Book 1 Flashcards

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1
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What was the Roman name for the country where Jesus lived?

A

Palestine

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2
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What nationality were the natives of Palestine?

A

Jewish

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3
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What was the name of the Empire that dominated Palestine in Jesus’ time?

A

Roman Empire

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4
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What was the name of the large sea in the middle of the Roman Empire?

A

Mediterranean Sea

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5
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What was the name of the city where the Emperor lived?

A

Rome

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6
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How far approximately was it from Rome to Palestine?

A

1500 miles

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7
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What was the nationality of most tax collectors in Palestine?

A

Jewish

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8
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From whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?

A

Jews

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9
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For whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?

A

Roman Empire

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10
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Who were the Zealots?

A

Jewish Revolutionaries

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11
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Were the Zealots friends or enemies of the tax collectors?

A

Enemies

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12
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Which disciple supported the Roman rule before following Christ?

A

Matthew

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13
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Which disciple support the nationalism before following Christ?

A

Simon the Zealot

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14
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With which Empire did Matthew collaborate?

A

Roman Empire

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15
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What was Simon the Zealot before following Christ?

A

Jewish Revolutionary

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16
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What was Matthew’s occupation before following Christ?

A

Tax collector

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17
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What was Matthew’s occupation after following Christ?

A

Apostle

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18
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What is the main theme of the Gospel according to Matthew?

A

The Kingdom of Heaven

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19
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What is the Hebrew name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?

A

Messiah

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20
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What is the Greek name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?

A

Christ

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21
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What do the names “Messiah” and “Christ” both mean?

A

The anointed one

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22
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To what language does the word “Messiah” belong?

A

Hebrew

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23
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To what language does the word “Christ” belong?

A

Greek

24
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What are the four key names in the list of ancestors in Matthew?

A

Abraham, David, Babylon and Christ/Messiah

25
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What is the approximate date/year of David?

A

1000 B.C.

26
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What is the approximate date/year of the exile to Babylon?

A

600 B.C.

27
Q

What are the 3 basic Bible study techniques & what do they mean?

A

Observing - Spot the main points in the Bible passage.
Explaining - Make clear the meaning of the passage
Applying - Put the main points into practice

28
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What is the approximate date/year of Abraham?

A

2000 B.C.

29
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How many natures does Jesus have and what are they?

A

Two - Human and Divine

30
Q

Jesus’ two natures were perfectly united in the ________ person.

A

One

31
Q

Who is the prophet in the Old Testament who teaches us that the Son of Man will come again in the clouds?

A

Daniel

32
Q

Give references of two verses that you could use to explain the Bible teaching on the divinity of Christ to someone who denies this doctrine.

A

John 1:1 and Matthew 1:23

33
Q

Which is the first verse in the Bible with a promise that ultimately Christ would come as a descendant of the woman to destroy Satan?

A

Genesis 3:15

34
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In Genesis 3:15, who is speaking?

A

God

35
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In Genesis 3:15, to whom is he speaking?

A

The serpent/Satan

36
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In Genesis 3:15, who would receive the fatal blow and in which part of his body?

A

The serpent/Satan
In the head

37
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In Genesis 3:15, who would receive a wound in the heel?

A

Jesus Christ

38
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In Genesis 3:15, where did this take place?

A

On the cross

39
Q

Over how many provinces did Herod the Great reign?

A

Five

40
Q

Which was the only province not under Herod the Great’s administration?

A

Decapolis

41
Q

Who were the sons of Herod the Great who governed Palestine after his death?

A

Archelaus
The tetrach
Philip

42
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Over which province(s) did Archelaus govern?

A

Samaria and Judea

43
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Over which province(s) did The tetarch govern?

A

Galilee and Perea

44
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Over which province(s) did Philip govern?

A

Iturea

45
Q

Which were the two principal events between the visit of the shepherds and the visit of the Magi?

A

Mary’s 40 days of purification.
The journey to Jerusalem and back to Bethlehem.

46
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On arriving at Bethlehem, where did the shepherds find Jesus?

A

In a manger

47
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On arriving at Bethlehem, where did the Magi find Jesus?

A

In a house

48
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Who was the woman whom Jeremiah the prophet referred to as having wept over the tragedies and near which town was she buried?

A
  • Rachel
  • She was buried near Bethlehem
49
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What were the two tragedies over which Rachel wept?

A

The Jew’s exile to Babylon and the killing of the Jew’s baby boys.

50
Q

Which are the verses in Deuteronomy that warn us against all occult practices?

A

Deuteronomy 18:10-12

51
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Name four activities that unhappily are in use today that are condemned.

A

Fortunetelling, spiritism, witchcraft and ouija board.

52
Q

Which is the Gospel that gives information about Jesus’ youth?

A

Luke

53
Q

Where did Jesus go when he was 12?

A

Temple in Jerusalem

54
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To which of the Jewish feasts did Jesus go to when he was 12?

A

Passover

55
Q

Lists the steps in the life of Christ, their associated places and their chapters in Matthew.

A

Introduction – No associated place – Ch. 1
Infancy – Bethlehem – Ch. 2
Year of preparation – Nazareth – Ch. 3 - 4 (v. 11)
Year of popularity – Carpernaum – Ch. 4 (v. 12) - 13
Year of passion – Jerusalem – Ch. 14 - 27
Risen life – All Nations – Ch. 28