jesus quoted in the Nazareth synagogue, what is the "anointed" person expected to do? Check all that apply.
Heal the broken hearted
Give sight to the blind
Liberate those who feel broken or oppressed
Judge the wicked
Preach the gospel to the poor

Heal the broken hearted
Give sight to the blind
Liberate those who feel broken or oppressed
Preach the gospel to the poor

What is the Jewish Year of Jubilee?
A time to remember when the temple was rebuilt
A time of rejoicing when the Messiah would return
A time of release when all debts were cancelled, and prisoners were set free
A time when Israel rejoiced that God sent them rain for their crops

A time of release when all debts were cancelled, and prisoners were set free

What did the word "poor" mean in Luke's world? Select all that apply.
To not have very much money
To have low status in the community because of gender
To have low status in the community because of a lack of religious purity
To be humble or meek
To have low status in the community because of family lineage

To not have very much money
To have low status in the community because of gender
To have low status in the community because of a lack of religious purity
To have low status in the community because of family lineage

According to Luke's version of the Sermon on the Plain, who will be a part of the kingdom of God?
The poor
The rich in spirit
The poor in spirit
The rich

The poor

How did Jesus respond to the ruler who asked Him, "Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Choose all that apply.
Come, follow me
Pray for forgiveness
Sell all you have and give unto the poor
Be baptized

Come, follow me
Sell all you have and give unto the poor

According to King Benjamin, imparting of their substance to the poor was one evidence that that his people were doing what?
Developing charity
Obtaining a remission of their sins
Retaining a remission of their sins
Being good citizens

Retaining a remission of their sins

Which of the following were expectations of what the "Coming One" would do? Choose all that apply.
Preach the "good news" [i.e., the Gospel]
Cry repentance
Raise the dead
Atone for the sins of the world

Preach the "good news" [i.e., the Gospel]
Raise the dead

According to Luke's version of the Sermon on the Plain, to whom does the kingdom of God belong? Choose all that apply.
Orphans
Foreigners living among the Israelites
Merchants
Widows

Orphans
Foreigners living among the Israelites
Widows

What is the most important focus in the story of the widow of Nain?
That Jesus had compassion on the widow
That Jesus raised the young man from the dead
That Jesus travelled through the night from Capernaum to Nain
That Jesus because ritually unclean when he touched the bier

That Jesus had compassion on the widow

In this story, we learn that the owner of the house was a Pharisee. Which of the following statements represent elements of Pharisaic belief that are particularly relevant in this story?
Pharisees were deeply concerned with issues of purity
Pharisees believed in the written law
Pharisees believed in the oral law
Pharisees believed in the resurrection

Pharisees were deeply concerned with issues of purity

Why did Simon decide that Jesus could not be a prophet?
Because Jesus would have known that the woman was a sinner
Because Jesus didn't wash his hands before eating
Because Jesus was from Nazareth
Because Jesus didn't give any prophecy

Because Jesus would have known that the woman was a sinner

How does Jesus show Simon that he is indeed a prophet?
By washing his hands before eating
By acknowledging that the woman's sins were "many"
By prophesying how Simon's other guest would react to the woman
By showing Simon that Jesus knew his thoughts

By showing Simon that Jesus knew his thoughts

In the parable of the Two Debtors, the first debtor owed 500 denarii (pence). About how much would that be worth for a day laborer in the first century?
About 20 month's wages
Abour a month's wages
About a week's wages
About a 12 month's wages

About 20 month's wages

In Jesus's parable of the two debtors, who does the debtor who owes 50 denarii (i.e., pence) represent?
Simon
The woman
The other Pharisees in the room

Simon

In Aramaic, Jesus's native language, what does else the word for debt (ḥōba') also mean?
Sin
Forgiveness
Penalty
Money

Sin

In Jesus's parable of the two debtors, who does the debtor who owed 500 denarii (i.e., pence) represent?
Simon's other guests
Simon
The woman

The woman

Why did the woman enter Simon's home?
She entered to join the banquet
She entered because she wanted to express her great love for Jesus
She entered because everyone was invited to come after the synagogue service
She entered the house on a whim

She entered because she wanted to express her great love for Jesus

What is the prophet Joseph's "key" by which he understands the Scriptures?
Know the political context in the first century
Know the question that led to Jesus's teachings
Be able to read the scriptures in their original language
Read the passage through the lens of the Book of Mormon

Know the question that led to Jesus's teachings

What was the first question that the lawyer asked Jesus and led to his teaching of the Good Samaritan?
Who is without sin?
What shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Who is my neighbor?
Who is greatest in the kingdom of God?

