Authors of the Gospels
Which author refers to himself as "the one who Jesus loves?"
John
Why were Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem?
The Roman census and Bethlehem was Joseph's ancestral home town (as prophesied in scripture).
Recap the parable of the Lost Sheep.
The shepherd left the 99 to find the one.
What were the names of Lazarus's sisters?
Martha and Mary
What is the Greek word for sacrificial, unconditional love?
Agape
Which author was a doctor?
Luke
Who was Jesus's cousin that was born around the same time as Jesus?
John the Baptist
Recap the parable of the treasure in the field.
The person found a treasure in the field and hid it, and then went and sold everything he had to buy the field.
How long was Jesus's Earthly ministry?
Three years
What does Rabbi translate to in English?
Teacher
Which author is believed to have written his book first?
Mark
Who was the figure head king appointed by the Romans during Jesus's birth?
Herod the Tetrarch
Recap the parable of the talents.
A master left his servants with different amounts of money while he went away. One was left with 5 talents, one with 2, and one with 1. The ones with 5 and 2 were faithful and turned a profit with their money, while the one who was given 1 talent hid his money.
What was Jesus's first miracle?
Turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana.
What is the Greek translation of the Old Testament called?
Septuagent
Which author was writing to a Jewish audience?
Matthew
Who were John the Baptist's parents?
Zecheriah and Elizabeth
Recap the parable of the prodigal son.
One son went and spent all his inheritance, while the other stayed home. The one who spent his inheritance repented and asked his father for a job, and his father celebrated his return.
Which Herod beheaded John the Baptist?
Herod Antipas
Which of the disciple's name in Greek translates to the Twin?
Thomas
Which author's book is not one of the Synoptic gospels?
John
What were the three gifts the Wise men brought to Jesus?
Gold, Francensense, and Myrhh
Recap the parable of the sower.
The farmer scattered seeds on rocky and good soil. Only the seeds on the good soil grew.
Give an example of foreshadowing of Jesus in the Old Testament.
Accept any example.
What is the Greek term for brotherly love?
Philio