Bible Ch 4 test

Question 1

Which group opposed Hellenism

Answer 1

Pharisees

Question 2

Which of the groups believed in God’s Providence, angels, resurrection and the afterlife?

Answer 2

Pharisees

Question 3

Many _________________ were Pharisees, but most Pharisees were not ____________. (same word in both blanks)

Answer 3

Scribes

Question 4

Because of John the Baptist clothing and appearance, many scholars believe he may have been a(n

Answer 4

Essene

Question 5

Which of the groups NOT opposed to the Romans?

Answer 5

Sadducees

Question 6

What is NOT true about the Essenes?

Answer 6

Very political and argued at the temple

Question 7

John the Baptist’s mission as planned by God was…

Answer 7

to prepare the people for the advent of the Messiah

Question 8

Why the Pharisees believe they were entering the Kingdom of Heaven?

Answer 8

their descent to Abraham

Question 9

The main theme of John the Baptists preaching is…

Answer 9

about the near coming messianic kingdom

Question 10

What is true about John the Baptist’s version of a baptism?

Answer 10

An external sign of repentance

Question 11

What happened after the baptism that was a sign that Jesus was inaugurated as King?

Answer 11

the Spirit descended upon him like a dove

Question 12

What is NOT true about the Trinity?

Answer 12

God the Father is more important than the Son and Holy Spirit

Question 13

Describe how all three of the elements of the trinity is represented at the Baptism of Jesus Christ

Answer 13

Son- Jesus is being obedient through baptism in front of humanity and God as the form of the Son showed obedience to God the Father in front of humanity
Holy Spirit- Anoints Jesus as Israel’s king and Messiah and descended like a dove.
Father- Voice from heaven confirms the eternally existing relationship of divine love that the sone and father share and Jesus’ identity as the Messiah

Question 14

Why did the Holy Spirit lead Jesus in the wilderness to be tempted?

Answer 14

So that Jesus would be able to set an example for his followers

Question 15

What do we know about the wilderness of Judea?

Answer 15

In Judea
Hilly and rocky

Question 16

The Father always uses the devil’s evil intention for…

Answer 16

Strengthening Jesus in his Messianic role

Question 17

By struggling with hunger for 40 days, Jesus was being further connected to us through his

Answer 17

Humanity

Question 18

When Satan said “If you are the Son of God…” was his attempt to…

Answer 18

get Jesus to doubt his identity as the divine Messiah

Question 19

Satisfying one’s physical need is not as important as…

Answer 19

remaining obedient to the Lord

Question 20

The problem with Satan’s comment that he “will give all authority” is…

Answer 20

he is offering something he does not fully possess

Question 21

What is Satan’s MAIN goal when he tempted Jesus by showing him the kingdoms of the earth?

Answer 21

To get Jesus to disobey the first and “greatest” commandment (loving God only)

Question 22

Which temple is likely the one the devil and Jesus stood on?

Answer 22

The Temple Mount

Question 23

What scripture does Jesus use in response to jumping from the temple?

Answer 23

“you shall not put the LORD your God to the test”

Question 24

What does Jesus show when he gives Satan his third response?

Answer 24

Proper use of scripture
All responses come from God’s Word
Centrality of God’s Word

Question 25

The main theme of the WHOLE temptation story is…

Answer 25

obedience of the Son to the will of the Father

Question 26

The fact that Jesus was the Son that resisted temptation, is an example of the...

Answer 26

Analogy of Adam

Question 27

What are the three temptations and what “TYPES” of temptations are they?

Answer 27

1. Satan was tempting Jesus to turn stone into bread -Physical need 2. Satan was offering Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and authority over them- Pride 3. Satan was telling Jesus to jump off the temple and an angel will save him- doubt mission

Question 28

TWhat are the names of the disciples we have focused on and in what order did they become disciples? (who brought who to Jesus)

Answer 28

Andrew- brought by John the Baptist Simon Peter- Brought by Andrew Philip- Personally called by Jesus Nathanael- Brought by Philip

Question 29

What is the meaning of the title Lamb of God

Answer 29

Connects to the sacrificial lamb in the OT- Passover Lamb Image of innocence and vulnerability Isaiah's suffering servant who was led like a lamb to slaughter

Question 30

What are some of the names given to Jesus in the “Gathering Disciples” verses in the book of John?

Answer 30

Rabbi- Teacher

Question 31

* Andrew o How was he related to? o What miracle was he present at? o How was he killed?

Answer 31

Simon Peter's brother Feeding of the 5000 Martyred in Achaia – he was crucified on an X – shaped cross which is now called “St. Andrew’s Cross”

Question 32

* Peter o Name change o What his name means

Answer 32

Simon -> Peter (Cephas) Rock

Question 33

* Philp o Where is he from? o Who does he bring to Jesus? o What miracles did he witness? o What was he known for in his ministry? Where did he practice his ministry?

Answer 33

From Bethsaida Brang Nathanael Feeding of 5000 Known for struggling with understanding Known for bringing Gentiles to Jesus Practice at Asia Minor

Question 34

* Nathanael o What word best describes Nathanael when he first meetings Jesus? o What titles does he give Jesus? (see John 1:49)

Answer 34

Skeptic Rabbi, Son of God, King of Israel

Question 35

* Teaching of Jesus o What is the significance of “Truly Truly”? o What is the importance of the title “Son of Man”

Answer 35

Formal authoritative nature… in other words “PAY ATTENTION" One who will rule over all nations of the earth forever

Question 36

Explain what lesson we can learn from Andrew and Philip regarding discipleship. Know each of their stories and whom they introduced to Jesus? What was the outcome of these meetings?

Answer 36

They left their whole life to follow Jesus and we can learn from them by being willing to leave everything behind for Jesus. Andrew introduced Peter and Philip Nathanael. The outcome was Andrew was crucified on an X shaped cross and Philip did mission work in Asia Minor.

Question 37

What story did we study that had the trinity and what HOW was the trinity present?

Answer 37

Jesus' baptism story. Son- Jesus is being obedient through baptism in front of humanity and God as the form of the Son showed obedience to God the Father in front of humanity Holy Spirit- Anoints Jesus as Israel's king and Messiah and descended like a dove. Father- Voice from heaven confirms the eternally existing relationship of divine love that the sone and father share and Jesus' identity as the Messiah