life of Christ Flashcards
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- Multiple choice
Upon hearing of Lazarus’ illness Jesus remained where he was for?
a. 4 days
b. 2 weeks
c. No time
d. 2 days (d is the correct answer)
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d. 2 days
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- What was God’s purpose in the death of Lazarus?
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To glory Himself, through the glorification of Jesus (John 11:4)
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- Which gospels do not record the resurrection of Lazarus?
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Matthew, Mark and Luke
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- When did Jesus manifest his deep concern and sympathy for the suffering of those close to him?
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Weeping at the raising of Lazarus
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- Why death is to the glory of God?
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Death brings glory to God in that it is the “last enemy” over which our Lord Jesus Christ will prevail.
(cf. 1 Corinthians 15:20 – 28 ) or
Through the victorious testimony of His saints in the face of death.
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- What is the last enemy to be destroyed by Christ?
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Death is the ‘last enemy’ over which our Lord Jesus Christ will prevail (cf 1Cor 15:26)
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- What did the raising of Lazarus show about Jesus?
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Jesus was shown to be the ‘resurrection and the life’ (John 11:25)
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- What is the spiritual parallel to the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead?
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( Ephesians 2 : 1-3 )
We can never do anything to merit eternal life.
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- ‘There is no peril in the performance of God given duty, only in its neglect’. What does this statement mean?
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Doing God’s will, we have a blessed life
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- How did this miracle anticipate the coming death of the Lord Jesus?
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As Jesus had demonstrated power over death and the grave, then surely death could not hold Him in the grave.
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- How was the Sovereignty of God illustrated through the miracle of Jesus?
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Turning water into wine at Cana (John 2:1-11)
Stilling the storm on Galilee (Mark 4:35-41, Matt 8:18)
Feeding of the 5000 and the 4000 (Mark 6:33-44, 8:1-9)
Walking on the water at Galilee (Mark 6:47-52)
His arrest in Gethsemane (John 18:6)
(scripture references not required, but yet good to know ! )
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- True/False
Miracles were not deeds to authenticate the message of Messiah, nor a vital part of that message.
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False
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- Give an example of how the Omniscience of God was shown through miracles?
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His knowledge of where unseen shoals of fish were. (Matt 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, John 21:1-14)
(scripture references not required, but yet good to know ! )
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- There are five categories for the 35 miracles (at least) attributed to Jesus. Name 4 of them.
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- Physical nature – illness and death
- Weather – wind and waves
- Plants and animals – coin in fish’s mouth, cursing the fig tree
- Food and drink – water to wine, loaves and fishes
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- Name the 3 areas to which miracles pertain?
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Miracles which pertain to nature
Miracles which pertain to man
Miracles which pertain to the spirit world
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- Here are 3 Greek words that refer to miracles, name 2 of them?
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Dunamis - power
Semeion – sign
Teras – wonder.
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- Multiple choice
Which statement is not true?
a. Miracles were truly historical events.
Miracles re operated with ritual and ceremony.
c. Miracles were reasonable.
d. Miracles were useful.
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Miracles re operated with ritual and ceremony.
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- Give an example of the Grace of God shown through miracles?
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The heeling of Malchus’ ear in the garden on the night of the Lord’s arrest (Luke 22:50)
(scripture references not required, but yet good to know ! )
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- Name 3 of the purposes of Jesus’ miracles?
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- Glorify God
- To provide evidence for Jesus as Messiah
- To demonstrate the uniqueness of the Lord Jesus Christ, God with us (John1:14)
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- What initially convinced the men of the city to come and hear Jesus?
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The women’s testimony
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- Which word in the following was not in the original text ‘I that speak unto thee am He’?
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The word ‘He’ in italic, was added supposedly to make sense in English
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- Multiple choice
Jesus’ journey through Samaria revealed?
a. He has rejected the Jews
b. He was short of time so he took a shortcut
c. He specifically went to save the women
d. He came as Saviours of the world to Jews and Gentiles (d is the correct answer)
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d. He came as Saviours of the world to Jews and Gentiles
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- Name the three barriers to Jesus talking with the women at the well.
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- Radical
- Cultural
- Theological
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- Explain the contrast between Nicodemus and the women at the well in the way Jesus spoke of his identity.
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Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in veiled terms (John 2:18-22) but gave one of the clearest statement of His identity that He is the Messiah to the Samaritan woman (John 4:26)
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6. Name the mountain revered by the Samaritans
Mount Gerizim
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8. When should I witness?
When you have the opportunity
When you have a listening ear
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1. True/False
The bible shows Nicodemus was immediately converted at His encounter with Jesus.
False
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9. What control did Jewish culture have over Jesus?
None
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3. What did the Pharisees broadly believe about the Old Testament?
The Pharisees believed in the inspiration and authority of the Old Testament Scriptures
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1. Multiple choice
Nicodemus was a:
a) Sadducee
b) Liberal
c) Pharisee
d) Herodias
c) Pharisee
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8. Who was the salvation of Christ for?
The salvation was not for Jews only, but for men from all nations who would look to Christ for salvation.
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2. Jesus saw Nicodemus spiritual state as:
a. Lacking spiritual maturity
b. Ignorant
c. Informed
d. Crowd pleaser
a. Lacking spiritual maturity
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6. What was the one thing about Jesus that impressed the crowds and irritated the Jewish leaders?
He thought and acted with authority
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5. The figure of speech ‘born again’ was not foreign to Nicodemus. It was a figure applied to four things? Name 3 of them.
1. A bridegroom on the occasion of his marriage
2. To the Chief of the Academy on his promotion
3. To the king on his enthronement
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9. What was God’s primary motive in sending His Son?
God’s primary motive in sending His Son was not condemnation but salvation.
OR, The motive was and is His love
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7. When Jesus announced his radical new birth what Jewish requirements were excluded?
The kingdom was to be entered not by the Rigorous keeping of the Law and the traditions of Judaism, nor by religious reform
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4. What were the Pharisees view on the supernational and afterlife?
They believed in the supernatural such as miracles, life after death, angels and demons.
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9. ‘A sign is a miracle with an inherent lesson.’ What was outstanding about the water turned to wine?
The sign was not intended for all, but primarily for the benefit of the disciples (John 2:11)
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4. What answer did Jesus give when challenged about his authority to clear commerce from the temple?
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”. (John 2:19)
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5. What kind of a king was Israel looking for?
The Israelites wanted a physical king, a great liberator
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2. Why was John Baptism sent?
John was sent to prepare the people for their king.
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6. True/False
Jesus was looking for well-trained men to be his disciple.
False
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8. John calls which miracle the first ‘sign’ of our lord Jesus.
Water turned to wine at the wedding at Cana (John 2 : 1 – 11 )
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3. Multiple choice
John the Baptism told his followers that Jesus was the Messiah. What was the result of this disclosure?
a) John retired
b) Some of John’s disciples left him to follow after Jesus.
c) Nothing.
d) All John’s disciple left him to follow Jesus
b) Some of John’s disciples left him to follow after Jesus.
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10. What did Jesus do at the first visit to the temple as Messiah?
He drove those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen, and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables.
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7. What were the names of the first followers of Jesus?
