midterm #2 RELA 250
According to the Gospel of Matthew, which of the following temptations were given to Jesus by Satan? (Select all that apply.) a. "All these [kingdoms] I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." b. "...command these stones to become loaves of bread c. "...throw yourself down [from the pinnacle of the temple]" d. "...heal this leper" e. "...move this mountain"
a. "All these [kingdoms] I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." b. "...command these stones to become loaves of bread c. "...throw yourself down [from the pinnacle of the temple]"
How is the Greek word Logos most often translated? a. "Word" b. "Temple" c. "God" d. "Origin"
a. "Word"
How long did Jesus spend in the wilderness after his baptism according to the synoptic Gospels? a. 40 days b. 3 days and 3 nights c. 7 days d. 40 years
a. 40 days
What is the Magnificat? Select all that apply. a. A song of praise by Mary that reflects on her invitation to become the mother of God's son b. Jesus's first sermon at the synagogue in Nazareth c. A passage from Isaiah that Jesus quotes d. One of the ways that Luke introduces Jesus's acts of and teachings on compassion
a. A song of praise by Mary that reflects on her invitation to become the mother of God's son d. One of the ways that Luke introduces Jesus's acts of and teachings on compassion
In the parable of the Two Debtors, the first debtor owed 500 denarii (pence). About how much would that be worth for a day laborer in the first century? a. About 20 month's wages b. About a month's wages c. About a week's wages d. About a 12 month's wages
a. About 20 month's wages
Why did Simon decide that Jesus could not be a prophet? a. Because Jesus would have known that the woman was a sinner b. Because Jesus didn't wash his hands before eating c. Because Jesus was from Nazareth d. Because Jesus didn't give any prophecy
a. Because Jesus would have known that the woman was a sinner
How did Jesus respond to the ruler who asked Him, "Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Choose all that apply. a. Come, follow me b. Pray for forgiveness c. Sell all you have and give unto the poor d. Be baptized
a. Come, follow me c. Sell all you have and give unto the poor
According to Matthew 20, what are the 2 reasons the lord of the vineyard gave for paying a penny to those who had labored long in the vineyard? a. He gave them the amount they had agreed to before they started working b. He valued the other workers more than them c. They are servants and should be happy with any payment they receive d. He can choose to do what he wants to do with his own money
a. He gave them the amount they had agreed to before they started working d. He can choose to do what he wants to do with his own money
According to the passage of scripture that Jesus quoted in the Nazareth synagogue, what is the "anointed" person expected to do? Check all that apply. a. Heal the broken hearted b. Give sight to the blind c. Liberate those who feel broken or oppressed d. Judge the wicked e. Preach the gospel to the poor
a. Heal the broken hearted b. Give sight to the blind c. Liberate those who feel broken or oppressed e. Preach the gospel to the poor
What is the point that Jesus is teaching when he gives the story of the Good Samaritan? a. If we want eternal life, we must help those who are in need b. Sometimes there are acceptable reasons for not helping someone in need c. Samaritans and Jews did not have a history of good relations d. Bad things can and do happen to good people
a. If we want eternal life, we must help those who are in need
Which of the Savior's miracles is recorded in all four Gospels? a. Jesus feeds 5,000 b. Jesus cleanses ten lepers c. Jesus casts demons into a herd of pigs d. Jesus turns water into wine
a. Jesus feeds 5,000
What are three theological claims presented in Jesus's genealogy as presented in Matthew 1? (Select three.) a. Jesus is the Messiah b. Jesus is the "Son of Abraham" c. Jesus is the Healer d. Jesus is the "Son of David" e. Jesus is the "Son of Adam"
a. Jesus is the Messiah b. Jesus is the "Son of Abraham" d. Jesus is the "Son of David"
What are some of the main themes of the Gospel of Luke? a. Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized. b. Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom. c. Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine.
a. Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized.
