REL A 250 Exam 3 Flashcards by Mikayla Baird

According to what we discussed in class, what language did Jesus most likely speak in his regular, day-to-day interactions?

A.
Greek

B.
Latin

C.
Hebrew

D.
Aramaic

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe one of the effects of the Hasmonean period?

A.
Jewish colonists settle in the Galilee area

B.
Temple in Jerusalem is rededicated again

C.
Messianic expectations of many become more political and militaristic

D.
Hellenization is banned and does not progress during the duration of the dynasty

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Which of the following imperial powers controlled Judea and Galilee during Jesus’s lifetime?

A.
Rome

B.
Alexander the Great

C.
Babylon

D.
Persia

A.
Rome

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Which of the below time periods best reflects the period of Jewish political independence?

A.
721-538 BC

B.
538-331 BC

C.
331-164 BC

D.
165-63 BC

E.
63 BC-50 AD

D.
165-63 BC

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Consider the following passage:
Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. (Isaiah 45:1-3)

In this passage from Isaiah, the Lord addresses Cyrus. Which of the events below came about because of Cyrus’s actions?

A.
The return of many Exiles from Babylon to Judea

B.
The end of Hellenization among the Jews

C.
The end of intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews

D.
The refurbishment and expansion of the Temple in Jerusalem into the design as it was during the time of Jesus

A.
The return of many Exiles from Babylon to Judea

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consider the following passage:
Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. (Isaiah 45:1-3)

What political entity was Cyrus a part of?

A.
The kingdom of Judah

B.
The Babylonian empire

C.
The Persian Empire

D.
The Seleucids

E.
The Hasmonean Dynasty

C.
The Persian Empire

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Which of the below questions best reflects the defining issue of Hellenization among the Jews in the intertestamental period?

A.
Where was the proper place to worship God?

B.
Which of the sects of Judaism was right?

C.
To what extent could a Jew participate in Greek culture and still maintain their commitment to covenantal holiness?

D.
What should be done to prepare for the coming of the Messiah?

E.
How should the Jews react to the rule of Rome?

C.
To what extent could a Jew participate in Greek culture and still maintain their commitment to covenantal holiness?

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The word Messiah comes from a Hebrew root. What does this Hebrew root mean?

A.
Blessed one

B.
Anointed one

C.
One who is saved

D.
One who is righteous

B.
Anointed one

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In the Old Testament, which of the below groups of people were anointed?

A.
Prophets

B.
Parents

C.
Kings

D.
Scribes

C.
Kings

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Which of the below statements does NOT reflect one of the factors influencing Jewish messianic expectations at the time of Jesus that we discussed in class?

A.
The political independence and conquests of the Hasmonean Dynasty

B.
The militaristic and conquering images found in Old Testament passages associated with the coming of the Messiah

C.
The selection of Alexander the Great as the one anointed by God to end the period of the Exile

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Which one of the below statements does NOT reflect one of the characteristics of Jewish religion in the intertestamental period that we discussed in class?

A.
There is enormous diversity in expectations of what the Messiah would do

B.
Jewish scripture is coming together and is largely centered on the Torah or the Law of Moses

C.
Jews seek to be holy or set apart, and follow rituals and practices such as the observation of the Sabbath, circumcision, dietary laws, and others in order to remain holy

D.
Ritual sacrifices are performed in synagogues and homes

E.
There are a number of Jewish sects with differing beliefs and practices on the following: Hellenization; Romanization; scriptural canon and authority; concerns about the legitimacy of the Jerusalem temple and priesthood; nature of leadership; doctrine of the afterlife.

D.
Ritual sacrifices are performed in synagogues and homes

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Which of the below statements best reflects what we discussed in class regarding the Pharisees?

A.
They rejected Hellenistic culture

B.
They rejected prophetic writings and oral law

C.
They rejected the administration of the Jerusalem temple as apostate

A.
They rejected Hellenistic culture

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Which of the below statements best reflects what we discussed in class regarding the Sadducees?

A.
They put enormous weight on the oral law

B.
They were waiting for God to start an apocalyptic war and send the Messiah

C.
They were deeply involved in the administration of the temple and control of the temple economy

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Which of the below statements best reflects what we discussed in class regarding the Essenes?

