Exam 3

Question 1

What is the central point of the book of Mark?

Answer 1

Mark was not an apostle, but wrote his gospel under apostolic authority due to his close association with Peter. (Gospel recognized by the early church)

Question 2

When was the book of Mark written?

Answer 2

A.D. mid-60s following the death of Peter in Rome

Question 3

Where was Mark written?

Answer 3

Rome

Question 4

What is the key word in the book of Mark? What did it show?

Answer 4

“Immediately”– shows the pace of the action

Question 5

What is the summation of the focus of the gospel of Mark?

Answer 5

The WORKS of Christ over the WORDS of Christ

Question 6

What is one of the themes of the book of Mark?

Answer 6

The Passion of Jesus Christ–40% of the gospel material is given to one week of Christ’s life and ministry

Question 7

What is the emphasis on Christ in the book of Mark?

Answer 7

“Christ as Servant”

Question 8

What ethnicity was Luke?

Answer 8

Greek; He was a Gentile

Question 9

Who was the book of Luke written to?

Answer 9

Theophilus

Question 10

Where was Luke from?

Answer 10

Two options:
1. Antioch of Syria
2. Philippi

Question 11

Who was a companion of Luke?

Answer 11

Paul
(Acts 16:10-17, 20:5-21, and 27:1-28:16 show this)

Question 12

When was the book of Luke written?

Answer 12

A.D. 57-59 which corresponds with Paul’s imprisonment in Caesarea

Question 13

Where was Luke written?

Answer 13

Caesarea (Israel)–Likely from the praetorium

Question 14

Who is the secondary readership of Luke?

Answer 14

Gentile converts

Question 15

What is the emphasis on Christ in the book of Luke?

Answer 15

Christ as the “Son of Man”

Question 16

What was John’s family trade?

Answer 16

The family appears to be one of financial means evidenced by the status of fisherman and “hired servants”

Question 17

What is a trammel net?

Answer 17

Used to fish in shallow water at night; big fish can rip nets/silt nets so constant mending and washing was needed

Question 18

What is a drag net?

Answer 18

Net used by a team on the shore

Question 19

What is a cast net?

Answer 19

Used usually for the sardines in the lake–not used for larger fish

Question 20

What is hook and line?

Answer 20

Not used for commercial fishing; used for sport fishing

Question 21

What is a St. Peter’s fish?

Answer 21

The main protein fish in Israel; Clean fish

Question 22

What is a Barbel fish?

Answer 22

A clean fish from the Carp family that can be quite large

Question 23

What is a catfish?

Answer 23

An unclean fish because of its lack of scales

Question 24

What is a Kineret Sardine?

Answer 24

A clean fish that is not large but plentiful

Question 25

Who were the inner three with Jesus?

Answer 25

Peter, James, and John

Question 26

When was the book of John written?

Answer 26

A.D. 85-95

Question 27

Where was the Gospel of John written?

Answer 27

Ephesus

Question 28

What is the purpose statement of John?

Answer 28

John 20:31

Question 29

What are the central verses of John?

Answer 29

John 20:30-31

Question 30

Why are the signs important in the book of John?

Answer 30

They provide authentication

Question 31

What is the first sign in the book of John?

Answer 31

Jesus changes water into wine

Question 32

What is another structure that the book of John is known for?

Answer 32

The I-AM Statements

Question 33

What is the mark of the Christian?

Answer 33

John 13:35

Question 34

What is the full name of the book of Acts?

Answer 34

The Acts of the Apostles

Question 35

When was the book of Acts written?

Answer 35

A.D. 60-62 which corresponds with Paul's first imprisonment in Rome

Question 36

Where was the book of Acts written?

Answer 36

Rome

Question 37

What key verse outlines the book of Acts and provides its purpose?

Answer 37

Acts 1:8

Question 38

What is the biblical model of ministry laid out in Acts 2:42?

Answer 38

1. Eagerness to learn 2. Fellowship 3. Breaking Bread 4. Prayer

Question 39

Where does the conversion of Paul take place?

Answer 39

The Road to Damascus

Question 40

Where was the FIRST missionary journey of Paul?

Answer 40

Destination: Cyprus and the South Galatian Region

Question 41

What was the Jerusalem Council?

Answer 41

Discussed the precipitating conflict of Jewish legal requirements on Gentile Converts (Should Gentiles follow the law?)

Question 42

Where was the SECOND missionary journey of Paul?

Answer 42

From Antioch through Syria and Cilicia to Galatia (Overland route)

Question 43

What are the churches Paul plants during the second missionary journey?

Answer 43

Thessalonica Philippi Corinth

Question 44

Where was the THIRD missionary journey of Paul?

Answer 44

Return to the Galatia region; Back in Ephesus