Midterm 1 Flashcards by Lucas Stoddard

According to Doctrine and Covenants 76, our testimony of Jesus will influence which of the following?

the Spirit we feel in our lives
our ability to respond to difficult trials
our ability to receive baptism
which kingdom we inherit

which kingdom we inherit

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According to passages discussed in this lesson, what is a key purpose of the scriptures?

to persuade us to believe in Jesus Christ
to invite us to be baptized
to increase the Spirit we feel
to bring blessings

to persuade us to believe in Jesus Christ

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What is a possible meaning and/or alternate name for “Jesus”?

Salvation
James
Anointed One
John

Salvation

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What does “Christ” mean?

“victory goes to God”
“the Lord saves”
“God is with us”
“anointed one”

“anointed one”

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Which of the following are aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as defined by the Savior in 3 Nephi 27? (Mark all that apply.)

three degrees of glory
the Abrahamic covenant
resurrection
baptism
repentance
final judgment

baptism
repentance
final judgment

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Which of the following is the central person/people in God’s plan of salvation?

Joseph Smith
Jesus Christ
Adam and Eve
Isaiah

Jesus Christ

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What caution did President Russell M. Nelson give regarding how we think about the Atonement of Jesus Christ?

We should remember to capitalize the word Atonement to remind ourselves of its singular importance in the plan of salvation.
We should remember that salvation comes through the person Jesus Christ—“the Atonement” is not an entity with its own power.
We need to trust that the Atonement can save us from all problems, whether caused by ourselves or by others.
We cannot think that we can knowingly party it up in this life and just repent in the spirit world with no consequences.

We should remember that salvation comes through the person Jesus Christ—“the Atonement” is not an entity with its own power.

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What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Old Testament?

through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world

through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future

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What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the New Testament?

through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church

through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church

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What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon?

through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection

through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection

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What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Doctrine and Covenants?

through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church

hrough the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world

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What are the primary ways we see Jesus Christ in the Pearl of Great Price?

through accounts of His mortal ministry, and through histories and letters written by Jesus’s Apostles and other leaders of the early Christian church
through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming
through the revelations He gave to the Prophet Joseph Smith, and through hearing His voice give commandments and testimony to our modern world
through His guiding a remnant of Israel to a new promised land in the Americas, and through His personal ministry to them shortly after His Resurrection
through His role as premortal Jehovah, the God of Israel, and through prophecies of His mortal life far in the future

through new revelatory insights into His premortal role as Creator, and through clarifying details about His latter-day work and Second Coming

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The terms exegesis and eisegesis refer to ________.

two types of biblical literature (literal and metaphorical)
two basic ways of interpreting what the scriptures mean
two schools of Greek philosophical thought
two different approaches to financing a thirty-year, fixed-rate home mortgage

two basic ways of interpreting what the scriptures mean

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Now imagine someone in your Sunday School class offers this interpretation of the verse above: “In this passage, Jesus is telling the Nephite multitude to diligently search the words of Isaiah. He has finished quoting several passages of Isaiah to them and wants them to continue learning on their own.”
8. This interpretation is an example of ________.

exegesis
Eisegesis

exegesis

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Now imagine someone else in your Sunday School class offers this interpretation: “In this passage, Jesus is telling us to diligently search the words of Isaiah. He stresses that this is a commandment, so we should pay careful attention to His instructions.”
9. This interpretation is an example of ________.

eisegesis
Exegesis

eisegesis

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What is one reason eisegesis can be so helpful?

Eisegesis lets you take scriptures that aren’t talking about you and make them relevant in your own life.
Eisegesis is how we should read all scripture anyway, because what the prophets were originally talking about doesn’t matter at all.
Eisegesis makes scripture study easy because you don’t have to think at all.
Eisegesis is easier to pronounce than exegesis.

Eisegesis lets you take scriptures that aren’t talking about you and make them relevant in your own life.

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What are two reasons exegesis is valuable? Mark the two correct answers.

Exegesis can give people a common starting point as they continue to discuss how to apply the scriptures.
Exegesis can give you secret knowledge only known to a select few.
Exegesis can tell you what the scriptural authors were actually trying to teach.
Exegesis enables you to win any scriptural argument you might have on the internet.

Exegesis can give people a common starting point as they continue to discuss how to apply the scriptures.

Exegesis can tell you what the scriptural authors were actually trying to teach.

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What’s the easiest, most basic thing you can do to interpret the scriptures exegetically?

Read in context—read the verses before and after the passage you are looking at.
Use eisegesis, followed by exegesis.
Sleep with the scriptures under your pillow.
Read the Bible Dictionary cover to cover at least once a year.

Read in context—read the verses before and after the passage you are looking at.

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What is the context for the parable of the prodigal son?

Some Pharisees and scribes complained that Jesus accepted and was eating with sinners. Jesus told the parable to show how His critics were being hardhearted and unforgiving.
A teacher of the law asked Jesus which was the greatest of all the commandments. Jesus told the parable to show the importance of accepting others with all their mistakes.
A Syrophoenician woman asked Jesus to heal her daughter. Jesus told the parable to show why the Jews (represented by the eldest son) needed to be blessed before the Gentiles (represented by the younger son).
Jesus’s disciples asked Him privately why it was important to keep the law. Jesus told the parable to show how badly things went for the prodigal son when he broke his father’s commandments.

Some Pharisees and scribes complained that Jesus accepted and was eating with sinners. Jesus told the parable to show how His critics were being hardhearted and unforgiving.