A.
They were more popular in the countryside

B.
They lived in the desert near the Dead Sea

C.
They mostly lived in Jerusalem

B.
They lived in the desert near the Dead Sea

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According to what we discussed in class, which of the below best reflects one of the reasons why Jews at the time of Jesus were so interested in living the law of Moses?
A.
Only by living the law of Moses could they become perfected and receive salvation
B.
They sought to become and remain holy so that God would not allow them to be destroyed and scattered again
C.
They sought to use the law of Moses to discriminate against others and maintain their own power and status
D.
Only by living the law of Moses could they receive power from God to overthrow their imperial oppressors and rule themselves

B.
They sought to become and remain holy so that God would not allow them to be destroyed and scattered again

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According to what we discussed in class, what is the primary focus and emphasis of all four Gospels in the New Testament?

A.
the life and ministry of Jesus Christ

B.
the miracles and teachings of Jesus Christ

C.
the sacrifice, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Which statement best reflects the characteristic that unites the category labeled the “Synoptic Gospels”

A.
Three of the four Gospels emphasize Jesus’s divinity as the Son of God

B.
Three of the four Gospels display many similarities in how the present the life and death of the Savior, including a high concentration of common accounts and frequent verbal parallels

C.
Three of the four Gospels share material from a common source, which is referred to by the German word “quelle”

D.
Three of the four Gospels emphasize the theme of Jesus as the Son of David

B.
Three of the four Gospels display many similarities in how the present the life and death of the Savior, including a high concentration of common accounts and frequent verbal parallels

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Which one of the four Gospels in the New Testament is NOT one of the “Synoptic Gospels”

A.
Matthew

B.
Mark

C.
Luke

D.
John

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Which of the four Gospels is hypothesized by scholars to be a source for some of the other Gospels (recall the two-source theory or the four source theory)?

A.
Matthew

B.
Mark

C.
Luke

D.
John

B.
Mark

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In class we discussed the gospel writer’s use of sources. According to our class discussion, Which of the below statements accurately reflects what we discussed about the significance of revelation as part of the gospel writers’s sources?
A.
The gospel writers most likely recorded their accounts of the ministry, work, suffering, and death of Jesus using the testimony of multiple eyewitnesses and recorded and remembered material that helped them access revelation and the influence of the spirit. Because of the importance of the topic, these eyewitness and recorded accounts surely never conflicted or varied.
B.
The gospel writers most likely recorded their accounts of the ministry, work, suffering, and death of Jesus using the testimony of multiple and maybe even sometimes conflicting eyewitnesses and recorded and remembered material that helped them access revelation and the influence of the spirit.
C.
The gospel writers most likely recorded their accounts of the ministry, work, suffering, and death of Jesus using the direct influence of the spirit without consulting any earthly sources, because only the spirit can inform us of spiritual truths.

B.
The gospel writers most likely recorded their accounts of the ministry, work, suffering, and death of Jesus using the testimony of multiple and maybe even sometimes conflicting eyewitnesses and recorded and remembered material that helped them access revelation and the influence of the spirit.

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According to what we discussed in class, which of the below statements best reflects how Jesus’s baptism is depicted in all three synoptic gospels?

A.
Jesus is forgiven of any sins he had committed and able to begin his ministry

B.
Jesus has a revelatory experience that helps him better understand his identity and mission as the Son of God through the influence of the Holy Spirit

C.
Jesus makes a covenant with God that gives him power to do his work

B.
Jesus has a revelatory experience that helps him better understand his identity and mission as the Son of God through the influence of the Holy Spirit

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According to what we discussed in class, which of the statements below best reflects the significance of the statement made by the voice from heaven “This is my beloved Son” recorded in all three synoptic gospels?

