Old Testament
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
What is this period sometimes called?
The Silent Years
Which gospel was likely written first?
Mark
What important event(s) happen at the beginning of Acts?
Jesus' ascension / Pentecost
What are the primary themes of Matthew?
What are the first five books of the Old Testament called?
The Pentateuch or The Torah (Law)
How many years passed between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
About 400
What year was Jesus probably born?
What is Jesus' charge to the Christian leaders at this time in Christian history?
Spread the gospel to the ends of the earth
What are the primary themes of Mark?
Jesus as the suffering servant
What line did Jesus come from?
The kingly line of David
Who was a very famous military leader during this period?
Alexander the Great
How did Jesus primarily choose to communicate?
Who are the main characters of Acts?
Peter and Paul
What are the primary themes of Luke?
Jesus, the savior of the world who seeks the lost
What book clearly predicts Jesus as the Messiah?
Isaiah
The Romans (Herod the Great oversaw Judea)
What is the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection?
His death paid the cost for all the sins of the world and his resurrection shows his power over death
What chapter in Acts tells Paul's conversion?
What are the primary themes of John?
Love; Jesus, the Lamb of God who brings eternal life
Why is the Old Testament important to the New Testament?
It tells the history of Israel (future Christians / Jesus' line). It also shows us about God's character.
What Jewish group revolted during the Hellenistic period?
The Maccabees
Why are there four different tellings of Jesus' story?
Each author had a different intended audience and themes - their STYLE shows us different facets of Jesus' story
When did Paul die?
AFTER the end of Acts, during / after his 4th missionary journey, around 64 AD
What are the primary themes of Acts?
Expansion of the Church, Faithfulness of the early believers, The Holy Spirit