life of christ test

Which Gospel writers include material on the birth of Jesus?

Matthew & Luke

Give two ways in which the two genealogies differ from each other?

ascending v. descending order / one from Abraham, one from Adam

Give two possible explanations for the different names in the genealogies?

physical ancestry vs royal ancestry; Mary & Joseph line

Where does John the evangelist begin his story of Jesus Christ?

The beginning/creation of time

Why might Matthew's Gospel include four women?

Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba - God works through the unexpected people / Gentile inclusion

What is the name of John the Baptist's parents?

Elizabeth & Zechariah

What is the name of the angel who appears to Mary?

Gabriel

Why is the virginal conception so important?

Essential for Jesus' deity, sinless nature, and for His ability to pay for our sins as a sinless sacrifice

How does Matthew 1:18-25 connect to Matthew's genealogy in 1:1-17?

It links Joseph with Jesus, even though he's not the biological father / connects Him to David's throne

Where was Jesus born? In an inn? In a cave? In a home of a relative?

In a stable (which would be attached to the back part of the home)

What are the names of the two older people in the temple who praise God for Jesus?

Simeon & Anna

Which Herod is referenced in Matthew 2?

Herod the Great

Please explain how Hosea 11:1 is fulfilled in Matthew 2:13-18.

Just like Israel came out of Egypt, Jesus came out of Egypt. Jesus had to follow in Israel's patterns when He was called, but He fulfills the prophecy that Israel couldnt

Please list the classic view of Jesus' 3 ½ years of ministry:

Year of Obscurity, Year of Popularity, Year of Rejection

Apart from John the Baptist's ministry and Jesus' baptism and temptation, which evangelist uniquely lists specific events in the first year of Jesus' ministry?

John

How would you distinguish John the Baptist's baptism from other Jewish washings of the time?

John's baptism only occurred once instead of occurring every day like Jewish baptism

To what does the baptism of the Spirit and fire refer?

(1) Fire is referring to judgment, it is calling people to repentance, "purges as well as blesses" (2) a sent agent of God will distribute the Spirit in a way that divides mankind

How does Jesus' baptism "fulfill all righteousness"?

Jesus identifying with John's ministry pointing to Him

Does Jesus' temptation primarily focus on His uniqueness as the Messiah or His example for those who are tempted?

His uniqueness as the Messiah; Messiahship is foundational

How could Jesus' temptation be real, since He could not sin as God?

He cannot sin as God, but He approached temptation in humanity; in His humanity, He obeyed

Name two of John the Baptist's disciples who become followers of Jesus in John 1?

Simon Peter & Andrew

Who was the religious leader who comes to Jesus by night in John 3?

Nicodemus

How does John the Baptist respond to Jesus becoming more important than himself?

A spirit of humility, John 3:30 - "He must increase, but I must decrease"

List two reasons for Jesus leaving Judea?

John the Baptist's arrest; the Pharisees recognized Jesus’ growing popularity and ministry

What image does Jesus offer the Samaritan woman to picture eternal life?

Living water

What barriers does Jesus have to overcome with the Samaritan woman?

racial (she’s Samaritan), social (marital history), religious, gender (men avoided public conversations with unrelated women)

List the names of the four disciples called in Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 1:16-20.

Peter, Andrew, James, John

What is the name of the tax collector, whose calling as a disciple is found in the Synoptic Gospels?

Levi, later changed to Matthew

Generally, miracles can be broken down into what two categories?

Nature & healing/exorcisms

Why does Matthew consolidate many of the miracles of Christ into chapters 8 and 9 of his work?

Jesus' divine authority to heal/to show His authority over nature, sickness, death, evil (to show His identity that He was Messiah to those of His miracles)

Do you see the kingdom as present, future, or both? Why?

Both, since we experience now a taste of what is coming (inaugurated eschatology)

What are the three examples, which Jesus uses in Matthew 6:1-18 to show that internal piety?

Giving to the poor, prayer, fasting

Is the righteousness in Matthew 5 forensic (positional) or ethical (practical)?

Ethical (practical)

List the two ways in which parables can function as stories.

allegory & example stories

What are the two reasons for Jesus' use of parables about the kingdom in Matthew 13?

Conceal & Reveal

What are the three responses to the kingdom teaching, which we should expect according to the parable of the four soils?

Rejection, shallow acceptance, & divided commitment (choked by worldly cares)

In this section, to where do the evangelists focus Jesus' teaching?

