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What is the “lamp of your body”?

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The eye

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In Ch 11., Jesus says the Father will give what to those who ask?

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The Holy Spirit

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What does parousia mean?

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Coming advent

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When the Samaritans refuse to receive Jesus, the disciples ask Jesus if they should

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Call down fire from heaven upon them

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What is a view of hell?

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Annihilation, purifying fire, eternal punishment

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After the 70 return, Jesus thanks God that he has hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and has revealed them to…

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Infants

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What is the “yeast/leaven” of the Pharisees?

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Hypocrisy

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When the woman anoints and kisses Jesus’ feet, the context indicates the act of love is an expression of gratitude for

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Forgiveness

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What is one definition of neighbor?

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Your enemy is your neighbor

Anyone in need is your neighbor

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What is dualism worldview?

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Assumes existence of two opposing forces (good v evil)

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Jesus’ first major miracle of casting out an unclean spirit emphasizes

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The authority of Jesus

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Why does the healing of the paralyzed man through the roof cause controversy?

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Jesus forgives his sins

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Why does Jesus not allow the demons to speak?

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They knew that he was the Messiah

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What is the most significant consequence of leprosy.

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Isolation from the rest of society

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How does Peter respond to the great catch of fish?

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“Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”

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When the Pharisees ask Jesus why his disciples do not fast how does he respond?

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Wedding guests cannot fast while the bridegroom is with them

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What woes does Jesus speak?

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Woe to those laughing
Woe to you when all speak well of you
Woe to the rich
Woe to the full

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“No good tree bears bad fruit nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit” illustrates what principle?

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If one’s heart is good then one will end up producing good fruit

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How does Jesus respond to the complaint about his eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners?

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“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”

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What phrase is used to describe the response of Levi when Jesus calls?

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He left everything and followed him

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After Jesus raises the widow’s son at Nain, how do the crowds describe Jesus?

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A great prophet

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In the parable of the sower, what does the seed sown on the rock represent?

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Those who receive the word with joy, but in a time of testing fall away

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An understanding of patron-client relationships in 1st century culture helps us to understand which aspect of the story about the healing of the Centurion’s servant?

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Why the Jewish elders are willing to bring the Centurion’s request to Jesus

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After Jesus calms the wind and the waves, what does he say to the disciples?

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Where is your faith?

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The story of the Gerasene demoniac is significant why?
The area is predominantly Gentile
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What are the unusual elements of the Gerasene demoniac story?
Although Jesus commands the unclean spirit to come out, it did not immediately The demon has a name The demons begs to enter pigs The man possesses extraordinary strength
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What is the primary emphasis in the two stories concerning the healing of the woman with hemorrhage and the raising of Jairus' daughter?
The faith of those seeking Jesus' help
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In Luke's Gospel, when Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am," Peter confesses Jesus as
Messiah of God
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How did the people of the country of the Gerasenes react to the exorcism?
They were seized with fear and asked him to leave
30
In the parable of the neighborly Samaritan, the Samaritan's actions best illustrates what principle from the Sermon on the Plain?
Love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you
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What are the symbolic significances of the feeding of the 5000?
It recalls the image of God providing manna for his people in the wilderness It points forward to the Lord's Supper It anticipates the Messianic Banquet of the end times
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What are some elements of Jesus' sample prayer?
A request for forgiveness of sins A request for enough food for each day A request not to be brought into trial or temptation
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What was the cross widely recognized as before Jesus' death?
An instrument of capital punishment?
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What is one of the key turning points in the Gospel at the end of chapter nine?
Jesus sets his face to go to Jerusalem
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Which scene from the OT does the transfiguration recall?
The appearance of God at Mount Sinai
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"Gehenna"
Hebrew phrase for "hell" that originally referred to a valley near Jerusalem which at one time was place of human sacrifice
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In the story of Mary and Martha, what position does Mary take?
The position of a disciple
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What points does Jesus make when accused of casting out demons by Beezlebub?
If Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? When a strong man fully armed guards his own house, he can only be overcome by someone stronger If I cast out demons by him, by whom do you?
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The "Son of Man" figure in Daniel is a man of suffering and pain
FALSE
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Why does John the Baptist send messages to Jesus asking, "Are you the one who is to come?"
He expected Jesus to administer judgment
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When Jesus raises people from the dead, was this found in the OT?
Yes
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The disciples did or did not understand Jesus' death predictions
Did not
43
"Pacifism" as defined in class refers to what?
The active promotion of "peace"
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What context does Jesus assume when telling people to turn the other cheek?
Future persecution for his name
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Why are the Pharisees upset when the disciples pluck grain?
It is the Sabbath
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What is one of the functions of the Transfiguration story?
To provide the disciples with a confirmation from God concerning Jesus' identity
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What is the common element among the three woes Jesus speaks to the Pharisees?
They focus on external rather than internal
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Did the people understand "love your enemies?"
nah
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Does Jesus allow one of his would-be followers to say goodbye to family?
nah, but Elijah did
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What are parables designed for?
To be easily understood on surface level, but those who seek deeper meaning gain spiritual understanding
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In the Sermon of the Plain, what illustration does Jesus use to warn against judging others?
Beam and speck

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