Chapter 7: Multiple choice

Question 1

The Gospels are:

Answer 1

The early faith community’s reflections on and expressions of Jesus’ life and message

Question 2

What word or Words in the Gospels were probably Jesus’ original words or close to them

Answer 2

D: Both a and b
A: amen
B: Abba

Question 3

The ancient Jewish way of speaking was:

Answer 3

Filled with symbolism, exaggeration, and figurative language

Question 4

The Jews were fond of proverbs, which are:

Answer 4

Short, highly thought provoking statements

Question 5

Some scholars suggest that the Lord’s prayer is:

Answer 5

D: Both a and b
A: A summary of Jesus’ entire gospel message
B: The early churchs attempt to summarize Jesus’ teachings

Question 6

The word parable comes from a Greek word meaning:

Answer 6

B: Comparison

Question 7

The Beatitudes call Christians to:

Answer 7

D: All of the above

Question 8

Jesus himself is said to have taught this “formula” for prayer to his disciples: the

Answer 8

A: Lords prayer

Question 9

John’s Gospel uses many:

Answer 9

Allegories

Question 10

The Jews listening to Jesus’ parable about the lost sheep would have been most surprised to learn that:

Answer 10

The shepherd risked his entire flock for the sake of the lost sheep

Question 11

The father in the Parable of the prodigal son:

Answer 11

Throws a magnificent party to celebrate his son’s return

Question 12

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard demonstrates that God is:

Answer 12

overwhelmingly generous

Question 13

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector illustrates the need for:

Answer 13

Humility

Question 14

The sayings and interpretations that conclude parables:

Answer 14

Often reflect the early faith community’s answers to Jesus’ questions