REL A 250 Final Flashcards by Mikayla Baird

In class we discussed how the book of Acts can be broken down into three parts that show the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the early Church. Which section of Acts emphasizes the preaching of the gospel in all the world?

A.
Acts 1-7

B.
Acts 8-14

C.
Acts 15-28

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A.
Acts 1-7

B.
Acts 8-14

C.
Acts 15-28

A.
Acts 1-7

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The following is a passage from Acts 2:

“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” (Acts 2:4-11)

In class we spoke about how this passage recalls a set of events recounted in the Old Testament. What events does this passage recall?

A.
The events surrounding the Floor of the earth

B.
The events surrounding the Exodus from Egypt

C.
The events surrounding the tower of Babel

D.
The events surrounding the Exile

C.
The events surrounding the tower of Babel

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As recounted in Acts 10, Peter has a revelatory vision while he is in the city of Joppa. As we discussed in class, what is the significance of Joppa in the Old Testament?

A.
Joppa is the city that Jacob built after he wrestled with a divine messenger and received a promise that God would bless him and his seed.
B.
Joppa is the city that the Israelites destroyed by singing until the walls collapsed when they first arrived in the land of Israel.
C.
Joppa is the city that Jonah fled to after he was called to preach the gospel to the people of Nineveh.
D.
Joppa is the city that Daniel lived in before he was sent to the court of the Persian King.

C.
Joppa is the city that Jonah fled to after he was called to preach the gospel to the people of Nineveh.

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In Acts 10, Peter meets with a man named Cornelius and at the end of the chapter, commands Cornelius and those with him to be baptized. What aspect of Cornelius’s identity is significant to the story of Acts 10 and of the book of Acts as a whole?

A.
Cornelius was a member of the Qumran community
B.
Cornelius was an Ethiopian eunuch
C.
Cornelius was a prophet who made his living casting out devils
D.
Cornelius was a gentile

D.
Cornelius was a gentile

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Acts 15 tells of a meeting of the leaders of the early disciples called the Jerusalem Council. What was the question that these leaders met to discuss?

A.
Did Gentiles need to convert to Judaism before they could be baptized and join the Church?
B.
Did someone need authority in order to give another the Holy Ghost?
C.
Did those who had opposed the early ministry of Jesus and his disciples have a right to join the church after repenting?
D.
Did the Law of Moses prevent preparing food on the sabbath day?

A.
Did Gentiles need to convert to Judaism before they could be baptized and join the Church?

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The book of Acts ends with Paul imprisoned awaiting trial. In what city is Paul imprisoned in at the end of the book of Acts?

A.
Antioch

B.
Athens

C.
Babylon

D.
Jerusalem

E.
Rome

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In class, we discussed the textual context of Jesus Christ’s ministry in the Americas recorded in 3 Nephi 11-30. Which of the below best reflects what we discussed regarding what occurs immediately before the ministry of Jesus Christ?
A.
The land had experienced a period of peace and prosperity for many generations
B.
The land had seen a reversal as the Lamanites were converted and become righteous while the Nephites became unrighteous
C.
The land had undergone a great destruction, many had died, and darkness had covered the land
D.
The land had experienced a day and a night and a day without any darkness that corresponded with Jesus’s death

C.
The land had undergone a great destruction, many had died, and darkness had covered the land

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According to what we discussed in class, which of the following statements does NOT accurately reflect what is recorded about the group of people who were among those who saw and were ministered to by Jesus Christ in the Americas?
A.
Jesus ministers to a great multitude gathered around the temple in the land of Bountiful
B.
Jesus invites those to whom he ministers to return unto him and repent of their sins, and be converted
C.
Jesus ministers to a group that includes both Nephites and Lamanites
D.
Jesus ministers to a group that includes a small number of Nephites from every city prior to the destruction
E.
Jesus ministers to a group that includes, at one point, at least 2500 people, including men, women, and children

D.
Jesus ministers to a group that includes a small number of Nephites from every city prior to the destruction

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Which of the below statements best reflects the metaphor Jesus uses three times when he speaks to the people in the land as recorded in 3 Nephi 10:1-10?
A.
Jesus has carried the yoke, would have carried the yoke, and will carry the yoke of his people
B.
Jesus has gathered, would have gathered, and will gather the people
C.
Jesus has bled, would have bled, and will bleed for the people
D.
Jesus has fought, would have fought, and will fight for his people

B.
Jesus has gathered, would have gathered, and will gather the people

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In class we discussed how Jesus Christ introduces himself in 3 Nephi 11 when he appears in person and begins his ministry to the gathered people in the Americas. Below is a list of statements in scripture that Jesus uses to introduce himself. Which of the below is from 3 Nephi 11?
A.
Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

B.
Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people. Behold, I am Jesus Christ. I am the Father and the Son. In me shall all mankind have life, and that eternally, even they who shall believe on my name; and they shall become my sons and my daughters.
C.
I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

D.
Behold, I am the Lord God Almighty, and Endless is my name; for I am without beginning of days or end of years; and is not this endless?