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One reason that Latter-day Saints sometimes interpret passages in the Bible differently than other Bible readers is that ________.

Other Bible readers don’t have the Spirit, which is necessary to correctly interpret any verse of scripture.
Other Bible readers are not using Restoration scriptures, which may reinterpret a Bible passage with a different meaning than what the passage says in its own context.
Other Bible readers twist passages to say things that match their doctrine, whereas Latter-day Saints always let the Bible say just what it says.
Other Bible readers are using misleading translations inspired by the devil.

Other Bible readers are not using Restoration scriptures, which may reinterpret a Bible passage with a different meaning than what the passage says in its own context.

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The men and women who lead the Church can teach us about Jesus Christ through their Christlike examples of faith, love, and service, but all mortals make mistakes too. How can imperfect examples still point us to Christ?

When we are looking for the true Church, seeing that a church’s leaders aren’t perfect tells us that that church is definitely not led by God.
When we see leaders doing bad things, we can choose to ignore it. This helps us be forgiving like Jesus taught.
Seeing the humanity in human leaders helps redirect our attention to our perfect Savior and reminds us our faith should be centered in Him.
Seeing that leaders are also sinners teaches us that sinning is not a big deal because Jesus will save us all despite the worst we can do.

Seeing the humanity in human leaders helps redirect our attention to our perfect Savior and reminds us our faith should be centered in Him.

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When we learn about Jesus Christ through works of art (paintings, music, movies, etc.), what caution should we keep in mind?

Latter-day Saints should only look at or listen to art that has been approved by the leaders of the Church.
As Saints who have covenanted to lead honest lives, we should respect copyright laws and never show any art in classroom settings.
Although art can be a powerful teacher, some aspects of the art may be invented, nonscriptural, or ahistorical.
Any work of art can become an idol if you think about it too long.

Although art can be a powerful teacher, some aspects of the art may be invented, nonscriptural, or ahistorical.

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Both Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1 start with which phrase?

“And it came to pass”
“For behold, this is my work and my glory”
“In the beginning”
“And God said, Let there be light”

“In the beginning”

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According to President Nelson’s message, our thoughts and deeds while on earth will surely be more purposeful if we ________.

care for the earth
become creators in our own right
understand God’s plan
build buildings or create computers

understand God’s plan

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Which of the following is not one of the “fundamental components” that President Nelson said comprised the Father’s plan? the Atonement the Church the Creation the Fall

the Church

Finish this statement by Ezra Taft Benson: “No one adequately and properly knows why he needs Christ until ________." he has an appreciation of the prophet Isaiah and the gathering of Israel in the latter days he understands and accepts the doctrine of the Fall and its effect upon all mankind he conducts a careful, objective analysis of His life within context he celebrates Eve’s act and honors her wisdom and courage

he understands and accepts the doctrine of the Fall and its effect upon all mankind

According to Moses 5, when the angel appeared to Adam and Eve as they were offering sacrifice, what doctrine did the angel teach them? the Creation of the earth baptism and repentance the law of Moses the Atonement of Jesus Christ

the Atonement of Jesus Christ

According to Moses 4:2, when was the Savior chosen as the central figure in the plan of salvation? after His birth to Mary and Joseph after Adam and Eve partook of the fruit after Satan’s rebellion from the beginning

from the beginning

Which two gifts from the Fall did President Nelson say were “nearly as precious as life itself”? marriage and children agency and accountability joy and sadness a broken heart and a contrite spirit

agency and accountability

According to 2 Nephi 9, what would happen to the children of God had the Fall occurred but not the Atonement? The grave would still “deliver up its captive bodies.” They would “become devils” and “angels to a devil.” They would still be “clothed with purity” and the “robe of righteousness.” They would be stirred up unto “secret combinations” and “secret works of darkness.”

They would “become devils” and “angels to a devil.”

According to 2 Nephi 2, the Fall and the Atonement together give us the opportunity to choose between ________. (Select all that apply.) eternal life and eternal death liberty and captivity the Mediator and the devil light and darkness

eternal life and eternal death liberty and captivity the Mediator and the devil

What does Christ mean when he refers to “the (new and) everlasting covenant”? It refers specifically to the covenant of baptism. It refers specifically to eternal marriage. It is a fancy term he uses to describe the Book of Mormon. It is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ—all the principles, ordinances, and covenants necessary for our exaltation.

It is the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ—all the principles, ordinances, and covenants necessary for our exaltation.

In what way is the everlasting covenant “new”? It was designed specifically for people in the last days as a replacement for previous gospel plans It allows us to become clean from sin (“good as new”) It has been newly restored in the last dispensation of time It is intended to make us “new creatures” in Christ

It has been newly restored in the last dispensation of time

Those who enter into and faithfully live the new and everlasting covenant will ultimately receive what blessings? A recommend to enter the holy temple Prosperity and financial blessings (“I will open the windows of heaven”) Wisdom and great treasures of knowledge The fulness of God’s glory, including eternal marriage, exaltation, and godhood

The fulness of God’s glory, including eternal marriage, exaltation, and godhood

Which ordinances and covenants are absolutely essential if we are to receive the full blessings available through the new and everlasting covenant? No ordinances or covenants are absolutely necessarily as long as a person leads a good life Baptism and the temple endowment, but not necessarily the ordinance and covenant of eternal marriage Only the ordinance and covenant of baptism Every ordinance and covenant is necessary

