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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Final Exam: Essays
On the final exam, you will need to write a five-paragraph essay. Your two options are below. Only one choice will be on the actual test, so you must outline both of them before the test. You should then memorize your outline, and come to the test ready to write it. You may not bring your outline to the final exam.
Answer the following questions using five paragraphs. Your answer must include five full paragraphs. That's five.
1. Outline a five-point plan of salvation, using information from the Letter to the Romans and other New Testament books.
2. James 2:26 says, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." What does this mean? Are people saved by faith or by works?
Answer the following questions using five paragraphs. Your answer must include five full paragraphs. That's five.
1. Outline a five-point plan of salvation, using information from the Letter to the Romans and other New Testament books.
2. James 2:26 says, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." What does this mean? Are people saved by faith or by works?
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Final Exam Review 10: Revelation
Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
1. When Revelation was written, was it "safe" to be a Christian in the Roman empire? What were Christians going through?
2. Why did John use symbolism to hide the meaning of his message when he wrote Revelation? From whom was he trying to hide its meaning?
3. There are two different dates for when Revelation could have been written. Do you remember what they are?
4. To what island was John exiled?
5. Into how many different parts or "plays" can Revelation be divided? Describe each of these "plays."
ART ZONE:
6. Draw a picture of where the first major vision of Revelation took place. Include enough details to make it clear where it is.
7. How did the Roman empire view their ruler, the Caesar? Draw a picture of what this would have looked like.
8. Draw the four creatures John saw in his vision. Label each one, and say what they symbolize.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
1. When Revelation was written, was it "safe" to be a Christian in the Roman empire? What were Christians going through?
2. Why did John use symbolism to hide the meaning of his message when he wrote Revelation? From whom was he trying to hide its meaning?
3. There are two different dates for when Revelation could have been written. Do you remember what they are?
4. To what island was John exiled?
5. Into how many different parts or "plays" can Revelation be divided? Describe each of these "plays."
ART ZONE:
6. Draw a picture of where the first major vision of Revelation took place. Include enough details to make it clear where it is.
7. How did the Roman empire view their ruler, the Caesar? Draw a picture of what this would have looked like.
8. Draw the four creatures John saw in his vision. Label each one, and say what they symbolize.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS:
- In his vision of the Throne Room, the author of Revelation sees four living creatures. Which of the following was not one of those creatures?
- Lion
- Camel
- Eagle
- True or false: the seven-horned, seven-eyed lamb symbolizes the Antichrist.
- True
- False
- True or false: the author’s vision of 144,000 sealed for God takes place in heaven (not on earth).
- True
- False
- Which of the following is not a major theme of the book of Revelation
a. Justice will ultimately prevail
b. Good will ultimately triumph over evil
c. Most believers will ultimately abandon their faith.
d. Evil will ultimately be punished.
Meaning Match
Match each of the following symbols from Revelation with their appropriate meaning.
SYMBOLS
1. 3
2. 4
3. 7
4. 12
5. White
6. Red
7. Black
8. Pale
9. Beasts
10. Lamb
11. Lion
12. Eagle
13. Oxen
14. Horns
MEANINGS
a. World of the spirit
b. Related to rule
c. World of creation
d. Superior
e. Perfection/completion
f. Superior
g. Israel/God’s people
h. Kingly
i. Victory
j. Sacrificial
k. Power, blood, war
l. Related to Satan
m. Suffering, famine
n. Death
Final Exam Review 10: James
Each of the following statements are FALSE. Figure out why they are false. Some statements have multiple mistakes. Circle the errors in each statement and FIX THEM!
1. James wrote the Book of James. James is an Apostle and son of Aphaeus.
2. James was the church leader in the city of Ephesus.
3. The first audience of the Book of James were Gentile Christians experiencing persecution in Rome.
4. James is mainly focused on what a Christian should believe about God, rather than how to act out one's faith.
5. The Old Testament book that the James is most similar to is Psalms. James contains long, foolish songs for teaching people how to live a sinful life.
