Promise and a Blessing New Testament Survey
What is the probable date of Luke's gospel?
A.D. 58-60 from Cesara
What was the date of Matthew's gospel?
About A.D. 65-71
How were the Saducees influential?
All of the high priests were Sadducee They were educated and held prominent positions Sophisticated urban class held the majority influence in Sanhedrin
To what does the term synoptic problem reffer?
Does not mean gospel has a problem. Just means scholars had a hard time discerning and trying to answer the question of the gospels
At what location did Jesus encounter the Samaritan woman?
Jacob's well
Which "James" was most likely the author of the book of James?
James half brother of Jesus
What is the main point of the lost parables?
Jesus will find his lost sheep
What were Satan's temptations and Jesus' responses?
Turn stones into bread- doubt God's care -spiritual nourishment is more necessary than physical nourishment Jump down the pinnacle of the Temple to prove he was Messiah. -he refused to test the faithfulness of God Worship Satan and recieve the earthly kingdom - opportunity to seize kingdom and avoid the cross
What led Mary Joseph and Jesus to eventually move to Nazareth
death of Herod
When accused by the Pharisees of hypocrisy and following human tradition, what practice did Jesus accuse them of committing?
denounced their practice of corban
Epicureanism
derived from Epicurus antireligious atoms coming together
Platonism
derived from Plato dualistic view of world invisible world and visible matter
Who were the members of the diadochoi who succeeded Alexander?
generals who corrupted gov. until successor was old enough to heir
What does Gospel mean?
good news
While in the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus read from the scroll. What did he do immediately after reading the scroll?
he was rejected from Nazareth because he wouldn't finish the scroll and moved to Capernaum
Cynicism
height of virtue to have no want at all sought to demolish desire itself
What was the purpose of the temptation of Jesus
in order to help those who are tempted b/c he has been through the same thing to demonstrate that a man can resist Satan
Herodians
joined in plot to kill Jesus ask Jesus about taxes Jews who wanted Rome to have great authority
Beliefs of the the Pharisees
strongly monotheistic accepted all OT as authoritative affirmed reality of angels and demons firm belief in life after death and ressurection missionaries seeking conversion of Gentiles God was concerned for the person but also he/she had a choice
Gnosticism
syncristic religious philosophy based on platonism matter is evil, spiritual is good
What three actions best summarize Jesus' Galilean ministry?
teaching in their synagogue preaching good news of the kingdom healing every sickness/ disease among people
Who was reading the 53rd chapter of Isaiah when Phillip met him?
the Eunoch
What is the only miracle mentioned in all four gospels?
the feeding of 5,000
How did some attempt to explain the miracle of Pentecost
the men were drunk
Pharisees means
the seperate ones
What is the general purpose of John's gospel?
to counter the Jews correct a "baptist" cult promote faith in Jesus
Why did Jesus tell John the Baptist he wanted to be Baptize
to fufill all righteousness so Israel could claim their place with God.
What was the purpose of Jesus's first miracle
to manifest his glory
What was the purpose of Mark's gospel?
to present Jesus to a Gentile audience
The Maccabees
took revenge on Antiochus "Hannukuh"- converted everyone to Judaism forcibly
Where did Mary, Joseph, and Jesus flee to avoid Herod
went to Egypt
Rulers of Syria
Seleculus Antiochus 3rd Seleculus 4th (Philaptor) Antiochus 4th (Insane) - was extremely cruel to Jewish people
Who was the tanner in Joppa with whom Peter visited
Simon
Who sought to buy the gift of imparting the Holy spirit from Peter?
Simon Magus
Who were the 12 disciples
Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Phillip, Nathaniel, Thomas, Matthew, James, Simon, Judas Iscariot, Thaddeus
What does Synoptic mean?
seen together, seen with same eyes
What is the general purpose of Luke's gospel?
show Jesus as a savior for all the world
What did Jesus instruct his disciples to do after he was gone?
Go and make disciples of all nations.
On what occassion do we have Jesus's first recorded works?