Andrew and John, Also in the answer was the top paragraph about “ we are given the name only..................................................to “leaves little room for doubt” then Phillip, Simon Peter and Nathanael
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1. What is main reason for Jesus’ baptism by John?
God might signify to John that Jesus was the Messiah of Israel.
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7. What does the Greek work for “to baptise” mean?
Baptizo -To make fully wet, to dip
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2. Multiple Choice
Which is correct?
a) Obedience to the will of God takes precedence to one’s physical appetites when convenient
b) Obedience to the will of God takes precedence to one’s physical appetites.
c) Obedience to the will of God rarely takes precedes to one’s physical appetites
d) Obedience to the will of God takes precedence to one’s physical appetites only when the spirit convicts
3. What were the two important stages in the life of Jesus?
b) Obedience to the will of God takes precedence to one’s physical appetites.
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3. What were the two important stages in the life of 3. What were the two important stages in the life of Jesus?
1. The visit to the temple when he was 12,
when he discussed his unique relationship to God (Luke 2:49)
2. His Baptism (Luke 3:21)
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9. True/False
It is a sin to be tempted.
False
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5. The evil of temptation is overruled for the benefit of the godly, give 5 examples.
1. Temptation sends the soul to prayer
2. Temptation abates the swelling of pride
3. Temptation is a touchstone to try what is in the heart
4. Temptation makes those who are tempted fit to comfort others in the same distress
5. Temptations stir up paternal compassion in God to them who are tempted
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6. In what ways was the baptism of Jesus unique and unlike any other baptism?
There was no sin for which to repent (Matt 3:14)
“…it is fitting for us to fulfil the righteousness …” (Matt 3:15)
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8. Name the three temptations Jesus experience in the wilderness?
1. Turn stones into bread (Matt 4:3-4)
2. Throw Himself from a pinnacle of the temple (Matt 4:6)
3. “…Bow down and worship Satan (Matt 4: 9)
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1. True/False
Temptation plays a vital role in growth and maturation of a Christian
True
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4. How old was Jesus when he began his ministry?
About 30 years old (Luke 3:23)
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9. State the three purposes of the incarnation
i. To reveal God to men.
ii. To reign over His people.
iii. To redeem his people from sin.
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4. The gospels reveal not only the fact of the incarnation, but the purpose. What were the two purposes?
1. First of all, the Word took on human flesh to reveal God to men.
2. He came to redeem his people from sin.
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8. What is the incarnation?
To clothe with flesh; to embody in flesh. Jesus Christ is God incarnate refer to Jesus Christ as undiminished deity and perfect humanity united permanently in one person
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7. Joseph was the physical father of Jesus.
False
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5. Name two implications (results) of the incarnation as taught in the lessons.
1. The incarnation is the measure of Gods ability to save.
| 2. The incarnation is God’s standard for measuring our love for one another.
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3. Name the two witnesses at Jesus’ dedication who testified he was the One for whom righteous Israelites had waited.
1. Simeon
| 2. Anna
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6. True/False:
It was essential that Jesus be totally without sin through his parentage (imputation) or life.
True
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1.The virgin birth and the incarnation are doctrines under contention and theological debate. Why?
1. They prove the existence of God, which many deny.
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10. Multiple choice:
Which of the following is not true?
a) Jesus had some divine characteristics (This is the correct answer)
b) Jesus was god manifested in the flesh
c) Jesus was a man with all normal human characteristics
d) Jesus was man and god fused together
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2. What are three (3) reasons Jesus needed to be born of a virgin?
1. To fulfil prophecy (Isaiah 7:14: a virgin shall conceive…Emanuel)
2. To fulfil the ‘curse of Coniah’
3. To ensure Jesus was born without imputation of Adam’s sin (1 Timothy 2:14, 15)
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4. In relation to devil activity what are the 2 extremes to be avoided?
1. To disbelieve in their existence
| 2. To believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.
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2. Although the manifestations of demonization vary widely, the Gerasene demoniac evidenced several of the classic symptoms. Name at least 4 symptoms.
1. Severe personality changes
2. Antisocial behaviour
3. Superhuman strength. Compare with Acts 19:16
4. Torment (Mark 5:5)
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5. Why has modern thought come to the admission that there is something in demons after all?
There are certain troubles which have no bodily cause as far as can be discovered
There is no reason why a man is ill, but he is ill. Spirits can cripple and destroy
Since there is no physical explanation, look for a spiritual one
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6. Demons are highly organised explain this statement, according to your lesson.
1/Their leader and prince is Satan (Matt 12:24)
2/The passage in Daniel especially suggests specific geographical boundaries Demons were assigned to certain geographic territories,
3/For these demons to be sent out of the country would have meant that they would then be confined along with other fallen angels (cf. Jude 6 ), no longer to afflict men or resist God
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7. What was the response of the Released Demoniac?
He requested to go with Jesus.
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1. Multiple choice
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. Medical science generally accepts the concept of demon possession.
b. Modern thought generally agrees with the biblical practice of casting out of the demons.
c. Modern thought regards belief in spirits as something primitive and superstitious which men have outgrown.
d. Modern thought has only recently become distant from biblical thinking.
Modern thought regards belief in spirits as something primitive and superstitious which men have outgrown.
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3. True/False
The ancient world was superstitious and believed that the air was thickly populated with evil spirits which sought entry into men.
True
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4. Name the two main religious groups during the time of Jesus’ ministry.
Pharisees and Saducees
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11. What are the common divisions of the Gospels?
a) Synoptic (to put or fuse together) gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke
b) Asynoptic gospel; John
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8. Who were the Herodians?
The Herodians were a party of strictly political opportunists. They sought to maintain the Herod family on the throne, because they wanted their party in power.
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9. True/False
_____/_____ Rich grazing country stretched southward from Jerusalem.
False
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6. Describe the main characteristics of the Scribes.
a) The scribes were professional expounders of the Law, going back to the days of Ezra
b) The lawyers and interpreters became the “hair-splitters” more concerned with the letter of the Law than with the spirit of the Law.
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3. Multiple Choice
Whose beliefs does the following best describe? “Strict legalists who believed the Old Testament, their main distinguishing characteristic was a belief in an Oral Law that God gave to Moses at Sinai along with the Torah.”
C is all that is required
a) Zealots
b) Essenes
c) Pharisees (This is the correct answer)
d) Saducees
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10. Name four sources of information about the life of Jesus.
a) Jesus is mentioned in pagan literature, e.g. Josephus, a Jewish historian. Jesus is mentioned by him not as a central figure but as a challenge to the status quo b) The epistles
c) The writings of the first and second century “Church Fathers”
d) The principal source (95%) is from the four Gospels
e) Old Testament gives us insights. Prophecies and these are fulfilled in the man Jesus
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7. What were the Zealots?
Jewish religious-political faction of Judah, existing for a period of about 70 years or possible more, in the 1st century CE.
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1. Name four of the five “Major Events in Roman Occupation in the Time of Herod?”
a) 40 B.C. The Roman senate appointed Herod, an Idumean descendant of Esau to be king of Judea. Herod the Great was perhaps the most cruel and wicked despot of all time.
b) 37 B.C. Herod took Jerusalem and slew Antigonus, the last of the Maccabean king-priests.
c) 31 B.C. Caesar Augustus became emperor of Rome, claiming statues as a god and demanding worship.
d) 19 B.C. The construction of the Herod’s temple in Jerusalem was begun. The building had been going on quite a while when Jesus was born and continued during the time of the New Testament.