1. James wrote the Book of James. James is an Apostle and son of Aphaeus.
2. James was the church leader in the city of Ephesus.
3. The first audience of the Book of James were Gentile Christians experiencing persecution in Rome.
4. James is mainly focused on what a Christian should believe about God, rather than how to act out one's faith.
5. The Old Testament book that the James is most similar to is Psalms. James contains long, foolish songs for teaching people how to live a sinful life.
Final Exam Review 9: Hebrews
1. What is Hebrews' main concern regarding Jesus? What does Hebrews show about him?
2. What type of writing does Hebrews resemble? Does Hebrews have all the characteristics thereof?
3. True or false: the first audience of Hebrews was doing great in their faith, and did not need any help or anything. (If false, explain why).
4. Hebrews uses a lot of Old Testament quotations to prove that Jesus has what religious position (in heaven)?
IMPORTANT FACT: The books of James, Peter, John, and Jude are not addressed to individuals. They are written to the church as a whole.
2. What type of writing does Hebrews resemble? Does Hebrews have all the characteristics thereof?
3. True or false: the first audience of Hebrews was doing great in their faith, and did not need any help or anything. (If false, explain why).
4. Hebrews uses a lot of Old Testament quotations to prove that Jesus has what religious position (in heaven)?
Match the following items with the definitions or descriptions below.
a. High Priest b. Melchizedek c. A cloud of witnesses
1. _____A list of heroes from the Hebrew Scriptures who serve as models for Christian faith.
2. _____A priest of mysterious origin in Genesis who, according to Hebrews, foreshadowed Jesus and his priestly role.
3. _____This person was essentially the first among equals and came to hold much authority with the Israelite people.IMPORTANT FACT: The books of James, Peter, John, and Jude are not addressed to individuals. They are written to the church as a whole.
Final Exam Review 8: The Personal Letters of Paul
The following questions refer to the epistles which Paul wrote to his friends, Timothy and Philemon.
1. What issues are addressed in a "pastoral" letter?
2. What was Timothy's relationship to Paul?
3. Outline the social structure in ancient Roman society, from the top all the way down to the bottom.
4. What does Paul say about women in the book of 1 Timothy?
5. How does Paul interpret the story of Adam and Eve's sin?
1. What issues are addressed in a "pastoral" letter?
2. What was Timothy's relationship to Paul?
3. Outline the social structure in ancient Roman society, from the top all the way down to the bottom.
4. What does Paul say about women in the book of 1 Timothy?
5. How does Paul interpret the story of Adam and Eve's sin?
Final Exam Review 7: Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians
The following questions refer to Philippians, Colossians, and 1-2 Thessalonians.
1. Which letter sets out guidelines for living a godly life?
2. Which epistle is focuesd on living together in joy and reconciliation?
3. Which letters deals with the End Times and Last Judgment?
4. Which letter contains a hymn which provides most of the scriptural basis for the Christian understanding of Jesus (his pre-existence, and his relationship with God)?
5. In which letter does Paul use the metaphor of a foot race to describe the need for perseverance?
1. Which letter sets out guidelines for living a godly life?
2. Which epistle is focuesd on living together in joy and reconciliation?
3. Which letters deals with the End Times and Last Judgment?
4. Which letter contains a hymn which provides most of the scriptural basis for the Christian understanding of Jesus (his pre-existence, and his relationship with God)?
5. In which letter does Paul use the metaphor of a foot race to describe the need for perseverance?
Final Exam Review 6 - 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians
Answer the following questions about the first Pauline Epistles. Use complete sentences.
1. Make a list of what you know about the church in Corinth. What were the people like? What problems were they dealing with in their community? Why did they write to Paul?
2. Where is the Bible’s most famous passage on “love,” and what does Paul say about it?
3. To whom is the book of Ephesians written?
4. What is the main theme of the book of Ephesians?
5. What does Ephesians say about a “battle?”
6. Why is Paul so angry and fiery in the way he writes to the Galatians? What heresy was being taught to new Christians in Galatia?
