New Testament Survey weeks 1-4
Matthew is the only gospel which mentions the Greek word for
Church
Where are Paul's major stops on his missionary journeys?
Corinth and Ephesus
In the phrase "New Testament," which of the following words is a synonym for "testament"?
Covenant
Matthew emphasizes the role of Jesus as teacher by presenting the teachings of Jesus in _________ large blocks of material.
Five
How does Luke describe the character of Jesus on the cross, especially when compared to Matthew and Mark
Forgiving and dignified
What label do scholars typically apply to Luke but not to the other Gospel authors
Historian
Among the four Gospels, only Matthew presents Jesus as speaking about the
Holy Spirit, the Church & the Kingdom of God.
Luke's birth narrative is unique in its use of
Hymns
Jesus has a number of sayings in Johns gospel that begin with
I am
Which of the following does Dr. Shauf NOT suggest you do as you read the Gospels for this class?
Ignore what we've learned about the 1st century world.
How does the tone of Lukes birth account differ from Matthew
It is happier
Two terms important throughout the Sermon on the Mount are
Kingdom and Righteousness
What does Jesus say to some folks that bring a woman to Jesus who has been caught in adultery?
Let the one who is without sin cast the first stone
Jesus miracles in Johns Gospel are called
Signs
Luke frequently uses words related to what concept?
Salvation
When Peter objects to the idea of Jesus dying, what does Jesus call Peter?
Satan
Against whom does Jesus make a series of harsh pronouncements, each beginning with "Woe to you...
Scribes and Pharisees
What was the result of the Maccabean revolt?
Selected Answer: Israel defeated the Seleucid and established its independence.
What happens to Mary Magdalene when she visits the tomb of Jesus?
She is met by Jesus himself, but she mistakes him for the gardener
What does a woman do with an expensive jar of perfume, shortly before Jesus is killed?
She pours the perfume on Jesus.
One thing that Matthew includes that Mark does not
The story of events surrounding the birth of Jesus
Circumcision
The surgical removal of the male foreskin; it was the physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham.
Markan Priority
The view that Mark was the first of the Synoptic Gospels to be written and was one of the sources used by Matthew and Luke
beatitude
any statement of divine blessing (though the term has come to be associated more specifically with the blessings offered by Jesus in Matt. 5:3-12 and Luke 6:20-23).
In Acts, where does the transition of Christianity from being a Jewish movement to being a Gentile movement mainly take place?
as a part of Paul's mission
Which activity does Luke' Gospel NOT emphasize Jesus doing?
bathing
What term refers to a list of books that are officially accepted as Scripture?
canon
Syncretism religion
combination of two religious value systems. Ex. Latin America(Christian and Native)
In the second century, a prominent Christian named Tatian produced the Diatessaron, which was a
combined material from the four Gospels into one continuous narrative, eliminating the need for separate Gospels.
One word that describes Jesus' lifestyle is
itinerant : a person who travels from place to place.
In John's Gospel, the most important commandment of Jesus is
love one another
What does Jesus say about how to treat enemies
love them
What evidence from Acts suggests the author was a companion of Paul?
places where "we" language is used
Which of the following is not characteristic of the Pharisees?
practiced celibacy
Luke discusses
prayer worship food outcasts disadvantaged present availability of salvation
Which are important themes in Luke account of the events surrounding Jesus birth
prophecy and the Holy Spirit
What do text critics attempt to do?
reconstruct the original NT writings using available ancient manuscripts
A significant criticism of historical Jesus research made by many scholars is that
the many conflicting pictures of Jesus that result from the research point to a broad methodological problem
Which of the following is NOT a key event in Christianity becoming a Gentile movement in Acts?
the founding of the Roman church
The main idea of the insiders/outsiders theme is that
the insiders get more knowledge of Jesus' teaching and identity than outsiders do.
The insiders/outsiders theme is ironic in that
the insiders' privileges don't make them understand or follow Jesus better.
