Lesson 14 - New Testament Genres - Lesson Review

Question 1

1. What is prophecy?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

2. List four genres used in the New Testament:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Answer 2

a. The Gospels
b. The Book of Acts
c. Epistles
d. Apocalyptic

Question 3

3. What did ancient historiography focus on?

Answer 3

Focus on great characters that other people should aspire to be like

Question 4

4. How is Jesus portrayed in each Gospel?
   a. Matthew
   b. Mark
   c. Luke
   d. John

Answer 4

a. Matthew - Jesus as righteous Rabbi
b. Mark - Jesus as man of action and power
c. Luke - Jesus as righteous prophet
d. John - Jesus as God

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Not to provide a thorough recounting of what happened to the early church, the goal is salvational instruction

Question 6

6. What four basic questions should you ask yourself when reading an epistle?
a.
b. 
c.
d.

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

7. Apocalypse comes from a Greek word which means what?

Answer 7

Revelation

Question 8

8. What is the apocalyptic genre?

Answer 8

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