7. What does Paul say about “freedom” in Galatians? Freedom from what?
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Final Exam Review 5: General Knowledge of Acts and Romans
In this section, let's see how well you know the Acts of the Apostles.
1. Where does the word "simony" come from?
2. What effect did Herod's persecution of the early Church have on its growth?
3. Although Christianity started out as a sect of Judaism, what happened to the Church at the end of the book of Acts?
4. What is Paul's most highly developed letter?
RHETORICAL PARTS IN ROMANS
1. Where does the word "simony" come from?
2. What effect did Herod's persecution of the early Church have on its growth?
3. Although Christianity started out as a sect of Judaism, what happened to the Church at the end of the book of Acts?
4. What is Paul's most highly developed letter?
RHETORICAL PARTS IN ROMANS
Match the following six rhetorical parts Paul uses, with their definitions or with quotes from Romans below.
a. Introduction d. Proof
b. Narration e. Refutation of opposing view
c. Thesis f. Epilogue/Peroration
1. _____ “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, ‘the one who is righteous will live by faith.’”
2. _____This rhetorical part summarizes the argument and seeks to move the emotions of the audience to take action or make a commitment.
3. _____This rhetorical part contains the supporting thesis.
4. _____ “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets….”
5. _____This rhetorical part incorporates questions that the audience might have and answers those questions. This form of rhetoric is often called “diatribe.”
6. _____This rhetorical part provides some facts and background information.
Final Exam Review 4: People in Acts
The fourth section of the Final Exam will assess how well you know the people in the New Testament's very own "action movie," The Acts of the Apostles.
Match the following people with the descriptions below:
a. Stephen d. Peter g. Philip j. Ananias
b, Gamaliel e. Luke h. The Ethiopian Eunuch f. Cornelius
c. Ananias f. Simon the Magician i. Saul
1. _____This person was the writer of the Book of Acts.
2. _____God punished this person for his dishonesty.
3. _____This person was the first Christian martyr.
4. _____This person brought Tabitha back to life.
5. _____This person was a Pharisee who spoke in the apostles’ defense.
6. ____God directs this person to go to Saul during the “Road to Damascus” narrative.
7. _____This person was the first major convert won by Philip.
8. _____While this person was reading from the “Suffering Servant” songs of Isaiah, Philip explained that the Isaiah verses pointed to the suffering of Jesus; Philip baptized this person shortly thereafter.
9. _____This person centers his ministry in Samaria.
10. _____This person had a vision of an angel who told him to send men to Peter in Joppa.
11. _____This person was a Jew and a Pharisee who was, early-on, a persecutor of Christians.
Final Exam Review 3: Parables
The third section will test your knowledge of the parables in the Gospels. Here we go!
Match the following categories or forms of parables with the statements below.
a. Ethical parables c. Narrative parables
b. Theological parables d. Aphorisms
1. _____Parables that explain something about human and divine relationships
2. _____Parables that seek to teach a type of behavior or attitude
3. _____This particular form of parable usually appears in two verses, and resembles the sayings that appear in the book of Proverbs.
4. _____The Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son are examples of this form of parable.
Final Exam Review 2: Action Study Terms
Section 2 is about key phrases from the Gospels. Make Action Study Cards about these terms.
TERMS
1. Messiah
2. Missionary Discourse
3. Fulfillment citations
4. Sermon on the Mount
5. Epiphany
6. "The Great Commission"
7. Beatitudes
8. Doxology
9. "Turn the other cheek."
10. The Golden Rule
DEFINITIONS
a. Comes from the Latin word for happiness or blessedness.
b. Describes the verses that seek to prove that Jesus represents the expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures
c. A Jewish concept meaning “anointed one.”
d. Said at the end of a prayer, a term meaning “blessing.”
e. A section of Matthew where Jesus prepares the disciples for their journeys by giving them power over unclean spirits and disease.
f. Words of Jesus that are, primarily, ethical guidelines.
g. celebration commemorating the coming of the Wise Men.
h. A phrase that has come to mean being patient with wrongdoers rather than seeking revenge
i. ”In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.”j. The instructions Jesus gives his disciples after God raises him from the dead, and before the Ascension
TERMS
1. Messiah
2. Missionary Discourse
3. Fulfillment citations
4. Sermon on the Mount
5. Epiphany
6. "The Great Commission"
7. Beatitudes
8. Doxology
9. "Turn the other cheek."