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5. What was the Sanhedrin?
a) A kind of Jewish Supreme Court whose responsibility was to interpret civil and religious laws. Composed of 70 elders plus the High Priest.
b) Held power over the religious and social areas of Judea, but could not carry out the death penalty. Yet they were quick to stone any who objected, (e.g. Stephen)
c) Both Pharisees and Sadducees served in the Great Sanhedrin.
d) While most the members were hostile to Jesus, two Pharisees that served on this council, Nicodemus and Joseph were friendly.
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2. Under Rome the country was divided into what five basic geographical regions?
a) Judea
b) Samaria
c) Galilee
d) Perea
e) Decapolis
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6. Why was it necessary for Peter’s confession to be kept private for the time being? Give one reason?
1. As Jesus commanded Peter’s confession, He made it clear that his conclusions were not prompted by men, but by god. (Matt 16:17)
2. He wished to avoid arousing ill-conceived hopes for political messiah who would throw off the yoke of Rome
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8. Moses and Elijah were symbolic of what?
Symbolic of the Old Testament law and the prophets
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1. Who did Herod suppose Jesus was that had risen from the dead?
John the Baptist (Luke 9:7)
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10. Primarily, the transfiguration was for the benefit of whom?
Benefit of the three disciples.
Peter, John, James
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11.11. Multiple choice
What did Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus on the transfiguration Mount?
a. How Jesus would accomplish his death
b. The second coming
c. The resurrection
d. The church
a. How Jesus would accomplish his death
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3. This transfiguration is a high point of biblical revelation in the gospels is discussed in another book in the New Testament – which one?
2 Peter
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9. In Jesus, both the “what” found fulfilment?
In Jesus, both the law and the prophets found their fulfilment.
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5. According to the Lords statement concerning himself (Matt 16:17-19) what is the revelation given to Peter?
The Church is built on the truth in the confession and identity of Jesus.
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2. Why is the Transfiguration of Jesus a defining 2. Why is the Transfiguration of Jesus a defining moment?
The transfiguration of our Lord is the culmination of the earthly life of Christ, but in addition, it is the prelude to the death of our Lord Jesus on the cross.
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4. In Luke 9:18 Jesus asked His disciples ‘whom say ye that I am?’ What was Peter’s answer?
"The Christ of God” (Luke9:20)
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12. Life is full of things designed to waken us. Name the 3 mentioned according to the lesson?
1. There is sorrow
2. There is love
3. There is the sense of need
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7. True/False
Peter is the rock upon which the church is built.
False
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12. True/False
The sacrificial death of Jesus was to pay for the sins of all mankind.
True
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13. True/false
The Lords physical suffering and death were real, necessary and significant
True
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4. Were any of the disciples at the Cross?
It seems that only John was at the foot of the cross.
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7. Which Messianic Psalms starts with the words “My God, My God”?
Pslams 22:1
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5. What caused our Lord to shrink from the shadow of the cross?
It was the separation from God
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6. What were the distinctive differences in the way Jesus dealt with His own suffering and execution?
Never before had those people beheld a man who could look into the faces of His persecutors and then pray, “Father forgive them” (Luke 23:34)
Our Lord persisted in placing the needs of others above His own (John 19:26-27).
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9. Give 3 examples of the meaning of the Death of Christ?
1. It is the supreme example of brotherly love
2. It is the model which God has provided for the husband who would love his wife
3. It is the example of godly suffering for the sake of Christ.
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1. Who witnessed the death of our Saviour?
A scoffing soldier was convinced of our Lord’s innocence
A hardened criminal turned to the dying Jesus and sought his soul’s salvation
A hostile crowd
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8. What is the symbolic significance of the veil of the temple being torn in two when Jesus ‘gave up the ghost’?
In the rending of the veil we are symbolically instructed that the death of Jesus Christ was removed the barrier between man and God (Hebrews 10:19-22)
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11. Multiple Choice
Which explanation best suits ‘propitiatory’?
a. It was a payment, a judgement Jesus took on himself, the judgement of all sin.
b. Jesus Christ died in our place.
c. “Redeem is exagorazo. Agorazo means “to buy in a market” Ek means “out”. Jesus paid the price for all of us.
d. It satisfied Gods righteous demand for a perfect sacrifice for sin; Christ was the perfect sacrifice. (d is the correct answer)
d. It satisfied Gods righteous demand for a perfect sacrifice for sin; Christ was the perfect sacrifice.
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2. How long did a normal crucifixion last?
Normally the crucifixion process was prolonged to up to 2 or 3 days.
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10. The death of Chris is unique in a number of ways. Give 3 examples?
1. It perfectly fulfilled countless Old Testament prophecies which described it in minute detail.
2. It was unique also because it fulfilled the many predictions our Lord made about His death
3. It was unique because no man has ever died like Jesus Christ did. He was unique.
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3. The physical torture of the cross was only exceeded by what?
By the spiritual agony of our Lords death.
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8. Name 3 ways Pilate attempted to release Jesus.
He tried to pass the responsibility to Herod
He stated he found no fault in him
He had him mocked, beaten, and scourged in an attempt to please the Jews
Lamely he present Jesus as their king
He wanted to release Jesus instead of Barabbas
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6. Name the 3 charges the Jews made against Jesus.
1. “We found this man misleading our nation”
2. “Forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar”
3. “Saying that He Himself is Christ, a King” (Luke 23:2)
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2. Multiple choice:
Which is correct?
a. To be legally correct is to be morally correct
b. To be morally correct is to be legally correct
c. Care should be taken to be moral and legal correct
d. If morally correct it does not matter about being legally correct
c. Care should be taken to be moral and legal correct
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7. True/false
Herod asked the question “What is truth”?
False
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5. Give 3 reasons why would the Jews have preferred to crucify Jesus?
1. By far the most painful and drawn out means of execution
2. More humiliating, and in the Jewish mind, implied that Jesus was discredited
3. By this form of execution the Jews placed themselves in the background. It placed the responsibility (or guilt) for Jesus’ death on Rome
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3. Could Jesus have escaped death?
Hebrews 5:7 leaves no doubt. He prayed unto Him that "was able to save Him from death"
And, He was heard when He prayed that prayer (1John 5:14-15).
So, He could have escaped death by invoking His right and privilege as the Son.
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9. Who did the Jews declare to be their king?
Caesar
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1. Who was guilty of rejecting Jesus Christ?
Both Jews and Gentiles
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4. How would Jesus’ have died had the Jews the authority to kill?
By stoning Him
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6. There were 5 specific ways in which this trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin was illegal. What were 3 of them?
1. The trial did not begin with a specific charged against Jesus, as Jewish law demanded. Throughout the trail, was obvious that the Sanhedrin was searching for some kind of evidence which would be sufficient for a charge worthy of the death penalty
2. The judge who was trying the case was the leader for the prosecution. His statement in John 11:50 clearly revealed his determination to do away with Jesus.