Which of the following Gospels includes the parables of the Good Samaritan and Prodigal Son? a. Luke b. Matthew c. Mark d. John
a. Luke
Which of the four Gospels contains the story of two disciples on the Road to Emmaus? a. Luke b. Mark c. John d. Matthew
a. Luke
The phrase "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do?" comes from which Gospel? a. Luke only b. Matthew and Mark only c. Matthew only d. Luke and John only
a. Luke only
Which Gospel(s) describe Christ's sweat being like blood in Gethsemane? a. Luke only b. Matthew and Mark c. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John d. Matthew, Mark and Luke e. Mark only
a. Luke only
In the earliest manuscripts of which Gospel do we find reports of the resurrection of Jesus, but no accounts of an appearance by the resurrected Jesus? a. Mark b. John c. Matthew d. Luke
a. Mark
Who of the following is stated as being present at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Mark? Select all that apply. a. Mary Magdalene b. Mary, the mother of James c. Salome d. Mary, the wife of Matthew
a. Mary Magdalene b. Mary, the mother of James c. Salome
Which Gospel(s) describe Jesus instituting the sacrament at the Last Supper? a. Matthew, Mark, and Luke b. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John c. Luke only d. Mark only e. Matthew and Mark
a. Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Matthew uses the story of the slaughter of the babies to draw a connection between Jesus and ________? a. Moses b. sacrificial lambs c. Solomon d. David e. Isaac
a. Moses
To which Old Testament chapters does Matthew's inclusion of the story of the wise men make reference? (Select all that apply) a. Numbers 24 b. Isaiah 53 c. Isaiah 60 d. Psalm 72 e. 1 Kings 10 f. Micah 5
a. Numbers 24 c. Isaiah 60 d. Psalm 72 e. 1 Kings 10
According to Luke's version of the Sermon on the Plain, to whom does the kingdom of God belong? Choose all that apply. a. Orphans b. Foreigners living among the Israelites c. Merchants d. Widows
a. Orphans b. Foreigners living among the Israelites d. Widows
What are two reasons Matthew seems to find significance in the fact that Jesus was born in Bethlehem? (Mark both that apply.) a. Outside of Bethlehem is a monument to Herod that existed at the time of Jesus's birth, showing the dichotomy between the two claimants to the title, "King of the Jews." b. The name "Bethlehem" means "house of bread," and Matthew portrays Jesus as "the Bread of Life." c. Bethlehem was where King David grew up, and Jesus's birth there is used to tie Jesus to Davidic kings. d. Bethlehem was the birthplace of Joseph who was sold into Egypt, and Matthew uses this fact to tie Joseph, Jesus's stepfather, to the earlier Joseph.
a. Outside of Bethlehem is a monument to Herod that existed at the time of Jesus's birth, showing the dichotomy between the two claimants to the title, "King of the Jews." c. Bethlehem was where King David grew up, and Jesus's birth there is used to tie Jesus to Davidic kings.
Which of the following is not a member of the original 12 apostles listed in Matthew 10? a. Paul b. John c. Peter d. Matthew
a. Paul
In this story, we learn that the owner of the house was a Pharisee. Which of the following statements represent elements of Pharisaic belief that are particularly relevant in this story? a. Pharisees were deeply concerned with issues of purity b. Pharisees believed in the written law c. Pharisees believed in the oral law d. Pharisees believed in the resurrection
a. Pharisees were deeply concerned with issues of purity
Which of the following best describes why Pilate most likely found Jesus Christ to be guilty? a. Pilate wanted to protect his reputation b. Pilate was trying to protect Barabbas c. Pilate believed Christ was a threat to the people d. Pilate was trying to protect Caiaphas
a. Pilate wanted to protect his reputation
Which of the following were expectations of what the "Coming One" would do? Choose all that apply. a. Preach the "good news" [i.e., the Gospel] b. Cry repentance c. Raise the dead d. Atone for the sins of the world
a. Preach the "good news" [i.e., the Gospel] c. Raise the dead
In Jesus's parable of the two debtors, who does the debtor who owes 50 denarii (i.e., pence) represent? a. Simon b. The woman c. The other Pharisees in the room
a. Simon
In Aramaic, Jesus's native language, what does else the word for debt (ḥōba') also mean? a. Sin b. Forgiveness c. Penalty d. Money
a. Sin
What is the most important focus in the story of the widow of Nain? a. That Jesus had compassion on the widow b. That Jesus raised the young man from the dead c. That Jesus travelled through the night from Capernaum to Nain d. That Jesus because ritually unclean when he touched the bier
a. That Jesus had compassion on the widow
What happened at the baptism of Jesus, according to the Gospel of Luke? a. The Holy Spirit descended to anoint Jesus (to be the Messiah). b. Jesus became the Son of God. c. The Father came down in the flesh. d. Everyone present was converted by the incredible power of the Spirit.