3 days after 12th birthday
Purposes/dates of Jewish return to Jerusalem
536 B.C. to rebuild Jewish Temple 458 B.C. to enforce Mosaic Law 444 B.C. to rebuild the Jerusalem city walls and to lead social reform
In what year was Jesus born
6 or 5 B.C.
For the Jews, when did the Sabbath begin and when did it end?
6pm Friday-6pm Saturday
Who baptized Saul?
Ananais
What were the events surrounding the birth of Christ?
Angel appeared to Zacharius and told him he would have a son (John) angel appeared to Mary and told of the virgin birth angel appeared to Joseph and told him the baby was of the holy spirit Mary gave birth in Bethlehem Jesus means "one who saves" Angels announced birth to shepherds near Bethlehem Magi from the East following a star circumcised on the 8th day. Go down to Egypt rather than Bethelehem
Members of diadochoi
Antigonus- took northern Syria and Babyllon Cussander- ruled Macedonia Ptolemy- controlled S. Syria and Egypt lysimachus- Controlled Thrace and W. Asia Minor
At what location were believers in Christ first called Christians?
Antioch
What super natural events occurred with the coming of the Holy Spirit?
Audible manifestation- sound of coming wind Visible manifestation- saw what looked like tongues of fire Communication manifestation
Who accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey
Barnabus
Who served as a character reference to Saul in Jerusalem?
Barnabus
In what city did four men bring a paralytic?
Capernaum
Apocrypha
Collection of books found between OT and NT
Who was the Roman officer who was directed by God to send for Peter?
Cornelius
What are some disagreements of Synoptic Gospels?
Each gospel contains material peculiar to it Marked differences in parallel accounts Some episodes of transposed and related in different context
What are the names of the NT books that are written in the form of a letter?
Epistles- letters from apostles, Jesus, and others
What is evidence for Jesus's resurrection?
Existence of the Christian church celebration of Sunday rather than Jewish Saturday change of disciples existence of New Testament filled witness to the OT logical parts of Christianity
Zealots
Fanatical revolutionaries who tried to overthrow Roman power by all means Only God had rule of Jews
On what occasion was an adulteress brought to Jesus?
Feast of Tabernacle teaching at the temple
What location during the first missionary journey did Paul and Barnabas face opposition from the Jews?
Galatia (Roman Provinces)
What was Matthew's Jewish name?
Gift of Yaweh
Who was the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea during the death of John the Baptist?
Herod Antipus (4 B.C.- A.D. 37)
What were the two great theological schools and their views on divorce?
Hillel -took liberal side divorce should be granted with even most trivial offense regarded incompatibility was sufficient grounds for divorce Shammai -conservative view on divorce unfaithfulness was only ground for divorce
On what occasion did Paul accompany Paul and Barnabus?
Ist missionary trip to Perga
Pseudepigrapha
Jewish writings excluded from OT
What desciples were also known as Boanerges, "the son of thunder?"
John, James
What are the Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What Greek word describes Jesus Christ
Logos
Which of the gospel writers was both a gentile and physician?
Luke
At what location did Paul meet Timothy?
Lystra
At what location was Paul stoned?
Lystra
What location were Paul and Barnabas refereed to as Gods?
Lystra
Who was Mark's mother?
Mary Related to Barnabus
To whom did Jesus appear after his death but before ascension?
Mary Magdaline- On Sunday morning after the resurrection Other women on Sunday morning 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus Peter Sunday evening 10 disciples with only Thomas absent 11 disciples the next Sunday 7 disciples beside the sea of Galilee disciples on an appointed mountain in Galilee more than 500 people at one time James the brother of Jesus Occasion that he predicted the baptism of the holy spirit
Who was named to fill Judas's roll as disciple?
Matthais
What two old testament men appeared at the transfiguration of Christ?
Moses and Elijah
What are the different views regarding the unpardonable sin?
National sin of Israel. They're rejecting their king. People who reject that Jesus is lord and continue until death
Who was the member of the Sanhedrin who had a discourse with Jesus on how to be born again?
Nicodemus- needed to be baptized
What is the probable date of John's gospel?
