Theology Quiz

Infancy, Baptism, Temptation, and Call of the Apostles Quiz

(30-40 question-T/F, Matching, MC)

Infancy:

Storyline of the Gospel of Matthew (events and details)

• Holy spirit present

• Starts with genealogy of Jesus 

• Announcement to Joseph comes in a dream

• Birth in Bethlehem

• Star

• Visit of Magi

• Angel visits Joseph to tell of Herod

• Escape into Egypt (Travelling)

• Slaughter of the Innocents

• Uses Midrash

Storyline of the Gospel of Luke (events and details)

• Jesus and John the Baptist’s births foretold..Angel Gabriel

• Holy Spirit Present

• Visitation to Elizabeth

• Down to Bethlehem (Traveling)

• Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith

• Birth and Circumcision of John

• Visit of the Shepherds (Choir of Angels)

• Presentation in the Temple

• Jesus in the Temple

Zechariah

• John's father

Elizabeth 

• This women got pregnant when she was later in age and suffered from inferitliy

• Birth of child is huge blessing

Midrash (definition and examples)

• Jewish literary form

• Relates past scriptural events to help explain and interpret present events

Ex:

• Moses is a child raised in Egypt, Jesus is a child who escaped to Egypt

• Moses is summoned in his adult life to deliver God’s people from slavery, as Jesus is summoned later in life to deliver God’s people from sin’s slavery.

• Main Characters: Mary, Joseph, Herod, Zechariah, Elizabeth, John the Baptist

Baptism:

Starting point of Jesus’ ministry in all 4 Gospels

• Starting point of Jesus mission in all four gospels is baptism 

• Main Characters: Jesus and John the Baptist

Details of the story (What? Where? Why?)

• Baptized in the Jordan River (sign of Jewish freedom…point of entry into Promised Land after 40 years of penance and suffering in desert)

• Holy Spirit led Jesus to the Jordan where he was baptized

• Reveals who he is and what his mission is; Shows that Jesus is about his Father’s work of salvation

How did John the Baptist challenge those around Him?

• Challenged his hearers to share their clothing and food with the poor

• Condemned behavior of Herod which led to John’s death

Temptation:

Where was Jesus?  Why did He go there?

• Went into the wilderness (solitude) to hear the Word of God and commune with his Father

• Not to appease his own appetites

How many times was Jesus tempted?

• 3 times

What can we learn from the Temptations of Jesus?

• We too are going to be tempted but Jesus shows us we don’t have to be like Adam, we can be strong! We can say no!!!

• He fought evil with a life of gentle, compassionate service to others.

• Jesus came to serve, not to be served

• Replied with scripture (Law of Moses)

Role and Call of the Twelve:

Definition of Apostles and Disciples

Characteristics of the Twelve (what were their responsibilities?)

• Jesus CHOSE them and called them by name to follow

• Jesus expected them to learn carefully from is words and actions so that they could pass his message on to others

Main Characters: Peter, Thomas, Matthew, Judas

Peter:

• Originally named Simon

• He denied Jesus but repented

• Later becomes major leader of church

• Leader and spokesman of the Apostles

Thomas

• Known as doubting Thomas

• Would only recognize Jesus by seeing physical wound in his side

Matthew

• Tax collector

• His writings were used as a source for Gospel of Matthew

Judas 

• Betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver

• Traitor

What is discipleship?  What does it mean to be a disciple?

• To be a disciple.. Jesus required Sacrifice.. Such as leaving one’s home or occupation to be with Jesus

• Putting their own total faith in Jesus, not in possessions

*Story of the Rich man – what should we leave behind to be good disciples?

“What can I do to get to heaven”

Follow the commandments

“I am doing that.”

Then give, give to other people

-rich man walked away-