Quiz 1 Flashcards
In Mark’s Gospel, what coin did Jesus ask to be brought to him when he was questioned about the paying of taxes?
A denarius
What is Jesus referring to when he says, “I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny”?
Settling matters with an adversary
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Are not even the tax collectors doing that?” What is he referring to?
Loving those who love you
How much did Abraham pay for the field that he bought from Ephron the Hittite?
400 shekels of silver
Why did Jeremiah buy a field from his cousin Hanamel?
Because he was Hanamel’s nearest relative and it was his duty to redeem and possess the field if asked to do so
According to the Law of Moses in Exodus, what must people not do when lending money to the needy?
They must not charge interest
What gifts was Rebekah given at the well?
A gold nose ring and two gold bracelets
Who stole gold and silver from the ruins of Jericho?
Achan
What was the name of the tax collector Jesus met as he was passing through Jericho?
Zacchaeus
Which Old Testament prophet did the Lord use to speak to the Israelites, saying, “You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it”?
Haggai
In Matthew 17, what did Jesus tell Simon Peter he would find in the mouth of a fish?
A four-drachma coin
In John’s Gospel, who is said to have stolen money from the disciples’ money bag?
Judas Iscariot
In 1 Kings, which king attacked Jerusalem and carried off the treasures of the temple and the palace?
King Shishak of Egypt
To whom is Paul writing when he says, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil”?
Timothy
Which one of Jesus’ disciples was formerly a tax collector?
Matthew (called Levi in Mark and Luke)
