The Gospels Flashcards
The New Testament consists of how many books and chapters?
27 books and 260 chapters
What does “gospel” mean?
Good news (of salvation)
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
What is the 4th Gospel?
The Gospel of John
What is the difference between the Synoptic Gospels and the 4th Gospel?
Synoptic Gospels are about the deeds and biography of Jesus;
The Gospel of John teaches Christology through the experience of Jesus Christ
Who was the first one to visit baby Jesus in the manger?
Shepherds
Matthew 2; Luke 2:15-20
When did Jesus start living in the Nazareth?
After coming back from Egypt
Matthew 2:23, Luke 2:39
What were the 3 temptations Jesus was challenged with by Satan during his fasting in the wilderness?
1) to tell the stones to turn into bread;
2) to jump off the top of the highest temple
3) to bow down to Satan and to worship him
(Matthew 4:1-4; Luke 4:1-13)
From the following, which is NOT recorded in Matthew 2?
1) Three wise men worshipping the baby Jesus
2) Jesus’ family escaping Egypt
3) King Herod killing first born sons
4) The shepherd’s praising the baby Jesus
4) The shepherds praising the baby Jesus
Jesus’ answer to Satan’s temptations in the wilderness?
1) to tell the stones to turn into bread;
2) to jump off the top of the highest temple
3) to bow down to Satan and to worship him
1) Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God
2) Do not put the Lord your God to the test
3) Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘worship the Lord your God, and serve him only…’
(Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13)
Which of the descriptions is appropriate regarding the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness?
1) Matthew & Luke: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil
2) Matthew & Luke: The Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness
3) Mark & Luke: The Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness
4) Matthew & Mark: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil
4) Matthew 4 & Mark 1: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil
In the book of Matthew, which disciple(s) did Jesus NOT rebuke with these words “you of little faith”?
1) The disciple who worried what to eat and what to wear
2) The disciple who woke up Jesus because of the storm on the sea
3) The disciples who worried about feeding the crowd that was following Jesus
4) The disciples who fell asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane
4) The disciples who fell asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane
1) Matthew 6:30
2) Matthew 8:26
3) Matthew 16:8
Which of the Gospels does NOT include the Lord’s prayer?
1) Matthew 6
2) Mark 13
3) Luke 11
4) John 17
2) The Gospel of Mark
Who did Jesus commend for having great faith?
The Centurion
Matthew 8:10; Luke 7:9
In the Synoptic Gospels, who was the man that received forgiveness from Jesus?
The paralytic
Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5
What was the illness of the woman who got healed by touching the edge of Jesus’ garment?
Bleeding for 12 years
Matthew 9:20; Mark 5:27; Luke 7;9
List the names of the 12 disciples.
1) Peter
2) Andrew
3) James
4) John
5) Philip
6) Bartholomew
7) Thomas
8) Matthew
9) James (the son of Alphaeus)
10) Thaddeus
11) Simon
12) Judas Iscariot
(Matthew 10:2; Mark 3:14-19; Luke 6:12-19; John 1:35-51)
Which parable from the book of Matthew is also in all of the Synoptic Gospels?
1) The parable of the mustard seed
2) The parable of the pearl
3) The parable of the 10 virgins
4) The parable of sheep and goats
1) The parable of the mustard seed
Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8
Which of the following miracles is NOT recorded in the book of Luke?
1) Jesus walking on water
2) Jesus calming the storm
3) Jesus feeding the five thousand
4) Jesus healing the mute/possessed
1) Jesus walking on water
Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6
Which of the following does NOT appear in all of the Synoptic Gospels / in the Gospel of John?
1) Activities of John the Baptist
2) Cleansing of the temple of Jerusalem
3) Jesus foretelling His suffering/death three times
4) Jesus walking on water
4) Jesus walking on water
Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6