The Synoptic Puzzle/Problem has to do with
the relationships among the first three Gospels
In Christian tradition, the author of the Gospel of John is held to be
one of the original twelve apostles
In about what year was Jesus born?
4 BCE
What two phrases appear in Mark as a part of Jesus' apocalyptic message?
"Son of Man" and "Kingdom of God"
Torah
A Hebrew word meaning "law," referring to the first five books of the Old Testament.
When Jesus dies, who confesses him to be the Son of God?
A Roman Centurion
Dead Sea Scrolls
(Old Testament) a collection of written scrolls (containing nearly all of the Old Testament) found in a cave near the Dead Sea in the late 1940s
Jerusalem Temple
-The place where Yahweh dwelt and center of Jewish worship -2nd Temple -Jesus threw merchants out of the Temple court -Destroyed by Romans in 70 CE because of a Jewish uprising
How many of the original manuscripts of the New Testament do we possess today?
0
What conclusion is usually drawn about the ending of Mark?
16:9-20 probably was not a part of Mark's original ending.
In what century were all (or almost all) of the New Testament writings composed?
1st century A.D.
Diaspora
A dispersion of people from their homeland
What does Jesus curse?
A fig tree
Sadducees
A group of powerful and often wealthy Jews who were connected to the Temple priests and often disagreed with the Pharisees.
Midrash
A literary form that relates past scriptural events to help explain and interpret present events.
John's gospel begins with
A poem connecting Jesus and God "the Word" that was with God and then became a human
Stratification
A structured ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in a society.
Aramaic
A western Semitic language commonly spoken in Palestine, Syria, and Mesopotamia from the third century before Christ until AD 650. Aramaic was later replaced by Arabic.
Luke portrays Jesus as one who
A. fulfills expectations of Jewish Scripture. B. is similar to Hellenistic philosophers or benefactors. C. has features in common with mythological heroes.
The author of the Gospel of Luke also what other New Testament
Act
Qumran
An ancient Essene monastery on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. Near it were found the ancient Dead Sea scrolls.
Geographically, Matthew's Gospel is often thought to have originated in the city of
Antioch
What religious perspective combines a radical dualistic outlook (clear distinction between good and evil) with a deterministic view of history (the idea that everything is proceeding according to a divine plan)?
Apocalypticism
Beloved Disciple (John)
Apostle who stayed by Jesus' side during the crucifixion and looked after Mary the Blessed Mother after Jesus died (and later ascended); was the first to recognize Jesus at the Second Great Catch of Fish
What language did Jesus and the other Jewish in the land of Palestine primarily speak?
Aramaic they spoke the language of the cities they lived in
Who conquered the northern kingdom of Israel?
Assyria
Two major divisions of Gospel of John
Book of Signs and Book of Glory
The Samaritans
Descendants of a mixed population of Israelites who survived the Assyrian deportations and various pagan settlers imported after the northern kingdom fell and did not get along well with other Jews, despite similar beliefs.
Samaritans
Descendants of a mixed population of Israelites who survived the Assyrian deportations and various pagan settlers imported after the northern kingdom fell.
What term refers to Jewish living outside the traditional homeland of Palestine who were influenced by Hellenism?
Diaspora
What does Jesus say about swearing (vows)
Do not Swear at all
At the end of John, the resurrected Jesus has a conversation with Peter. What question does Jesus repeatedly ask Peter?
Do you love me?
What are the major groups of New Testament writings?
Gospels Acts Epistles Apocalypse
In what language was the New Testament originally written?
Greek
Septuagint
Greek translation of the Old Testament
What happens to Jesus' friend Lazarus?
He becomes sick and dies
In Jesus' Parable about the ten virgins how does the groom respond to the request of the foolish virgins (who do not have oil) to open the door
He does not know them
How does Thomas (one of Jesus' disciples) respond to the news of Jesus' resurrection?
He doubts it is true; asks to see proof of holes in hand
What happens to the young man named Eutychus when he listens to Paul preach?
He falls asleep and then falls out the window.