Every ordinance and covenant is necessary

Which kind of marriage is necessary for exaltation? An eternal marriage performed by priesthood authority in the temple; those who could not be sealed in mortality will have that opportunity in the next life Any marriage that is solemnized according to the laws of the land where the couple resides, including by secular authorities Plural marriage is necessary for exaltation; because most people marry monogamously in this life, they will be sealed to the additional spouse(s) in the next life Any marriage that is performed in a church or other place of worship by an authorized religious minister

An eternal marriage performed by priesthood authority in the temple; those who could not be sealed in mortality will have that opportunity in the next life

What were some of the blessings promised to Abraham’s descendants if they were faithful to their covenant obligations? They would get to skip the Spirit World, going straight to celestial glory They would be led by God to conquer and rule all nations of the earth They would have a numerous posterity, land for their inheritance, and protection from God They would have exclusive rights to gospel blessings, allowing them to be more blessed than all the heathen nations

They would have a numerous posterity, land for their inheritance, and protection from God

The commission given to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to bless all the nations/kindreds/families of the earth is basic to Christ’s work of salvation here in mortality. Besides Genesis, versions of this commission can be found in The New Testament, but not in Restoration scripture. The New Testament, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price, but for some reason not in the Book of Mormon. The New Testament, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—every single part of our scriptural canon. Ancient scripture like the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, but not in modern scripture like the Doctrine and Covenants.

The New Testament, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—every single part of our scriptural canon.

Which of the following is the most accurate description of what the scriptures and modern prophets have taught about being a descendant of Abraham and Sarah? Some people are literal descendants of Abraham and Sarah while some people are adopted into the house of Israel at baptism. As far as His blessings are concerned, the Lord makes no distinction. Everyone receives covenant blessings through covenant keeping. Being a literal descendant of Abraham and Sarah gives you an automatic spiritual advantage over people who are not. Patriarchal blessings identify your lineage among the tribes of Israel in order to give you a greater sense of pride in your chosen lineage.

Some people are literal descendants of Abraham and Sarah while some people are adopted into the house of Israel at baptism. As far as His blessings are concerned, the Lord makes no distinction. Everyone receives covenant blessings through covenant keeping.

Why would Christ scatter Israelites who were righteous, leading them away from “home base” in the land of Israel to go to other parts of the world? He was just testing them to see if they’d stay faithful in a new place. Moving to new areas allowed righteous Israelites to share the covenant with new Gentile neighbors, enabling them to fulfill the commission given to Abraham. Israel ended up being really hot, so He blessed them by moving everyone to cooler climates. No one knows—the Lord works in mysterious ways.

Moving to new areas allowed righteous Israelites to share the covenant with new Gentile neighbors, enabling them to fulfill the commission given to Abraham.

Doctrine and Covenants 110 records a series of visions that Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery experienced at the time of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. Read vv. 11–12. What keys and powers were restored at this time? The authority to perform baptisms for the dead. The ability to call twelve apostles to serve as special witnesses of Jesus Christ. The keys needed to publish new scripture to join with the Bible The keys of the gathering of Israel and the commission given to Abraham to bless everyone.

The keys of the gathering of Israel and the commission given to Abraham to bless everyone.

When people say that “the doctrine of the Church does not change,” they are defining “doctrine” as eternal principles. However, there are at least two ways in which we might describe “doctrine” as changing, depending on how broadly you define doctrine. What are they? Select the two correct answers below. The Church teaches simplified doctrine to teenagers because they cannot handle the truth, and then as adults they are taught how things really are Policies, programs, and procedures may be modified as God’s people adapt to new circumstances Due to difficulties of translation, sometimes doctrine has to be changed in foreign-language settings Our understanding of eternal principles may grow as we receive new revelation, which requires improvements in how we teach about those principles

Policies, programs, and procedures may be modified as God’s people adapt to new circumstances Our understanding of eternal principles may grow as we receive new revelation, which requires improvements in how we teach about those principles

According to the prophet Jacob in the Book of Mormon, why did the Nephites keep the law of Moses? It pointed their souls to Christ It was something they had to put up with, at least until it was fulfilled It kept them in remembrance of their duty, day to day It was better than nothing

It pointed their souls to Christ

Why did the particulars of the law of Moses change so much over the centuries? The Israelites encountered new circumstances that required updates in how they lived God’s law People routinely apostatized, forgetting what Moses had asked them to do After the Babylonian exile, the Jews could not read Hebrew anymore and knowledge of the law was lost None of the Israelites took the law very seriously, so they just did what they wanted

The Israelites encountered new circumstances that required updates in how they lived God’s law

The legal corpus known as the Covenant Code is found in ________. Genesis 12–15, in context of Abraham’s covenant with Jehovah Exodus 20–23, in context of Moses’s ascent to Mount Sinai Leviticus 1–7 and 17–27, in context of sacrificial instructions and legal instructions The book of Deuteronomy, in context of the Israelites’ entry into the promised land

Exodus 20–23, in context of Moses’s ascent to Mount Sinai

The Covenant Code contains examples of apodictic law. These kinds of laws ________. are often used for divine decrees, are presented as unconditional, and often lack a penalty (such as “honor thy father and thy mother” or “thou shalt not steal”) only apply to priests and other temple workers (such as “thou shalt offer the sacrifice in front of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation”) set out a general precept and then provide varying cases that determine whether the individual’s behavior is allowed (such as “if a man shall steal an ox, he shall restore five oxen”) deal exclusively with social interactions and are not overtly religious (such as “if any man shall smite his neighbor . . .”)

