NT Exam 2: BBST 210

Zechariah

Father of John the Baptist; a priest visited by the angel Gabriel in the temple (Luke 1)

Elizabeth

Mother of John the Baptist; wife of Zechariah; relative of Mary (Luke 1)

Simeon

Devout man in Jerusalem who blessed the infant Jesus in the temple, recognizing Him as the Messiah (Luke 2)

Anna

A prophetess who worshiped in the temple and gave thanks when Jesus was presented (Luke 2)

Jairus

Synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus raised from the dead (Mark 5, Luke 8)

Thomas

Disciple known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw His wounds (John 20)

Caiaphas

High priest who presided over the trial of Jesus and plotted His death (John 11, 18)

John the Baptist

Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized Him in the Jordan River (Matthew 3)

Mary Magdalene

Faithful follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion and was first to see Him resurrected (John 20)

Matthew

One of the twelve apostles; former tax collector; author of the Gospel of Matthew

Peter

One of the twelve; leader among the disciples; denied Jesus three times but was later restored (John 21)

Judas

One of the twelve; betrayed Jesus to the authorities for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26)

Nathanael

Disciple recognized by Jesus as "a true Israelite in whom there is nothing false" (John 1)

Mary and Martha

Sisters of Lazarus; close friends of Jesus in Bethany (Luke 10, John 11)

Barabbas

Prisoner released instead of Jesus at the Passover; guilty of rebellion and murder (Mark 15)

James

Son of Zebedee; one of the twelve; part of Jesus' inner circle (Matthew 4, Mark 5)

John

Brother of James; "the disciple whom Jesus loved"; author of the Gospel of John

Pilate

Roman governor who oversaw Jesus' trial and authorized His crucifixion (Matthew 27, John 19)

Lazarus

Friend of Jesus from Bethany; raised from the dead by Jesus (John 11)

Joseph of Arimathea

Council member who asked Pilate for Jesus' body and buried Him in his own tomb (Luke 23)

Nicodemus

Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who visited Jesus at night; later helped bury Him (John 3, 19)

Bartimaeus

Blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho who called Him "Son of David" (Mark 10)

Andrew

Brother of Peter; one of the first disciples called by Jesus (John 1)

The "inner three" in the disciple band

Peter, James, and John — those closest to Jesus during key events (Mark 5, 9, 14)

The disciples at Transfiguration

Peter, James, and John — who saw Jesus transfigured on the mountain (Matthew 17)

OT figures at transfiguration

Moses and Elijah — appeared speaking with Jesus during the Transfiguration (Matthew 17)

Person identified by Jesus as "a true Israelite in whom there is nothing false."

Nathanael (John 1:47)

Person to whom Jesus said, "I saw you while you were still under the fig tree."

Nathanael (John 1:48)

OT person to whom Jesus appeals in 'plucking grain' incident

David — Jesus referenced David eating the consecrated bread (Matthew 12:3-4)

Person who carried Jesus' cross

Simon of Cyrene (Luke 23:26)

Person to whom Jesus entrusted the care of his mother

The disciple John (John 19:26-27)

Visitors to the baby/toddler Jesus

Jesus Shepherds (Luke 2) and Magi from the East (Matthew 2)

The miracle of the changing of the water into the wine

John 2 — Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding in Cana, His first recorded miracle.

Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5-7 — Jesus teaches on righteousness, prayer, fasting, and the Beatitudes.

The healing of the cripple by the pool of water in Jerusalem

John 5 — Jesus heals a man at the Pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath.

Prodigal Son

Luke 15 — Parable about a lost son welcomed home by his forgiving father.

The Bread of Life discourse

John 6 — Jesus declares Himself the Bread of Life, offering eternal life to those who believe.

Good Samaritan

Luke 10 — Parable of a Samaritan who helps an injured man when others pass by.

The parable of the wheat and the weeds

Matthew 13 — Teaches that both good and evil coexist until the final judgment.

The Vine and the Branches

John 15 — Jesus describes Himself as the true vine and believers as branches who must remain in Him.

The parable of the sheep and the goats

Matthew 25 — Describes final judgment based on acts of mercy toward others.