A.
Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.

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According to what we discussed in class in relation to Jesus’s teachings on contention in 3 Nephi 11, which of the below statements best represents what Elder Renlund taught regarding the relationship between contention and disagreement?
A.
Contention and disagreement are synonymous
B.
When people place their discipleship of the savior above all else, they are able to approach disagreements with meekness, patience, and kindness, and contention and enmity disappear
C.
When a group is unified and Christlike, disagreements will eventually fade away and all will have one opinion, allowing them to work together to build up the kingdom of God
D.
Disagreement causes contention

B.
When people place their discipleship of the savior above all else, they are able to approach disagreements with meekness, patience, and kindness, and contention and enmity disappear

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According to what we discussed in class, what is the main teaching related to the spirit world found in Alma 40?

A.
The practice of baptizing for the dead is a testimony of the reality of the resurrection
B.
Jesus Christ preached to the spirits who were in prison
C.
After his death, Christ preached the gospel to the righteous dead and organized them to preach the gospel to those that were in darkness
D.
There is no resurrection until after the coming of Jesus Christ, after death the righteous go to a state of happiness called paradise and the wicked go to “outer darkness” until the time of the resurrection.

D.
There is no resurrection until after the coming of Jesus Christ, after death the righteous go to a state of happiness called paradise and the wicked go to “outer darkness” until the time of the resurrection.

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According to what we discussed in class, what is the main teaching related to the spirit world found in 1 Peter 3 & 4?

B.
Jesus Christ preached to the spirits who were in prison

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According to what we discussed in class, what is the main teaching related to the spirit world found in 1 Corinthians 15:29?

A.
The practice of baptizing for the dead is a testimony of the reality of the resurrection

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According to what we discussed in class, what is the main teaching related to the spirit world found in D&C 138?

C.
After his death, Christ preached the gospel to the righteous dead and organized them to preach the gospel to those that were in darkness

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Who received the revelation that is recorded in D&C 138?
A.
Joseph Smith
B.
Brigham Young
C.
Joseph F. Smith
D.
Joseph Fielding Smith

C.
Joseph F. Smith

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What is the approximate date of the events and teachings recorded in Alma 40?
A.
The third century BC
B.
The first century BC
C.
The first century AD
D.
The second century AD

B.
The first century BC

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According to what we discussed in class, what is the main point of Paul’s preaching in 1 Corinthians 15?
A.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental part of the gospel of Jesus Christ
B.
Baptisms for the dead are important and the members in Corinth need to participate in them
C.
Performing baptisms for the dead and for the living requires priesthood authority that is held only by apostles and those they designate

A.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental part of the gospel of Jesus Christ

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In which Gospel account does Jesus carry his own cross to the site of the crucifixion?

A.
All four Gospels

B.
Mark

C.
Matthew

D.
Luke

E.
John

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We discussed in class these portions of Mark’s account of Jesus on the cross:
“And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take….And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, Save thyself, and come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him….And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Mark 15:22, 29-32, 34)

What passage from the Old Testament is Mark alluding to in these verses?

A.
Exodus 20

B.
Deuteronomy 32

C.
Ezekiel 37

D.
Psalm 22

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In which Gospel account of the Crucifixion is there an inscription attached to Jesus’s cross identifying him as “king of the Jews”?

A.
All four Gospels

B.
Mark

C.
Matthew

D.
Luke

E.
John

A.
All four Gospels

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Read the following passage from Matthew and answer the question below:
“And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.”(Matt 27:28-31)

According to what we discussed in class, what is the significance of the crown of thorns, the reed in Jesus’s hand, and the officers kneeling before Jesus in how Matthew (and the other gospels) portray Jesus’s crucifixion?

