BMMS 14-1 Origins of Christianity

According to the New Testament, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem the week of his execution?

• to celebrate the festival of Passover

• to pray in a beautiful garden

• to give out food to his followers

• to drive the Romans from the city

The governor of Judea at the time of the death of Jesus.

• Pontius Pilate
• Herod
• Quirinius
• Caesar

The "hometown" of Jesus. Where he was raised.

• Nazareth
• Sepphoris
• Jerusalem
• Bethlehem

Jesus often taught by telling stories people could identify with their everyday settings. These short stories with a message are called_________.

• miracles 
• the Bible
• parables
• the New Testament

What is the main message of the parable of the Lost Son/the Prodigal Son?

• God is the Father
• forgiveness and reconciliation
• The son came home.
• The son disobeyed the Father.

Which teaching and prayer does the Sermon on the Mount include?

• The 10 Commandments and the Lord's Prayer
• The Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments
• The Good Samaritain and the Lord's Prayer.
• The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer

Jesus criticized how the _________ _________ was/were being run.

• Roman government
• Jewish temple
• Roman baths
• Colosseum

During Roman times many Jews hoped God would send a _________.

• messiah
• governor
• parable
• disciple

Jesus had a small band of followers called ________.

• messiahs
• disciples
• parables
• apostles

Roman officials feared Jesus' message because they thought it might __________.

• cause Romans to leave the city
• bring peace the region
• ruin the Jewish holiday
• threaten law and order