Early Christianity

What is the definition of a parable?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is a disciple?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is an apostle?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

What is the definition of resurrection?

• An early Christian leader who spread the message of Christ

• The act of rising from the dead

• A story that uses everyday life events to teach a lesson or religious idea

• One of the first 12 followers of Jesus

Which of the following empires conquered the people of Judah in 63 B.C.E.?

• Israel

• Jerusalem

• Spain

• Rome

One group of Jews called Zealots believed they should...

• Fight the Romans for their freedom

• Ignore the Romans completely

• Establish communities far away from Rome

• Avoid conflict with their rulers

What is one key DIFFERENCE between Jewish beliefs and Christian beliefs?

• Jews do not believe in God, only Jesus

• Christians do not believe Jesus is the son of God

• The Jews do not believe Jesus is the key to getting into heaven

• Jews do not believe they should love their neighbor

Many Jews hoped a(n) ____ would save them from the Romans.

• Jewish
• Deliverer
• Zealot
• Apostle

Jesus compared God to a loving ____.

• Roman Emperor
• Jewish King
• Father
• Neighbor

How did the Romans respond to Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem?

• The Romans had no interest in Jesus' visit.
• The Romans went out of their way to make Jesus feel welcome.
• The Romans invited Jesus to share the Passover meal with them.
• The Romans arranged to have Jesus arrested and put on trial.