3. No witnesses for Jesus’s defence were produced. No opportunity for Jesus’ defence was allowed.
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8. Multiple choice
Which is correct?
a. The Sanhedrin was the only judicial power in Israel
b. The Sanhedrin was the highest religious civil power in Israel
c. Pilot representing Rome was on the Sanhedrin
d. The Sanhedrin and Pilot were equal
The Sanhedrin was the highest religious civil power in Israel
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2. Other than Jesus, Peter, James and John who were the others in the Garden?
The remainder of the 12 disciples and a great multitude of Roman soldiers and Jewish peace officers led there by Judas. (Matt 26:47)
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3. Peter struck out with his sword, severing the right ear of whom?
Malchus, slave of the high priest
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5. Jesus was brought before Anna’s who not the official high priest was. What was his relationship to the high priest?
Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas.
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4. Jesus was in complete control of the circumstances. Give 3 facts proving this.
1. He was not the helpless victim of a cruel and unjust system; he was willing.
2. He gave Himself up (John 10:17-18)
3. He could have summoned the hosts of heaven to His aid (Matthew 26:53)
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7. What sealed Jesus’ death in the eyes of the Jewish court?
When He spoke of His return in power and glory at the right hand of the Father. (Matt 26:64).
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1. Where was the Lord arrested?
In the garden called Gethsemane, over the brook Cedron
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1. This lesson deals mainly with:
a. Business failure
b. Failure to be mentally strong
c. Failure by disobedience of God
d. Failure of willpower
c. Failure by disobedience of God
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5. Complete the statement “without me ___________?
“Without Me ye can do nothing” (John 15:5)
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2. Who was responsible for Peter’s failure?
a. God
b. Satan
c. Judas
d. Peter
d. Peter
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7. Multiple choice
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
a. Failure might be real or imaginary
b. We are responsible for some of our own failure
c. Other failures are completely beyond our control
d. Some failures are not deliberate
e. The greatest failures result from our wilfulness or our disobedience. This kind of failure is sin.
f. All failure is sin
g. Peter’s failure was of this greatest type as it was premeditated, deliberate and repeated.
h. God can forgive this type of failure and restore.
f. All failure is sin
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4. Failure arises from a lack of?
1. Commitment
| 2. Our inability to meet our commitment ideals
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8. Which of the disciples remained faithful during Jesus betrayal?
None.
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3. Give the reasons for your answer
3. Ultimately, all men are responsible for their own actions. God doesn’t tempt with evil and Satan can’t force a person to sin.
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6. True/false
Satan can compel people to sin.
False
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8. Multiple Choice
The work ‘blessed’ doesn’t mean?
a. Joyous
b. Happy
c. Serene
d. Composed
b. Happy (b is the correct answer)
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9. Multiple choice
The Greek word PTOCHOS doesn’t mean
a. A beggar
b. Poor in spirit
c. Dire and destitute
d. Crouch or cower
a. A beggar (a is the correct answer)
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5. The sermon is a clarification of the teaching of our Lord on what?
The Kingdom. (Matt 4:17-23)
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7. Give 3 of the 5 ways the Sermon on the Mount instructs us.
1. It instructs us what our attitudes and actions should be
2. It challenges us to live an excitingly distinctive life,
3. It warns us of the evils of false religion that creep into Christian theology and practice.
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6. What is the kept verse in the Sermon on the Mount? Either quote the verse OR give its meaning and reference.
“For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20)
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2. Give 2 of the 4 things the Sermon on the Mount is called.
1. The Ordination Address to the Twelve – it was to the 12 he gave much of it.
2. The Compendium of Christ’s Doctrine – it is a synopsis of 3 years teaching.
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1. Secularism doesn’t include which of the following?
a. We think and act like the world
b. We attempt to do the work of god in the world’s way.
c. We adopt the same attitudes, values and goals as those who don’t know Jesus Christ.
d. We study Gods word. (This is the correct answer)
d. We study Gods word. (This is the correct answer)
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4. True/false
Either Luke or Matthew recorded the Sermon on the Mount inaccurately.
False
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10. Who did Jesus call the meekest man on the earth?
Moses
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3. True/false
The Sermon on the Mount is recorded differently in Luke to Matthew.
True
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11. What does meekness mean?
Gentleness of strength with self-control
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10. To be a disciple of our Lord demands what?
That He become the most important thing in our life
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9. Who proclaimed Jesus at the Messiah?
John the Baptist
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6. What kind of people does God choose to do His work through?
We are the kind of people that God chooses through whom to do His work.
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2. Name 3 of the 4 sources of opposition to Jesus endeavours?
Opposed by the combined forces of Satan
Opposed by Judaism of their day
Opposed by the paganism of other religions
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3. Multiple Choice
Which of these was not a quality of the disciples?
a. They were young men
b. They were trained in Greek thought
c. They were from the middle class of their society
d. They were Galileans
e. They were a diverse group in personality and philosophy
f. They were men who had a heart which sought God
g. They were men without formal religious training
b. They were trained in Greek thought
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5. Why has God chosen to work through the weak and the foolish things?
1. So that He receives all the glory
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1. Multiple choice
Which quality did Jesus look for in his disciples?
a. Social standing
b. Political power
c. A heart to seek after god
d. Formal theological training
c. A heart to seek after god (c is the correct answer)
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8. At what stage did the disciples rise to the task set for them?
Not until Pentecost did the disciples rise to the task of establishing the church of Jesus Christ.
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7. True/false
Information contained in all 4 gospels is not needed to know the chronology of Christ’s life.
False
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4. Why were these men chosen?
For what He (due to their inabilities and limitations) could do through them.
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11. True/False
Discipleship originated with the Old Testament.
False
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3. On what kind of men did Jesus establish the church?
Unlettered, uneducated and untrained, common men
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10. True/False
The error of the scribes and Pharisees was that they had exalted themselves to a position higher than that of Moses.
True
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6. True/False
_____/ _____ Discipleship is of little value in today’s church
False
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1. According to the lesson outline Jesus faced several problems in fulfilling His founding purposes on earth? What were they?
1. He confronted a religion system in power at Jerusalem based on Moses Law that was so steeped in social and political tradition that it was spiritually dysfunctional.
2. It was entrenched in the hands of legalist Pharisees and libertine Sadducees many of whom had already rejected him and His claim to be Messiah and proposed to be rid of him by killing him to save their nation.
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12. Of whom was the term ‘disciples’ most frequently used?
Of the twelve disciples
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9. What was behind the motives of the Scribes and Pharisees?
They were proud and puffed up, just as Satan was when he fell (Isaiah 14:12-14;
Ezekiel 28:2, 17).
These men desired disciples because they basked in the glory and adulation of men.
They desired the seats of prominence and greetings which puffed up their pride.
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7. The path which a disciple of our Lord is to walk in the path of service and self-sacrifice. What is required?
1. Take up their cross (Luke 9:23-24)
2. Must suffer rejection and persecution (John 15:20,21)
3. They, as their Master (Mark 10:45)
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5. In the context of this lesson explain what the word disciple means?
A disciple was a learner. A man was known as a mathetes or disciple when he bound
himself to another in order to acquire his practical and theoretical knowledge. The
word was sometimes nearly synonymous with the term apprentice. There was never a
disciple without a master or teacher. In some Greek circles the teacher was paid by his disciples.