a. The Holy Spirit descended to anoint Jesus (to be the Messiah).
Which of the following does NOT describe why those who had labored long in the vineyard were upset the lord of the vineyard paid all the workers a penny? a. The lord of the vineyard had agreed to pay them more than a penny b. After seeing what the first paid received, they expected they would receive more than a penny. c. They felt their labor was more difficult than those who had not labored long in the vineyard. d. They felt it was unjust for the other laborers to be made equal to them.
a. The lord of the vineyard had agreed to pay them more than a penny
According to Luke's version of the Sermon on the Plain, who will be a part of the kingdom of God? a. The poor b. The rich in spirit c. The poor in spirit d. The rich
a. The poor
When this person spoke of the future Messiah, the Savior responded, "I that speak unto thee am he." a. The woman at the well b. Nicodemus c. Peter d. The man born blind
a. The woman at the well
According to Doctrine and Covenants 138, what happens to the faithful members of the Church when they depart from this mortal life? a. They continue their work preaching the gospel b. They are taught by Biblical and Book of Mormon prophets c. They receive their first lessons and are prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord d. They are immediately resurrected
a. They continue their work preaching the gospel
According to the story of the Good Samaritan, who is the neighbor that we must love? a. Those with whom we have strained relations b. Those whom we love c. Those who live next door to us d. Those who love us
a. Those with whom we have strained relations
What did the word "poor" mean in Luke's world? Select all that apply. a. To not have very much money b. To have low status in the community because of gender c. To have low status in the community because of a lack of religious purity d. To be humble or meek e. To have low status in the community because of family lineage
a. To not have very much money b. To have low status in the community because of gender c. To have low status in the community because of a lack of religious purity e. To have low status in the community because of family lineage
According to the Bible Dictionary, what is the reason the Savior taught in parables? a. To veil the meaning b. To help people understand abstract concepts by apperception c. To clarify the message for uneducated followers d. To convey messages with universal application across time
a. To veil the meaning
True or False: For faithful Jews in Jesus' day, the raising and eating of pigs was against the Law of Moses. a. True b. False
a. True
What question was asked when the disciples brought five barley loaves and two small fishes to the Savior? a. What are they among so many? b. What seek ye? c. How many baskets took ye up? d. What wilt thou have me to do for thee?
a. What are they among so many?
