Book 1

Question 1

What was the Roman name for the country where Jesus lived?

Answer 1

Palestine

Question 2

What nationality were the natives of Palestine?

Answer 2

Jewish

Question 3

What was the name of the Empire that dominated Palestine in Jesus’ time?

Answer 3

Roman Empire

Question 4

What was the name of the large sea in the middle of the Roman Empire?

Answer 4

Mediterranean Sea

Question 5

What was the name of the city where the Emperor lived?

Answer 5

Rome

Question 6

How far approximately was it from Rome to Palestine?

Answer 6

1500 miles

Question 7

What was the nationality of most tax collectors in Palestine?

Answer 7

Jewish

Question 8

From whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?

Answer 8

Jews

Question 9

For whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?

Answer 9

Roman Empire

Question 10

Who were the Zealots?

Answer 10

Jewish Revolutionaries

Question 11

Were the Zealots friends or enemies of the tax collectors?

Answer 11

Enemies

Question 12

Which disciple supported the Roman rule before following Christ?

Answer 12

Matthew

Question 13

Which disciple support the nationalism before following Christ?

Answer 13

Simon the Zealot

Question 14

With which Empire did Matthew collaborate?

Answer 14

Roman Empire

Question 15

What was Simon the Zealot before following Christ?

Answer 15

Jewish Revolutionary

Question 16

What was Matthew’s occupation before following Christ?

Answer 16

Tax collector

Question 17

What was Matthew’s occupation after following Christ?

Answer 17

Apostle

Question 18

What is the main theme of the Gospel according to Matthew?

Answer 18

The Kingdom of Heaven

Question 19

What is the Hebrew name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?

Answer 19

Messiah

Question 20

What is the Greek name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?

Answer 20

Christ

Question 21

What do the names “Messiah” and “Christ” both mean?

Answer 21

The anointed one

Question 22

To what language does the word “Messiah” belong?

Answer 22

Hebrew

Question 23

To what language does the word “Christ” belong?

Answer 23

Greek

Question 24

What are the four key names in the list of ancestors in Matthew?

Answer 24

Abraham, David, Babylon and Christ/Messiah

Question 25

What is the approximate date/year of David?

Answer 25

1000 B.C.

Question 26

What is the approximate date/year of the exile to Babylon?

Answer 26

600 B.C.

Question 27

What are the 3 basic Bible study techniques & what do they mean?

Answer 27

Observing - Spot the main points in the Bible passage. Explaining - Make clear the meaning of the passage Applying - Put the main points into practice

Question 28

What is the approximate date/year of Abraham?

Answer 28

2000 B.C.

Question 29

How many natures does Jesus have and what are they?

Answer 29

Two - Human and Divine

Question 30

Jesus' two natures were perfectly united in the ________ person.

Answer 30

One

Question 31

Who is the prophet in the Old Testament who teaches us that the Son of Man will come again in the clouds?

Answer 31

Daniel

Question 32

Give references of two verses that you could use to explain the Bible teaching on the divinity of Christ to someone who denies this doctrine.

Answer 32

John 1:1 and Matthew 1:23

Question 33

Which is the first verse in the Bible with a promise that ultimately Christ would come as a descendant of the woman to destroy Satan?

Answer 33

Genesis 3:15

Question 34

In Genesis 3:15, who is speaking?

Answer 34

God

Question 35

In Genesis 3:15, to whom is he speaking?

Answer 35

The serpent/Satan

Question 36

In Genesis 3:15, who would receive the fatal blow and in which part of his body?

Answer 36

The serpent/Satan In the head

Question 37

In Genesis 3:15, who would receive a wound in the heel?

Answer 37

Jesus Christ

Question 38

In Genesis 3:15, where did this take place?

Answer 38

On the cross

Question 39

Over how many provinces did Herod the Great reign?

Answer 39

Five

Question 40

Which was the only province not under Herod the Great's administration?

Answer 40

Decapolis

Question 41

Who were the sons of Herod the Great who governed Palestine after his death?

Answer 41

Archelaus The tetrach Philip

Question 42

Over which province(s) did Archelaus govern?

Answer 42

Samaria and Judea

Question 43

Over which province(s) did The tetarch govern?

Answer 43

Galilee and Perea

Question 44

Over which province(s) did Philip govern?

Answer 44

Iturea

Question 45

Which were the two principal events between the visit of the shepherds and the visit of the Magi?

Answer 45

Mary's 40 days of purification. The journey to Jerusalem and back to Bethlehem.

Question 46

On arriving at Bethlehem, where did the shepherds find Jesus?

Answer 46

In a manger

Question 47

On arriving at Bethlehem, where did the Magi find Jesus?

Answer 47

In a house

Question 48

Who was the woman whom Jeremiah the prophet referred to as having wept over the tragedies and near which town was she buried?

Answer 48

- Rachel - She was buried near Bethlehem

Question 49

What were the two tragedies over which Rachel wept?

Answer 49

The Jew's exile to Babylon and the killing of the Jew's baby boys.

Question 50

Which are the verses in Deuteronomy that warn us against all occult practices?

Answer 50

Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Question 51

Name four activities that unhappily are in use today that are condemned.

Answer 51

Fortunetelling, spiritism, witchcraft and ouija board.

Question 52

Which is the Gospel that gives information about Jesus' youth?

Answer 52

Luke

Question 53

Where did Jesus go when he was 12?

Answer 53

Temple in Jerusalem

Question 54

To which of the Jewish feasts did Jesus go to when he was 12?

Answer 54

Passover

Question 55

Lists the steps in the life of Christ, their associated places and their chapters in Matthew.

Answer 55

Introduction -- No associated place -- Ch. 1 Infancy -- Bethlehem -- Ch. 2 Year of preparation -- Nazareth -- Ch. 3 - 4 (v. 11) Year of popularity -- Carpernaum -- Ch. 4 (v. 12) - 13 Year of passion -- Jerusalem -- Ch. 14 - 27 Risen life -- All Nations -- Ch. 28