Paschal Mystery Chapter 4 Test

Jesus message and ministry centered around the proclamation of the _____.

• kingdom of God

• Beatitudes

• Parables

• Corporal Works of Mercy

This has 3 distinct characteristics: it has a present and future dimension, is meant for all - especially the poor, and is open to sinners.

• Kingdom of God

• Beatitudes

• Parables

• Corporal Works of Mercy

Which of the following is true about the Kingdom of God?

• The kingdom shows no mercy towards sinners or the poor

• The kingdom begins small in the present, but flourishes in the future

• The kingdom is only open to the those who directly heard Jesus teach and preach

• The kingdom’s fruition was made evident during the time of Jesus earthly ministry

Which of the following is NOT a corporal work of mercy?

• clothing the naked

• feeding the hungry

• instruct the ignorant

• welcoming the stranger

Which of the following is NOT a corporal work of mercy?

• give drink to the thirsty

• caring for the sick

• visiting the imprisoned

• forgive offenses willingly

What was preached by Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount that instructed his followers on how to live to be able to enter the Kingdom of God?

• miracles

• Beatitudes

• Eucharist

• Parables

Which of the following refer to short memorable stories that relate common experiences to religious truths?

• Parables

• Beatitudes

• Kingdom of God

• None of the above

Although the Kingdom of God is open to everyone who accepts it, Jesus announces the Kingdom in a special way to which people?

• Wealthy upper class

• Friends of the Apostles

• The poor and the lowly

• Scribes and Pharisees

What was the central theme in Jesus’ preaching?

• divine punishment for sinners

• God's disappointment with the human race

• wealthy people are not going to heaven

• Coming of the Kingdom of God

Where did Jesus preach about the Beatitudes?

• Sermon on the Mount

• Asia

• Egypt

• Temple in Jerusalem