are often used for divine decrees, are presented as unconditional, and often lack a penalty (such as “honor thy father and thy mother” or “thou shalt not steal”)

The Covenant Code also contains examples of casuistic and participial laws. These kinds of laws ________. are often used for divine decrees, are presented as unconditional, and often lack a penalty (such as “honor thy father and thy mother” or “thou shalt not steal”) only apply to priests and other temple workers (such as “thou shalt offer the sacrifice in front of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation”) set out a general precept and then provide varying cases that determine whether the individual’s behavior is allowed (such as “if a man shall steal an ox, he shall restore five oxen”) deal exclusively with social interactions and are not overtly religious (such as “if any man shall smite his neighbor . . .”)

set out a general precept and then provide varying cases that determine whether the individual’s behavior is allowed (such as “if a man shall steal an ox, he shall restore five oxen”)

The Covenant Code is particularly noteworthy for the protections it provides for which groups? Marginalized groups such as the poor, widows, orphans, refugees, and non-Israelites The high priest and his family Israelite corporations that contributed the most to the national economy Soldiers and other members of the Israelite military

Marginalized groups such as the poor, widows, orphans, refugees, and non-Israelites

The legal corpus known as the Holiness Code is found in ________. Exodus 20–23, in context of Moses’s ascent of Mount Sinai Leviticus 1–7 and 17–27, in context of sacrificial instructions and legal instructions Genesis 12–15, in context of Abraham’s covenant with Jehovah The book of Deuteronomy, in context of the Israelites’ entry into the promised land

Leviticus 1–7 and 17–27, in context of sacrificial instructions and legal instructions

The burnt offering (‘olāh in Hebrew) was characterized by the entire animal being placed on the altar and consumed by fire. The purpose of these offerings was ________. to seek forgiveness and repair one’s spiritual state after having become unclean to “make atonement” for the individual to seal or complete a wedding, adoption, birth, or funeral to enhance a positive event, such as the completion of a project or the fulfilling of a vow

to “make atonement” for the individual

The sin offering was divided into two subforms, the “uncleanliness” offering (hatt’āt) and the “trespass” offering (’āshām). They were characterized by daubing the offering’s blood on different items, particularly the altar. The purpose of these offerings was ________. to “make atonement” for the individual to seek forgiveness and repair one’s spiritual state after having become unclean to enhance a positive event, such as the completion of a project or the fulfilling of a vow to seal or complete a wedding, adoption, birth, or funeral

to seek forgiveness and repair one’s spiritual state after having become unclean

The peace offering (shelāmîm) was divided into two subforms, the “thanksgiving” offering (tôdāh) and the “vow” or “voluntary” offering. They were characterized by the offerer taking most of the animal home to consume with friends and family. The purpose of these offerings was ________. to seal or complete a wedding, adoption, birth, or funeral to seek forgiveness and repair one’s spiritual state after having become unclean to enhance a positive event, such as the completion of a project or the fulfilling of a vow to “make atonement” for the individual

to enhance a positive event, such as the completion of a project or the fulfilling of a vow

The Holiness Code contains precepts for religious worship, as well as moral and ethical commandments. While many of these commandments are similar to the social behavior encouraged in the Covenant Code, the Holiness Code has a unique emphasis linking proper behavior with ________. seasonal rainfall holiness the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant Jerusalem

holiness

The Holiness Code stresses that the people of the covenant needed to “be qādôsh, for I the LORD your God am qādôsh” (Leviticus 19:2). In other words, Israel was expected to be made up of individuals who moved others toward ________. the Millennium peace and harmony charity and loving kindness the divine state, as God Himself did

the divine state, as God Himself did

Of the three legal codes that make up “the law of Moses”—the Covenant Code, the Holiness Code, and the Deuteronomic Code—which one is aware of the two previous codes and actively updates and revises earlier precepts? The Deuteronomic Code Trick question! None of the codes seems to respond to any others. The Covenant Code The Holiness Code

The Deuteronomic Code

Some unique features of the Deuteronomic Code include ________. an assumption that people are living in an urban setting, instructions for rule by kings, and an emphasis on worshipping only in one designated place relatively strict punishment for crimes (it regularly requires capital punishment in cases where the other codes used lesser punishments) and a focus on situational ethics a focus on shepherds over farmers, instructions for priests serving in the tabernacle or temple, and a mandate to live after the manner of holiness an assumption that people are living abroad in exile, instructions for offering sacrifices, and an emphasis on keeping the Sabbath day holy even if the rest of society does not

an assumption that people are living in an urban setting, instructions for rule by kings, and an emphasis on worshipping only in one designated place

The Deuteronomic Code contains some injunctions to completely annihilate certain non-Israelite communities. These extreme instructions can be very troubling and difficult for us to understand as modern readers. However, based on other principles outlined in the text, as well as archaeological evidence, it is possible that these instructions ________. represent not instructions for the ancient Israelites in their time period, but instead represent a prophecy of what the covenant people should do at the end of the world represent a quotation from Egyptian epic myths calling for the annihilation of non-Egyptian races; or, alternatively, represent an assumed negative (in other words, they are actually saying what not to do) represent a later addition to the original text; or, alternatively, represent a cosmology presenting an ideal for the world rather than instructions about what to do in the actual world represent an example of damaged textual transmission, as some of the wording may have gotten garbled as the texts were copied

represent a later addition to the original text; or, alternatively, represent a cosmology presenting an ideal for the world rather than instructions about what to do in the actual world

