Final Exam

Question 1

What Jewish law did the Jewish leaders claim Jesus had broken?

Answer 1

Blasphemy

Question 2

Which Gospel tells of the shepherd’s visit to the manger and Jesus’ presentation in the temple on His eighth day?

Answer 2

Luke

Question 3

List the 3 languages that Jesus and His disciples most likely spoke. (2 are definite; 1 is likely)

Answer 3

Hebrew (definite), Aramaic (definite), Greek (likely)

Question 4

What Roman law did the Roman leaders claim Jesus had broken?

Answer 4

challenge to Caesar

Question 5

What group denied angels, spirits, and immortality?

Answer 5

Sadducees

Question 6

Mark the 3 synoptic Gospels.

Answer 6

1. Matthew
2. Mark
3. Luke

Question 7

Jesus’ second year of ministry is often called “the year of

Answer 7

Popularity

Question 8

To travel from the province of Judea to the province of Galilee, what province would you need to travel through?

Answer 8

Samaria

Question 9

Which social class was the largest in Roman society?

Answer 9

slave

Question 10

The common language of the people was what?

Answer 10

Aramaic

Question 11

Mark the 2 Gospels that give the genealogies of Jesus

Answer 11

1. Matthew

2. Luke

Question 12

The New Testament focuses on what one person?

Answer 12

Jesus

Question 13

What was the name of the wealthy aristocracy of Judaism?

Answer 13

Sadducees

Question 14

What group was religiously-oriented within Jewish society?

Answer 14

Pharisees

Question 15

The first 4 books of the New Testament are called the

Answer 15

*

Question 16

The largest group whom Jesus appeared after His resurrection was over 1,000 people.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Why did the Jews have to take Jesus to Pilate?

Answer 17

Because they could not crucify Him without Roman judgement.

Question 18

This Gospel’s geneology contains the names of four Gentile women.

Answer 18

Matthew

Question 19

Write at least 2 sentences, explaining 2 reasons that Jesus’ trials were illegal.

Answer 19

First, they didn’t start in the morning and end in the night. Second, they based their trial on what He said, which is illegal.

Question 20

Jesus’ attitude in teaching was authoritative; when He stated a truth, He proclaimed it on His own authority.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Fill in the blank. Be sure to spell the word correctly or Buzz will mark it wrong. Jesus’ third year of ministry is often called “the year of

Answer 21

Rejection

Question 22

Fill in the blank. Be sure to spell the word correctly or Buzz will mark it wrong. Jesus’ first year of ministry is often called “the year of

Answer 22

Obscurity

Question 23

What group was considered to be fanatical nationalists?

Answer 23

Zealots

Question 24

Match the city with its the appropriate region.

Nazareth

Answer 24

Galilee

Question 25

Match the city with its the appropriate region.

Cana

Answer 25

Galilee

Question 26

Match the city with its the appropriate region.

Bethlehem

Answer 26

Judea

Question 27

Match the city with its the appropriate region.

Capernaum

Answer 27

Galilee

Question 28

Match the city with its the appropriate region.

Jerusalem

Answer 28

Judea

Question 29

How many books are in the New Testament?

Answer 29

27

Question 30

Why was crucifixion such an awful death?

Answer 30

Crucifixion was slow and painful.

Question 31

What group did most of the high priestly families belong?

Answer 31

Sadducees

Question 32

What group of people controlled all the businesses related to the temple (such as selling sacrificial animals & exchanging money of the visitors)?

Answer 32

Sadducees

Question 33

In what city did Jesus spend most of His second year of ministry? Be sure to spell correctly and capitalize.

Answer 33

Capernaum

Question 34

In Luke 24:13-35, we read about Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension and His journey with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Jesus talked with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus the very same day He was raised from the dead.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

In Mark 10:17-22, we read about the Rich Young Ruler. Why did the rich man go away sad?

Answer 35

He loved his wealth more than God

Question 36

Which of the Gospel writers was the disciple that Jesus loved?

Answer 36

John

Question 37

Which Gospel writer was a tax collector?

Answer 37

Matthew

Question 38

Mary and Joseph had NOT experienced a sexual union when she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

When Jesus died, how long was darkness over the land?