Who of the following is stated as being present at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke? Select all that apply. a. Women from Galilee b. Joanna c. Mother of the sons of Zebedee d. Mary the mother of James/Joseph
a. Women from Galilee
In the parable of the prodigal son, how did the elder son refer to the prodigal? a. his father's son b. the sinner c. the lost sheep d. the lost boy
a. his father's son
Mark all of the following that reflect Jesus's proclamation of the Kingdom of God. a. parables b. the "Lord's Prayer" c. miracles d. the "Beatitudes"
a. parables b. the "Lord's Prayer" c. miracles d. the "Beatitudes"
What does the term Katalyma (as presented in Luke 2) mean? a. A "hospital" b. A "living room" or "guestroom" c. A "manger" d. An "inn" or "hotel"
b. A "living room" or "guestroom"
Which aspect of Christ's atoning for our sins has most frequently been stated by church leaders in General Conference? a. Christ suffering for our sins in Gethsemane b. Christ dying for our sins on the cross
b. Christ dying for our sins on the cross
Which aspect of Christ's atoning for our sins is most heavily emphasized in scripture? a. Christ suffering for our sins in Gethsemane b. Christ dying for our sins on the cross
b. Christ dying for our sins on the cross
Who is the audience of the Gospel of John? a. Jewish-Christians struggling with Gentiles in the church b. Christians in late first century debating the nature of Christ c. Gentiles struggling with acceptance in the church
b. Christians in late first century debating the nature of Christ
The writer of the Gospel of Matthew likely wrote the 10 miracles of Matthew 8-9 in a strict chronological order. a. True b. False
b. False
True or False: All of the miracles recorded in the Gospel of Mark are also recorded in one or more of the other Gospels. a. True b. False
b. False
True or False? According to the Gospel of John, after the Bread of Life Sermon many of those thinking of following Jesus now "walked with him." a. True b. False
b. False
True or False? Jesus characterizes the Law of Moses as "bad" and his new law as "good"? a. True b. False
b. False
True or False? While in the spirit world the Savior taught the gospel to all the spirits of the dead in three days. a. True b. False
b. False
Which Old Testament prophet did Jesus quote as he taught in the Nazareth synagogue? a. Jeremiah b. Isaiah c. Malachi d. Zechariah
b. Isaiah
Which of the following does the first century Jewish philosopher Philo claim about the Logos? (Select all that apply.) a. It existed only after the creation b. It is in the image of God c. The was the most ancient archangel who mediates between God and humanity d. It was the first born of God and was the oldest of the angels e. It existed before the creation
b. It is in the image of God c. The was the most ancient archangel who mediates between God and humanity d. It was the first born of God and was the oldest of the angels e. It existed before the creation
What is are some of the main themes of the Gospel of Matthew? a. Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine. b. Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom. c. Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized.
b. Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom.
Which of these accounts of the resurrected Jesus visiting someone is unique to the gospel of John? a. Jesus walking on the road to Emmaus b. Jesus talking alone with Mary Magdalene c. Jesus allowing his apostles to feel his hands and feet d. Jesus speaking to his apostles
b. Jesus talking alone with Mary Magdalene
The heavenly voice at Jesus's baptism declared several things about him. Taken together, they mean that ________. a. Jesus was to atone for sins b. Jesus was a Davidic king c. Jesus would be resurrected to overcome death
b. Jesus was a Davidic king
What is the main emphasis of the Gospel of John? a. Jesus is the savior for all humanity and is the manifestation of God's love to the marginalized. b. Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine. c. Jesus is a new Moses with a new law and a new Davidic king with a new kingdom.
b. Jesus's nature, origins, and power are divine.
In which gospel does Jesus not receive help carrying his cross? a. Matthew b. John c. Luke d. Mark
b. John
Which of the four Gospels contains the most personal conversations between Jesus and various individuals? a. Mark b. John c. Luke d. Matthew
b. John
The phrase "It is finished" comes from which Gospel? a. Luke only b. John only c. Matthew and Mark only d. Luke and John only
b. John only
What is the prophet Joseph's "key" by which he understands the Scriptures? a. Know the political context in the first century b. Know the question that led to Jesus's teachings c. Be able to read the scriptures in their original language d. Read the passage through the lens of the Book of Mormon
b. Know the question that led to Jesus's teachings
Who of the following is stated as being present at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew? Select all that apply. a. Martha b. Mary Magdalene c. Mary the mother of James d. Lydia
b. Mary Magdalene c. Mary the mother of James
Who of the following is stated as being present at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John? Select all that apply. a. Mary the mother of James b. Mary the mother of Jesus c. Joanna d. Mary Magdalene
b. Mary the mother of Jesus d. Mary Magdalene
Which of the following Old Testament stories did the Savior use to teach Nicodemus? a. Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac b. Moses lifting the serpent on his staff c. Moses drawing water to come from a rock d. Moses parting the Red Sea
b. Moses lifting the serpent on his staff
In the Savior's explanation of the parable of the sower, what did the sun represent? a. The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life. b. Persecution, tribulation, and temptation c. The word of the kingdom d. The heart of the individual hearing the message
b. Persecution, tribulation, and temptation
Why did the woman enter Simon's home? a. She entered to join the banquet b. She entered because she wanted to express her great love for Jesus c. She entered because everyone was invited to come after the synagogue service d. She entered the house on a whim
b. She entered because she wanted to express her great love for Jesus
What is the significance of the angels appearing to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus? (Select all that apply.) a. David had been a shepherd before he was king of Israel, and Christ will one day reign as king. b. Shepherds were one of the humblest classes in Judea, pointing toward Christ's ministry to outcasts. c. Shepherds may have been tending lambs destined for sacrifice, pointing toward Christ as the Lamb of God who would atone for sin. d. This pointed toward Christ's role as the Good Shepherd.
