What is anger and ill-treatment, especially because of race, political or religious beliefs called?
Persecution
100
How many discourses are the in the Gospel of Matthew, which is also the number of books of the Torah?
Five
100
Which apocalyptic symbol is associated with the Gospel of Mark?
Lion
100
In Mark's Gospel, who declares Jesus is the Messiah?
Peter
100
What is the Hebrew word for the "peace of God"?
Shalom
200
When do many Biblical scholars believe the Gospel of Mark was written?
Between 60-70 AD
200
What type of audience to scholars believe Matthew was writing to?
Jewish-Christian
200
What apocalyptic symbol is associated with the Gospel of Matthew?
Angel/Man
200
Which Emperor persecuted the early church during the time that the Gospel of Mark was being written?
Nero
200
What is the free offering of oneself out of love for another called?
Sacrifice
300
In one event, who does Jesus heal of a fever and afterwards, begin to serve both Jesus and the disciples--providing a model of how we are called to respond to Jesus' saving work?
Peter's mother-in-law
300
What images does Jesus use to invite his disciples to be effective and make a difference in the world?
Light of the World, Salt of the Earth
300
Which Gospel portrays Jesus as the Suffering Servant and Prince of Peace?
Mark
300
Which Catholic Cardinal worked to bring people together by promoting unity and continuing to minister to the sick and dying, despite his own battle with cancer?
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
300
What are the blessings listed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount called?
The Beatitudes
400
What are the 3 main events in Jesus' ministry as portrayed in the Gospel of Mark?
Healing, Teaching and Praying
400
What is the foundation of belief and moral living for the Jewish people found in the first 5 books of the Old Testament?
Torah
400
Which Gospel portrays Jesus as the "New Moses" because he gave the new law and how to apply it to our lives?
Matthew
400
Who does Jesus say we must have righteousness like, if we want to inherit the kingdom of God?
Pharisees and scribes
400
What is the saving work of the Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus called?
Paschal Mystery
500
What Greek word is used in Mark which means "suddenly" and "immediately"?
Euthus
500
What are the 5 discourses listed in the Gospel of Matthew?
The Sermon on the Mount, Missionary Teaching, The Parables, The Community of God, The End Times & Judgement
500
What event in 70 AD marked the end of the war between the Romans and the Jews?
Destruction of the Temple
500
Who was the historian who states that Mark was a companion of Paul and first brought the Gospel to Egypt?
Eusebius
500
What is the spiritual realm of peace when God reigns as King called?