Answer 39

three hours

Question 40

In Mark 14:53-72, we read about Jesus’ final week. When Peter heard the rooster crow a second time, he wept because…

Answer 40

he had failed His Lord

Question 41

Luke’s information about the spread of Christianity and the development of the early church probably came largely from…

Answer 41

Paul

Question 42

In the temptation to jump from the Temple, the issue was __________.

Answer 42

trust in God

Question 43

In Luke 1:26-38, we read about Jesus’ birth. What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?

Answer 43

Gabriel

Question 44

Which of the Gospel writers was a doctor?

Answer 44

Luke

Question 45

The Gospel of Luke emphasizes that the gospel message reaches out to Gentiles.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

John’s Gospel features seven miraculous signs that support the idea that Jesus is God’s Son.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

The boldest statements of the deity of Jesus are found in John’s Gospel.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

In the temptation to turn stones into bread, the issue was __________.

Answer 48

obedience to God

Question 49

Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus is unique to John’s Gospel.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Matthew makes frequent use of the Old Testament.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

John’s Gospel was probably the last one written.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

satisfaction of spiritual hunger

Answer 52

“I am the bread of life”

Question 53

spiritual enlightenment

Answer 53

“I am the light of the world”

Question 54

salvation/security/fellowship

Answer 54

“I am the gate for the sheep”

Question 55

guide and protector

Answer 55

“I am the good shepherd”

Question 56

hope at death

Answer 56

“I am the resurrection and the life”

Question 57

the way to the Father

Answer 57

“I am the way and the truth and the life”

Question 58

vitality and productivity

Answer 58

“I am the true vine”

Question 59

The book of Acts is the continuation of what other book in the New Testament?

Answer 59

Luke

Question 60

According to Acts 15:13-21, the early Church faced the question of whether or not Gentiles must adopt a Jewish lifestyle. What was the significance of James’ choice of things from which Gentile believers should abstain?

Answer 60

These guidelines would help Jewish and Gentile believers get along

Question 61

What is the difference between the Old Testament Gentile believers (Ruth, Rahab. . .) and the Gentile believers (Cornelius) in Acts?

Answer 61

The difference is that OT personalities converted to Judaism, while NT people did not.

Question 62

Who wrote the book of Acts?

Answer 62

Luke

Question 63

According to Acts 18-21, in what areas did Paul spend most of his Third Missionary Journey?

Answer 63

cities and provinces where he had founded churches

Question 64

Who offered money to the apostles if they would pass on their ability to perform “signs and miracles”?

Answer 64

Simon

Question 65

How many people became believers at Pentecost?

Answer 65

3000

Question 66

Which church leader helped the Ethiopian man to understand the Scripture?

Answer 66

Philip

Question 67

True of False. Saul was an atheist.

Answer 67

false

Question 68

Ananias & Saphira

Answer 68

chapter 5

Question 69

Jesus’ ascension

Answer 69

chapter 1

Question 70

Missionary Journey 2

Answer 70

chapters 16-18

Question 71

Missionary Journey 3

Answer 71

chapters 18-21

Question 72

Missionary Journey 1

Answer 72

chapters 13 & 14

Question 73

Jerusalem Council

Answer 73

chapter 15

Question 74

Cornelius’s conversion

Answer 74

chapter 10

Question 75

Saul’s conversion

Answer 75

chapter 9

Question 76

True or False. Saul was a Gentile.

Answer 76

false

Question 77

Compare Peter from the time he denied knowing Jesus at Jesus’ trial to the Peter who went to Cornelius.

Answer 77

Peter was quick to speak and quick to act when he denied Jesus. At Cornelius’s conversion, he was much wiser and submissive to God.

Question 78

According to Acts 15:13-21, the Jerusalem Council decided that circumcision and obeying the Mosaic law were not necessary for salvation.

Answer 78

True

Question 79

Describe Peter’s vision and the importance of it.

Answer 79

Peter’s vision from God was of a cloth full of unclean animals. God told peter to kill and eat them, but Peter rejected this command. Peter realized that he must preach to the Gentiles, no matter how unclean he thought of them to be.