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8. Who was in Jesus’ inner circle of disciples?
Peter, James, John (Luke 9:28)
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2. How did Jesus resolve these major problems?
Through a process called discipleship.
Through a process called discipleship.
1. A custom of the elder training the younger
2. A master training a novice
3. A leader training his follower
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4. Multiple choice
These helped the Lord with his mission?
a. The Sanhedrin
b. Sadducees
c. Pharisees
d. None of these
d. None of these
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9. What was the dominant theme of apostolic preaching?
Jesus’ resurrection
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2. True/False
The importance of the resurrection can be overstated.
False
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1. What is the proof that Jesus is the Son of God?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead demonstrated the truth of His teaching.
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6. How did Mary Magdalene recognise Jesus in the garden after His resurrection?
Mary was able to recognise Jesus by His voice (John 20:16)
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4. Who claimed the body of Jesus after His Death?
Two members of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
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3. Give 3 incidents that confirm the death of Jesus was undisputed by those who witnessed His crucifixion.
The Roman soldiers, who were experts in this field, were satisfied.
A spear was thrust into his side piercing the vital organs, probably including both His lungs and His heart.
In addition, blood and water issued forth, which medically verified that death had already occurred.
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus prepared the corpse, which would have revealed the normal evidences of death.
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10. Multiple choice
Our faith stands or falls on the historical facts of the ________?
a. Crucifixion
b. Resurrection
c. Betrayal
d. Decree by Pilate that he found no fault in Jesus...
b. Resurrection
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8. In what ways was Jesus changed after His resurrection?
He was no longer limited by material objects, such as locked doors, grave clothes, or tombstones, but could pass through solid objects (cf. John 20:19)
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5. Name the 3 evidence of the resurrection.
i. The empty tomb.
ii. The grave clothes were neatly arranged
iii. Inside the tomb were the angelic messengers
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7. What happened with the earthquake at the time of Jesus death?
Graves of the believing dead were opened; these saints were resurrected and appeared unto many in Jerusalem
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1. What will happen to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?
“… for they shall be filled” (Matt 5:6) satisfied
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7. According to history what group of people were the maters of legalism?
Scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day (Reference Matt 5:20)
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9. We are described as the light of the world. Please explain this statement.
The world at large is in spiritual darkness (Psalm 82:5; Proverbs 4:19; Ephesians 6:12, etc.).
Our Lord Jesus came as the ‘light’ of this world (John 1:5ff, 8:12) and
To call men out of the darkness and into the light (Eph 5:8; Col 1:13; 1 Thess 5:4-5).
We now reflect the light of His glory to the world about by our good works.
As lights we expose the evil deeds of darkness and we illuminate the divine path which God has prescribed for men to walk in righteousness.
The purpose of light is to illuminate, to shine forth plainly in the darkness (Matt 5:15); so the Christian can only fulfil his purpose by being conspicuous in his distinct lifestyle.
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2. What was the highest act of mercy?
The supreme act of mercy was the death of Christ upon Calvary’s cross.
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6. The world is threatened by a Christian lifestyle. Explain this statement.
It convicts them of sin, and condemns their way of life.
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3. What is the reward for showing mercy?
"...for they shall obtain mercy” (Matt 5:7)
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4. What is promised to those of a pure heart?
“… for they shall see God.” (Matt 5:8)
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5. What is legalism?
Legalism seeks to win Gods favour and eternal life in heaven by the keeping of codes of conduct.
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8. Our lord’s position on the Old Testament Scriptures is even more orthodox and uncompromising than that of the scribes. What did Jesus come to do?
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfil.” Matthew 5:17
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3. Multiple Choice
What didn’t happen as Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover? .
a. The crowds cheered and lauded Him
b. He loudly wept as he approached the city
c. Jerusalem hailed Him as their Messiah-King
d. He was greeted as a Rabbi by the religious leaders
d. He was greeted as a Rabbi by the religious leaders
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5. What was the one event, more than any other that brought the focus of attention on Jesus?
He had just recently raised Lazarus from the dead in Bethany, not two miles from Jerusalem.
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8. What was the meaning of the second temple cleaning?
It revealed that God was more angered by the religion of Israel, His people, than the political damnation of Rome.
It was designed to further precipitate the final conflict and crises between Himself and the religious system of His day.
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7. Multiple Choice
Why did Jesus use a donkey to ride into Jerusalem?
a. No horses were available
b. It was symbolic of his humble mission
c. It was his usual form of transport
d. To get past the Pharisees.
b. It was symbolic of his humble mission
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2. True/False
Hezekiah was the Old Testament prophet who prophesied the actual date of Jesus Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem?
False (It was Daniel in 9:27)
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1. What was the actual date of the Triumphal Entry in to Jerusalem?
The day was April 6, 32 A.D., the tenth of Nisan, the longed for day prophesied by (Daniel in 9:27)
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6. How did the crowds show that they understood the actions of Jesus as a symbolic statement of His identity as Israel’s Messiah?
They hailed him as the coming One, the King of Israel (Luke 19:38)
They were correct to hail Him as the coming King as Zechariah 9:9 promised, but they failed to appreciate the significance of His riding upon the donkey, symbolic of a non-military and humble mission.
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4. What is the meaning of the word “Hosanna’?
Hosanna means ‘help’ or ‘save, I pray’. While on the one hand, this is a cry for help, it is also apparent that it is also employed as a term of adoration and praise.
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8. What was the political condition leading up to the Time of Jesus?
Matthias, a priest of Judea lead a successful revolt against Syria known as the Maccabean Revolt (167-63BC) Maccabaeus, the hammer organised the revolt and established Palestine as an independent state for a brief period. (This was a time of great suffering and great heroism.)
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6. What was the length in years between the Old and New Testament called “The
Silent Years”?
Approximately 400 years (between Malachi and Matthew, between Nehemiah and Zachariah (John the Baptist’s father).
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7. Around 40 BC the Romans placed ______ in power. He was still in power at the time of Jesus’ birth.
7. Around 40 BC the Romans placed Herod in power. He was still in power at the time of Jesus’ birth.
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5. Complete this statement. "He is the ___________ of the new testament and the _______ of the old testament"
“He is the fountainhead of the New Testament and fulfilment of the Old Testament.”
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3. What was the proper name of “the Hammer”?
Maccabaeus
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9. Name the four empires that dominated during the 400 silent years.
The Persian Empire (c536-330BC)
The Grecian Empire (c332-167BC)
Palestinian Occupation (312 BC)
Syrian Dominion (203BC)
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2. Many are the reasons why Jesus came, including the defining purposes of the days of his flesh. Name six of them.
1. To fulfil prophecy
2. To demonstrate authority of Prophet, Priest, King and Deity
3. To be a living example
4. To demonstrate a life that pleases God
5. To atone for sin as the Lamb of God
6. To defeat death, the grave and hell
7. To found and build the church
8. To restore man
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1. What is a Defining Moment?
A marker event or circumstance that shifts the paradigm reorients and redirects our thinking or life.
