New Testament
The Gospel
The Parables
Mary
Synoptic Comparison
100

How many books are in the New Testament? 

29

100

Who did Mathew write to?

Diverse population, Jews & Gentiles

100

How many parables are there?

43

100

Did Mary have another child besides Jesus?

Yes, James Joses, Judas, Simon

100

Who's daughter did Jesus raise from the dead?

Jarius

200

In what city was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

200

When was the Gospel of Mark complete?

Between 65 AD - 70 AD

200

What was the first parable Jesus taught?

“The parable of the sower”

200

Where did Mary give birth to Jesus?

Bethlehem in a Manger.

200

Who's mother in law did Jesus heal?

Simon/Peter

300

Name the first two apostles to follow Jesus.

Peter & Andrew

300

What is the message Luke gives about the kingdom of God?

He is spreading the idea that the Kingdom of God is for all people.

300

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who was the first man to pass by the wounded man?

Priest

300

Why does Mary wear Blue?

Represents the purity of her as a virgin & labels her as an empress in the Byzantine Empire

300

What was the name of the man that was set free instead of Jesus. 

Barabbas

400

What was Jesus' profession before he started his ministry? 

A carpenter

400

How is Johns Gospel structured?

Its divided into the book of signs, and the book of glory.

400

Two men went up to the temple to pray, a pharisee and who else?

Tax Collector

400

What did Mary do when Jesus was crucified?

She cried at the foot of the cross where Jesus was put up.

400

What was the final words of Jesus?

"It is finished"

500

Who is considered the 13th apostle to replace Judas Iscariot? 

Matthias

500

According to Mark, what does a true disciple of Jesus do? 

A true disciple of Jesus has to be committed and faithful and must imitate all that Jesus does.

500

In the parable about a fig tree, when you see the tree putting forth leaves, what is near ?

Summer

500

What is Mary's transformation in the 12th century?

She transformed from a Imperial (Royalty) figure to a motherly figure.

500

Who was the first person to see Jesus after his resurrection?

Mary Magdalene