Lesson 14

Question 1

What is prophecy?

Answer 1

Prophecy is a direct message to humans through a prophet who serves as God’s messenger.

Question 2

List four genres used in the New Testament.

Answer 2

a. The Gospel
b. The Book of Acts
c. Epistles
d. Apocalyptics

Question 3

What did ancient historiography focus on?

Answer 3

Great characters that other people should aspire to be like

Question 4

How is Jesus portrayed in each gospel?

Answer 4

a. Matthew: As a Righteous Rabbi
b. Mark: As a man of action and power
c. Luke: As a Righteous prophet
d. John: As God

Question 5

The goal of the Book of Acts is not to provide what?

Answer 5

A thorough recounting of what happened to the early church. The goal is salvation and instruction.

Question 6

What four basic questions should you ask yourself when reading an epistle?

Answer 6

a. Who wrote the letter
b. Who was the letter for
c. Why was the letter written
d. What topics does it address

Question 7

Apocalypse comes from a Greek word which means what?

Answer 7

Revelation

Question 8

What is the apocalyptic genre?

Answer 8

A special form of writing that uses highly symbolic language to explain present and future events.