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4. What are some of the Jesus’ defining Characteristics?
a) Holiness
b) Meekness
c) Zeal
d) Compassion
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Life of Christ lesson 2
1 Name four of the Five" Major Events in Roman Occupation in the Tame of HEROD ?
140B.C the Roman senate appointed Herod ,an Idumean
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Lesson one 1
Defining life of Jesus Christ
Question one 1
1What is a defining moment
Marker Event or Circumstance that Shifts the Paradigm ,Reorients,Redirect s our Thinking or Life is Sometimes seen as a Defining Moment
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Question 3
| What was the proper name of the hammer
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| Maccabaeus
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Question 2
Many are the reasons why Jesus came, including the defining purposes of the days of His flesh.
Name six of them .
To fulfil Prophecy
To demonstrate the authority of Prophet Priest King and Deity
To Atone for sin as the Lamb of God
To defeat death the grave and hell
To find and build the church
To manifests the character of God desires for us
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Lesson 1
1. What is a Defining Moment?
2. Many are the reasons why Jesus came, including the defining purposes of the days of his flesh. Name 6 of them.
3. What was the proper name of ‘the Hammer’?
4. What are some of the Jesus’ defining characteristics?
5. Complete this statement “He is the ……………………………………… of the New Testament and the ………………………………….. Of the Old Testament”.
6. What was the length in years between the Old and New Testaments called “The Silent Years”?
7. Around 40 BC the Romans placed (who) ________________ in power. He was still in power at the time of Jesus’ birth.
8. What was the political condition up the Time of Jesus?
9. Name the 4 empires that dominated during the 400 silent years.
Lesson 2
1. Name 4 of the 5 “Major Events in Roman Occupation in the Time of Herod?”
2. Under Rome the country was divided into what 5 basic geographical regions?
3. Multiple choice
Whose beliefs does the following best describe? “Strict legalists who believed the Old Testament their main distinguishing characteristic was a belief in an Oral Law that God gave to Moses at Sinai along with the Torah.”
a. Zealots
b. Essenes
c. Pharisees
d. Sadducees
4. Name the 2 main religious groups during the time of Jesus’ ministry.
5. What was the Sanhedrin?
6. Describe the main characteristics of the Scribes.
7. Who were the Zealots?
8. Who were the Herodias?
9. True/False
Rich grazing country stretched southward from Jerusalem.
10. Name 4 sources of information about the life of Jesus.
11. What are the common divisions of the gospels?
Lesson 3
1. The virgin birth and the incarnation are doctrines under contention and theological debate. Why?
2. What are three (3) reasons Jesus needed to be born of a virgin?
1. To fulfl prohency (Isaiah 7:14)
2. To fulfil the ‘curse of Coniah’ (Jeremiah 22:30)
3. To ensure Jesus was born without imputation of Adem’s sin Timothy 2:14,15)
4. Name the two witnesses a Jesus’ dedication who testified he was the one for whom righteous Israelites had waited.
1. Simeon
2. Anna
5. The gospels reveal not only the fact of the incarnation, but the purpose. What were the two purpose?
1. First of all, the Word took on human flesh to reveal God to men.
2. He came to redeem his people from sin.
6. Name two implications (results) of the incarnation as taught in the lessons.
1. The incarnation is the measure of Gods ability to save.
2. The incarnation is the measure of Gods willingness to save.
7. True/False:
It was essential that Jesus be totally without sin through his parentage (imputation) or life.
True
8. Joseph was the psychical father of Jesus
False
9. What is the incarnation?
The word took on human flesh to reveal God to men
10. State the three purposes of the incarnation
1. First of all, the Word took on human flesh to reveal God to men.
2. He came to redeem his people from sin.
3. He came to redeem his people from sin.
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11. Multiple choice:
Which of the following is not true?
a) Jesus had some divine characteristics
b) Jesus was god manifested in the flesh
c) Jesus was a man all normal human characteristics
d) Jesus was man and god fused together
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Lesson 4
1. True/False
Temptation plays a vital role in growth and maturation of a Christian
True
2. Multiple Choice
Which is correct?
a) Obedience to the will of God takes precedence to one’s physical appetites when convenient
b) Obedience to the will of god takes precedence t ones physical appetites.
c) Obedience to the will of god rarely takes precedes to one’s physical appetites
d) Obedience to the will of god takes precedence to one’s physical appetites only when the spirit convicts
3. What were the two important stages in the life of Jesus?
1. The visit to the temple when he was 12, when he discussed his uniqe relationship to god ( Luke 2:49)
2. His Baptism (Luke 3:21)
4. How old was Jesus when he began his ministry?
30 YEARS OLD
5. The evil of temptation is overruled for the benefit of the godly, give 5 examples.
1. Temptation sends the does to prayer
2. Temptation abates the swelling of pride
3. Temptation is a touchstone to try what is in the heart
4. Tmptations makes those who are fit confort others in the same distress
5. Temtpations stir up parental compassion in god to those who are tempted
6. In what ways was the baptism of Jesus unique and unlike any other baptism?
- There was no sin for which to repent
- It is fitting for us to fulfil the righteousness
7. What does the Greek work for “to baptise” mean?
Baptizo -To make fully wet, to dip
8. Name the three temptations Jesus experience in the wilderness?
1. Satans first line of attack concerns the huger which our lord experienced due to his 40 day fast: turn stones into bread (matthew 4:3-4)
- You are the son of god, command that these stones become bread
2. Alternative approach. (matthew 4:5-7)
- If you are the son of god, throw yourself down because for it is written he shall give his angels charge concern for it is you, and in the hands they shall bare you up, least you dash your foot against a stone
3. Divert the Lord from His Mission (Matthew 4: 8-10)
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9. It is a sin to be tempted.
False
Lesson 5
1. What is main reason for Jesus’ baptism by john?
The main reasons for Jesus’ baptism by John was the God might signify to John that Jesus was the Messiah of Israel. When the holy spirit descends upon Jesus and the voice from Heaven proclaimed Jesus to be His beloved Sn, John was assured that Jesus was the Messiah.
There was no one common concept of Messial or His Kingdom, but in the vast majority of cases, Messianic, expectation was much mor external than internal, much more olitical than spiritual.
2. Why was John Baptism sent?
To prepare the people for their king. They needed to repent – to have a change of mind and heart. Few were prepared for the introduction of jesus as Mesiah by these words of John “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (Jon 1:29b)
3. Multiple choice
John the Baptism told his followers that Jesus was the Messiah. What was the result of this disclosure?
a) John retired
b) Some of John’s disciples left him to follow after Jesus.
c) Nothing.
d) All John’s disciple left him to follow Jesus
e)
4. What answer did Jesus give when challenged about his authority to clear commerce from the temple?
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”. (John 2:19)
5. What kind of a king was Israel looking for?
The israelities wanted a physical king, a great liberator, but they were not vexed by the weight of their sins.
6. True/False
Jesus was looking for well-trained men to be his disciple.
False
7. What were the names of the first flowers of Jesus?
ANDREWM JOHN, THEN PHILLIP, SIMON PETER AND NATHANEAEL
8. John calls which miracle the first ‘sign’ of our lord Jesus.
WATER TURNED TO EXECEPTIONAL WINE
9. ‘A sign is a miracle with an inherent lesson.’ What was outstanding about the water turned to wine?
