Book 1 Flashcards
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What was the Roman name for the country where Jesus lived?
Palestine
What nationality were the natives of Palestine?
Jewish
What was the name of the Empire that dominated Palestine in Jesus’ time?
Roman Empire
What was the name of the large sea in the middle of the Roman Empire?
Mediterranean Sea
What was the name of the city where the Emperor lived?
Rome
How far approximately was it from Rome to Palestine?
1500 miles
What was the nationality of most tax collectors in Palestine?
Jewish
From whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?
Jews
For whom did the tax collectors collect the taxes?
Roman Empire
Who were the Zealots?
Jewish Revolutionaries
Were the Zealots friends or enemies of the tax collectors?
Enemies
Which disciple supported the Roman rule before following Christ?
Matthew
Which disciple support the nationalism before following Christ?
Simon the Zealot
With which Empire did Matthew collaborate?
Roman Empire
What was Simon the Zealot before following Christ?
Jewish Revolutionary
What was Matthew’s occupation before following Christ?
Tax collector
What was Matthew’s occupation after following Christ?
Apostle
What is the main theme of the Gospel according to Matthew?
The Kingdom of Heaven
What is the Hebrew name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?
Messiah
What is the Greek name the Jews used to call the king for whom they were waiting?
Christ
What do the names “Messiah” and “Christ” both mean?
The anointed one
To what language does the word “Messiah” belong?
Hebrew
To what language does the word “Christ” belong?
Greek
What are the four key names in the list of ancestors in Matthew?
Abraham, David, Babylon and Christ/Messiah
What is the approximate date/year of David?
1000 B.C.
What is the approximate date/year of the exile to Babylon?
600 B.C.
What are the 3 basic Bible study techniques & what do they mean?
Observing - Spot the main points in the Bible passage.
Explaining - Make clear the meaning of the passage
Applying - Put the main points into practice
What is the approximate date/year of Abraham?
2000 B.C.
How many natures does Jesus have and what are they?
Two - Human and Divine
Jesus’ two natures were perfectly united in the ________ person.
One
Who is the prophet in the Old Testament who teaches us that the Son of Man will come again in the clouds?
Daniel
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.
John 1:1 and Matthew 1:23
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?
Genesis 3:15
In Genesis 3:15, who is speaking?
God
In Genesis 3:15, to whom is he speaking?
The serpent/Satan
In Genesis 3:15, who would receive the fatal blow and in which part of his body?
The serpent/Satan
In the head
In Genesis 3:15, who would receive a wound in the heel?
Jesus Christ
In Genesis 3:15, where did this take place?
On the cross
Over how many provinces did Herod the Great reign?
Five
Which was the only province not under Herod the Great’s administration?
Decapolis
Who were the sons of Herod the Great who governed Palestine after his death?
Archelaus
The tetrach
Philip
Over which province(s) did Archelaus govern?
Samaria and Judea
Over which province(s) did The tetarch govern?
Galilee and Perea
Over which province(s) did Philip govern?
Iturea
Which were the two principal events between the visit of the shepherds and the visit of the Magi?
Mary’s 40 days of purification.
The journey to Jerusalem and back to Bethlehem.
On arriving at Bethlehem, where did the shepherds find Jesus?
In a manger
On arriving at Bethlehem, where did the Magi find Jesus?
In a house
Who was the woman whom Jeremiah the prophet referred to as having wept over the tragedies and near which town was she buried?
- Rachel
- She was buried near Bethlehem
What were the two tragedies over which Rachel wept?
The Jew’s exile to Babylon and the killing of the Jew’s baby boys.
Which are the verses in Deuteronomy that warn us against all occult practices?
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Name four activities that unhappily are in use today that are condemned.
Fortunetelling, spiritism, witchcraft and ouija board.
Which is the Gospel that gives information about Jesus’ youth?
Luke
Where did Jesus go when he was 12?
Temple in Jerusalem
To which of the Jewish feasts did Jesus go to when he was 12?
Passover
Lists the steps in the life of Christ, their associated places and their chapters in Matthew.
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