b. Shepherds were one of the humblest classes in Judea, pointing toward Christ's ministry to outcasts. c. Shepherds may have been tending lambs destined for sacrifice, pointing toward Christ as the Lamb of God who would atone for sin.
According to the Book of Alma (in the Book of Mormon), why did Jesus need to experience temptation during mortality? a. So that he could atone for sins b. That he may know how to succor his people according to their infirmities c. So that we could experience it ourselves as well d. That he could be strong and selfless
b. That he may know how to succor his people according to their infirmities
In the final 24 hours of Christ's life, which group appears to most vigorously oppose him? a. The common people b. The chief priests c. The Romans d. The Pharisees e. The Essenes
b. The chief priests
What was the first question that the lawyer asked Jesus and led to his teaching of the Good Samaritan? a. Who is without sin? b. What shall I do to inherit eternal life? c. Who is my neighbor? d. Who is greatest in the kingdom of God?
b. What shall I do to inherit eternal life?
In the Gospel of John, Jesus's body is presented as a temple that was ________. a. filled with righteousness b. filled with the Glory of God c. full of honesty d. full of truth
b. filled with the Glory of God
Which of the following phrases is not found in the parable of the Prodigal Son? a. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine..." b. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land..." c. "But when he came near to his father's house, his father saw him, and had compassion..." d. "And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey..."
c. "But when he came near to his father's house, his father saw him, and had compassion..."
According to the synoptic Gospels, what was the central message of the "good news" Jesus preached following his baptism? a. "You will be forgiven of thy sins" b. "You must repent in order to be saved" c. "The kingdom of God has come near" d. "Prepare the way of the Lord!"
c. "The kingdom of God has come near"
What is the Jewish Year of Jubilee? a. A time to remember when the temple was rebuilt b. A time of rejoicing when the Messiah would return c. A time of release when all debts were cancelled, and prisoners were set free
c. A time of release when all debts were cancelled, and prisoners were set free
What was the angelic announcement that happened in Luke 1? a. John the Baptist would baptize Christ b. Joseph was told to adopt Jesus as his own son c. Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth d. Simeon and Anna prophesied of His mission e. Heavenly messengers heralded the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
c. Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth
What is a lesson we can draw from Peter's denial of the Savior and the angel's declaration after the Resurrection? a. We should love others as Christ loves us. b. If we love Christ, we will keep his commandments. c. Christ doesn't give up on us. d. The devil will not support his followers at the last day.
c. Christ doesn't give up on us.
What might the Roman Gentile audience of Luke's gospel have thought about, in comparison and contrast, when reading about the angel's annunciation to the shepherds of "good tidings" of a "Savior"? a. The lambs sacrificed on the Day of Atonement to fulfill Mosaic law b. The singing of psalms praising God and promising peace on earth c. Inscriptions commemorating the birthday of Caesar Augustus d. The "rebirth" of the world during the spring
c. Inscriptions commemorating the birthday of Caesar Augustus
John the Baptist saw himself as fulfilling which Old Testament prophesy? a. Jeremiah 1:5 ("before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet") b. Ezekiel 36:25 ("I will sprinkle clean water on you, and ye shall be clean") c. Isaiah 40:3 ("The voice of one crying... "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!") d. Isaiah 61:2 ("the Lord hath anointed me to preach glad tidings to the meek")
c. Isaiah 40:3 ("The voice of one crying... "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!")
