Bible Ch 9 Test

Question 1

What are the first words from Jesus while he is on the cross and what is their significance? (OUTSIDE of the chart)

Answer 1

“Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”

It’s significant bc it shows Jesus was not vengeful

He demonstrates forgiveness to all people including his enemies in the darkest moment

Question 2

What does crucifixion mean? And how was it understood in the 1st century?

Answer 2

-Crucifixion means stauroo (greek)

-considered to be one of the most painful ways to die during the times of Jesus

-the criminal was beaten and then placed on a cross with large nails & left to suffocate until the person died or possible experienced failure

Question 3

Why does crucifixion make Christianity unique?

Answer 3

It makes Christianity unique because they celebrate someone that suffered in death

Question 4

What group originally utilized crucifixion and which military leader eventually adopted it?

Answer 4

Persians, Alexander the Great

Question 5

Why were Roman’s never crucified?

Answer 5

Too gruesome and humiliating

Question 6

What is flogging?

Answer 6

It’s a leather whip interwoven with pieces of metal, bone and glass, which tore skin, often to the bone

Question 7

What things were done to Jesus to specifically mock him as a king?

Answer 7

-The robe
-crown of thrones
-reed/staff

Question 8

Who helped Jesus carry the cross and why could this man had been instrumental in the building of the early church?

Answer 8

Simon of Cyrene, he was wealthy and considered a high priest. Father of the early leaders of the church

Question 9

Where was Jesus crucified?

Answer 9

Golgotha, Skull, Cavalry

Question 10

What are the three factors of pain during crucifixion?

Answer 10

-Painful and nonfatal character of the wounds

-Abnormal position of the body

-Traumatic fever induced by hanging for a long period of time

Question 11

What was the significance of the veil tearing in two?

Answer 11

it was the separation of man and God that had been removed

Question 12

What was the Sanhedrin and who was a member of it that was important to the burial of Jesus?

Answer 12

it was the supreme council and Joseph of Arimathea was apart of it

Question 13

What facts do we know about Joseph of Arimathea?

Answer 13

-was a rich man
-was a good and upright man
-became a disciple
-asked Pilate for Jesus’ body
-followed Jesus secretly

Question 14

What are the four things we learn from Joseph and his role in the burial?

Answer 14

-it was a real tomb
-He was willing to risk his position in the Sanhedrin
-There were witnesses (Mary, Joseph, and Mary mother of Jesus)
-Jesus was truly dead

Question 15

What were the three things that were provided by Pilate to secure the tomb of Jesus?

Answer 15

Guards
official seal
and the large stone

Question 16

Who was present at the discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb?

Answer 16

Mary Magdalene and Mary Jesus’ mother and Joana

Question 17

Why is it significant that woman bring the news of the empty tomb to the disciples?

Answer 17

the testimony of women as witnesses wasn’t always given credence in the first century context (evidence for truth)

Question 18

What detail about the entrance of Jesus’ entrance and appearance to the disciples shows that the nature of who Jesus is has changed?

Answer 18

What was a mortal body became a spiritual and immortal body, transformed by the power of God
He’s physical flesh and bones because he can be touched and eats with those that see him

Question 19

What character did the disciples lack that is honored and respected throughout scripture?

Answer 19

Faith

Question 20

Whats the other name of Thomas and what does it mean?

Answer 20

didymus meaning twin

Question 21

“Today you’ll be with me in paradise” able to forgive who?

Answer 21

shows ability to love the unlovable

Question 22

“Why have you forsaken me?” what happened here between the Son and the Father?

Answer 22

separation. Jesus was feeling the wrath of God

Question 23

“father in your hands I commit my spirit” what is Jesus allowing to occur here?

Answer 23

allowing to give himself to God

Question 24

What road were the two disciples walking to when they saw Jesus? Who were they? And why was that important?

Answer 24

Emmaus road
Clopus and Mary
He didn’t go to the main 11 disciples

Question 25

According to church tradition, what regions did Thomas eventually serve?

Answer 25

Parthia and India

Question 26

What were the ten visits of Jesus while he was resurrected?

Answer 26

• Mary Magdalene, other Mary, Salome Joanna, and at least one other woman, Simon Peter, Clopas, 11 disciples minus Thomas (resurrection Sunday)
• 11 disciples plus Thomas (8 days)
• 7 disciples at the sea of tiberias, disciples and large gathering at a mountain in Galilee, James (over the past few weeks)
• disciples (40th day)

Question 27

What’s the “old fashioned” word for the blessing that Jesus gives before he ascends into heaven?

Answer 27

Benediction

Question 28

What gives the disciples inspiration and authority?

Answer 28

Through Jesus’ authority, he gives his disciples inspiration and authority to share and teach in his name. Holy Spirit

Question 29

What was one of the first events in which the biblical doctrine of the trinity was first evident?

Answer 29

loving promise he will always be with them

Question 30

What were the two main steps that were needed in Jesus’ instructions to go and make disciples in the Great Commission?

Answer 30

baptize and teach

Question 31

What location did the ascension take place?

Answer 31

Mount of Olives in Bethany

Question 32

What was promised to the disciples in John 14 that was fulfilled by Christ at the ascension?

Answer 32

Receiving the Holy Spirit

Question 33

What’s authorship link between Luke and Acts?

Answer 33

Jesus’ ascension extends into Acts and disciples depart from this moment with instructions to share the good news

Question 34

How did Luke start and end his book?

Answer 34

started with worship and praise in the temple
ends with worship for redemption

Question 35

What is Jesus final instruction to his disciples before he ascends into Heaven and how should it impact believers in the church today?

Answer 35

Go and make disciples of every nation baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It should show the believers in the church today that we should be doing that.

Question 36

Choose one of the phrases from the cross and explain why its significant to you

Question 37

What does the saying “you shall be with me in paradise” mean

Answer 37

Forgive the unforgivable and all people

Question 38

What does the saying “Woman, behold this is your son…” mean

Answer 38

Honoring his earthly mother by providing someone to care for her

Question 39

What does the saying “My God, My God, why have you foresaken me!” Mean

Answer 39

It shows Jesus’ sacrifice and the pain that he endured for us

Question 40

What does the saying “ I am thirsty” mean

Answer 40

completes the prophetic connection to Psalm 22:15

Question 41

What does the saying “Father in our hands I commit my spirit!” Mean

Answer 41

Jesus is in complete trust and obedience with the father

Question 42

What does the saying “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do” mean

Answer 42

demonstrating forgiveness to all people including his enemies in the darkest moment

Question 43

What does the saying “It is finished” mean

Answer 43

triumphant victory and completion of mission