Understanding the Gospels Quiz

Why are there four different Gospel accounts?

• Because one wasn't enough

• To emphasize different aspects of Jesus' life and teachings

• Because each author wanted to compete

• Because it was a coincidence

According to the video, what is the main goal of the Gospel?

• To entertain readers

• To show how Jesus is bringing the whole biblical story to its fulfillment

• To confuse readers

• To present fictional stories

How does Matthew present Jesus in his Gospel?

• As a greater David

• As a greater Moses

• As a greater Abraham

• As a greater Noah

How does Mark present Jesus in his Gospel?

• As a political leader

• As a new start for humanity

• As a wealthy king

• As a warrior

In which Gospel does Jesus claim to be Yahweh, the God of Israel become human?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

What is the ultimate message conveyed by the Gospel authors?

• To entertain readers with Jesus' stories

• To persuade readers to trust and follow Jesus, participating in the new creation he began

• To confuse readers with complex narratives

• To discourage readers from following Jesus

What does Luke emphasize about Jesus in his Gospel?

• Jesus' teachings about forgiveness

• Jesus' role as a new start for humanity

• Jesus as God's royal servant bringing light to the nations

• Jesus' miraculous powers

What do the Gospel authors want their readers to do?

• Forget about Jesus

• Become a part of the good news of God's kingdom by trusting and following Jesus

• Start a rebellion

• Ignore Jesus' teachings

How did the Gospel authors weave biblical phrases into the story of Jesus?

• By directly quoting scriptures

• By using modern language

• By inserting them without explicitly stating

• By avoiding biblical references

What happens to Jesus at the end of all four Gospel accounts?

• He becomes a rich man

• He is crucified as a criminal

• He disappears mysteriously

• He becomes a king