What does Jesus do after the Last Supper in John's Gospel?
He gives a long discourse preparing the disciples for his departure.
From reading the Gospel of Matthew, what can be surmised about the author?
He is a Jewish Christian, perhaps even a converted rabbi, writing a generation or more after the time of Jesus
What happens to Paul when he returns to Jerusalem in Acts 21?
He is arrested following the outbreak of a riot.
What is the first thing that Jesus does in Mark's Gospel?
He is baptized
In the parable about a wedding banquet what happens to the guest who shows up not dressed properly?
He is tied up and thrown out
In the Sermon on the Mount, in what way does Jesus reinterpret the Jewish Law?
He makes many commandments even harder to follow
What does Jesus do with some water while attending a wedding?
He turns it into wine
Knowing Luke's editorial tendencies, which three words in the following passage from Mark will not be found in the Gospel of Luke? "When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs'" (10:14).
He was indignant
In John, what does Jesus do to his disciples at the last meal he shares with them before his crucifixion?
He washes their feet
Which of the following figures play an important role in this pat of Matthew
Herod, wise men, the devil
What happened to the original kingdom of Israel?
It split into two kingdoms, both of which were conquered.
Which of the following it NOT true about the title "Christ"?
It was a common term in Greek mythology
What does textual criticism conclude about the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 7:53 - 8:11)?
It was not original to Johns Gospel
What city or town receives considerable attention in Luke?
Jerusalem
How does Luke end his Gospel
Jesus Ascension to Heaven
Perhaps surprisingly, in Luke Jesus never connects salvation with what?
Jesus Death
Which of the following best expresses the definition of "the historical Jesus"?
Jesus as he can be determined by scientific historical research
What key theological idea about Jesus is asserted in John's prologue?
Jesus existed before becoming human
Which point about Jesus is presented more clearly and strongly in John's Gospel than in the Synoptic Gospels?
Jesus is God
Compared with the Synoptic Gospels, in John's Gospel:
Jesus is more open about his divine status.
The idea of the "Messianic Secret" is that
Jesus often tells people not to talk about him
What does NOT happen in Mark 1:1 - 8:26?
Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead.
What does John emphasize about Jesus during the Passion account?
Jesus was in control of the events throughout
Which statement best expresses the distinctive chronology and geography of John's Gospel?
Jesus' 3-year ministry involves going back and forth between Galilee and Judea.
Both the Gospel of Luke ends and Acts begins with what story?
Jesus' ascension
"Torah" refers to:
Jewish scripture/Law
The Jewish idea of "covenant" could be offensive to non-Jewish in the Greco-Roman world because:
Jewish seemed to claim a privileged relationship with God.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Synoptic Gospels?
John
Living Water Discourse
John 4 A samaritan woman at a well
Mark begins his Gospel by telling of
John the Baptist
The first character to appear (not simply be mentioned) in Mark's Gospel is:
John the Baptist
What surprising role does Jesus ascribe to the twelve apostles in Matthew
Judges at the last judgement
Which statement best describes the presence and role of women in Luke's Gospel?
Luke emphasizes the involvement of women in the ministry of Jesus.
Which Gospel do most scholars think was written first?
Mark
Which Gospel was probably written first?
Mark
Which statement summarizes how Matthew's Gospel compares to Marks?
Matthew follows the same storyline as Mark but add in additional material
Four Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
One likely explanation for Matthew including Jesus harsh statements about the Pharisees is that
Matthews community was itself in conflict with Pharisaic Judaism
Which literary device occurs in John that creates a dramatic irony
Misunderstanding
What does Acts tell us of the outcome of the charges against Paul when he reaches Rome?
NOTHING AT ALL
Which of the following is an important part of Jesus' Teaching in the Sermon on the Mount
Not focusing on things of this world
Tradition has identified Luke, the author of the third Gospel, as a physician, but what other occupation has been associated with this Gospel writer?