The law codes known as the Covenant Code, the Holiness Code, and the Deuteronomic Code—as well as bits and pieces of further legal instruction found in books like Numbers—were eventually collected and edited together into the biblical books we have today (the word redaction that Dr. Belnap uses means “editing”). With the passage of time, the Jews came to view this collection as a singular “law” that was authored entirely by Moses. While the timing of this process is uncertain, we have a few historical benchmarks to go by. Which of the following are those benchmarks? The reconciliation of these different traditions began before the Babylonian exile (ca. 600 BC); by 400–350 BC these legal texts were known as “the law of Moses”; and by ca. 280 BC the arrangement of the texts into the books Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy had become a “canon.” These legal texts were considered entirely distinct until the time of King Solomon (ca. 950 BC), who used his great wisdom to combine them into one unified system; Solomon’s unified legal document was subsequently divided into the books Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Moses authored Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy before his death; and some slight editing occurred before the Babylonian exile (ca. 600 BC), such as adding the account of Moses’s passing to the end of Deuteronomy. These legal texts were known as “the law of Moses” by the time of King Solomon (ca. 950 BC); and by the time of the Babylonian exile (ca. 600 BC) the books Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy were officially recognized in the form we have them today.

The reconciliation of these different traditions began before the Babylonian exile (ca. 600 BC); by 400–350 BC these legal texts were known as “the law of Moses”; and by ca. 280 BC the arrangement of the texts into the books Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy had become a “canon.”

While we no longer need to keep all aspects of the law of Moses, the principles behind it continue to inform the law of God today, including ________. hard work, personal responsibility, and a capitalist economy “an eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth” a life based on personal prayer and scripture study hospitality, holiness, and social responsibility

hospitality, holiness, and social responsibility

What are “types and shadows”? False religious traditions that are only a pale imitation of true worship, like a shadow is only an outline of a solid object Priestly vestments used in the ancient Israelite temple that reminded them to keep their focus on the one true God Forms of ancient Jewish poetry People, events, or objects that symbolically point to another person, event, or object that is related in some way

People, events, or objects that symbolically point to another person, event, or object that is related in some way

John 7–9 is set during the Feast of Tabernacles. What historical event does this holiday celebrate? What traditions do Jews observe during this week? The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the conquest of Canaan. They celebrate by eating unleavened bread and eating bitter herbs. The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the creation of the earth by Jehovah. They celebrate by reading the account of the Creation in Genesis. The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the Maccabees freeing the temple from Greek rulers. They celebrate by lighting candles every day. The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the Israelites’ time wandering in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. They celebrate by making temporary dwellings out of palm branches and waving palm branches as signs of rejoicing.

The Feast of Tabernacles celebrates the Israelites’ time wandering in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. They celebrate by making temporary dwellings out of palm branches and waving palm branches as signs of rejoicing.

On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus stood up and declared, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37–38). (The King James Version’s “belly” is a literal translation of Greek koilia "bowels"/"intestines," but the organ you associate with emotions is culture specific, so in our culture you would use “heart” to communicate this idea.) Why would this image of Jesus as the source of “living water” have been particularly impactful to Jesus’s audience during the Feast of Tabernacles? Many scriptures were quoted during the Feast of Tabernacles, so Jesus quoting scripture went right along with what they were expecting. The people had experienced a drought for nearly five years when Jesus made this statement, so the need for water was clear to them. The Feast of Tabernacles included a lot of traditional foods and time to eat with family, so the idea of filling their “belly” was very much on their minds. During the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jews prayed for rain to bless them with physical life the coming year, so the need for life-giving water was very much on their minds.

During the Feast of Tabernacles, the Jews prayed for rain to bless them with physical life the coming year, so the need for life-giving water was very much on their minds.

After quoting Jesus’s declaration that those who believe on Him will experience “rivers of living water” flowing out of their hearts, John the narrator explains that Jesus was using “living water” as a symbol for what? Healing The Atonement of Jesus Christ The Spirit Revelation

The Spirit

In John 8:58, what was Jesus saying about His identity? Jesus was an Elias, sent as a forerunner to prepare the way for God his Father. Before Jesus was born he was Jehovah, the God who spoke to Moses. Jesus is the “prophet” that Moses prophesied would teach the people all things what they should do. Jesus is the same light that shone on the first day of Creation when God said, “Let there be light.”

Before Jesus was born he was Jehovah, the God who spoke to Moses.

If Isaiah is making a relatively straightforward point and expressing it using poetic language, what is the best interpretation of this passage? Isaiah is condemning the people for abusing the poor. Metaphorically, the more wealthy citizens are “beating” the poor and “grinding their faces.” Isaiah quotes the Lord to rhetorically ask the upper class what they are thinking with this abuse of justice. Isaiah is prophesying of the rise of American democracy. The Lord will “enter into judgment” with “princes,” which symbolizes the fall of British royal authority over the American colonists, who will be “poor” in heart, which represents their humility before the Lord.

Isaiah is condemning the people for abusing the poor. Metaphorically, the more wealthy citizens are “beating” the poor and “grinding their faces.” Isaiah quotes the Lord to rhetorically ask the upper class what they are thinking with this abuse of justice.