A.
This is a quotation from a psalm that speaks of the coming Messiah

B.
This is a quotation from a psalm that emphasizes the divine approval of the king of Judah

C.
This is a quotation from a passage in which God speaks about Adam

B.
This is a quotation from a psalm that emphasizes the divine approval of the king of Judah

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According to what we discussed in class, what was the primary significance of the temptations from Satan that Jesus experienced while he was in the wilderness after his baptism?
A.
They challenged Jesus’s understanding of the scriptures and thus Jesus overcame by quoting scripture each time
B.
They challenged Jesus’s divinity by suggesting that a divine Jesus would not really be tempted in mortality
C.
They challenged Jesus’s experience at the baptism in which he received revelation that furthered his understanding of his own divine identity and mission

C.
They challenged Jesus’s experience at the baptism in which he received revelation that furthered his understanding of his own divine identity and mission

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According to what we discussed in class, which of the four gospels is believed by scholars to have been the earliest to be written?
A.
Matthew
B.
Mark
C.
Luke
D.
John

B.
Mark

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According to what we discussed in class, which of the below statements best reflects how Mark uses the stories of miracles and healings included in the first chapters of his gospel? A. to emphasize the love that Jesus has for all his disciples and how he blesses those who keep his commandments B. to emphasize the power and authority that Jesus had to perform the miracle of the atonement and resurrection C. to emphasize Jesus's compliance with the law of Moses

B. to emphasize the power and authority that Jesus had to perform the miracle of the atonement and resurrection

In class we discussed how people reacted to the miracles that Jesus performed in his early ministry by gathering around him, such that he was often crowded by large numbers of people and was unable to move freely. Which of the below statements best reflect what we discussed about this? A. Many of the people in these crowds came to a knowledge of Jesus's messianic mission because the miracles increased their faith B. Many of the people in these crowds were scribes and pharisees who would later challenge Jesus and seek to eliminate his influence C. Many of the people in these crowds were so focused on visible, dramatic miracles that it made it harder for them to understand Jesus' greater mission and greater miracle D. Many of the people in these crowds came to Jesus hoping for a remission of their sins and a greater measure of the spirit

C. Many of the people in these crowds were so focused on visible, dramatic miracles that it made it harder for them to understand Jesus' greater mission and greater miracle

In class we discussed how people reacted to the miracles that Jesus performed in his early ministry by gathering around him, such that he was often crowded by large numbers of people and was unable to move freely. Which of the below statements best reflect what we discussed about this? A. Jesus sought out the crowds formed because he could preach to more people B. Jesus sought out the crowds because he could do more miracles and healings C. Jesus sought to get away from the crowds because they made it harder for him to preach his message of the gospel D. Jesus sought to get away from the crowds because he knew that some in the crowds would betray him, leading to his death

C. Jesus sought to get away from the crowds because they made it harder for him to preach his message of the gospel

In class we discussed Mark 2:5-12 and its meaning in its ancient context as well as its meaning for us, here, now. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. 6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? 9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? 10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) 11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. 12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. According to what we discussed in class, what does this story demonstrate about Jesus as depicted in the gospel of Mark? A. Jesus's authority to heal is directly related to the faith of the people watching him B. Jesus heals the man to demonstrate that the scribes were sinful C. Jesus heals the man because of his compassion D. Jesus heals the man so that the healed man can tell others and bring them closer to Jesus E. Jesus's authority to heal is evidence for his authority to forgive sins

E. Jesus's authority to heal is evidence for his authority to forgive sins

In class we discussed the account of Jesus casting the unclean spirit out of a man in Mark 1:21-27. How does that unclean spirit refer to Jesus? A. He recognizes that Jesus is the messiah, calling him "the son of Man" B. He recognizes that Jesus loves the man who is possessed, calling him "the savior of the world" C. He recognizes that Jesus has power over him, calling him "the Holy One of God"

C. He recognizes that Jesus has power over him, calling him "the Holy One of God"

According to what we discussed in class, which of the statements below best reflects what is believed by many scholars about the intended audience of the gospel of Matthew? A. The audience was predominantly gentile converts living in Greece and Rome and were unfamiliar with Jewish customs and traditions B. The audience was likely to include Christians living during the persecution of Nero C. The audience included Jewish converts to Christianity who lived outside of Jerusalem and Judea and were drawn to Christianity as a reconciliation of the Exile D. The audience was at least in part Jewish and would have understood Jewish customs, and had a knowledge of the Hebrew scriptures

D. The audience was at least in part Jewish and would have understood Jewish customs, and had a knowledge of the Hebrew scriptures