Painter
Jesus doe NOT teach with what in Johns Gospel
Parables
Mark's Gospel is often said to be dominated by
Passionate Narrative
Traditionally the author of Luke's Gospel has been held to have a companion
Paul
What character does NOT appear in Mark 1:1 - 8:26?
Paul
The last quarter of Acts covers
Paul's time in Roman custody
Among the four Gospels, Matthew shows the greatest interest in the role of
Peter
Which of the following are unique to Matthew's Gospel?
Peter trying to walk on water, Pilate not responsible for Jesus death, visit of the magi
Which of the following is NOT a major division of the New Testament?
Prophets
Which two Hellenistic kingdoms ruled Israel?
Ptolemies and Seleucid
Scholars suggest that, in addition to the New Testament Gospels, there may have been a document they call
Q
What experience of the Johannine community do many scholars see reflected in John's Gospel?
Rejection by the Jewish Community
To whom does Paul present speeches in Acts 25-26?
Roman rulers in the land of Israel
At what city does Paul end up in at the conclusion of Acts?
Rome
What animals does Jesus send a "Legion" of demons into?
Swine (pigs)
Which sources are considered to be the most valuable in doing research on the historical Jesus?
THE NEW TESTAMENT GOSPELS
The Acts of the Apostles has been sometimes also called
The Acts of the Holy Spirit
What does Dr. Shauf suggest about how John's Gospel was written?
The Beloved Disciple provided written testimony that was later edited into the Gospel of John.
Among the four Gospels, only Matthew presents Jesus as speaking about
The Church
Which opponents of Jesus most readily submit to him?
The Demons
Which of the following is NOT part of Mark's portrayal of the disciples?
The Disciples faithfully proclaim the gospel
Matthew is thought to have used what source when he wrote
The Gospel of Mark
One important outcome of the First Jewish War against Rome (AD 66-70) was:
The Jerusalem temple was destroyed.
Which statement best describes the Jewish response to Christianity in its early days in Jerusalem?
The Jewish people are accepting but the Jewish leaders oppose Christianity
Which of the following is not included in Luke 1-4
The Magi: the story of the wise men who came to see the baby Jesus
Matthew's Gospel is often called
The Teachers Gospel
What Jewish group was radically anti-Roman and advocated armed rebellion against Roman forces?
The Zealots
What do the ending of the Sermon on the Mount and the very ending of Matthew Gospel have in common
The both emphasize the importance of keeping Jesus' teachings
How does Matthew portray of disciples compare with Marks
The disciples come across more positively in Matthew
Which of the following is true about how Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son would likely have been understood by first-century hearers?
The elder son represented Israel
Which of the following most likely provided motivation for the writing of the Gospels?
The eye-witnesses to Jesus' life were dying out.
In the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat where do the weeds come from
The farmer's enemy plants the weeds
Why do the disciples have a difficult time understanding Jesus' three passion predictions?
The idea of Jesus suffering strongly contradicted their expectations for the Messiah.
What happens when Jesus preaches a sermon in a synagogue at Nazareth
The people at the synagogue try to kill Jesus
What happens to the seven sons of Sceva when they try to use the names of Jesus and Paul in an exorcism?
The possessed man beats them up
To what does the word Hellenism broadly refer?
The prominence of Greek culture in the Roman Empire
The Gospel of Matthew ends with
The risen Jesus teaching his disciples
Why did Jewish in the diaspora tend to live in communities of their own?
Their religious beliefs made it hard to interact with non-Jewish.
Which statement is true about the four New Testament Gospels?
They interpreted the importance of Jesus for their own day.
What do Ananias and Sapphira do?
They lie about their generosity and die.
What request do John and James make of Jesus?
They want to sit at his right and left hand in his glory
Which of the following is a typical beginning of the "fulfillment citation?"
This took place to fulfill what was written...
Which is the probable reason for Matthew's use of the phrase "kingdom of heaven"
To avoid referring directly to God
Israelite religion is also referred to as
Yahwism
Sabbath
a day set apart to rest and honor God
What is the Q
a hypothetical source believed to have been used by Matthew and Luke
The Gospel of Matthew begins with
a list of ancestors of Jesus: Genealogy
Pharisees
a member of an ancient Jewish sect, distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law, and commonly held to have pretensions to superior sanctity.