Not said
Who was the Roman Emporer when Christ was born?
Octavian
What location during the first missionary journey did John Mark abandoned the missionary team?
Pamphyia
What location in the missionary journey are we introduced to Sergius Paulus and Elymas Barjesus?
Paphos
Four periods of Intertestamental period?
Persian (539-333 B.C.) Grecian (333-167 B.C.) a. Ptolemaic Period (320-198 B.C.) b. Seleucid Period ( Syrian period 198-167 B.C.) Maccabean (167-63 B.C.) Roman ( 63 B.C.- A.D. 135)
Who was the first missionary outside of Jerusalem?
Phillip
Who was the rabbi that interceded prior to Sanhedrin arresting apostles?
Rabbi Gamaliel
Where was Mark's gospel written?
Rome
What is the name of the Jewish Supreme Court?
Sanhedrin
By what name is the Sea of Galilee known?
Sea of Kinnereth Lake of Genesseret Sea of Tiberius "The sea" "The Lake"
To whom did Jesus appear after ascension?
Stephen when he dies Paul on the road to Damascus Apostle Paul in Arabia Apostle John on the island of Patmos
Who were two men chosen to serve the Hellenistic that eventually became famous?
Stephen- the first martyr Phillip- the first missionary outside of Jerusalem
Mishnah
Study/ teaching by recitation
Who were the women named in the geneology of Jesus?
Tamar- adultress Rahab- harlot Ruth- Moabtiss Bathsheba- Cheater
What three actions summarize Jesus's Galilean ministry?
Teaching in their synagogues preaching the good news of the kingdom healing every disease/ sickness among people
To what does the term Talmud refer
Teaching/ learning
NT letters are generally divided into what three parts?
The address the body Conclusion
What were the visible and audible commendations God gave in approving Jesus' baptism?
The spirit descended from Heaven in the form of a dove "You are my beloved son with whom I am well pleased." Jesus was already God's son prior to baptism. His baptism did not solidify his part as Gods son
What is another term for Peter's answer to Jesus' question "Who do you say I am?"
You re the Christ the son of the living God.
Who were the parents of John the Baptist
Zacharias and Elizabeth
What does the term Logos imply?
as far as the mind can reach in the very beginning it existed
On what occasion did Jesus become a child of the Law
age of 12
What are the basic agreements of the Synoptic Gospels?
agree with overall selection materials Jesus' story in the same outline period of preparation ministry in Galilee ministry to the way of Jerusalem Ministry in way of culminating Jesus' resurrection and death
What activities were going on that caused Jesus o cleanse the Temple?
animals were offered for sale in the temple area for sacrifices. rackateers charged people way too much to buy sacrifices
What location was Saul's name changed to Paul?
city of Paphos
What were the reasons Jesus began to withdraw from the multitude?
did most things in region of Philip because he wasn't hostile
To what Old Testament account did Jesus' claim to be the light of the world refer?
exodus 13:21-22
What is the key concept of the book of James?
faith without works is dead
What two principle events occurred during Jesus' third withdrawal?
fed another multitude Pharisees and Saducees tempted him
At what event did Jesus perform his first miracle?
marriage ceremony
When did the Holy Spirit indwell the believers in Christ?
not until the Christian church was set up
Stoicism
opposite of Epicureanism Universe controlled by absolute reason not good Conformity to reason was highest good.
What is the meaning of the Greek term, Synagogue?
originated shortly after exile greek term "gathering place" small building made by Jews to teach the law
Where was Saul when he heard the voice of God calling him?
outside Demascus
Essenes
pulled out fo community and centered themselves around a leader of righteousness lived in wilderness no evidence of Jesus/ John related to Quran
Beliefs of Saducees
rejected resurrection and after life did not believe in angels and demons rejected election of God accepted only the first five books of OT as scripture denied the concern of God for human affairs
What was the purpose of Matthew's gospel?
wrote gospel to present Jesus as Messiah, mainly to the Jews
What was the general purpose of the book of James?
wrote to explain nature of trials and tribulations