Question 80

In which city did Paul stay the longest during his second missionary journey?

Answer 80

Corinth

Question 81

What is the difference between Acts 1-12 and Acts 13-28?

Answer 81

Acts 1-12 focuses on the Gospel being preached to the Jews, while Acts 13-28 focuses on the Gospel being preached to the Gentiles.

Question 82

To what city was Paul headed when he shipwrecked?

Answer 82

Rome

Question 83

Write Acts 1:8 from memory. What Bible translation did you use? This is worth 15 points!

Answer 83

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (CSB; Christian Standard Bible)

Question 84

In Acts 9:1-9, Paul encountered Christ while on the road to Damascus and was blinded. How long was Paul blind?

Answer 84

three days

Question 85

What did Stephen do immediately before his death?

Answer 85

preached a sermon to those who killed him

Question 86

True or False. Paul fully supported John Mark leaving the missionary journey and going back to Jerusalem.

Answer 86

False

Question 87

On what Jewish holiday did the church begin?

Answer 87

Pentecost

Question 88

When Peter was at Cornelius’ house, he preached that God accepted people from all nations who followed the righteousness of repentance and faith in Jesus.

Answer 88

True

Question 89

What is the purpose of Acts?

Answer 89

The purpose of Acts is to show Jesus and the Holy Spirit’s role.

Question 90

True or False. Luke was a Gentile.

Answer 90

true

Question 91

Why did the new church need to choose 7 men to be deacons?

Answer 91

They chose theme because the disciples were overworked and could not preach the Gospel to the widows and follow God’s path for their lives at the same time. So, seven deacons were appointed.

Question 92

According to Acts 18-21, where did Paul spend most of his time on his Third Missionary Journey?

Answer 92

Ephesus

Question 93

According to Acts 21:17-36, thousands of Jews had become Christians in Jerusalem.

Answer 93

True

Question 94

God gave him a vision telling him to go to the Gentiles

Answer 94

Peter

Question 95

Jesus 1/2 brother & a leader of the church

Answer 95

James

Question 96

Servant at the prayer meeting

Answer 96

Rhoda

Question 97

Lied to God

Answer 97

Ananias & Sapphira

Question 98

Stoned while Saul held the coats of those throwing the stones

Answer 98

Stephen

Question 99

A persecutor of Jews

Answer 99

Saul

Question 100

Wrote Galatians, Ephesians and Corinthians

Answer 100

Paul

Question 101

Rabbi

Answer 101

Gamaliel

Question 102

Centurion

Answer 102

Cornelius

Question 103

Took Paul to Christian churches where people feared him

Answer 103

Barnabas

Question 104

One of the chief reasons Jews avoided table fellowship with Gentiles was that Gentiles ate food considered unclean by the Jews.

Answer 104

True

Question 105

In Acts 5-6, Ananias and Sapphira’s sin was against God.

Answer 105

True

Question 106

In what city was Saul born?

Answer 106

Tarsus

Question 107

If Cornelius would have died the day before Peter came to him, what would have been his eternal destiny? Give evidence for your answer.

Answer 107

Hell. He had not been baptized.

Question 108

Who went on the first missionary journey with Paul? (2 people)

Answer 108

John Mark and Barnabas.

Question 109

What was Ananias’ first response to the Lord’s instruction regarding Paul?

Answer 109

fearful and reluctant

Question 110

True or False. John the Baptist wrote I, II, & III John.

Answer 110

false

Question 111

What are the qualifications of an overseer (pastor)? Make a list. I Timothy 3:1-7 lists 15 qualifications. (5 points)

Answer 111

1. Atop disappointment
2. Honest to their spouse
3. Levelheaded
4. Has self-control
5. Honorable
   Neighborly
6. Apt to instruct
7. Not become drunk
8. Tender
9. Not at all Argumentative
10. Not at all greedy
11. Good house caretaker
12. Not a new Christian
13. Has a reputable reputation
14. Their kids must listen to them

Question 112

Describe love in 2-3 sentences according to I John 3:11-18.

Answer 112

To love means not to detest one another. We must help each other out even if it puts our own life at stake.

Question 113

True or False. Luke most likely did not write Hebrews because we see no medical terminology in the book.

