Exodus
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
What does the name “Pharisees” mean?
What did Mary Magdalene see?
She was the first to see the newly risen Christ.
Which Gospel is the shortest?
The gospel of Mark is the shortest.
What happened in Jericho?
The walls fell down after the Israelite marched around the city for 6 days.
How did God appear to Moses?
through a burning bush
Who were the Saudecees?
Powerful priests and aristocrats
What did Joseph of Arimathea ask for?
Jesus’ dead body.
Which Gospel writer also wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
Who were the first three kings of Israel?
David, Solomon, Saul.
Who was Aaron?
Moses' brother and a speaker for him.
Who did the Zealots fight against?
Roman authorities and Jews
How many days after Christ’s death was his resurrection?
After 3 days
Which Gospels are synoptic and what does this mean?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are synoptic because they share the same stories, which is what synoptic means.
What is the role of a Prophet?
Someone chosen by God to spread God’s messages to people, nations, and communities
Why did Moses flee to Midian?
Because he killed an egyptian who was beating a hebrew
What was Herod the great known for?
Temple reconstruction, prosperous reign, major building projects.
How did Jesus appear to the disciples and what did he say?
Despite the door being locked, he appeared among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
What is an epistle and how many are there?
Epistles are letters, being 21 out of 27 books in the New Testament.
Who was Rahab?
A Canaanite woman who helped the Israelites to the promised land
What were the ten plagues?
Water turned to blood, frogs, gnats, flies, death of livestock, boils, hail, locust, darkness, and death of firstborn
What were the key characteristics of the Essenes?
Simple lifestyle, shared meals, helped the poor, strict religious observance.
What question did Jesus ask Peter on the Shore of Galilee and why did his ask this question?
He asked Peter if he loves him, heasked it three times to show Peter’s betrayal.
What are the categories of the New Testament?
The categories of the New Testament are Gospels, Acts, Pauline Letters, Non-Pauline Letters, and Revelation
Why did God raise Judges for the Israelites?
Because the people kept disobeying and turning away from God