Apologetics
What is Apologetics?
Reasoned arguments / writings typically of a theory or religious doctrine
What was Matthew's job before he met Jesus?
Tax Collector
Which age demographic was Mark during the life of Jesus? A child, young adult, or elderly man?
A child
John was the disciple Jesus __________.
Loved
When Jesus came to Capernaum there were so many people that...
They packed the house so much that people couldn't get in the door.
Who validates whether ancient writings are legitimate?
Archeologists
What happened to Jews who didn't pay taxes to the Romans?
They were sold as slaves or sent to prison.
What was the economic condition of Mark's family? Poor, middle class, or wealthy?
Wealthy
How many parables are in the gospel of John?
Zero
What two problems did the man lowered through the roof have?
He was so sick he couldn't walk, and he was a sinner.
What is a papyrus?
Ancient paper made of animal skin
What group of people was Matthew trying to reach?
Jews
Who was Mark's cousin?
How many books did John write in total?
5
The roof the house was probably made of was...
Why did people hide these Biblical writings?
To preserve it from warring nations
What question was Matthew trying to answer for his audience?
Could Jesus be the promised King of the Jews?
Mark based his Gospel stories on sermons he heard which Disciple Preach?
Peter
John's Gospel is the only one to record...
Jesus washing his disciples feet.
The teachers of the law spent most of their time...
Studying God's Word, telling people what it meant and how to obey it.
How many manuscripts do we have of the New Testament?
5,800
Matthew's book begins with what?
Jesus' Family Tree
Mark's Gospel was written to...
How did John die?
Of old age.
The teachers of the law were angry with Jesus this time because...
He said he could forgive sins, which only God can do.