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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Explore the key themes and narratives in the New Testament, with a focus on significant chapters from the Gospels of John, Matthew, and Luke. This quiz covers important events such as the birth of Jesus, miracles, and teachings, as well as cultural contexts like Hellenism. Test your knowledge of these foundational texts and their meanings.

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