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What perspective became popular in during second temple Judaism that gives shape to much of the New Testament?

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Eschatological Apocalypticism

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What does eschatological apocalypticism expect?

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The now hidden justice and faithfulness of God will someday burst onto the scene and become visible.

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What does apocalypse mean?

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The ‘uncovering’ of something obscured.

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What are the four canonical gospels?

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Matthew
Mark
Luke
John

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What is the primary task of the gospels?

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To remember Jesus

To clarify his relevance for later Jesus-believing communities.

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Who wrote each gospel?

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We don’t know. They are anonymous!

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What interpretation of Jesus earthly ministry do all four gospels have in common?

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That Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises to their ancestors and the beginning of the full revelation of God’s justice and mercy. (“The kingdom of God is at hand!”)

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What are five key discourses in Matthew?

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  1. Sermon on the Mount (5-7)
  2. Missionary discourse (10)
  3. Parables of the kingdom (13)
  4. Regulations for church life (18)
  5. Denunciations/apocalylptic warnings (23-25)
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Which book presents Jesus as an interpreter of Torah?

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Matthew

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Which book presents Jesus as a tragic figure in a cosmic drama?

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Mark

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Which book clarifies what it means to follow Jesus and how is it clarified?

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Mark.

  • Following Jesus means being misunderstood by others.
  • Following Jesus will inevitably result in suffering.
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12
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How does Mark view traditional Torah observance?

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As non-essential.

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What is the three part structure of Mark?

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  1. A growing awareness of Jesus (1:1-8:21)
  2. Begins and ends with human blindness (8:22-10:52) alongside a confession of Jesus as Messiah moving towards his followers needing to learn the true nature of the Messiah and the true nature of God’s kingdom.
  3. The fated collision between Jesus and the Jewish establishment. (11:1-16:8)
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How does geography play into the structure of Mark?

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In Mark, Jesus moves steadily southward from Galilee towards Jerusalem.

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Who is the reader of Luke?

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Theophilus (“Friend of God”)

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16
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Which book presents Jesus with a focus on God’s love for the weak and marginalized?

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Luke

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17
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Which book emphasizes that Jesus came for sinners?

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Luke

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How is Luke laid out in four parts?

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  1. Introduction recounting stories about John and Jesus (1-2)
  2. Stories about Jesus’ work in Galilee (3:1-9:50)
  3. Various teachings of Jesus (9:51-19:27)
  4. Jesus passion in Jerusalem (19:28-24:52)
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Name five ways John is unique among the gospels?

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  • Records that John and Jesus had overlapping ministries.
  • Presents an extended Judean ministry.
  • Reports three distinct passovers.
  • Recounts multiple trips to Jerusalem.
  • Reports that Jesus cleansed the temple at the beginning of his ministry.
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Which gospel has Jesus talking mostly about himself making exalted claims?

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What is the five part structure of John?

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  1. Prologue (1:1-18)
  2. A “book of signs” recounting events and encounters (1:19-12:50)
  3. Jesus’ farewell discourses (13-17)
  4. Passion narrative (18-20)
  5. Epilogue (21)
22
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Who wrote Hebrews?

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An anonymous second-generation Christian.

23
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Which book was probably a written sermon?

24
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What is the main topic of Hebrews?

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How to access God in a time of crisis

25
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What is the four part outline of Hebrews?

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  • Jesus as the apostle of our confession (1:1-4:16)
  • Jesus as the High Priest of our confession (4:11-10:25)
  • We are partners in Jesus’ heavenly calling (10:19-13:16)
  • Closing thoughts on leadership (13:17-25)
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What are three key messages of Hebrews?

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  • Hang on to the confession.
  • Move forward spiritually.
  • Draw near to find the face of God in your time of crisis.
27
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What key issue does Hebrews deal with?

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Falling away is a real danger.

28
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What book presents itself as an early letter from Jesus’ brother?

29
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Who was the audience of James?

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Christian Jews scattered around the Mediterranean.

30
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What does James urge it’s readers towards?

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AUTHENTIC Torah observance

31
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Where do we read, “What Good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? … Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”

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James 2:14-16

32
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Where do we read about great actions of faith?

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Hebrews 11

33
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Who was 1 Peter written to?

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People scattered across Asia Minor

34
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What is 1 Peter addressing?

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Harassment from the wider community around Christians.

35
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Where do we read, “Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”

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1 Peter 4:12-13

36
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What is one key issue within 1 Peter?

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Did Christ descend to hell? (1 Peter 3:19-22)

37
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Which two books are closely related?

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2 Peter and Jude

38
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What is the main concern of 2 Peter?

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“False teachers” who are immoral yet influential

39
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Where do we read, “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be?”

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2 Peter 3:11

40
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What were the Johannine Epistles written to address?

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False teachings

41
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Where do we read, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.”

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1 John 1:9

42
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Where do we read, “This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another.”

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1 John 3:11

43
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What kind of subversive literature used symbols and bizarre imagery to advance anti-imperial messages?

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Apocalypse

44
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What reveals the function of the text of Revelation?

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The letters to the seven churches.

45
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What are the three parts of Revelation?

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  1. The setting (1-4)
    - cast of characters
    - key themes
    - heavenly perspective
  2. The Story (5-16)
    - Scroll & Lamb
    - 7 Seals
    - 7 Trumpets
    - 7 bowls of wrath
  3. The Finale (17-21)
    - Destruction of ungodly powers
    - Thousand-year reign and final judgement
    - New heaven & new earth
46
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What seems to be true about Revelation and time?

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It does not seem to be fully chronological

47
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What are seven key messages in Revelation?

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  • Be aware of dangers to faith
  • Endure tribulation
  • Obey without compromise
  • Anti-materialism
  • Anti-sexual immorality
  • Anti-idolatry
  • Know God reigns and will be victorious

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