Test: Christ-Jesus's Message

Who began preaching the Good News of God after John the Baptist's imprisonment?

• a. Peter
• b. Matthew
• c. Jesus
• d. Paul

What does the kingdom of God refer to?

• a. Earthly power
• b. God's rule and reign
• c. Political authority
• d. Religious rituals

What are the two important themes found in the Old Testament that Jesus' teaching draws upon?

• a. Love and forgiveness
• b. Kingdom and salvation
• c. Grace and mercy
• d. Sovereignty and the age to come

What is the culmination of repentance according to Jesus?

• a. Fasting
• b. Good deeds
• c. Faith
• d. Sacrifice

How does Jesus begin his ministry?

• a. Performing miracles
• b. Calling disciples
• c. Preaching in temples
• d. Healing the sick

From where were the earliest disciples drawn?

• a. Foreign lands
• b. Existing networks
• c. Religious institutions
• d. Political circles

What is the unique role of "The 12" disciples?

• a. Teachers
• b. Apostles
• c. Prophets
• d. Priests

What is the role of apostles in extending Jesus' kingdom ministry?

• a. Leading military campaigns
• b. Teaching and working miracles
• c. Managing finances
• d. Political negotiations

What do "The 12" eventually become founders of?

• a. Political parties
• b. Synagogues
• c. The church
• d. Monasteries

What do miracles demonstrate about Jesus?

• a. Human weakness
• b. Messiahship and God's power
• c. Deception
• d. Magic