A.
These elements contribute to the depiction of Jesus’s crucifixion as his enthronement as king and his victory over death
B.
These elements contribute to the depiction of Jesus’s crucifixion as the end of Jesus’s proclamation of the kingdom of Heaven
C.
These elements contribute to the depiction of Jesus’s crucifixion as foreshadowing his Second Coming in power and glory

A.
These elements contribute to the depiction of Jesus’s crucifixion as his enthronement as king and his victory over death

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Read the following two passages from John and answer the question below:
“Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.” (John 19:29)
“But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs…For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.” (John 19:33, 36)

According to what we discussed in class, what theme of the Gospel of John do these passages contribute to?

A.
Jesus as the all-powerful, all-knowing Divine Son

B.
Jesus as the Bread of Life providing everlasting life

C.
Jesus as the Lamb of God in similitude to the Passover Lamb

D.
Jesus as the Living Water providing everlasting life

C.
Jesus as the Lamb of God in similitude to the Passover Lamb

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According to the accounts found in Matthew, Mark, and John, who is the first person (or one of the two first people) to see the resurrected Jesus Christ? A. John B. Mary C. Peter D. An unnamed disciple on the road to Emmaus

B. Mary

We discussed in class the common themes of Jesus’ teachings to his disciples that appear throughout his various appearances after his resurrection and in all four Gospels, and in Acts. According to what we discussed in class, what do the Gospels record that Jesus commanded his disciples before his final ascension? A. Teach all the world about how to prepare for Jesus’s Second Coming B. Tell others that those who have faith in Jesus Christ will experience miracles of healing and sustenance like those that happened during his mortal ministry C. Spread the gospel to all the world, including what Jesus did through his sacrifice, death, and resurrection D. Stop living the Law of Moses or identifying as a Jew any longer.

C. Spread the gospel to all the world, including what Jesus did through his sacrifice, death, and resurrection

In the way the Passover was commemorated at the time of Jesus Christ, what events in Israelite history does the Passover meal commemorate? A. The giving of the Law to Moses at Mount Sinai and the construction of the Tabernacle B. The freeing of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt and the protection of the Israelites from the death of the firstborn C. The entry into and conquest of the promised land of Israel under the leadership of Jehovah D. The dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem during the reign of Solomon

B. The freeing of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt and the protection of the Israelites from the death of the firstborn

In several of the Gospel accounts, the Last Supper included a Passover meal. Which Gospel account of the Last Supper does NOT include a Passover meal? A. Mark B. Matthew C. Luke D. John

D. John

In several accounts of the Last Supper, Jesus institutes the Sacrament, as he does in this passage from Matthew: “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (Matthew 26:26-28) According to what we discussed in class, what is the meaning of the Greek word diathēkē, which is translated in the KJV as “testament”? A. Sacrifice B. Miracle C. Covenant D. Life

C. Covenant

In which Gospel does the account of Jesus’s time in Gethsemane include the details that an angel appeared to strengthen him and that “his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”? A. Mark B. Matthew C. Luke D. John

C. Luke

In class, we discussed how each of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contain unique details that align with that Gospel’s themes. Which of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contains the following: “Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.” A. Mark B. Matthew C. Luke D. John

D. John

In class, we discussed how each of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contain unique details that align with that Gospel’s themes. Which of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contains the following: “And they all forsook him, and fled. And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.” A. Mark B. Matthew C. Luke D. John

A. Mark

In class, we discussed how each of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contain unique details that align with that Gospel’s themes. Which of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contains the following: “But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” A. Mark B. Matthew C. Luke D. John

B. Matthew

In class, we discussed how each of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contain unique details that align with that Gospel’s themes. Which of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’s arrest contains the following: “And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.” A. Mark B. Matthew C. Luke D. John

C. Luke

According to what we discussed in class, which of the statements below best represent how the Gospels represent Jesus's final week of mortality in Jerusalem? A. As a mournful procession in which Jesus bade farewell to his friends, family, and the city of Jerusalem B. As a final testimony of Jesus's divinity in which he teaches, does miracles, and shows love C. As a conflict of Kingdoms between the Judean aristocracy and their Roman patrons and Jesus and the Kingdom of God

C. As a conflict of Kingdoms between the Judean aristocracy and their Roman patrons and Jesus and the Kingdom of God

Matthew 20:29-34 reads (in part): “And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David…. Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.” According to what we discussed in class, what is the significance of this account, in which the two blind beggars proclaim Jesus as the Son of David twice, appearing right before Jesus arrives in Jerusalem for his final week of mortality? A. Shows that Jesus can heal those who acknowledge his ancestry B. Shows that Jesus will heal those who repeatedly reach out to him C. Shows that Jesus is the king of the poor and the afflicted