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the "certain man" was journeying from which city to which city? a. Jerusalem to Damascus b. Bethany to Jerusalem c. Jerusalem to Jericho d. Damascus to Jericho
c. Jerusalem to Jericho
According to some ancient manuscripts, what was the first name of Barabbas? a. Judas b. John c. Jesus d. Peter e. Saul
c. Jesus
Which miracle from the Gospel of John shows that Jesus does not need to be physically present for healing to take place? a. Jesus heals a crippled man b. Jesus heals a blind man c. Jesus heals a nobleman's son
c. Jesus heals a nobleman's son
What is the point Luke makes through his presentation of Jesus's genealogy? a. Jesus is heir to the Davidic throne of Israel. b. Jesus fulfills the Abrahamic covenant. c. Jesus is connected to Adam and therefore the entire human family.
c. Jesus is connected to Adam and therefore the entire human family.
Which of the following Gospels do not include any of Jesus' parables? a. Matthew b. Mark c. John d. Luke
c. John
Which of the four Gospels contains the Bread of Life sermon from Jesus? a. Luke b. Matthew c. John d. Mark
c. John
The Savior's miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead was recorded by which Gospel author(s)? a. Matthew only b. Both Luke and John c. John only d. Both Mark and Matthew
c. John only
According to Matthew 1-2, what occurred after the betrothal of Joseph and Mary? (Select all that apply.) a. Joseph was accused of unfaithfulness. b. Mary received an angelic revelation that she would be the mother of the Son of God. c. Joseph received revelation that led to his adoption of Jesus.
c. Joseph received revelation that led to his adoption of Jesus.
According to the Gospel of John, what question did the resurrected Lord ask Peter three times? a. Will ye also go away? b. What is truth? c. Lovest thou me? d. What think ye of Christ?
c. Lovest thou me?
Which of the following Gospels is the only one to include the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard? a. Luke b. Mark c. Matthew d. John
c. Matthew
Which of the four Gospels contains 5 distinct sermons from Jesus? a. Mark b. John c. Matthew d. Luke
c. Matthew
The phrase "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me" comes from which Gospel? a. Matthew, Mark, and Luke only b. Matthew only c. Matthew and Mark only d. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
c. Matthew and Mark only
Which of the following best describes what happened in the story of those who went to Caesarea to protest the standards posted by Pilate? a. The protestors were delivered by a miraculous change in the weather b. Pilate scourged the leaders of the rebellion c. Pilate moved the standards out of Jerusalem d. Pilate had his soldiers kill the protestors.
c. Pilate moved the standards out of Jerusalem
According to King Benjamin, imparting of their substance to the poor was one evidence that that his people were doing what? a. Developing charity b. Obtaining a remission of their sins c. Retaining a remission of their sins d. Being good citizens
c. Retaining a remission of their sins
How many miracles performed by Jesus are mentioned in the Gospel of John? a. Three b. Ten c. Seven d. There are no miracles mentioned in the Gospel of John
c. Seven
What was Jesus's initial answer to the first question? a. Be baptized b. Repent c. Come, follow me d. Live the two great commandments
d. Live the two great commandments
In the Savior's explanation of the parable of the sower, what did the soil represent? a. The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life. b. Persecution, tribulation, and temptation c. The heart of the individual hearing the message d. The word of the kingdom
c. The heart of the individual hearing the message
The Bread of Life Sermon may be foreshadowing what future event in the Savior's life? a. Breaking bread with the two disciples in Emmaus b. His body lying in the tomb for 3 days c. The institution of the sacrament d. The raising of Lazarus from the dead
c. The institution of the sacrament
Which of the following was required by Pilate? a. The crown of thorns b. The robe c. The scourging d. The reed
c. The scourging
What is reflected in the 70 disciples Jesus calls? (Select all that apply.) a. The seventy years of Babylonian captivity b. The command to forgive seventy times seven times in Matthew 18 c. The seventy gentile nations in Genesis 10 d. The seventy men chosen by Moses to help administer the law
c. The seventy gentile nations in Genesis 10 d. The seventy men chosen by Moses to help administer the law
In Jesus's parable of the two debtors, who does the debtor who owed 500 denarii (i.e., pence) represent? a. Simon's other guests b. Simon c. The woman
c. The woman
Jesus taught that eternal life is to ________. a. keep the commandments with exactness b. be filled with the Spirit c. know God and Jesus Christ d. be filled with charity
c. know God and Jesus Christ
According to the synoptic Gospels, what was the phrase Satan used to introduce two of the three temptations of Jesus in the wilderness? a. "If you are righteous enough..." b. "If you are strong enough..." c. "If you are the Messiah..." d. "If you are the son of God..."