10. The Golden Rule
DEFINITIONS
a. Comes from the Latin word for happiness or blessedness.
b. Describes the verses that seek to prove that Jesus represents the expectations of the Hebrew Scriptures
c. A Jewish concept meaning “anointed one.”
d. Said at the end of a prayer, a term meaning “blessing.”
e. A section of Matthew where Jesus prepares the disciples for their journeys by giving them power over unclean spirits and disease.
f. Words of Jesus that are, primarily, ethical guidelines.
g. celebration commemorating the coming of the Wise Men.
h. A phrase that has come to mean being patient with wrongdoers rather than seeking revenge
i. ”In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.”j. The instructions Jesus gives his disciples after God raises him from the dead, and before the Ascension
Final Exam Review 1: Gospels
The first section of the test will be about the Gospels. Start here.
Which Gospel was probably written first?
MATTHEW
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
MARK
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
LUKE
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
JOHN
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
Which Gospel was probably written first?
MATTHEW
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
MARK
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
LUKE
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
JOHN
Who wrote the Gospel?
Who was the first audience of the Gospel?
What is the main theme of Gospel?
Thursday, April 28, 2011
In-Class Work for 4/28/11
Dear Bible-scholars-in-training,
I am not at school today, as you can tell. Please make sure you do whatever the substitute asks, so that I get a good report upon my return, which, Lord willing, will be tomorrow.
In class today, there are two lessons.
The first is general information on Hebrews. Please read the information. Take notes on it. Study it and prepare your mind. Do not get on Facebook or YouTube, but instead stay focused so you can learn about this very challenging book of the Bible! There will be a quiz tomorrow on this information!
After reading the first lesson, read Lesson #2. The topic is "Can a Christian lose his or her salvation?" Follow the instructions in the lesson. Complete the Quick-Write at the end of Lesson 2. Bring the Quick-Write, your four action study cards, and a working brain to class tomorrow. Again, you will have a quiz on Hebrews tomorrow!
Work hard, and you will do great!
Regards,
Mr. Settecase
LESSON ONE:
LESSON TWO:
Friday, April 22, 2011
Unit Test Review: Pauline Epistles
Dear CHA Bible 1 Students,
First of all, what is a Pauline Epistle? Well, by now you should know that it is a letter, written by the Apostle Paul, to his friends--either members of a church or individuals.
On Monday, you are going to be assessed on how well you comprehend the 12 Pauline Epistles that you have studied. As a refresher, here is some information about each book. The format works like this:
Name of Book
First Audience
Main idea
Romans
Church of Rome
Salvation (think: Romans Road)
1 Corinthians
Church in Corinth
Responses to Concerns of Corinth. Reports about sinfulness in the church.
2 Corinthians
Church in Corinth
Conflict (mistrust) and Reconciliation between Paul and the Corinthian church
Galatians
Church in Galatia
Christians are free from the law, and do not have to be circumcised, no matter what the Judaizers say.
Ephesians
Church in General (circular letter)
Unity of the church (Jews, Gentiles, "let's get together")
Battle of believers against evil (spiritual battle)
Philippians
Church in Philippi
One word: Joy.
Colossians:
Church of Colossae
The divinity of Jesus (Jesus is God)
1 Thessalonians
Church at Thessalonica ("Thess-a-lo-NY-kuh")
The second coming of Jesus
2 Thessalonians
Church at Thessalonica
The second coming of Jesus
The last days (end times)
1 Timothy
Timothy and the church at Ephesus (over which Tim was the pastor)
Disproving false teaching (heresy) in the church.
