Deck 2: Jesus of Nazareth

Question 1

The four gospels in the New Testament of the Bible were originally written in what language?

A) Latin
B) Aramaic
C) Hebrew
D) Greek

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In the New Testament, the "gospel" or "good news" refers specifically to:

A) The story of Jesus' life and crucifixion
B) The teachings of Jesus
C) The miracle of Jesus' resurrection
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The Jesus seminar convened in order to:

A) Disprove the existence of the "Christ of Faith"
B) Discuss the authenticity of the sayings attributed to Jesus
C) Prove the existence of the "Jesus of History"
D) Determine whether or not Jesus was divine

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Jesus accepted and oriented his teachings around the message of which prophet?

A) Isaiah
B) Elijah
C) John the Baptist
D) None of the above

Question 5

Jesus began his ministry in which location?

A) The area surrounding the Sea of Galilee
B) Bethlehem
C) Jerusalem
D) The area surrounding the Dead Sea

Question 6

What was the central theme of Jesus' message?

A) Do unto others as you would have them do to you
B) Jews should stop obeying the old laws and obey Jesus' new teachings
C) God has come to judge the wicked
D) The reign of God is about to be established

Question 7

Some contemporary scholars, such as N.T. Wright, argue that the Sermon on the Mount was multidimensional and might have served as:

A) A new understanding as what it meant to be God's people
B) A political speech meant to challenge the status quo
C) A guide to proper living
D) All of the above
E) Only A and C

Question 8

Through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus:

A) Revealed the weaknesses in the current Jewish Law and abolished it
B) Expounded upon the current Jewish Law, changing focus from outward actions to thoughts and attitudes
C) Established a new law with no consideration for the previous law
D) Condemned Judaism and established Christianity

Question 9

What was the personal title Jesus used the most throughout the Gospels?

A) Son of God
B) The Messiah
C) Son of Man
D) Jesus Christ

Question 10

Given Jesus' preferred title, it is apparent that he perceived his primary purpose was to:

A) Overthrow the government and establish his rule on Earth
B) Serve as a moral compass for humanity
C) Gather up all his followers and take them away with him
D) Represent the true Israel and usher in the Kingdom of God