Which of the below statements best reflects what we discussed in class regarding the significance of the Sermon on the Mount within the Gospel of Matthew? A. The inclusion of the Sermon on the Mount within the first section describing Jesus’s ministry emphasizes the significance of Jesus’s teachings and his status as a new Moses as a demonstration of his authority in Matthew B. The inclusion of the Sermon on the Mount within the first section describing Jesus’s ministry emphasizes the significance of Jesus’s removal of the Mosaic Law in Matthew C. The inclusion of the Sermon on the Mount within the first section describing Jesus’s ministry emphasizes the significance of Jesus’s teachings about compassion and social reversal in Matthew

A. The inclusion of the Sermon on the Mount within the first section describing Jesus’s ministry emphasizes the significance of Jesus’s teachings and his status as a new Moses as a demonstration of his authority in Matthew

In class we discussed several themes and tendencies of the four gospels. The passage below aligns with one of the themes of the gospel in which it is included “Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” In which gospel is this passage included? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

A. Matthew

In class we discussed how one of the themes of Matthew reflects Jesus as the fulfillment of Deuteronomy 18:15-19. Which of the below statements reflects that theme? A. Jesus as the son of David B. Jesus as a new Moses C. Jesus as Son of God as shown by his divine conception and miraculous birth D. Jesus as Son of God shown by his powerful deeds

B. Jesus as a new Moses

In class we discussed how Jesus's statement in Matthew 4:17 and in 10:7, that "the kingdom of heaven is at hand" reflects in part one of Matthew's theme relating to Jesus as a fulfillment of prophecy. Which theme does this statement reflect? A. Jesus as son of David B. Jesus as a new Moses C. Jesus as Son of God as shown by his divine conception and miraculous birth D. Jesus as Son of God shown by his powerful deeds

A. Jesus as son of David

According to what we discussed in class, which of the below statements does NOT reflect one of the features of Matthew's gospel that represents Jesus as a new Moses? A. Jesus's miraculous salvation despite the slaughter of the innocent in Matthew 2:13-16 B. Jesus fasting for 40 days in Matthew 4:2 C. Jesus miraculously walking on water in Matthew 14:22-23 D. Jesus giving law from a mountain in Matthew 5-7

C. Jesus miraculously walking on water in Matthew 14:22-23

In class we discussed how Mark and Matthew both emphasize the authority of Jesus, in different ways. Which of the below options best describes what we discussed about the gospel of Mark? A. More than the other gospels, Mark uses Jesus's miracles and healings to show that he has authority, and that authority is what enables him to suffer and die and be resurrected for all humanity B. More than the other gospels, Mark uses Jesus's teachings and status as the new Moses to show that he has authority, and that authority is what enables him to suffer and die and be resurrected for all humanity

A. More than the other gospels, Mark uses Jesus's miracles and healings to show that he has authority, and that authority is what enables him to suffer and die and be resurrected for all humanity

In class we discussed how Mark and Matthew both emphasize the authority of Jesus, in different ways. Which of the below options best describes what we discussed about the gospel of Matthew? A. More than the other gospels, Matthew uses Jesus's miracles and healings to show that he has authority, and that authority is what enables him to suffer and die and be resurrected for all humanity B. More than the other gospels, Matthew uses Jesus's teachings and status as the new Moses to show that he has authority, and that authority is what enables him to suffer and die and be resurrected for all humanity

B. More than the other gospels, Matthew uses Jesus's teachings and status as the new Moses to show that he has authority, and that authority is what enables him to suffer and die and be resurrected for all humanity

Which of the below statements best reflects what we discussed about the characteristics and themes of the gospel of Luke? A. Luke emphasizes Jesus as the promised Messiah, with a special emphasis on how he fulfills Old Testament prophecy B. Luke emphasizes Jesus as a doer of great deeds C. Luke emphasizes Jesus as an emotional preacher of repentance who came to change the political situation in Judea and the world D. Luke emphasizes Jesus as the universal savior of all the world, with a special emphasis on those who are marginalized, such as the poor, women, and the disabled

D. Luke emphasizes Jesus as the universal savior of all the world, with a special emphasis on those who are marginalized, such as the poor, women, and the disabled

We discussed class the meaning of the Magnificat in its ancient context. The passage as it appears in the English language edition produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is given here for your reference: “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.” In which Gospel is the Magnificat found? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

C. Luke

We discussed class the meaning of the Magnificat in its ancient context. The passage as it appears in the English language edition produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is given here for your reference: “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.” According to what we discussed in class, what does the Magnificat emphasize about Mary? A. Her low status B. Her miraculous pregnancy C. Her young age