C. Shows that Jesus is the king of the poor and the afflicted

When Jesus is cleansing the temple in Matthew 21:12-16, he quotes Jeremiah 7:11, saying "It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves." According to what we discussed in class, what is the significance of Jesus quoting this passage at this point in time? A. Jesus quotes Jeremiah 7 because that scripture emphasizes that the temple is the house of Jehovah B. Jesus quotes Jeremiah 7 because that scripture emphasizes Jeremiah's criticism of the temple elites as unethical, corrupt, and exploitative C. Jesus quotes Jeremiah 7 because that scripture emphasizes the importance of prayer and reverence in the temple

B. Jesus quotes Jeremiah 7 because that scripture emphasizes Jeremiah's criticism of the temple elites as unethical, corrupt, and exploitative

In Matthew 24-25, Jesus gives a discourse that is sometimes called the “Little Apocalypse.” This discourse begins with Jesus prophesying about a particular event, which leads to the disciples asking two questions, and then Jesus answers both in his discourse. What is the event that Jesus prophesies of at the beginning of Matthew 24 that spurs the questions and this discourse? A. The Second Coming B. The Restoration of the Gospel C. The destruction of the Jerusalem Temple D. His imminent death

C. The destruction of the Jerusalem Temple

When Jesus speaks about the signs of his Second Coming in Matthew 24, he says the following: "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." According to what we discussed in class, what passage from the Old Testament is Jesus quoting? A. Daniel 7 B. Ezekiel 48 C. Isaiah 6 D. Jonah 2

A. Daniel 7

Jesus follows his discourse in Matthew 24, including his comments about the Second Coming, with three parables in Matthew 25: The parable of the ten virgins, the parable of the talents, and the parable of the sheep and the goats. According to what we discussed in class, what is the common teaching of all three of these parables? A. All three parables are about the triumph of the righteous over the wicked: the teaching is that God will cast down the wicked and exalt the righteous in next life. B. All three parables are about the triumph of the righteous over the wicked: the teaching is that God will cast down the wicked and exalt the righteous in this mortal life. C. All three parables are about people caught by the arrival of someone important, and in all three there are people who are caught prepared and people who are caught unprepared: the teaching is that the righteous will be prepared because they will know the time and day of Jesus’s Second Coming. D. All three parables are about people caught by the arrival of someone important, and in all three there are people who are caught prepared and people who are caught unprepared: the teaching is that we should be caught prepared when Jesus comes again.

D. All three parables are about people caught by the arrival of someone important, and in all three there are people who are caught prepared and people who are caught unprepared: the teaching is that we should be caught prepared when Jesus comes again.

In class we discussed Paul's counsel to the saints in Thessalonika regarding how to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, as recorded in 1 Thessalonians 5. Which of the below statements best reflects what we discussed regarding his counsel? A. The Saints should prepare for the Second Coming by examining the apocalyptic texts so they can know the signs that will precede the Second Coming. B. The Saints should prepare for the Second Coming by casting out the wicked from among them C. The Saints should prepare for the Second Coming by exercising faith in Jesus Christ, repenting, being baptized, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and living the gospel. D. The Saints should prepare for the Second Coming by accumulating wealth so they can buy what they need when civilization collapses

C. The Saints should prepare for the Second Coming by exercising faith in Jesus Christ, repenting, being baptized, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and living the gospel.

According to what we discussed in class regarding divine love, what manifestations of that love are unchanging? A. Ability to bless us with certain blessings B. Caring for us and wanting us to be happy C. Encouragement of our actions and choices D. Granting of eternal life E. Wanting us to pray to him and listening to our prayers

B. Caring for us and wanting us to be happy E. Wanting us to pray to him and listening to our prayers

n class we discussed how often the English word "repent" in the KJV rendering of the Old Testament is a translation of the Hebrew word שוב (articulated as 'shuv'), and how this meaning can help us better understand some of the aspects of repentance. According to what we discussed in class, what is the literal meaning of the Hebrew word שוב (articulated as 'shuv')? A. to be born again B. to turn C. to become clean D. to fear God

B. to turn

Which of the following usages of the term “gospel” most accurately reflects how Jesus Christ described his Gospel to the Lehites as recorded in 3 Nephi 27? A. "good news" or perhaps "God-story" B. the kingdom of Heaven was at hand C. Preserved stories of Jesus' miracles and deeds as well as sayings and teachings D. a literary genre E. The process by which human beings access the blessings that Jesus Christ's Atonement (which includes his suffering in Gethsemane, death on the cross, and his resurrection) make possible.