10. What did Jesus do at the first visit to the temple as Messiah?
John 2:15
Lesson 6
1. Multiple choice
Nicodemus was a:
a) Sadducee
b) Liberal
c) Pharisee
d) Herodias
2. Jesus saw Nicdemus spiritual state as:
a. Lacking spiritual maturity
b. Ignorant
c. Informed
d. Crowd pleaser
3. What did the Pharisees broadly believe about the Old testament/
4. What were the Pharisees view on the supernational and afterlife?
5. The figure of speech ‘born again’ was not foreign to Nicodemus. It was a figure applied to four things? Name 3 of them.
6. What was the one thing about Jesus that impressed the crowds and irritated the Jewish leaders?
7. What Jesus announced his radical new birth what Jewish requirements were excluded?
8. Who was his salvation of Christ for?
9. What was gods primary motive in sending His Son?
Lesson 7
1. True/False
____/____ the bible shows Nicoedmus was immediately converted at His encounter with Jesus.
2. Explain the contrast between Nicodemus and the women at the well in the way Jesus spake of his identity.
3. Multiple choice
Jesus’ journey through Samaria revealed?
a. He has rejected the Jews
b. He was short of time so he took a shortcut
c. He specifically went to save the women
d. He came as Saviours of the world to Jews and Gentiles
4. Name the three arriers to Jesus talking with the women at the well.
5. Which word in the following was no in the original text ‘I that speak unto thee am he’?
6. Name the mountain revered but the Samaritans
7. What initially convinced the men of the city to come and hear Jesus?
8. When should I witness>
9. What control did Jewish culture have over Jesus?
Lesson 7
1. True/False
____/____ the bible shows Nicoedmus was immediately converted at His encounter with Jesus.
2. Explain the contrast between Nicodemus and the women at the well in the way Jesus spake of his identity.
3. Multiple choice
Jesus’ journey through Samaria revealed?
a. He has rejected the Jews
b. He was short of time so he took a shortcut
c. He specifically went to save the women
d. He came as Saviours of the world to Jews and Gentiles
4. Name the three arriers to Jesus talking with the women at the well.
5. Which word in the following was no in the original text ‘I that speak unto thee am he’?
6. Name the mountain revered but the Samaritans
7. What initially convinced the men of the city to come and hear Jesus?
8. When should I witness>
9. What control did Jewish culture have over Jesus?
Lesson 8
1. There are five categories for the 35 miracles (at least) attributed to Jesus. Name 4 of them.
2. Here are 3 Greek words that refer to miracles, name 2 of them?
3. Name the 3 areas to which miracles pertain?
4. Name 3 of the purpose of Jesus miracle?
5. Multiple choice
Which statement is not true?
a. Miracles were truly historical events.
b. Miracles re operated with ritual and ceremony.
c. Miracles were reasonable.
d. Miracles were useful.
6. How was the Sovereignty of God illustrated through the miracle of Jesus?
7. True/False
_____/_____ Miracles were not deeds to authenticate the message of Messiah, or a vital part of that message.
Give an example of how the Omniscience of God was shown through miracles?
Give an examples of the Grace of God shown through miracles?
Lesson 9
1. Multiple choice
Which of the following statements is most accurate>
a. Medical science generally accepts the concept of demon possession.
b. Modem though generally agrees with the biblical practice of casting out of the demons.
c. Modern though regards belief in spirits as something primitive and superstitious which men have outgrown.
d. Modern though has only recently become distant from biblical thinking.
2. Although the manifestations of demonization vary widely, the Gerasene demoniac evidence several of the classic symptoms. Name at least 4 symptoms.
3. True/False
______/______ the ancient world was superstitious and believed that the air was thickly populated with evil spirits which sought entry into men.
4. In relation to devil activity what are the 2 extremes to be avoided?
5. Why has modem though come to the admission that there is something in demons after all?
6. Demons are highly organised explain this statement, according to your lesson.
7. What was the response of the Released Demoniac?
Lesson 10
1. Which gospels do not record the resurrection of Lazarus?
2. Multiple choice
Upon hearing of Lazarus’ illness Jesus remained where he was for?
a. 4 days
b. 2 weeks
c. No time
d. 2 days
3. What was Gods purpose in the death of Lazarus?
4. What did the raising of Lazarus show about Jesus?
5. Why death is to the glory of God?
6. ‘There is no peril in the performance of God given duty, only in its neglect’. What does this statement mean?
7. When Jesus did manifested his deep concern and sympathy for the suffering of those close to him?
8. What is the spiritual parallel to the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead
9. How did this miracle anticipate the coming death of the Lord Jesus?
Lesson 11
1. Who did Herod suppose Jesus was that risen from the dead?
2. Why is the Transfiguration of Jesus a defining moment?
3. This transfiguration is a high point of biblical revelation in the gospels in discussed in another book in the New Testament – which one?
4. In Luke 9:18 Jesus asked His disciples ‘whom say ye that I am?’ What was Peters answer?
5. According to the Lords statement concerning himself (Matthew 16:17-19) what is he revelation given to Peter?
6. Why was it necessary for Peter’s confession to be kept private for the time being? Give one reason?
7. True/False
______/______ Peter is the rock upon which the church is built.
8. Moses and Elijah were symbolic of what?
9. In Jesus, both the “what” found fulfilment?
10. Primarily, the transfiguration was for the benefit of whom?
11. Multiple choice
What did Moses and Elijah discuss with Jesus on the transfiguration Mount?
a. How Jesus would accomplish his death
b. The second coming
c. The resurrection
d. The church
12. Life is full of things designed to waken us. Name the 3 mentioned according to the lesson?
Lesson 12
1. According to the lesson outline Jesus faced several problems in fulfilling His Founding purposes on earth? What were they?
2. How did Jesus resolve these major problems?
3. On what kind of men did Jesus establish the church?
4. Multiple choice
These helped the Lord with his mission?
a. The Sanhedrin
b. Sadducees
c. Pharisees
d. None of these
5. In the context of this lesson explain what the word disciples means?
6. True/False
_____/______ Discipleship is of little value in today’s church
7. The path which a disciple of our Lord is to walk in the path of service and self-sacrifice. What is required?
8. Who was I Jesus’ inner circle of disciples?
9. What was behind the motives of the Scribes and Pharisees?
10. True/False
The error of the scribes and Pharisees was that they had exalted themselves to a position higher than that of Moses.
11. Discipleship originated with the Old Testament.
12. Of whom was the term ‘disciples’ most frequently used?
Lesson 13
1. Multiple choice
Which quality did Jesus look for in his disciples?
a. Social standing
b. Political power
c. A heart to seek after god
d. Formal theological training
2. Name 3 of the 4 sources of opposition to Jesus endeavours?
3. Multiple Choice
Which of these was not a quality of the disciples?
a. They were young men
b. They were trained in Greek though
c. They were from the middle class of their society
d. They were Galileans
e. They were a diverse group in personality and philosophy
f. They were men who had a heart which sought God
g. They were men without formal religious training
4. Why were these men chosen?
5. Why has god chosen to work through the weak and the foolish things?
6. What kind of people does God choose to do His work through?
7. True/false
Information contained in all 4 gospels is not needed to know the chronology of Christ’s life.