What shall I do to inherit eternal life?

What was Jesus's initial answer to the first question?
Be baptized
Repent
Come, follow me
Live the two great commandments

Live the two great commandments

What was the followup question that the lawyer asked Jesus?
What shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Who is greatest in the kingdom of God?
Who is without sin?
Who is my neighbor?

Who is my neighbor?

According to the story of the Good Samaritan, who is the neighbor that we must love?
Those with whom we have strained relations
Those whom we love
Those who live next door to us
Those who love us

Those with whom we have strained relations

What is the point that Jesus is teaching when he gives the story of the Good Samaritan?
If we want eternal life, we must help those who are in need
Sometimes there are acceptable reasons for not helping someone in need
Samaritans and Jews did not have a history of good relations
Bad things can and do happen to good people

If we want eternal life, we must help those who are in need

Which of the four Gospels contains 5 distinct sermons from Jesus?
Mark
John
Matthew
Luke

Matthew

True or False? Jesus characterizes the Law of Moses as "bad" and his new law as "good"?
True
False

False

Which of the following is not a member of the original 12 apostles listed in Matthew 10?
Paul
John
Peter
Matthew

Paul

Which of the four Gospels contains the Bread of Life sermon from Jesus?
Luke
Matthew
John
Mark

John

True or False? According to the Gospel of John, after the Bread of Life Sermon many of those thinking of following Jesus now "walked with him."
True
False

False

The Bread of Life Sermon may be foreshadowing what future event in the Savior's life?
Breaking bread with the two disciples in Emmaus
His body lying in the tomb for 3 days
The institution of the sacrament
The raising of Lazarus from the dead

The institution of the sacrament

Which of the four Gospels contains the most personal conversations between Jesus and various individuals?
Mark
John
Luke
Matthew

John

Which of the following Old Testament stories did the Savior use to teach Nicodemus?
Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac
Moses lifting the serpent on his staff
Moses drawing water to come from a rock
Moses parting the Red Sea

Moses lifting the serpent on his staff

When this person spoke of the future Messiah, the Savior responded, "I that speak unto thee am he."
The woman at the well
Nicodemus
Peter
The man born blind

The woman at the well

Which Gospel(s) describe Jesus washing the disciples' feet?
Luke only
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Matthew only
Matthew and Mark only
John only

John only

At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted a new covenant. This appears to be textually related to which of the following covenants?
A covenant instituted with Noah
The Abrahamic covenant
The Isaiah covenant
A covenant instituted with Moses

A covenant instituted with Moses

Which Gospel(s) describe Jesus instituting the sacrament at the Last Supper?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Luke only
Mark only
Matthew and Mark

Matthew, Mark, and Luke

Which of the following was the final command Jesus gave his disciples before entering Gethsemane?
Remember this hour we were together.
Judge not.
Take the sacrament each week in remembrance of me.
Love one another as I have loved you.

Love one another as I have loved you.

Jesus taught that eternal life is to ________.
keep the commandments with exactness
be filled with the Spirit
know God and Jesus Christ
be filled with charity

know God and Jesus Christ

Which Gospel uses the phrase, "The Garden of Gethsemane"?
John
Mark
Luke
Matthew
None

None

Which Gospel(s) describe Christ's sweat being like blood in Gethsemane?
Luke only
Matthew and Mark
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Matthew, Mark and Luke
Mark only

Luke only

In the final 24 hours of Christ's life, which group appears to most vigorously oppose him?
The common people
The chief priests
The Romans
The Pharisees
The Essenes

The chief priests

What is a lesson we can draw from Peter's denial of the Savior and the angel's declaration after the Resurrection?
We should love others as Christ loves us.
If we love Christ, we will keep his commandments.
Christ doesn't give up on us.
The devil will not support his followers at the last day.

Christ doesn't give up on us.

Which of the following best describes why Pilate most likely found Jesus Christ to be guilty?
Pilate wanted to protect his reputation
Pilate was trying to protect Barabbas
Pilate believed Christ was a threat to the people
Pilate was trying to protect Caiaphas

Pilate wanted to protect his reputation

Which of the following best describes what happened in the story of those who went to Caesarea to protest the standards posted by Pilate?
The protestors were delivered by a miraculous change in the weather
Pilate scourged the leaders of the rebellion
Pilate moved the standards out of Jerusalem
Pilate had his soldiers kill the protestors.

Pilate moved the standards out of Jerusalem

According to some ancient manuscripts, what was the first name of Barabbas?
udas
John
Jesus
Peter
Saul

Jesus