A. Her low status

We discussed class the meaning of the Magnificat in its ancient context. The passage as it appears in the English language edition produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is given here for your reference: “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.” In class we discussed how the Magnificat contributes to one of the central, repeated themes of the Gospel to which it belongs. What is that theme? A. Jesus as a source of life B. Jesus as a new Moses C. Jesus as a doer of powerful deeds D. Jesus as a bringer of social reversal

D. Jesus as a bringer of social reversal

In class we discussed the literary context of Jesus’s Opening Sermon in Luke 4. What happens in Luke’s narrative just before Jesus gives this sermon? A. Jesus had just performed a number of healings and miracles, including healing the daughter of Jairus B. Jesus had just returned from his baptism and the temptations in the wilderness C. Jesus had just told several parables, including the parable of the Good Samaritan D. Jesus had just taught the Sermon on the Plain

B. Jesus had just returned from his baptism and the temptations in the wilderness

In Jesus’s Opening Sermon in Luke 4, Jesus says the Lord “hath anointed me to preach the Gospel”. In this passage, who is it that Jesus says he is preaching the Gospel to? A. The house of Israel B. The entire world C. The poor D. The honest seekers of truth

C. The poor

At the end of Jesus’s Opening Sermon in Luke 4, Jesus says that he has been sent “to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” Which of the statements below best reflects what we discussed in class about what the “acceptable year of the Lord” is? A. The Messianic year of which the prophets of the Old Testament had testified that the Savior would come B. The Mosaic year of the Jubilee in which all debts were to be canceled C. The Apocalyptic year of the Second Coming in which Jesus would return in power and glory D. The Ministering year in which the Lord would come down to the earth in flesh to care for his people

B. The Mosaic year of the Jubilee in which all debts were to be canceled

In class, we discussed the unique emphases of the genealogies of Jesus given by Matthew and Luke. What is the unique emphasis of the genealogy of Jesus given in Luke? A. Jesus is the Son of David B. Jesus is part mortal and part divine C. Jesus is part of the family of all humanity

C. Jesus is part of the family of all humanity

According to what we discussed in class, which Gospel is the one that emphasizes Jesus's human experiences and particularly his human emotions? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

B. Mark

In class, we discussed how the literary context of several of the teachings of Jesus in Luke. Which of the statements below best describes what we discussed in class regarding the literary context of the parable or parables in Luke 10? A. With a great crowd gathered, Jesus enters a boat and teaches the people on the shore B. Jesus tells these parables after having sat down to eat with a group of people perceived to be publicans and sinners C. A lawyer asks Jesus what he shall do to inherit eternal life, and then asks for a more detailed explanation of how to do what he needs to do to inherit eternal life

C. A lawyer asks Jesus what he shall do to inherit eternal life, and then asks for a more detailed explanation of how to do what he needs to do to inherit eternal life

In class, we discussed how all three Synoptic Gospels record an account of someone asking Jesus a question that leads to a discussion of the "Two Great Commandments." This is the account from Luke: "And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. (Luke 10:25-28) According to what we discussed in class, how does the account of the "Two Great Commandments" found in Luke differ from the similar accounts of the "Two Great Commandments" recorded in Matthew and Mark? A. In Matthew and Mark, Jesus articulates the "Two Great Commandments." In Luke, the questioner articulates them and Jesus confirms that they are correct. B. In Matthew and Mark, the "Two Great Commandments" are a quotation of scripture found in the Old Testament. In Luke, they are a quotation from a Jewish sectarian text. C. In Matthew and Mark, the discussion of the "Two Great Commandments" leads to Jesus telling a parable to explain them. In Luke, the discussion leads to Jesus healing the man who asked the question.

A. In Matthew and Mark, Jesus articulates the "Two Great Commandments." In Luke, the questioner articulates them and Jesus confirms that they are correct.