E. The process by which human beings access the blessings that Jesus Christ's Atonement (which includes his suffering in Gethsemane, death on the cross, and his resurrection) make possible.

Which of the below most accurately reflects what we discussed in class regarding the relationship between the scriptures (such as the Book of Mormon and the Old Testament) and history? A. the primary concern of scriptural authors was to compose the best and most detailed history of events as they understood them B. The scriptural authors cared about relating information on ancient agriculture or politics more than they wanted to teach something about God the Father and Jesus Christ C. Much history may be found in the scriptures, but the scriptures are not historical textbooks that present a thorough, comprehensive, and precise history of the peoples and places they describe.

C. Much history may be found in the scriptures, but the scriptures are not historical textbooks that present a thorough, comprehensive, and precise history of the peoples and places they describe.

In class, we discussed how 2 Timothy 3:16 and D&C 1:24 help us better understand what scripture is and what it does, including its dual nature (meaning that scripture has two important characteristics). Which of the options below best reflect what we discussed about how these scriptures illustrate two of the most important aspects of what scripture is? A. Scripture is both history and theology B. Scripture is both inerrant and has mistakes C. Scripture is both inspired by God and recorded by human beings in their own language D. Scripture is both relevant to the past and to the present

C. Scripture is both inspired by God and recorded by human beings in their own language

In class we discussed several historical events related to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Please indicate which of the choices below best reflects the time at which the temple in Jerusalem was built. A. About 721 BC B. About 701 BC C. About 597 BC D. About 586 BC E. During the life of Solomon F. During the life of David G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

E. During the life of Solomon

In class we discussed several historical events related to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Please indicate which of the choices below best reflects the time at which King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the temple and the city of Jerusalem, took many of its inhabitants into exile, and ended the existence of Judah as an independent nation. A. About 721 BC B. About 701 BC C. About 597 BC D. About 586 BC E. During the life of Solomon F. During the life of David G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

D. About 586 BC

In class we discussed several historical events related to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Please indicate which of the choices below best reflects the time at which the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and many of its inhabitants were taken into Exile. A. About 721 BC B. About 701 BC C. About 597 BC D. About 586 BC E. During the life of Solomon F. During the life of David G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

A. About 721 BC

In class we discussed several historical events related to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Please indicate which of the choices below best reflects the time at which King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, took King Jehoiachin and many of its inhabitants into exile, and installed Zedekiah as king of Judah. A. About 721 BC B. About 701 BC C. About 597 BC D. About 586 BC E. During the life of Solomon F. During the life of David G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

C. About 597 BC

In class we discussed several historical events related to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Please indicate which of the choices below best reflects the time at which the United Monarchy divided into two independent kingdoms. A. About 721 BC B. About 701 BC C. About 597 BC D. About 586 BC E. During the life of Solomon F. During the life of David G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

In class we discussed several historical events related to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Please indicate which of the choices below best reflects the time at which King Sennacherib of Assyria besieged Jerusalem but did not conquer it. A. About 721 BC B. About 701 BC C. About 597 BC D. About 586 BC E. During the life of Solomon F. During the life of David G. Immediately after the death of King Solomon

B. About 701 BC

In class we discussed how the depiction of the justice of Jehovah in the Old Testament compared with the depiction of gods in the ancient Near East, including Egypt and Mesopotamia. Which of the below statements best reflect what we discussed? A. Whereas Jehovah's justice and mercy are both an extension of his righteousness, other gods in the ancient Near East were depicted as capricious, fickle, and selfish B. Whereas Jehovah's justice and mercy are both an extension of his righteousness, other gods in the ancient Near East were depicted as random, unforgiving, and angry C. Whereas Jehovah is depicted as just without being emotional, other gods in the ancient Near East were depicted as capricious, fickle, and selfish D. Whereas Jehovah is depicted as just without being emotional, other gods in the ancient Near East were depicted as random, unforgiving, and angry

A. Whereas Jehovah's justice and mercy are both an extension of his righteousness, other gods in the ancient Near East were depicted as capricious, fickle, and selfish

According to what we discussed in class, in what time period were the oldest extant manuscripts of the Old Testament copied? A. around the 12th century BC to the 10th century BC B. around the 7th century BC to the 4th century BC C. around the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD D. The tenth century AD

C. around the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD

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

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

. 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

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

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

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

In which Gospel is the Magnificat found? A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

C. Luke

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

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

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

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

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

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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