d. "If you are the son of God..."
When Joseph F. Smith received the revelation that became Doctrine and Covenants Section 138, what passage of scripture had he been studying? a. The Gospel of John b. The Epistle of James c. 1 Corinthians d. 1 Peter
d. 1 Peter
According to John, how long had Lazarus been dead when the Savior arrived in Bethany? a. 1 day b. 2 days c. 3 days d. 4 days
d. 4 days
At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted a new covenant. This appears to be textually related to which of the following covenants? a. A covenant instituted with Noah b. The Abrahamic covenant c. The Isaiah covenant d. A covenant instituted with Moses
d. A covenant instituted with Moses
How does Jesus show Simon that he is indeed a prophet? a. By washing his hands before eating b. By acknowledging that the woman's sins were "many" c. By prophesying how Simon's other guest would react to the woman d. By showing Simon that Jesus knew his thoughts
d. By showing Simon that Jesus knew his thoughts
Which miracle from the Gospel of John was associated with the Pool of Siloam? a. Jesus heals a crippled man b. Jesus walks on the water c. Jesus heals a nobleman's son d. Jesus heals a blind man
d. Jesus heals a blind man
Which of the following was the final command Jesus gave his disciples before entering Gethsemane? a. Remember this hour we were together. b. Judge not. c. Take the sacrament each week in remembrance of me. d. Love one another as I have loved you.
d. Love one another as I have loved you.
Which of the following Gospels is the only Gospel to include the Parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son? a. John b. Matthew c. Mark d. Luke
d. Luke
In the Savior's explanation of the parable of the sower, what did the thorns (or weeds) represent? a. Persecution, tribulation, and temptation b. The heart of the individual hearing the parable c. The word of the kingdom d. The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life.
d. The cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of others things, and the pleasures of this life.
What was symbolically reflected in Jesus's calling of twelve disciples? a. The twelve dispensations of time b. The twelve oxen sacrificed at the temple dedication c. The calling of twelve apostles in the last days d. The restoration of the twelve tribes of Israel
d. The restoration of the twelve tribes of Israel
According to the Bible Dictionary, which of the Savior's miracles is his greatest of all? a. Walking on water b. Feeding the 5000 c. Turning water into wine d. The resurrection
d. The resurrection
What was John the Baptist's apocalyptic message? a. That there is plenty of time to repent, since the end times are far off b. To prepare for war with the Romans c. That God will be with all of Israel through the coming tribulation d. To prepare for the end times and the coming judgment
d. To prepare for the end times and the coming judgment
According to the Gospel of John, this was the first of the Savior's miracles. a. Healing the man born blind b. Feeding the 5000 c. Raising Lazarus from the dead d. Turning water into wine
d. Turning water into wine
What was the followup question that the lawyer asked Jesus? a. What shall I do to inherit eternal life? b. Who is greatest in the kingdom of God? c. Who is without sin? d. Who is my neighbor?
d. Who is my neighbor?
Which Old Testament prophet does John the Baptist evoke with his dress, location, and message? a. Exekiel b. Moses c. Jeremiah d. Isaiah e. Elijah
e. Elijah
Which Gospel(s) describe Jesus washing the disciples' feet? a. Luke only b. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John c. Matthew only d. Matthew and Mark only e. John only
e. John only
Which Gospel uses the phrase, "The Garden of Gethsemane"? a. John b. Mark c. Luke d. Matthew e. None
e. None