In class, we discussed how all three Synoptic Gospels record an account of someone asking Jesus a question that leads to a discussion of the "Two Great Commandments." This is the account from Luke: "And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. (Luke 10:25-28) According to what we discussed in class, what is the source of the "Two Great Commandments"? A. They are quotations of two psalms in the Old Testament B. They are quotations of two Greek philosophers C. They are quotations of two passages from two separate legal collections found in the Old Testament D. They are quotations of two Hasmonean kings

C. They are quotations of two passages from two separate legal collections found in the Old Testament

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, three people pass by the man in need of help, each one a member of a specific group of people: a priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan. Which of the below options best reflects what we discussed in class about the relationship between these groups? A. At the time of Jesus, the Samaritans included all the Jews who were not priests or Levites. B. At the time of Jesus, the Samaritans were distinct politically, genealogically, and religiously from the Jews. C. At the time of Jesus, being a priest or Levite was determined by genealogy, while being a Samaritan was determined by sinfulness.

B. At the time of Jesus, the Samaritans were distinct politically, genealogically, and religiously from the Jews.

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, three people pass by the man in need of help, each one a member of a specific group of people: a priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan. Which of the below options best reflects what we discussed in class about how someone in the time of Jesus would have experienced the story? A. After hearing the first two people were a priest and a Levite, they would have expected the third person in the story to be a Jew. B. After hearing the first two people were a priest and a Levite, they would have expected the third person in the story to be a Pharisee or Sadducee. C. After hearing the first two people were a priest and a Levite, they would have expected the third person in the story to be a Gentile.

A. After hearing the first two people were a priest and a Levite, they would have expected the third person in the story to be a Jew.

According to what we discussed in class, which of the following options DOES NOT reflect one of the human emotions experienced by Jesus as recorded in the gospel of Mark? A. Anger, frustration B. Desire to be alone, feeling overwhelmed C. Suffering, pain D. Doubt, hopelessness

D. Doubt, hopelessness

In class, we discussed how the literary context of several of the teachings of Jesus in Luke. Which of the statements below best describes what we discussed in class regarding the literary context of the parable or parables in Luke 15? A. With a great crowd gathered, Jesus enters a boat and teaches the people on the shore B. Jesus tells these parables after having sat down to eat with a group of people perceived to be publicans and sinners C. A lawyer asks Jesus what he shall do to inherit eternal life, and then asks for a more detailed explanation of how to do what he needs to do to inherit eternal life

B. Jesus tells these parables after having sat down to eat with a group of people perceived to be publicans and sinners

Which of the phrases below best reflects how we characterized the parables in Luke 15? A. The parables of the Kingdom of God B. The parables of the Two Great Commandments C. The parables of the Lost and Found

C. The parables of the Lost and Found

What type of person does the term "publican" refer to in the New Testament gospels? A. Someone who was publicly known as a sinner B. The descendants of the Israelites who were not taken into exile and became a people distinct from the Jews C. A local person who worked for Rome collecting taxes D. A non-Jew

C. A local person who worked for Rome collecting taxes

In class we discussed how the opening of the Logos Hymn "In the beginning was the word" contributes to one of the themes of the passage. Which theme do those opening words contribute to? A. Jesus as bringer of eternal life B. Jesus as possessor of transcendental knowledge C. Jesus as creator D. Jesus as banisher of darkness

C. Jesus as creator

In class, we discussed how the description of Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4 is similar to several Old Testament stories about a man meeting a woman at a well. According to what we discussed in class, what might these literary connections suggest about how the story would end? A. Someone familiar with the Old Testament would expect this encounter to end in a sacrifice made by Jesus on the woman's behalf B. Someone familiar with the Old Testament would expect this encounter to end in a marriage between Jesus and the woman C. Someone familiar with the Old Testament would expect this encounter to end in a divine epiphany and the woman prophesying

B. Someone familiar with the Old Testament would expect this encounter to end in a marriage between Jesus and the woman

In class we discussed the themes of the Gospel of John. Read the following two passages from John and answer the question below: “Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.” (2:24-25) “Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.” (4:16-19) According to what we discussed in class, which theme of the Gospel of John do these passages contribute to? A. The human emotion and compassion of Jesus in John B. The failure of Jesus's disciples and the disappointment of Jesus in John C. The principles about sexual morality taught by Jesus in John D. The transcendent knowledge of Jesus in John

