Part 35: Mark 12:13-27

Who were the Herodians?

• The Herodians were a group of philosophers in ancient Greece
• The Herodians were a Jewish faction who thought it best to submit to the Romans

• The Herodians were a nomadic tribe in Central Asia
• The Herodians were a religious sect in ancient Egypt

How is the question about taxes a trap for Jesus?

• It is designed to make Jesus look foolish

• It is designed to create division amongst the people

• It is designed to distract people from Jesus' teachings

• It is designed to test his knowledge of financial matters

How does Jesus acknowledge both Caesar's and God's authority?

• By saying we should give to Caesar and God what is owed

• By saying 'Caesar's authority is greater than God's'
• By declaring himself as the ultimate authority
• By refusing to acknowledge Caesar's authority

What is a Christian's relationship to the government?

• Obey the laws of the government as long as they do not conflict with God's laws

• Overthrow governments that do not recognise God

• Only follow God's laws and ignore the government

• Obey God's laws as long as they do not conflict with the laws of the government

Who were the Sadducees?

• The Sadducees were followers of Buddha who were interested in Jesus' teachings

• The Sadducees were a Jewish faction that did not believe in resurrection.

• The Sadducees were a Jewish faction who defended the old testament

• The Sadducees were a group of Roman officials who were concerned that Jesus was a revolutionary

How did the Sadducees try to discredit Jesus?

• By challenging him to perform miracles

• By accusing him of breaking the Sabbath

• By questioning his authority to teach

• By making the resurrection seem foolish

What reason(s) did Jesus say the Sadducees were wrong?

• Because they followed the wrong traditions outlined in the Old Testament

• Because they did not believe in the Torah or the sacrifices

• Because they did not believe in miracles or the power of God

• Because they knew neither the Scriptures or the power of God.

Which old testament book does Jesus refer to when refuting the Sadducees?

• Exodus
• Deuteronomy
• Isaiah

• Daniel

How does Exodus 3:6 answer the Sadducees question?

• By showing that resurrection is not taught in the old testament

• By showing that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are still alive

• By showing that no one will be married in heaven

• By showing that angels exist in heaven

According to Jesus, what will marriage be like in heaven?

• In heaven, people will be married as on earth

• In heaven, people will be married but with no children
• In heaven, all people will be married to each other

• In heaven, there will be no marriage as people will be like angels.