Jesus' birth
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
What is Capernaum?
The town where Jesus lived and did many of his miracles
What form did the Holy Spirit take on when Jesus was baptized?
A dove
What was Jesus' first miracle?
Turning water into wine
Who was Matthew's audience?
the Jews
How were shepherds viewed in society at that time?
They were outcasts, sometimes even criminals that were looked down upon
What does synoptic mean?
Same eye. Matthew, Mark, and Luke fall under this
Which two disciples did Jesus call first?
Simon Peter and Andrew
What do people need to have in order to be healed?
Strong faith
What was Luke's job?
A doctor
What does the gold, frankincense, and myrrh represent?
Jesus as king, high priest, and his death and burial
Who are the Sanhedrin?
The Jewish religious court made up of Pharisees and Sadduccees
What did the Sea of Galilee represent?
Evil and chaos
What miracle is mentioned in all four gospels?
The feeding of the 5000
Who was Mark's audience?
The Gentiles
What two prophecies did Jesus fulfilled with his birth?
Born of a virgin and born in Bethlehem
Who are the Saducees?
Religious men who play a role in politics
How many days was Jesus alone in the wilderness?
40 days and nights
What two miracles took place on the Sea of Galilee?
Jesus calming the storm and Jesus walking on water
Which gospel has the most Old Testament quotations?
Matthew
What five women are in the lineage of Jesus?
Tamar, Rahab, Bathsheeba, Ruth, Mary
Who are the zealots?
A group of men who believed freedom from Rome would come through violence and warfare
What was the importance of the location when Jesus was preaching about the gates of hell?
The mountain was believed to be the literal entrance to hell and was the center of pagan worship
What gospel does not include Jesus walking on water?
Luke
Which gospel uses the word signs instead of miracles?
John