2 Timothy
Timothy and his church at Ephesus
Guidance in ministry (running the church)
The last days
Heresy in the community
Philemon
Philemon
The return, without punishment, of the slave Onesimus to his master Philemon
Study these and review them well. The test on Monday will be hard enough to make your studying worthwhile!
Blessings,
Mr. Settecase
First of all, what is a Pauline Epistle? Well, by now you should know that it is a letter, written by the Apostle Paul, to his friends--either members of a church or individuals.
On Monday, you are going to be assessed on how well you comprehend the 12 Pauline Epistles that you have studied. As a refresher, here is some information about each book. The format works like this:
Name of Book
First Audience
Main idea
Romans
Church of Rome
Salvation (think: Romans Road)
1 Corinthians
Church in Corinth
Responses to Concerns of Corinth. Reports about sinfulness in the church.
2 Corinthians
Church in Corinth
Conflict (mistrust) and Reconciliation between Paul and the Corinthian church
Galatians
Church in Galatia
Christians are free from the law, and do not have to be circumcised, no matter what the Judaizers say.
Ephesians
Church in General (circular letter)
Unity of the church (Jews, Gentiles, "let's get together")
Battle of believers against evil (spiritual battle)
Philippians
Church in Philippi
One word: Joy.
Colossians:
Church of Colossae
The divinity of Jesus (Jesus is God)
1 Thessalonians
Church at Thessalonica ("Thess-a-lo-NY-kuh")
The second coming of Jesus
2 Thessalonians
Church at Thessalonica
The second coming of Jesus
The last days (end times)
1 Timothy
Timothy and the church at Ephesus (over which Tim was the pastor)
Disproving false teaching (heresy) in the church.
2 Timothy
Timothy and his church at Ephesus
Guidance in ministry (running the church)
The last days
Heresy in the community
Philemon
Philemon
The return, without punishment, of the slave Onesimus to his master Philemon
Study these and review them well. The test on Monday will be hard enough to make your studying worthwhile!
Blessings,
Mr. Settecase
Monday, April 18, 2011
Pauline Epistles Chart
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o1-kKslHr6e64GibSmXh_4gNDLAlY8sf0H2n1mZz1ZE/edit?pli=1#
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Spring 2011 Midterm Study Guides
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PRACTICE MIDTERM TEST (Intro to NT - Luke's Gospel)
Freshman Bible – Spring 2011
Practice Midterm Exam
Week 1: Introduction to the New Testament
1. Which Bible passage states "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."?
a. John 3:16
b. Matthew 22:37
c. 1 Corinthians 13:4
d. 1 John 4:7-8
2. No matter where you look in the Bible, which is one of the ailments that Jesus did NOT cure?
a. Leprosy
b. Stuttering
c. Blindness
d. Withered Hand
3. How many books make up the canon of the New Testament?
a. sixty-six
b. thirty-nine
c. twenty-seven
4. Who were the "Sons of Thunder"?
a. John and Judas
b. James and Peter
c. John and Peter
d. John and James
5. There are a couple of myths of Christmas, which, despite the fact that they're not mentioned in the Bible, have slipped into the traditional Christmas story. Which occurence is NOT mentioned in the Bible?
a. The wise men followed a star
b. Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem
c. The shepherds visited and worshipped the baby Jesus
d. The baby Jesus was laid in a manger
6. While Mary was pregnant with Jesus, her cousin, Elizabeth, was also with child. What would Elizabeth's child come to be named?