8. At what stage did the disciples rise to the task set for them?
9. Who proclaimed Jesus at the Messiah?
10. To be a disciple of our Lord demands what?
Lesson 14
1. Secularism doesn’t include which of the following?
a. We think and act like the world
b. We attempt to do the work of god in the world’s way.
c. We adopt the same attitudes, values and goals as those who don’t know Jesus Christ.
d. We study Gods word.
2. Give 2 of the 4 things the Sermon on the Mount is called.
3. True/false
The Sermon on the Mount is recorded differently in Luke to Matthew.
4. Either Luke or Matthew recorded the Sermon on the Mount inaccurately.
5. The sermon is a clarification of the teaching of our Lord on what?
6. What is the kept verse in the Sermon on the Mount? Either quote the verse OR give its meaning and reference.
7. Give 3 of the 5 ways the Sermon on the Mount instructs us.
8. Multiple Choice
The work ‘blessed’ doesn’t mean?
a. Joyous
b. Happy
c. Serene
d. Composed
9. Multiple choice
The Greek word PTOCHOS doesn’t mean
a. A beggar
b. Poor in spirit
c. Dire and destitute
d. Crouch or cower
10. Who did Jesus call the meekest man on the earth?
11. What does meekness mean?
Lesson 15
1. What will happen to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?
2. What was the highest act of mercy?
3. What is the reward for showing mercy?
4. What is promised to those of a pure heart?
5. What is legalism?
6. The world is threated by a Christian lifestyle. Explain this statement.
7. According to history what group of people were the maters of legalism?
8. Our lord’s position on the Old Testament Scriptures is even more orthodox and uncompressing than that of the scribes. What did Jesus come to do?
9. We are described as the light of the world. Please explain this statement.
Lesson 16
1. What was the actual date of the Triumphal Entry in to Jerusalem?
2. True/False
Hezekiah was the Old Testament prophet who prophesied the actual date of Jesus Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem?
3. Multiple choice
What didn’t happen as Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover?
a. The crowds cheered and lauded Him
b. He loudly wept as he approached the city
c. Jerusalem hauled Him as their Messiah-King
d. He was greeted as a Rabbi by the religious leaders
4. What is the meaning of the word “hosaana’?
5. What was the one event, more than any other that brought the focus of attention on Jesus?
6. How did the crowds show that they understood the actions of Jesus as a symbolic statement of His identity as Israel’s Messiah?
7. Multiple choice
Why did Jesus use a donkey to ride into Jerusalem?
a. No horses were available
b. It was symbolic of his humble mission
c. It was his usual form of transport
d. To get past the Pharisees.
8. What was the meaning of the second temple cleaning?
Lesson 17
1. This lesson deals mainly with:
a. Business failure
b. Failure to be mentally strong
c. Failure by disobedience of God
d. Failure of willpower
2. Who was responsible for Peter’s failure?
a. God
b. Satan
c. Judas
d. Peter
3. Give the reasons for your answer
4. Failure arises from a lack of_________?
5. Complete the statement “without me ___________?
6. True/false
Satan can compel people to sin.
7. Multiple choice
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
a. Failure might be real or imaginary
b. We are responsible for some of our own failure
c. Other failures are completely beyond our control
d. Some failures are not deliberate
e. The greatest failures result our wilfulness or our disobedience. This kind of failure is sin.
f. All failure is sin
g. Peter’s failure was of this greatest type as it was premeditated, deliberate and reoperated.
h. God can forgive this type of failure and restore.
8. Which of the disciples remained faithful during Jesus betrayal?
Lesson 18
1. Where was the Lord arrested?
2. Other than Jesus, Peter, James and John who were the other in the Garden?
3. Peter struck out with his sword, severing the right ear of whom?
4. Jesus was in complete control of the circumstances. Give 3 facts proving this.
5. Jesus was brought before Anna’s who not the official high priest was. What was his relationship to the high priest?
6. There were 5 specific ways in which this trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin was illegal. What were 3 of them?
7. What sealed Jesus’ death in the eyes of the Jewish court?
8. Multiple choice
Which is correct?
a. The Sanhedrin was the only judicial power in Israel
b. The Sanhedrin was the highest religious civil power in Israel
c. Pilot representing Rome was on the Sanhedrin
d. The Sanhedrin and Pilot were equal
Lesson 19
1. Who was guilty of rejecting Jesus Christ?
2. Multiple choice:
Which is correct?
a. To be legally correct is to be morally correct
b. To be morally correct is to be legally correct
c. Care should be taken to be moral and legal correct
d. If morally correct it does not matter about being legally correct
3. Could Jesus have escaped death?
4. How would Jesus’ have died had the Jews the authority to kill?
5. Give 3 reasons why would the Jews would have preferred to crucify Jesus?
6. Name the 3 charges the Jews made against Jesus.
7. True/false
Herod asked the question “What is truth”?
8. Name 3 ways Pilate attempted to realise Jesus.
9. Who did the Jews declare to be their king?
Lesson 20
1. Who witnessed the death of our Saviours?
2. How long did a normal crucifixion last?
3. The physical torture of the cross was only exceeded by what?
4. Were any of the disciples at the Cross?
5. What caused our Lord to shrink from the shadow of the cross?
6. What were the distinctive differences in the way Jesus dealt with His own suffering and execution?
7. Which Messianic Psalms starts with the words “My God, My God”?
8. What is the symbolic significance of the veil of the temple being torn in two when Jesus ‘gave up the ghost’?
9. Give 3 examples of the meaning of the Death of Christ?
10. The death of Chris is unique in a number of ways. Give 3 examples?
11. Multiple Choice
Which explanation best suits ‘propitiatory’?
a. It was a payment, a judgement Jesus took on himself, the judgement of all sin.
b. Jesus Christ died in our place.
c. “Redeem is exagorazo. Agorazo means “to buy in a market” Ek means “out”. Jesus paid the price for all of us.
d. It satisfied Gods righteous demand for a perfect scarf ice for sin; Christ was the perfect sacrifice.
12. True/False
The sacrificial death of Jesus was to pay for the sins of all mankind.
13. True/false
The Lords physical suffering and death were real, necessary and significant
Lesson 21
1. What is the proof that Jesus is the Son of God?
2. True/False
The importance of the resurrection can be overstated.
3. Give 3 incidents that confirm the death of Jesus was undisputed by those who witnessed His crucifixion.
4. Who claimed the body of Jesus after His Death?
5. Name the 3 evidence of the resurrection.
6. How did Mary Magdalene recognise Jesus in the garden after His resurrection?
7. What happened with the earthquake at the time of Jesus death>
8. In what ways was Jesus changed after His resurrection?
9. What was the dominant theme of apostolic preaching?
10. Multiple choice
Our faith stands or falls on the historical facts of the ________?
a. Crucifixion
b. Resurrection
c. Betrayal
d. Decree by Pilate that he found no fault in Jesus...
Lesson 1
A marker event circumstance that shifts the paradingm reorients and redirects our thinking or life
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To fulfil prophecy
To demonstrate authority of Prophet,King ,and Deity
To be living example
To demonstrate a life that pleases God
To atone for sin as the Lamb of God
To defeat death ,the Grave and Hell
To found and build the Church
To introduce a new covenant
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