D. The transcendent knowledge of Jesus in John

In class we discussed the themes of the Gospel of John. We also discussed John 2, and how the account of Jesus's first miracle at Cana emphasizes the quality of the wine; and the account of his cleansing of the temple emphasizes Jesus's body as a temple that will be destroyed and raised up again. According to what we discussed in class, how do these emphases contribute to the themes of the Gospel of John? A. They depict Jesus as the source of eternal life; of a better life than the mortal life that we experience on earth B. They depict Jesus as the divine Son C. They depict Jesus as the holder of transcendent power and knowledge D. They depict Jesus as a messiah who experienced mortal emotions and experiences

A. They depict Jesus as the source of eternal life; of a better life than the mortal life that we experience on earth

John 5 begins at the pool of Bethesda with Jesus healing a man who "had an infirmity thirty and eight years." According to what we discussed in class, what is the symbolic significance of 38 years in this passage? A. Job had suffered his afflictions for 38 years before God reversed his afflictions according to some traditions B. Abraham and Sarah had endured infertility for 38 years before the birth of Isaac C. The people of Israel were in the Exile for 38 years before being allowed to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple D. The people of Israel were wandering in the desert for 38 years according to some traditions

D. The people of Israel were wandering in the desert for 38 years according to some traditions

In class we discussed Jesus's discourse recorded in John 5, which we called the discourse of the Divine Son. What is the event that incites this discourse? A. When Jesus feeds the 5000, some of the people in Jerusalem perceive him as a political threat to the authorities who managed the temple and the Romans who governed Judea B. When Jesus teaches that he offers living water and food that will bring life, some of the people in Jerusalem believed he was the Messiah and sought to make him a king C. When Jesus brings back Lazarus from the dead, some of the people in Jerusalem crowd about him and seek for him to do more physical miracles D. When Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, some of the people in Jerusalem view his actions as immoral and seek to kill him

D. When Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, some of the people in Jerusalem view his actions as immoral and seek to kill him

For the following question, consult this passage: John 6:48–56 I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead… I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world…. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. According to what we discussed in class, what was the event that had precipitated this discourse? A. Jesus had sought to get away from the crowds who sought him after he had miraculously fed 5000 people B. Jesus had just healed the man at the pool of Bethesda and had been rebuked by some of the Jerusalem authorities for healing on the Sabbath C. Jesus had just met and converted the Samaritan woman at the well D. Jesus had just brought Lazarus back from the dead

A. Jesus had sought to get away from the crowds who sought him after he had miraculously fed 5000 people

For the following question, consult this passage: John 6:48–56 I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead… I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world…. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. According to what we discussed in class, how did many of Jesus’s disciples react after this discourse? A. They were converted because they saw that he taught with authority B. They said this is a hard saying and many went back and walked no more with him C. They recognized that he was the son of God and hastened to tell others in their city D. Jesus had just brought Lazarus back from the dead

B. They said this is a hard saying and many went back and walked no more with him

In class we discussed the account of Jesus performing a resurrection that is recorded in John 11. Before the resurrection, Jesus mourns with several people who are mourning the loss of their loved one. How does Jesus mourn with Martha? A. He testifies to her of the reality of the resurrection and eternal life B. He promises to resurrect her brother C. He wept with her D. He rebuked her for her lack of faith

A. He testifies to her of the reality of the resurrection and eternal life

In class we discussed the account of Jesus performing a resurrection that is recorded in John 11. Before the resurrection, Jesus mourns with several people who are mourning the loss of their loved one. How does Jesus mourn with Mary? A. He testifies to her of the reality of the resurrection and eternal life B. He promises to resurrect her brother C. He wept with her D. He rebuked her for her lack of faith

C. He wept with her

After Jesus performs the resurrection in John 11, news is taken to the authorities in Jerusalem and they "took counsel together for to put him to death." They do this because they are afraid that support for Jesus will lead to a particular outcome that they want to avoid. Which of the below options best reflects that outcome? (We didn't get to spend time on this in class, if you need, check John 11:47-53.) A. The people in the countryside will stop worshipping Jehovah and worship Jesus alone B. The Romans will remove them from their places and stop allowing the Jews to worship Jehovah as an religiously distinct 'nation' C. The people will look to Jesus for interpretations of the scriptures instead of themselves and they will lose their authority D. The Romans will elevate Jesus to be the king of Judea

B. The Romans will remove them from their places and stop allowing the Jews to worship Jehovah as an religiously distinct 'nation'

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