Life & Teachings of Jesus final

Two phrases "gospel" can be translated to

Good news and Glad tidings

Greek ruler who conquered israel, as well as Asia minor and the middle east in 4th century bc

Alexander the great

Alexander the great studied under..

Aristotle

Two primary successors of the greek ruler

Ptolemy I

Seleucids

Greek translation of the OT that was produced by

The Septuagint (LXX)

Judas Maccabeus and his four brothers were part of what priestly jewish family

Hasmonean

Meaning of "Maccabeus"

The Hammer

Liberation created by the Maccabean revolt is celebrated to this day as what Jewish feast?

Hannukah

Rome took control of israel, who as the Idumean king they installed to rule the entire area?

Herod the Great

Four Jewish sects discussed in class which developed prior to the beginning of NT

Pharisees

Sadducees

Essenes

Zealots

Which Jewish sect cooperated the most with the Roman Govt.?

Sadducees

The first healing by Jesus occurred in Capernaum at what location?

Synagogue

Definition in class for "the Kingdom of God"

The Kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God in the hearts and lives of people

3 conflict events in Mark 1:9-15 were discussed in class, list them

Jesus' Baptism

Jesus' Temptations

Jesus message of the gospel

In mark 2, a paralyzed man was healed by Jesus. During that healing, Jesus made an accusation against someone. The accusation was made against whom?

Against the pharisees

According to class discussion, why was Jesus unable to preach in the towns of Galilee but instead had to move out to desolate places?

Because there were too many people seeking him

Mark tells us that Jesus' mother and brothers came to him to take him home. Why did they decide to do that?

They though he was crazy

In the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus said "You have heard that it was said to those of old..." What was Jesus referencing with these words?

Reference to OT law

Jesus' rabbinic interpretation of the law

The Parable of the Sower and Soils: List the four types of soil mentioned in that parable and what each soil represents according to Jesus

Rocky places - Sprang up quickly, but scorched when the sun came up. had not root.

Thorns - Grew up and chocked the plants so it bore no grain

Good soil - Grew and produced crop. Some multiply 30, 60, or 100x

Path - Birds at them up

According to tradition, who was Mark?

Paul's travelling companion John Mark who wrote the gospel based on Peter's memories

Mark 5 presents three people who were healed by Jesus. Who were those three people? what did Jesus heal in each of them?

Name and healing of person 1 - Man & Legion, Gave legion perms to enter pigs, ran off cliff.

Name and healing of person 2 - Jairus' daughter, Took her by the hands and said "Talitha koum"

Name and healing of person 3 - Women subject to bleeding for 12 years, She touched his cloak and he felt some of his power leave him

how many loaves were initially used to feed the crowds in mark 6?

5 loaves and 2 fish

How large was the crowd that Jesus fed in mark 6?

5,000 men, not counting women

The Gospel of Mark tells us that when Jesus walked on water the disciples were astounded because they did not understand something. What did they not understand?

The point he was trying to make. He is God

What OT book does Jesus redefine with his new definition of cleanliness?

Leviticus

Jesus called a woman by a derogatory name in order to indict a cultural prejudice against her. What name does Jesus use?

"Dog"

As a result of the conversation between the above woman and Jesus, what happened to the woman's daughter?

The demon was expelled from her

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a compilation of writings from the Qumran community. What percentage of these writings are Hebrew (OT) Scriptures?

40%

Describe the reason given in class for the two-stage miracle in Mark 8

To use him as an illustration to show how the people see him

Who was the first of the twelve disciples to declare Jesus as the Christ?

Peter

List 3 Scriptures discussed in class which were titled "The Issue of Jesus' Suffering."

Mark 8:31

Mark 9:30-32

Mark 9:9-10

What two OT people were present at Jesus' transfiguration?

Elijah - The prophet

Moses - The Law

Twice in the Gospel of Mark, God described Jesus as His "beloved son." List the two references for that phrase.

Mark 1:11

Mark 9:7

In Mark 10, who are the two disciples who asked to sit at the right and left of Jesus in his kingdom?

James

John

In the parable of the tenants in mark 12, who did the original tenants represent?

The Leaders of Israel

Six Scriptures were given in class describing Israel as a vineyard. List 4 of the 6 scriptures

Psalm 80:8-18

Isaiah 27:2-6

Jeremiah 2:21

Jeremiah 12:!0

What is the last parable in the Gospel of Mark?

The Parable of the man and his Vineyard

In Mark 12:13-17, Jesus was questioned about paying a particular tax. What was the name of that particular tax?

Poll Tax

What was the name of the leader from Galilee who led the Jewish revolt in 6 A.D?

Judas of Galilee

The denarius that Jesus used in mark 12 had which Roman Caser's image on it?

Caser Tiberius

In mark 12, Jesus had a discussion where he told a group of Jewish leaders that they were wrong about the resurrections and marriage following death. To which group of Jewish leaders did Jesus say that?

Sadducees

In Mark 12, a scribe asked Jesus what the most important commandment was. What two answers did Jesus give him?

Love God

Love People

What was the name of the offering/tax that the widow gave in mark 12:41-44?

Half Shekel- Temple Tax

Was the widow in Mark 12:41-44 required to give the offering/tax?

Not at all

List the three reasons given in class for anointing

OT King + Priests - Signifying an inauguration into office

Special Guests - Sign of Honor and Prestige

Dead People - for burial

How many of the 4 gospels describe Judas as part of the arrest party?

All 4

According to the Gospel of Mark, what is the name of the location at which Jesus was arrested?

Gethsemane

Which one of the four Gospels says that Jesus healed the man whose ear was cut off during Jesus' arrest?

Luke

Which one of the four Gospels gives the name of the man whose ear was cut off

John

Before what Roman official did Jesus stand trial?

Pilate

The statement "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me..." corresponds to which Psalm?

Psalm 22

Mark gives a timeframe for the day of Jesus crucifixion. List specific events which correspond to the timeframe listed below.

Morning: Jesus before Pilate

Third hour: Jesus Crucified

Sixth hour: Darkness come over the whole land

Ninth hour: Death of Jesus

Evening: Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate to get Jesus' body

How many of the four Gospels include an account or claim of the resurrection?

All 4