New Testament Survey exam study guide. Questions And Answers 2023 Update

New Testament Survey exam study guide. Questions And Answers 2023 Update What does "Gospel" mean? - Correct Answer-Good news, Old English for "Godspell" What is the main focus of the Gospel? - Correct Answer-The last 3.5 years of Jesus' life and ministry. What are the synoptic Gospels? - Correct Answer-Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matt and Luke used Mark as a reference. Which Gospel was written first? - Correct Answer-Mark John Mark was a disciple of whom? - Correct Answer-Peter Know each of the Gospel's portrayal of Jesus. - Correct Answer-Matthew: JC the King. Mark: JC the Servant. Luke: JC the Man. John: JC the Son of God. Explain who Jesus was/is. - Correct Answer-Jesus was the Son of God who was sent to earth in the form of a baby to grow up as a teacher and then die on the cross for all our sins. JESUS IS THE ANSWER. Compare and contrast Zechariah and Mary, specifically their encounters with Gabriel, and reaction thereof. - Correct Answer-Mary- "How?" Zach- Doubted. Who was Herod? How did he react to the birth of Jesus? - Correct Answer-Herod was the king of Judah and when he heard that a new king was born, Herod was scared that the new king was going to take his throne and so he ordered all the baby boys under 2 years of age to be killed. How many chapters in the Gospel are dedicated to the earthly ministry of Jesus? - Correct Answer-Gospel- 32 New Testament- 84 Who was John the Baptist? - Correct Answer-Jesus' cousin who was the forerunner of Jesus. He baptized Jesus and also preached repentance to the people. What were the three temptations of Jesus? How did he handle them? - Correct Answer-1. Turn rocks into bread - "Man does not live on bread alone..." 2. Jump off the temple - "Don't test the Lord..." Jesus was sassy. 3. Bow down to Satin - "Fear the Lord your God..." Who were the first four followers of Jesus? - Correct Answer-1. Simon Peter 2. Andrew 3. James 4. John Continues...