Answer 113

false

Question 114

On what Isle was John exiled?

Answer 114

Patmos

Question 115

Research: What was the Egnatian Way?

Answer 115

The Egnation Way is Philippi’s pathway.

Question 116

Show how Paul’s personality determines how he wrote his letters which became books of the Bible.

Answer 116

Paul was very determined and hardworking toward his goals, and he never gave up. He was a faithful believer in Christ, which helped him write some books for the Bible.

Question 117

List the 7 churches to whom Paul wrote.

Answer 117

1. Romans
2. Corinthians
3. Galatians
4. Ephesians
5. Philippians
6. Colossians
7. Thessalonians

Question 118

What does II Timothy 3:16 say about all Scripture?

Answer 118

Scripture is all God’s Word, and it is the perfect teaching tool for our lives.

Question 119

True or False. Paul’s letters are placed in order from the largest book to the smallest book.

Answer 119

true

Question 120

What are the 3 evidences of true faith in I John?

Answer 120

1. Obedience
2. Love
3. Right belief

Question 121

What number is special to John in Revelation?

Answer 121

7

Question 122

What was the decision Paul struggled with? He couldn’t decide which of 2 things he wanted to do most. What were the 2 choices and why did he want to do each of them?

Answer 122

He couldn’t decide between execution and release. If he were to be executed, he would be with Jesus. But if he were to be released, he could preach about Jesus even more.

Question 123

What is the secret of Paul’s contentment?

Answer 123

He places his trust in God.

Question 124

Why are Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon called the Prison Letters?

Answer 124

Paul was in prison when he wrote these letters.

Question 125

What good has happened from Paul being in prison?

Answer 125

Jesus’ story is spread, and Christians are more encouraged to preach Jesus’ story.

Question 126

What 2 people does Paul use as an example of living out Jesus?

Answer 126

1. Timothy

2. Epaphroditus

Question 127

What are some reasons scholars think Paul wrote Hebrews?

Answer 127

The print is authentic, it was written to Jewish-Christians, and Jesus spoke through someone to deliver the message.

Question 128

List the 3 individuals to whom Paul wrote a letter, that became a book of the Bible.

Answer 128

1. Timothy
2. Tutus
3. Philemon

Question 129

Revelation 1-3 is a message to whom?

Answer 129

Revelation 1-3 is a message to churches.

Question 130

The author of Hebrews shows Jesus is superior to who in chapter 1? (at least 2 sentences)

Answer 130

According to the “Theme of Hebrews” on page 192 of Step by Step, Christ’s superiority surpasses everyone’s. Finishing out that page and the paragraph on the next goes into a bit more detail on the topic, stating that angels and prophets are under Christ as well.

Question 131

True or False. The letters of Paul are in chronological order.

Answer 131

false

Question 132

What are the 3 themes of Revelation?

Answer 132

1. Redemption
2. Kingdom of God
3. Judgement

Question 133

True or False. John uses symbols from the Old Testament, and he expects his reader to research the symbolism

Answer 133

true

Question 134

Define New Jerusalem

Answer 134

The eternal destiny for Christians after Jesus’ return.

Question 135

Why can we assume that John knew the people he was writing to in I John?

Answer 135

He uses two indicator words, “brethren,” and “little children,” for the scholars.

Question 136

Define the Great White Throne

Answer 136

The judgement for unbelievers. They are thrown into the lake of fire afterwards.

Question 137

According to II Timothy 3:16, for what 4 things is Scripture useful?

Answer 137

(Excerpts taken from NIV version of 2 Timothy 3:16)

1. “training in righteousness”
2. “correcting”
3. “rebuking”
4. “teaching”

Question 138

Who is the author of Revelation? Be specific

Answer 138

John, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus.

Question 139

Define millenium when it refers to Bible prophecy.

Answer 139

Satan will be figuratively bounded and for one thousand years on earth Christians will rule with Jesus.

Question 140

What danger was facing Jewish-Christian believers in Hebrews?

Answer 140

Judaism was highly thought about among Jewish-Christians.

Question 141

What 2 authors of the New Testament were Jesus’ brothers?

Answer 141

1. James

2. Jude