Which of the following accurately represents the structure of this passage? Verses 3–6 are prose text, while verses 7–11 are poetry. Angels talk in verse 9, and the quotation continues to the end of verse 11. Verse 3 and the first half of verse 4 are prose text; the rest is poetry. Trees talk in verse 8, and the quotation ends at the end of that verse. All the kings of the nations talk in verse 10, and the quotation ends at the end of that verse.

Verse 3 and the first half of verse 4 are prose text; the rest is poetry. Trees talk in verse 8, and the quotation ends at the end of that verse. All the kings of the nations talk in verse 10, and the quotation ends at the end of that verse.

Approximately when did the prophet Isaiah live? Isaiah lived 700 years before Christ. Isaiah lived at the same time as Christ. Isaiah lived 150 years before Christ. Isaiah lived 1,000 years before Christ.

Isaiah lived 700 years before Christ.

Which of the following descriptions correctly describes the prophet Isaiah? Isaiah persecuted the church of God but became a mighty prophet following his conversion. Isaiah was a non-Israelite who entered the covenant after receiving a vision of Jehovah enthroned in heaven. Isaiah was associated with the royal court in Jerusalem and was an extremely gifted poet.

Isaiah was associated with the royal court in Jerusalem and was an extremely gifted poet.

During the time of Isaiah, the children of Israel lived in two separate countries known as ________. Canaan and Judah Israel and Judah Ephraim and Jerusalem Israel and Zion

Israel and Judah

Which foreign empire destroyed the Northern Kingdom of Israel (and nearly destroyed the Southern Kingdom of Judah)? Persians Assyrians Babylonians

Assyrians

Which foreign empire destroyed the Southern Kingdom of Judah and brought the Jews into captivity? Assyrians Babylonians Persians

Babylonians

How did the Persians treat the Jews differently than the Assyrians and Babylonians had? The Assyrians and Babylonians let people in their empire worship whatever gods they wanted, while the Persians tried to force everyone to worship the emperor as a god. The Assyrians and Babylonians did not think much of Jewish art, while the Persians incorporated it into their temples. The Assyrians and Babylonians just wanted their vassals to pay them lots of money, while the Persians actually helped out peoples in their empire. The Assyrians and Babylonians had great respect for the Jewish people, while the Persians looked down on them.

The Assyrians and Babylonians just wanted their vassals to pay them lots of money, while the Persians actually helped out peoples in their empire.

What was the Hebrew name the Israelites used for the God of Israel? Eliyahu Yahweh Elohim Yerushalayim

Yahweh

What is the traditional English pronunciation for the name the Israelites used for the God of Israel? Amen Jehovah Elohim Hallelujah

Jehovah

When you are reading in the Old Testament and see the title “the Lord” printed with small capital letters, what do the capitals tell you? Lord in small capitals means that the original Hebrew had the divine name Jehovah, not the title Lord. Lord in small capitals means the lord being described is extra important. Lord in small capitals means that the entire Godhead is being described—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

Lord in small capitals means that the original Hebrew had the divine name Jehovah, not the title Lord.

Modern prophets have taught that Jehovah is ________. an outdated and inaccurate name for God a title given to the three members of the Godhead when They act in unity for the salvation of men on earth a name that the Israelites used for any divine being (sometimes even the gods of foreign nations) the name by which the Israelites knew Jesus Christ in His premortal state

the name by which the Israelites knew Jesus Christ in His premortal state

What are “types and shadows”? People, events, or objects that symbolically point to another person, event, or object that is related in some way Forms of ancient Jewish poetry False religious traditions that are only a pale imitation of true worship, like a shadow is only an outline of a solid object Priestly vestments used in the ancient Israelite temple that served as reminders to keep their focus on the one true God

People, events, or objects that symbolically point to another person, event, or object that is related in some way

What does “to liken” mean? To cultivate or grow (derived from lichens, which grow on trees) To search the scriptures systematically To get someone you like to like you back To point out ways in which different things are like each other

To point out ways in which different things are like each other

What is Nephi’s typical procedure when he “likens” the scriptures? He looks for wordplays in the original Hebrew that invite new applications. (A wordplay is when one word sounds “like” another word.) He takes patterns/principles out of the scriptures’ historical context and reads that pattern/principle into new contexts. He reads, ponders, and prays to know what ancient prophecies are saying. He regularly pauses his commentary to express his delight in and appreciation for the word of the Lord.

He takes patterns/principles out of the scriptures’ historical context and reads that pattern/principle into new contexts.

What did King Cyrus do, near the end of the Old Testament period, that had a significant effect on the world in which Jesus would live? He established the Torah as the basis for the law of the entire Persian Empire. He conquered the Assyrian empire and took captive Jews to Babylon. He allied with the Jews against the Babylonians and helped prevent many Jews from being carried into Babylon. He allowed the Jews to return to Judea and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.

He allowed the Jews to return to Judea and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.

What is the most important reason to study the scriptures in historical context? Without understanding the original setting and meaning, the Holy Ghost can’t show us how the scriptures apply to us today. The original setting and meaning provide the only valid insights into scripture. Knowing the original setting and meaning enriches our understanding of the scriptures and our ability to apply them to ourselves. The scriptures become more authoritative when we know the original setting and meaning.

Knowing the original setting and meaning enriches our understanding of the scriptures and our ability to apply them to ourselves.