According to Matthew, in what way is God's abiding presence a reality on earth?
a reality on earth because God is present in Jesus, Jesus is present in the Church and the Church is present in the world.
For Luke, the salvation that Jesus makes available is
a reality to be experienced here and now
Essenes/Dead Sea Scrolls
a sect of Second temple Judaism that flourished in the 2nd century B.C. They discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls, which was found in their library. The dead sea scrolls contained documents from the Hebrew bible that were untouched.
John's Gospel refers to the opponents of Jesus as the Jews, which refers to
a specific rival religious movement in the first century
Eschatological Discourse
a speech by Jesus in Matthew 24-25 dealing with the end times, the second coming, and the final judgment.
Where does Jesus give his inaugural address
a synagogue in his home town
Matthew 5-7 contains material not in Mark at all. This material consists of
a very long speech of Jesus
Scholars generally agree that Luke's Gospel was written
after AD 70
Which of the following was an important factor in the development of Judaism out of Yahwism?
an increased commitment to monotheism
What does Peter see in a vision?
animals lowered on a sheet
Which of the following was NOT a key distinctive feature of Judaism in the Greco-Roman world?
consulting religious oracles
What causes many scholars to question whether the author of Acts was a companion of Paul?
differences in the portrayal of Paul in Acts compared to Paul's letters
In Matthew's Gospel Jesus regards the Jewish leaders as
evil persons closely identified with Satan
What motif is prominent in Luke's Gospel and probably functions to establish connections between the stories in the Gospel and the Christian gatherings in Luke's own time?
food/meals
As an example of Matthew's affinity for structure and fondness of numbers, he cites twelve _______________ , perhaps playing on the number of tribes of Israel.
fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy
The zealots
had nationalistic and political goals.
In John's Gospel, Jesus's death is presented as
his glorification
The two stories of the feeding miracle in Mark illustrate especially well
how clueless the disciples often are in Mark.
The Gospels' accounts of Peter's denials of Jesus form one good example of what?
inconsistencies that are difficult to harmonize
The phrase binding and loosing in Matthew Gospel most likely refers to Jesus's (and so the churchs) authority to
interpret and apply the law
antitheses
six statements of Jesus in Matthew 5:21-48 in which he states his own view over and against that which people "have heard said."
Which approach to dealing with the miraculous is generally agreed upon today as being the most useful?
sociological
Who goes to Jesus' tomb and finds it empty?
some women
The following are important methods used by scholars to study the New Testament?
source criticism, form criticism, redaction criticism
On what basis does Jesus say people will be judged, when he uses a metaphor of separating them like sheep and goats
that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.
In John's Gospel, the word "Paraclete" is a special term for
the Holy Spirit
The most commonly accepted solution to the Synoptic Problem is called
the Two-source Hypothesis
John is the only one of the four Gospels in which Jesus is called
the Word
Jesus' preaching in Mark focuses on what?
the arrival of God's Kingdom
The opening scene in Acts 1 tells of
the ascension of Jesus into heaven
Synagogue
the building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction.
What are M and L?
the sources for the unique materials in Matthew and Luke
Which of the following does Luke tell us about John the Baptist
the story of his birth
What kind of relationship between the Father, Son, and disciples does Jesus emphasize in the Farewell Discourse?
the unity of all three
One reason for why Jesus is sometimes secretive in Mark is
to keep the crowds from being too much of a problem.
To whom an in what situation does the risen Jesus appear in Luke 24
two disciples while they are walking to Emmaus
When is the only time a character in Mark confesses Jesus as God's Son?
when he dies
Acts 15 tells of a council in Jerusalem that met to decide
whether Gentiles have to keep the Jewish law
How does Luke's Gospel end?
with Jesus ascending to heaven