a. John
b. Zacharias
c. James
d. Judas
7. Who is credited with writing Acts?
a. Paul
b. Moses
c. John
d. Luke
8. Who is credited as being the first Christian martyr?
a. St. John
b. St. Stephen
c. St. Paul
d. St. Matthew
9. Which gospel is traditionally symbolized by a man with wings--which is sometimes explained by the fact that this gospel begins by tracing the genealogy of Jesus, thus focusing on Jesus as a man?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
10. Which gospel is traditionally symbolized by a winged ox, which is sometimes explained by the fact that an ox is an animal of sacrifice, and this gospel emphasizes Jesus’ atoning sacrifice?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
11. Which Gospel is traditionally symbolized by a lion with wings, which is explained by the third verse, which describes John the Baptist as the “voice of one crying out in the wilderness,” evocative of a lion?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
12. Which gospel is traditionally symbolized by an eagle, because his narrative soars to great spiritual heights in teaching the divinity of Jesus?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
13. When were most of the books of the New Testament Written?
a. Between 1500-1000 BC
b. Between 45 and 95 AD
c. Between 150-300 AD
14. What were the first documents gathered into the New Testament Canon?
a. The letters of Paul
b. The four Gospels
c. The books of Acts and Revelation
15. Who first used the term “New Testament?”
a. Nero, a pagan Roman Emperor
b. Constantine, a Christian Roman Emperor
c. Tertullian, an early Church Father
Week 2: Gospel of Mark
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1. _____ Each of the four Gospels (Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John) are primarily written for the same audience.
2. _____ Mark is the second Gospel in the Christian canon, but most likely this Gospel was written last.
3. _____ A lack of understanding is characteristic of the disciples in the Gospel of Mark.
4. Mark’s Gospel actually has two endings; a short one that ends with Chapter 16, verse 8, and a longer ending that goes all the way to verse 20.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
5. The first character we meet in the Gospel of Mark is
a. Mary the mother of Jesus
b. Jesus
c. John the Baptist
d. Joseph, the father of Jesus
6. Mark uses a form of teaching where one narrative is sandwiched in the midst of another narrative, and the center narrative somehow sheds light on the narrative that frames it. This is called
a. Paradox
b. Symbolism
c. Metaphor
d. Intercalation
7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the book of Mark?
a. Its starting place is the birth of Jesus
b. Its primary focus points ahead to the death of Jesus
c. One major theme is the tension between unbelief and belief.
d. It portrays Jesus as a suffering servant.
8. Three of Jesus’ followers witnessed an event wherein Jesus’ clothes became dazzling white, and Elijah and Moses appeared on the scene to talk to Jesus. This is known as the
a. Passion
b. Transfiguration
c. Resurrection
d. Ascension
Short answer
Answer the question using complete sentences.
9. What is the main theme of the Gospel of Mark?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
10. Who was the intended audience for the Gospel of Mark?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
11. List one key event of the Gospel of Mark.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
12. Who are two key characters in the Gospel of Mark? (2 points)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
13. What are some unique characteristics of Mark’s Gospel?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Week 3: Gospel of Matthew
Fill in the blanks: Define the following terms.
1. Messiah: A Jewish concept meaning A_______________ O__________
2. “missionary discourse”: A section of Matthew where Jesus prepares the disciples for their journeys by giving them power over unclean s_______________ and d_______________.
3. Fulfillment citations: Describes the verses that seek to prove that Jesus represents the expectations of the H_______________ S____________________
4. Sermon on the Mount: words of Jesus that are, primarily, e____________________ guidelines.
5. Christian feast of Epiphany: A celebration commemorating the coming of the W__________ M__________.
6. The Great Commission: the instructions that Jesus gives the disciples after his r_________________________
7. Beatitudes: comes from the Latin word for h_____________________ or “blessedness.”
8. Doxology: a term meaning “blessing”; said at the end of a p_______________.
9. “turn the other cheek”: Being p_______________ with wrongdoers rather than seeking r_______________.
10. The Golden Rule: “In everything, do to o_______________ as you would have t__________ do to y__________.
Week 4: Luke’s Gospel
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1. _____ the account of two disciples encountering the resurrected Jesus while traveling to the village of Emmaus is found in Luke, but not in the other three Gospels.
2. _____Unlike the other three Gospels, Luke does not ground his Gospel in history.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the book of Luke?
a. It contains an infancy narrative that is from the perspective of Mary
b. It has a long teaching section using parables.
c. It is written primarily for a Jewish audience.
d. It begins the infancy narrative with the birth of John the Baptist.