Mark four aspects of the Torah that were designed to make Israel “holy.” (Select the four that apply.) dietary law male circumcision criminal law Sabbath law marriage law authoritative law

dietary law male circumcision Sabbath law marriage law

Which priesthood was set apart to mediate between God and Israel in the law of Moses? Apostolic Enochic Melchizedek Aaronic

Aaronic

What was the most common language spoken in Judea at the close of the Old Testament (i.e., the Persian period)? Hebrew Greek Aramaic Latin Arabic

Aramaic

What do scholars often call the Jerusalem temple as it existed in the time of Jesus? the Second Temple the First Temple the Heavenly Temple the Third Temple

the Second Temple

Define Hellenism. the rejection of Greek culture the act of studying Greek culture the blending of Greek and local culture the origins of Attic Greek culture

the blending of Greek and local culture

What significant question does Dr. Grey say Jews living in a Hellenistic culture had to ask themselves? When will the Messiah come and eliminate the wickedness inherent in worldly culture? To what degree can I participate in the culture around me and still maintain my covenantal holiness? How can I reject the cultural influences around me without offending my neighbors? How can I redefine holiness for myself in such a way that I can live like my neighbors without feeling sinful?

To what degree can I participate in the culture around me and still maintain my covenantal holiness?

Mark four aspects of Greek culture that were known to have been adopted by various Jewish social circles during the Hellenistic period. (Select all four that apply.) Greek ethics Greek forms of entertainment Greek language Greek philosophy Worship of the Greek gods

Greek ethics Greek forms of entertainment Greek language Greek philosophy

Describe how different Jewish social circles tended to respond to Hellenism. Wealthy Jewish families in cities often embraced it; traditionalist Jewish families in villages often resisted it. Wealthy Jewish families in cities often resisted it; traditionalist Jewish families in villages often adopted it. Both wealthy Jewish families in cities and traditionalist Jewish families in villages often adopted it. Both wealthy Jewish families in cities and traditionalist Jewish families in villages often resisted it.

Wealthy Jewish families in cities often embraced it; traditionalist Jewish families in villages often resisted it.

What was the name of the independent Judean state from the second to first centuries BC? the Hasmonean dynasty the Herodian dynasty the Seleucid kingdom the Ptolemaic kingdom the Flavian dynasty

the Hasmonean dynasty

What happened during the Antiochian persecution and the Maccabean Revolt? (Select all that apply.) There was an uprising of conservative Jews led by the Maccabees. Anti-Jewish decrees were issued by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The Seleucids imposed a heavy religious tax on the underlying Jewish population. There was a restoration and purification of the Jerusalem temple. The Seleucids ultimately succeeded in preventing religious freedom in Judea.

There was an uprising of conservative Jews led by the Maccabees. Anti-Jewish decrees were issued by Antiochus IV Epiphanes. There was a restoration and purification of the Jerusalem temple.

How did Herod become king of Judea? He was elected by the Jewish people. He was the victorious brother in the Hasmonean civil war. He was appointed by the Roman senate. He inherited the position from his father.

He was appointed by the Roman senate.

Why were Jews in the Galilee region at the time of Jesus? The Hasmonean dynasty had conquered and colonized the region. Roman rulers exiled members of the Jewish intelligensia from Jerusalem to that region. Jewish pilgrims fled there to escape the persecution of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Jewish sectarian groups settled there to separate themselves from other sectarian groups.

The Hasmonean dynasty had conquered and colonized the region.

What did Herod do during his reign that substantially influenced the world of Jesus? He converted the Jerusalem temple to the worship of Roman gods. He instituted a religious re-awakening that gave rise to the Pharisees. He made a treaty with the Romans regarding maritime trade between Rome and Judea. He romanized many Judean cities, both newly built and existing, including Jerusalem.

He romanized many Judean cities, both newly built and existing, including Jerusalem.

What happened to Judea when Herod the Great died? Herod’s kingdom was divided among three of his sons. The entire countryside of Judea was renovated into Romanized cities. Rome immediately implemented direct Roman rule over Judea by prefects. Rome had to reconquer Judea. Herod’s kingdom was divided among the three richest men in Judea.

Herod’s kingdom was divided among three of his sons.

Who of the following ruled the area of Judea in which Jerusalem was located some time after the death of Herod Archelaus (the Herod in Matthew 1-2)? One of his sons, Herod Antipus A Roman governor, Phillip A Jewish council called the Sanhedrin A Roman prefect, Pontius Pilate

A Roman prefect, Pontius Pilate

Which of the following were typical characteristics of Galilean village life during the time of Jesus? (Mark all that apply.) Most of the population was part of the lower working classes. Most of the population spoke Aramaic. There were many Roman luxuries in most homes and public spaces. Most of the population was culturally and religiously conservative. Most of the population spoke Greek. Much of the population felt an economic strain.

Most of the population was part of the lower working classes. Most of the population spoke Aramaic. Most of the population was culturally and religiously conservative. Much of the population felt an economic strain.

Which of the following were typical characteristics of Judean city life during the time of Jesus? (Mark all that apply.) There were Roman luxuries in many homes and public spaces. Most of the population spoke Aramaic. Most of the population spoke Greek. Much of the population was hellenized.

