What kind of books are the Gospels?

• Historical ancient Greco-Roman biographies

• Poetic recantations of the foundation of the Church

• Pseudo historical texts written by Christians centuries later

• a collection of stories written and told about Jesus to paint him a certain way.

What is the significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem riding in on a donkey? Select ALL that apply.

• It is the fulfillment of prophecy

• Jesus comes as the new Solomon/Davidic King

• Jesus comes in peace and humility

• Jesus comes in arrogant war

What is the simple difference between "nature" and "person"?

• Nature refers to what something is while person refers to who someone is.

• Nature refers to who someone is while person refers to what someone is.

• Nature refers to a particular instance of a being whereas personhood refers to a being in general.

• Nature refers to what a being is in general whereas personhood refers to a particular instance of that one nature.

What do Christ’s temptations in the desert signify?

• him being the new Joshua and a new Solomon

• him starting a new Exodus from sin

• him being tempted by the Devil just like Adam

• The Sins of the Israelites during their 40 years in the desert

What were the four types of ancient Jewish groups during Christ?

• Gentile, Christian, Zealots, Sadducees

• Pharisees, Gentiles, Essenes, Hebrew

• Pharisees, Zealots, Sadducees, Essenes

• Gentile, Christian, Hebrew, Pharisees

Describe two or more lessons the Gospel of Mark teaches us about faith.

• Faith is to be put into action

• Faith is a Virtue

• with God there is no fear

• God is all powerful

What does the multiplication of the loaves symbolize?

• The Torah, the 2 nations(Israel & Judah) and 12 tribes of Israel

• It symbolizes Adam and Eve as well as the 12 Apostles

• It symbolizes the 12 months in a year

• The Torah and the 2 nation of Israel (Israel & Judah)

What is the significance of Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration?

• their presence signifies Jesus as their successor

• it symoblizes a new covenant

• It symbolizes Jesus as the Messiah

• their presence signifies Jesus as their successor and a new covenant

True or False. The "Word" in John 1 is Logos and most often refers to Jesus

• True

• False

Why does Jesus keep his identity as the Messiah a secret/shadowed?

• Because he was not sure who he was until later.

• He didn't keep his identity a secret. This question begins with a false premise.

• He wants us to know that evangelization is not important to being a disciple.

• To teach that he has not come as an earthly Messiah