Preparing the disciples for His death & their ministry after

In this section, there is also a growing emphasis by Jesus upon what upcoming events?

His suffering, death, & resurrection

What miracle is cited in all four gospels?

Feeding of the 5,000

What detail in Jesus' walking upon the water is only found in Matthew's gospel?

Peter walking on water to Jesus (Matthew 14:28-31)

What was the reaction of many 'disciples' to Jesus' teaching in John 6?

Many thought it was too hard to accept so they stopped following Him (John 6:66)

Which three disciples were the inner circle of Jesus?

Peter, James, John

In Matthew 18, how should the offended respond to the offender?

Matthew 18:15-17 go to them privately first to try to reconcile

Why was the blind man born blind?

So that God could work through him John 9:3, blindness wasn't caused by sin

In John 10, what image does Jesus use to describe Himself?

The Good Shepherd

In what does Jesus tell the returning 70 disciples to rejoice according to Luke 10?

Their names are written in heaven

Does Jesus challenge the Jewish lawyer in Luke 10 to do something, which is possible or impossible?

Impossible, we have no ability apart from Christ

What three elements are included in Jesus' pattern of prayer in Luke 11?

God's glory, personal needs, & personal sin

According to Luke 12, what does Jesus challenge His disciples to pursue rather than worrying about possessions?

The Kingdom of God - Luke 12:31, don't worry about material possessions

What are the names of Lazarus' sisters in John 11?

Martha & Mary

How do the Jewish leaders respond to the resurrection of Lazarus?

They plot to kill Jesus

Along with counting the cost of following Him, what does Jesus challenge the crowds to do in Luke 14:25-35?

To give up everything & fully commit themselves to following Him over family, possessions, and life

What does the older brother represent in the parable of the lost sons in Luke 15?

Self-righteous Pharisees & Jewish leaders

What topic ties together the two sections of Luke 16?

Money & possessions

Who are the main characters in the parable in Luke 18:1-8, which encourages the disciples to faithfully pray concerning Jesus' second coming?

Widow & judge

What is the name of the tax collector who becomes a believer in Luke 19:1-10?

Zacchaeus

Which of the evangelists includes the exception clause for getting divorced?

Matthew 5:32 & 19:9

To what passage in the O.T. does Jesus refer to as to elevate God's intention for marriage?

Gen. 1:27 & Gen. 2:24

What is the rich young ruler's primary problem in Matthew 19?

He wasn't fully ready to follow Jesus because he couldn't give up wealth/possessions

According to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 20, greatness in the kingdom is found up in ____.

Servanthood

What day of the week was the Triumphal Entry?

Sunday (Palm Sunday)

What is the major theme in Matthew 21:1-25:46?

Judgement of the nation of Israel

How does Jesus picture judgment on the nation?

withering (fig tree)

In disputing with Jesus, which religious group questions the resurrection?

The Sadducees

Concerning the Olivet Discourse, where does the preterist position focus?

Destruction of the temple in 70 AD

Concerning the Olivet Discourse, where does the futurist position focus?

Tribulation, Second Coming, & final judgment yet to come

Does the Olivet Discourse have more verses on the details of future judgment or a call to being ready for Christ's coming?

A call to be ready for Christ's coming

What day of the week did Mary singularly anoint Jesus at Bethany?

The Saturday before the Triumphal Entry

Who betrays Jesus?

Judas Iscariot

Who denies Jesus at least three times?

Peter

What is the significance of the Last Supper?

Reminds us of New Covenant & remembrance of Jesus & His sacrifice

According to John 15, how does a disciple become fruitful?

Abiding in Him

With Jesus' return to the Father, Who would come to convict the world and disclose truth to the disciples?

The Holy Spirit (as seen in Acts 2) - John 16:7-13

How many cycles are there in Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane?

3

What is the name of the ruling high priest at Jesus' trial?

Caiaphas

What is the name of the Roman governor who judged Jesus?

Pontius Pilate

How many statements did Jesus say on the cross?

7

Did men or women first discover the empty tomb?

Women

Besides Jerusalem, where else did Jesus appear to the 11 disciples?

Galilee

How would you summarize Jesus' commission according to Matthew?

Go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them, & teaching them to obey

How would you summarize Jesus' commission according to Luke?

Proclaim repentance & forgiveness of sins in Jesus' name to all of the nations