There were Roman luxuries in many homes and public spaces. Most of the population spoke Greek. Much of the population was hellenized

Which of the following were sectarian Jewish groups during the first century? (Select all that apply.) Followers of John the Baptist Followers of Jesus Pharisees Essenes Sadducees

Followers of John the Baptist Followers of Jesus Pharisees Essenes Sadducees

Which of the following were part of “common Judaism” (i.e., beliefs and practices shared by almost all Jews) in the late Second Temple period? (Mark all that apply.) observance of Sabbath and other festivals prescribed in the Torah a hereditary (Aaronic) priesthood mediates between God and Israel belief that the local synagogue was the house of God belief that a messiah would come to save Israel from its sins observance of kosher food laws

observance of Sabbath and other festivals prescribed in the Torah a hereditary (Aaronic) priesthood mediates between God and Israel observance of kosher food laws

Which of the following activities occurred in local synagogues at the time of Jesus? (Mark all that apply.) Town councils Sacrifices offered by priests Sabbath reading and discussion of Torah Court cases

Town councils Sabbath reading and discussion of Torah Court cases

What were some issues that divided the Jewish community in the Late Second Temple period? (Mark all that apply.) Degree of Hellanization considered acceptable Whether the Torah was considered scripture Whether there was an afterlife or a resurrection Who should be considered religious leaders

Degree of Hellanization considered acceptable Whether there was an afterlife or a resurrection Who should be considered religious leaders

What is a "fence" law? A rule or tradition intended to help maintain obedience to a revealed law A law governing property rights A revealed law that helps set a "fence," or boundary, showing who is a faithful practitioner of a religion and who is not A law one is "on the fence" about, or not sure one wants to obey

A rule or tradition intended to help maintain obedience to a revealed law

Which of the following groups is known for its attempts to reject Hellenism and intensify its practice of Judaism through the development of “fence laws”? Essenes Sadducees Pharisees Followers of Jesus Followers of John the Baptist

Pharisees

Which of the following groups is known for living like Romanized aristocrats and for being heavily involved in Judean (Roman) politics? Followers of Jesus Essenes Pharisees Followers of John the Baptist Sadducees

Sadducees

Which of the following groups viewed the leadership of Jerusalem’s Second Temple as being corrupt? Sadducees Followers of John the Baptist Pharisees Followers of Jesus Essenes

Essenes

What was the original meaning of the Hebrew word messiah and the Greek word Christ? Atoning one Angelic one Anointed one Redeeming one

Anointed one

What were two categories of individuals that ancient Israelite scripture refers to as "anointed"? (Mark both that apply.) military leaders prophets priests kings scribes

priests kings

Which of the following is the standard view of the messiah in early Judaism? The messiah would usher in the apocalyptic end times There would be no messiah There was no standard view of the messiah The messiah would be a priest sent to purify the Jerusalem temple The messiah would be a royal descendant of David

There was no standard view of the messiah

According to Numbers 24:15-19, what is expected to happen? The booth of David would be set up again. A star shall come out of Jacob and a sceptre shall rise of Israel. The messiah will usher in a period of peace. The messiah is going to come to the earth and save the righteous.

A star shall come out of Jacob and a sceptre shall rise of Israel.

According to Isaiah 11, which of the following is expected to happen? A star would arise to herald the establishment of Israelite kingship. A branch shall grow out of the Stem of Jesse’s roots. The booth of David would be set up again. The Son of Man will descend from the clouds to save God’s people.

A branch shall grow out of the Stem of Jesse’s roots.

According to the vision in Daniel 7:1-14, what would the “Son of Man” accomplish when he comes? He would provide atonement, be crucified, and be resurrected. He would restore the fallen “booth of David,” or re-establish kingship from the Davidic line. He would descend on the clouds and destroy the kingdoms of this earth. He would bring judgment and initiate an era of peace.

He would descend on the clouds and destroy the kingdoms of this earth.

According to the Gospel of Matthew (ch. 16), how did Peter respond when Jesus explained to him that he (Jesus) would suffer and die on a cross? Peter proclaimed, “Lord, I believe!” Peter testified that this had already been revealed to him by the Father. Peter rebuked Jesus and told him that this was not possible. Peter asked Jesus to tell him more about this aspect of his messianic mission.

Peter rebuked Jesus and told him that this was not possible.

According to the Gospel of Luke (ch. 24), why were the two disciples on the road to Emmaus sad? They were sorry for the suffering and death Jesus had to experience to atone for their sins. They regretted that they had not better understood Isaiah's writings about the suffering servant and the psalms about the righteous sufferer while Jesus was still in mortality. They wanted to be witnesses of Jesus's resurrection, but had been denied this privilege. They had believed Jesus was the one who would redeem Israel, but his crucifixion had violated their expectations and dashed their hopes.

They had believed Jesus was the one who would redeem Israel, but his crucifixion had violated their expectations and dashed their hopes

All of the following gospels are synoptic EXCEPT: John Matthew Mark Luke

John

Which Gospel has the most unique material? Matthew John Luke Mark

John

What is the Synoptic Issue? Trying to explain why some Gospels are word-for-word the same in places. Trying to explain why there are only four Gospels in our canon, and not more. Trying to explain why the Gospels are ordered in the way they are. Trying to explain why there are four Gospels in our canon, and not just one Trying to explain why the Gospels are silent about Jesus' teenage years.

Trying to explain why some Gospels are word-for-word the same in places.

What is Christology? The study of Jesus's teachings An approach to reading the gospels besides harmony, sequential, and synopsis An understanding of the nature of Jesus Christ A non-synoptic gospel

An understanding of the nature of Jesus Christ

Which Gospel has the highest Christology? Mark John Luke Matthew

John

Which Gospel has the lowest Christology? John Luke Matthew Mark

Mark