New Testament Overview and Key Themes

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What does the Gospel of John chapter 1 call Jesus?

The Word

What phrase is used to open both Genesis and the Gospel of John?

In the beginning

Luke 2 says that on the night Mary and Joseph got to Bethlehem, she gave birth to Jesus.

True (A)

In Luke 2 names one prophet who "began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Israel"?

<p>Simeon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are two people Jesus heals in Matthew?

<p>A leper and a paralytic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who opens Matthew 3 "proclaiming, 'Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near'"?

<p>John the Baptist</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many temptations did Jesus give into when he was in the desert being tempted by the devil?

<p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

Matthew 10 says Jesus had this many apostles.

<p>Twelve</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Gospel of Mark begin?

<p>The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fancy word for Greek culture?

<p>Hellenistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the main groups of Jews in New Testament culture and briefly describe them

<p>Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What period of history does the New Testament cover?

<p>The first century AD (Anno Domini)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "testament" mean?

<p>Covenant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language is the New Testament written in?

<p>Greek</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Septuagint?

<p>The translation of the Hebrew scriptures into the Greek language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gospel of John Chapter 1

  • The Gospel of John chapter 1 refers to Jesus as the "Word."

Genesis and Gospel of John

  • Both Genesis and the Gospel of John begin with the phrase "In the beginning..."

Luke 2

  • Luke 2 describes Mary giving birth to Jesus in Bethlehem.

Luke 2 - Prophet

  • Luke 2 names a prophet who praised God and spoke about the child to those seeking redemption of Israel.

Matthew - Jesus Heals

  • Matthew describes Jesus healing two people.

Matthew 3 - Proclamation

  • Matthew 3 opens with a person proclaiming, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

Jesus's Temptations

  • Jesus experienced three temptations in the desert.

Matthew 10 - Apostles

  • Matthew 10 mentions Jesus having 12 apostles.

Gospel of Mark

  • The Gospel of Mark begins with the statement about Jesus as the Son of God

Greek Culture

  • The fancy word for Greek culture is Hellenism.

Jewish Groups in New Testament

  • Examples of Jewish groups include Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes. Further specifics of each are not provided but are implied in context

New Testament Time Period

  • The New Testament covers a period of history from around 4 BC to 95 AD.

Testament Meaning

  • "Testament" means a covenant or agreement.

New Testament Language

  • The New Testament is written in Greek.

Septuagint

  • The Septuagint is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.

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