4. The tone found throughout Luke’s Gospel is one of
a. Seriousness and sadness
b. Joy and gladness
c. Bitterness and anger
5. Mary’s response to her cousin Elizabeth’s words (“Blessed art thou among women, and blest is the fruit of they womb…”) is a long prayer, which has come to be called the
a. Magnificat
b. Passion
c. Annunciation
d. Song of Hannah
6. Which of the following is not a detail unique to the Gospel of Luke?
a. It has a focus on the lowly, poor, and outcasts.
b. It has a focus on the inclusion and prominence of women.
c. It has a focus on the healings of Jesus.
d. It has a focus on suffering and persecution.
Matching
Match the following categories or forms of parables with the statements below.
a. Ethical Parables b. Theological parables
c. Narrative parables d. Aphorisms
7. _____Parables that explain something about human and divine relationships
8. _____Parables that seek to teach a type of behavior or attitude.
9. _____This particular form of parable usually appears in two verses, and resembles the sayings that appear in the book of Proverbs.
10. _____The Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son are examples of this form of Parable.
PRACTICE MIDTERM TEST (Intro to NT - Luke's Gospel)
Freshman Bible – Spring 2011
Practice Midterm Exam
Week 1: Introduction to the New Testament
1. Which Bible passage states "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."?
a. John 3:16
b. Matthew 22:37
c. 1 Corinthians 13:4
d. 1 John 4:7-8
2. No matter where you look in the Bible, which is one of the ailments that Jesus did NOT cure?
a. Leprosy
b. Stuttering
c. Blindness
d. Withered Hand
3. How many books make up the canon of the New Testament?
a. sixty-six
b. thirty-nine
c. twenty-seven
4. Who were the "Sons of Thunder"?
a. John and Judas
b. James and Peter
c. John and Peter
d. John and James
5. There are a couple of myths of Christmas, which, despite the fact that they're not mentioned in the Bible, have slipped into the traditional Christmas story. Which occurence is NOT mentioned in the Bible?
a. The wise men followed a star
b. Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem
c. The shepherds visited and worshipped the baby Jesus
d. The baby Jesus was laid in a manger
6. While Mary was pregnant with Jesus, her cousin, Elizabeth, was also with child. What would Elizabeth's child come to be named?
a. John
b. Zacharias
c. James
d. Judas
7. Who is credited with writing Acts?
a. Paul
b. Moses
c. John
d. Luke
8. Who is credited as being the first Christian martyr?
a. St. John
b. St. Stephen
c. St. Paul
d. St. Matthew
9. Which gospel is traditionally symbolized by a man with wings--which is sometimes explained by the fact that this gospel begins by tracing the genealogy of Jesus, thus focusing on Jesus as a man?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
10. Which gospel is traditionally symbolized by a winged ox, which is sometimes explained by the fact that an ox is an animal of sacrifice, and this gospel emphasizes Jesus’ atoning sacrifice?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
11. Which Gospel is traditionally symbolized by a lion with wings, which is explained by the third verse, which describes John the Baptist as the “voice of one crying out in the wilderness,” evocative of a lion?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
12. Which gospel is traditionally symbolized by an eagle, because his narrative soars to great spiritual heights in teaching the divinity of Jesus?
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Luke
d. John
13. When were most of the books of the New Testament Written?
a. Between 1500-1000 BC
b. Between 45 and 95 AD
c. Between 150-300 AD
14. What were the first documents gathered into the New Testament Canon?
a. The letters of Paul
b. The four Gospels
c. The books of Acts and Revelation
15. Who first used the term “New Testament?”
a. Nero, a pagan Roman Emperor
b. Constantine, a Christian Roman Emperor
c. Tertullian, an early Church Father
Week 2: Gospel of Mark
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1. _____ Each of the four Gospels (Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John) are primarily written for the same audience.
2. _____ Mark is the second Gospel in the Christian canon, but most likely this Gospel was written last.
