Week 1 (Reading the Gospels + Intro to 4 Gospels)
As for structure, Luke gives a lot of time to discuss Jesus' journey to _______, from 9:51-19:27, about 40% of the Gospel.
Jerusalem
What is the Greek word used in John's Gospel prologue to refer to Jesus?
logos
The Sermon on the Plain and what other Sermon were likely part of one larger message?
The Sermon on the Mount
How does the Gospel of John depict Jesus' arrest/crucifixion differently from the other Gospels?
John depicts Jesus in a more dignified/powerful way.
Name 1 of the 3 key historical facts that serve as evidence for Jesus' resurrection.
(+100 for each additional one)
The discovery of Jesus' empty tomb
The appearances of Jesus alive after his death
The disciples' belief that Jesus rose from the dead
What does the word "synoptic" mean?
"to see from one perspective"
What does Luke add between Jesus' baptism and temptation?
(+100: Why does Luke do this?)
Jesus' genealogy
(+100: To compare & contrast Jesus to Adam)
During the Feast of Booths, what two metaphors do Jesus use to describe himself? (2 possible answers)
(+100 for both)
Water and light
What is the overarching theme of Mark's three Passion predictions?
(+100 for the theme of each prediction)
Sight
(+100: imperfect sight, prayer, sacrifice)
Mark's spends about 40% of his Gospel covering what?
Jesus' final week
"church"
Jesus' early Judean ministry consists of which chapters of John's Gospel?
(+200: From which city to which city?)
John 2-4
(+200: Cana to Cana)
How does Jesus fulfill the Festival of Hanukkah?
Jesus is greater than the hero Judas Maccabaeus.
Why does John include the fact that he was with Peter when they examined the empty tomb?
To show how he believed (though it was incomplete belief).
What is Dr. Cook's full name (including middle initial)?
William F. Cook
What event breaks Mark's Gospel into two?
(+200: for the verse)
Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ.
Mark 8:29
Why does Luke extend the Isaiah quote referring to John the Baptist?
To include the fact that "all flesh shall see the salvation of God", referring to Gentiles.
Jesus' later Galilean ministry can be characterized by what two things? (2 possible answers)
(+100 for both)
Parabolic teachings and astonishing miracles
How does Jesus use Psalm 110 to prove his identity as God?
He is David's son who is also the Lord.
Why does Luke swap the last two of Jesus' temptations?
He wants Jesus' last temptation to be in Jerusalem.
John uses what word 98x, always in verb form, never in noun form?
"believe"
Who are the main 3 figures that divide Matthew's genealogy of Jesus?
Abraham, David, Jeconiah
What is Jesus' dilemma in the beginning of his Galilean ministry? (Hint: He wakes up early in the morning to pray about it.)
What does Luke bracket the Garden of Gethsemane scene with?
Jesus' encouragements to pray.
According to ancient historians, what did Pontius Pilate do after he was saved? (2 possible answers)
(+200 for both)
Evangelized to the Roman emperor
Committed suicide