The parable of the net

Matthew 13 — Illustrates the final separation of the righteous and the wicked.

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus

Luke 16 — Contrasts the eternal fates of a rich man and a poor beggar named Lazarus.

The parable of the lost coin

Luke 15 — A woman searches for a lost coin, symbolizing God's joy over a repentant sinner.

The parable of the unjust steward/servant

Luke 16 — Teaches the importance of faithful stewardship and wise use of resources.

The raising of Lazarus

John 11 — Jesus raises His friend Lazarus from the dead, showing His power over death.

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Luke 18 — Contrasts prideful self-righteousness with humble repentance.

The cleansing of ten lepers

Luke 17 — Jesus heals ten lepers; only one, a Samaritan, returns to thank Him.

The healing of the man who was born blind

John 9 — Jesus restores sight to a man blind from birth.

Jesus as the Good Shepherd

John 10 — Jesus describes Himself as the shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep.

The conversion of Zacchaeus

Luke 19 — Jesus calls the tax collector Zacchaeus to repentance and salvation.

The parable of the ten virgins

Matthew 25 — Warns to remain watchful and prepared for the coming of the bridegroom.

The washing of the disciples' feet

John 13 — Jesus demonstrates humility and servanthood by washing His disciples' feet.

The discussion of Jesus as the Logos/Word

John 1 — Introduces Jesus as the divine Word through whom all things were made.

Jesus' conversation with the disciples on the road to Emmaus after the resurrection

Luke 24 — Jesus appears to two disciples and reveals Himself in the breaking of bread.

Jesus' restoration of Peter on the shore ("Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?")

John 21 — Jesus reinstates Peter by asking three times if he loves Him.

The parable of the unmerciful/unforgiving servant (who had been forgiven much by the king)

Matthew 18 — Teaches the necessity of forgiving others as God forgives us.

The parable of the workers in the vineyard (who worked for the same pay but for different lengths of time)

Matthew 20 — Illustrates God's generosity and grace toward all.

The title used of Jesus by Bartimaeus

"Son of David" — a messianic title showing recognition of Jesus' royal lineage (Mark 10:47).

The reward given to Judas for his betrayal

Thirty pieces of silver — payment from the chief priests for betraying Jesus (Matthew 26:15).

The gospels with genealogies

Matthew and Luke — Matthew traces through Joseph to Abraham; Luke traces through Mary to Adam.

The gospels with Jesus' birth narratives

Matthew and Luke — both record the events surrounding Jesus' conception and birth.

Pilate's physical actions in the trial of Jesus

He washed his hands, symbolically claiming innocence in Jesus' death (Matthew 27:24).

The fate of John the Baptist

He was beheaded by order of Herod Antipas (Mark 6:27).

The gospel with the "I am" statements

John — includes statements like "I am the Bread of Life," "I am the Light of the World."

The point of tension in the Sabbath controversies

Jesus' healing and actions on the Sabbath challenged Pharisaic interpretations of the law.

Location of Jesus' first miracle

Cana in Galilee — where He turned water into wine at a wedding (John 2).

Location of Jesus' crucifixion

Golgotha (also called Calvary) — "The Place of the Skull," outside Jerusalem (John 19:17).

Location of Jesus' birth

Bethlehem — prophesied birthplace of the Messiah (Luke 2, Matthew 2).

Location of John's baptism

Jordan River — where John baptized Jesus and others (Matthew 3).

Location of Jesus' home during his childhood and adolescent years

Nazareth — where He was raised by Mary and Joseph (Luke 2:39-40).

Chronological Order - Matthew

1. The genealogy

2. Jesus' Baptism

3. Jesus' Temptation

4. Sermon on the Mount

5. The transfiguration

6. Olivet Discourse

Chronological Order - Luke

1. Mary's visit to Elizabeth

2. The genealogy

3. The temptation of Jesus

4. Parable of the Good Samaritan

5. The transfiguration

6. The Widow's Offering

Chronological Order - John

1. Changing of the water to wine

2. Cleansing of the temple

3. Conversation with Nicodemus

4. Discussion with the woman at the well

5. Raising of Lazarus

6. Weeping of Jesus