3. _____ A lack of understanding is characteristic of the disciples in the Gospel of Mark.
4. Mark’s Gospel actually has two endings; a short one that ends with Chapter 16, verse 8, and a longer ending that goes all the way to verse 20.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
5. The first character we meet in the Gospel of Mark is
a. Mary the mother of Jesus
b. Jesus
c. John the Baptist
d. Joseph, the father of Jesus
6. Mark uses a form of teaching where one narrative is sandwiched in the midst of another narrative, and the center narrative somehow sheds light on the narrative that frames it. This is called
a. Paradox
b. Symbolism
c. Metaphor
d. Intercalation
7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the book of Mark?
a. Its starting place is the birth of Jesus
b. Its primary focus points ahead to the death of Jesus
c. One major theme is the tension between unbelief and belief.
d. It portrays Jesus as a suffering servant.
8. Three of Jesus’ followers witnessed an event wherein Jesus’ clothes became dazzling white, and Elijah and Moses appeared on the scene to talk to Jesus. This is known as the
a. Passion
b. Transfiguration
c. Resurrection
d. Ascension
Short answer
Answer the question using complete sentences.
9. What is the main theme of the Gospel of Mark?
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10. Who was the intended audience for the Gospel of Mark?
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11. List one key event of the Gospel of Mark.
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12. Who are two key characters in the Gospel of Mark? (2 points)
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13. What are some unique characteristics of Mark’s Gospel?
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Week 3: Gospel of Matthew
Fill in the blanks: Define the following terms.
1. Messiah: A Jewish concept meaning A_______________ O__________
2. “missionary discourse”: A section of Matthew where Jesus prepares the disciples for their journeys by giving them power over unclean s_______________ and d_______________.
3. Fulfillment citations: Describes the verses that seek to prove that Jesus represents the expectations of the H_______________ S____________________
4. Sermon on the Mount: words of Jesus that are, primarily, e____________________ guidelines.
5. Christian feast of Epiphany: A celebration commemorating the coming of the W__________ M__________.
6. The Great Commission: the instructions that Jesus gives the disciples after his r_________________________
7. Beatitudes: comes from the Latin word for h_____________________ or “blessedness.”
8. Doxology: a term meaning “blessing”; said at the end of a p_______________.
9. “turn the other cheek”: Being p_______________ with wrongdoers rather than seeking r_______________.
10. The Golden Rule: “In everything, do to o_______________ as you would have t__________ do to y__________.
Week 4: Luke’s Gospel
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1. _____ the account of two disciples encountering the resurrected Jesus while traveling to the village of Emmaus is found in Luke, but not in the other three Gospels.
2. _____Unlike the other three Gospels, Luke does not ground his Gospel in history.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the book of Luke?
a. It contains an infancy narrative that is from the perspective of Mary
b. It has a long teaching section using parables.
c. It is written primarily for a Jewish audience.
d. It begins the infancy narrative with the birth of John the Baptist.
4. The tone found throughout Luke’s Gospel is one of
a. Seriousness and sadness
b. Joy and gladness
c. Bitterness and anger
5. Mary’s response to her cousin Elizabeth’s words (“Blessed art thou among women, and blest is the fruit of they womb…”) is a long prayer, which has come to be called the
a. Magnificat
b. Passion
c. Annunciation
d. Song of Hannah
6. Which of the following is not a detail unique to the Gospel of Luke?
a. It has a focus on the lowly, poor, and outcasts.
b. It has a focus on the inclusion and prominence of women.
c. It has a focus on the healings of Jesus.
d. It has a focus on suffering and persecution.
Matching
Match the following categories or forms of parables with the statements below.
a. Ethical Parables b. Theological parables
c. Narrative parables d. Aphorisms
7. _____Parables that explain something about human and divine relationships
8. _____Parables that seek to teach a type of behavior or attitude.
9. _____This particular form of parable usually appears in two verses, and resembles the sayings that appear in the book of Proverbs.
10. _____The Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son are examples of this form of Parable.
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