New Testament Survey Flashcards
How was Jesus’ birth different from the birth of any other person in history? (Name four things).
- Prophesies: Jesus’ birth was predicted.
- Virgin Birth: Jesus was born of the virgin Mary.
- Angels: Angels told the shepherds that Jesus the Savior was born.
- Wise Men: The wise men followed a star to Jesus and brought gifts.
Who was Herod the Great?
Herod the Great was the king during the time Jesus was born.
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem. This was predicted by the prophet Micah…Micah 5:2.
Where did Mary and Joseph flee with Jesus when King Herod tried to kill Jesus?
Egypt
Who was the Emperor during the time of Jesus’ birth and who issued a decree that a census would be taken?
Emperor Caesar Augustus
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Which disciples were the sons of Zebedee?
James and Jonn
What was the name of the Jewish leader who came to Jesus at night and Jesus told that he must be born again?
Nicodemus
The disciple who was a tax collector before he became a disciple of Jesus?
Matthew (also called Levi)
Name of the man that Jesus raised from the dead?
Lazarus
The two prophets who appeared with Jesus on the mount of transfiguration.
Moses and Elijah
Name of the ruling Jewish religious group?
The Sanhedrin
Refers to the agony and death of Christ
Passion
The name of the meal that was eaten by Jesus and the disciples in the upper room during the week of Jesus’ death?
Passover
Name of the person who buried Jesus in his tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea
What does Hosanna mean?
Save, we pray.
Who was Judas Iscariot?
The person who betrayed Jesus.
What is the ascension?
After Jesus’ resurrection, he was seen by the disciples and many other people and the disciples saw Jesus go up into heaven.
Where did Jesus pray on the night he was arrested and eventually crucified?
The Garden of Gethsemane
Where did Jesus ride into during the triumphal entry?
Jerusalem
Three proofs of the historical accuracy of the resurrection
- The empty tomb.
- The many eye witness accounts.
- Christ’s predictions were fulfilled.
Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
The Mount of Olives
Who replaced Judas as an apostle?
Matthias
On what day did the Holy Spirit descend on Believers of Jesus Christ?
Pentacost
Who were Ananias and Sapphira?
They were a married couple who lied about the land that they sold and were punished by death (Acts 5).
Who was Stephen the Deacon?
He was the first martyr killed because of his faith in Jesus.
Who was Saul of Tarsus?
Saul was a zealous Jew who persecuted Christians. But then he met Jesus on the Damascus Road and became a Christian. Saul’s name was changed to Paul and he became an apostle of the early church. Paul wrote many of the letters in the bible called the Pauline Epistles.
Who were the first two missionaries?
Barnabas and Saul (Paul)
Who was Timothy?
Timothy was Paul’s disciple and assistant.
Who was Lydia?
Lydia was the first convert to Christianity in Europe.
On what day of the week was Jesus crucified?
Friday. That is what Christians celebrate as Good Friday…the Friday before Easter.
What day did Jesus rise from the dead?
Easter Sunday (three days after he was crucified to death.)
