New Testament Overview - Mark

How many books are in the New Testament?

• 27

• 30

• 39

• 42

Select the best definition for the word "Gospel."

• The story of God

• The first two books of the New Testament

• The story of the 12 apostles of Jesus

• The story of Jesus' life

Who were the apostles?

• Prophets in the New Testament

• Early followers of Jesus

• Modern followers of Jesus

• People who hated Jesus

Throughout the Bible, what is shown as the purpose of humans?

• Celebrate the earth and all creatures

• Rule the earth in the love and power of God

• Fight evil and try to be good

• Study the Bible and spend one's whole life on it

Who were the three main characters that Matthew compared Jesus to?

• David, Moses, and God

• Malachi, Nahum, and Jesse

• Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

• God, the Holy Spirit, and Adam

What is not a way Jesus was like Moses?

• They both came out of Egypt

• Moses was in the wilderness for 40 years, Jesus was in the wilderness for 40 days

• Both of them came from a mountain and told people about God's law

• Moses was baptized with water, Jesus was baptized with fire

What was the Sermon on the Mount?

• Lessons about the history of Jesus' family

• Instructions on how to resist the Romans

• Lessons about how to live in God's kingdom

• Instructions on how to pray in the wilderness

When Jesus sent out the 12 disciples to teach in different cities, what did he tell them to expect?

• Safety and danger

• Love and hatred

• Sadness and repentance

• Acceptance and rejection

Why did the Pharisees think Jesus was not the Messiah?

• He was born in Bethlehem

• His father was not a king

• He was not a victorious warrior

• He was too young

What did Jesus ride to Jerusalem on?

• A donkey

• A black horse

• A llama

• A grey horse