Unit 2 8th Bible Review

The two kinds of fulfillments that Jesus’ birth and life accomplished are:

• Prophetic and typological fulfillments

• Historical and scientific fulfillments

• Political and economic fulfillments

• Cultural and literary fulfillments

Jesus “increased . . . in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52) means that:

• He grew in wisdom and was respected by both God and people.

• He became wealthy and powerful among the people.

• He traveled to many countries and gained followers.

• He performed miracles to impress others.

Summarize John’s message. What should have motivated people to heed his message?

• John’s message was a call for repentance, and people should have been motivated by the coming judgment.

• John’s message was about political change, and people should have been motivated by personal gain.

• John’s message was about economic prosperity, and people should have been motivated by wealth.

• John’s message was about social equality, and people should have been motivated by popularity.

It would have been wrong for Jesus to turn stones into bread because:

• It would have meant using His power for selfish reasons instead of trusting God.

• It would have shown that He could not perform miracles.

• It would have made Him rich and powerful instantly.

• It would have proven that Satan was more powerful than God.

What should motivate and empower you to resist temptation?

• A strong sense of purpose

• Peer pressure

• Desire for instant gratification

• Lack of self-control

When Jesus did miracles, such as turning water into wine, He revealed about Himself that:

• He had divine power and authority.

• He was a regular teacher.

• He wanted to impress people for fame.

• He was only interested in helping his friends.

God’s purpose for the temple and Jesus’ motivation for cleansing the temple can be compared as follows:

• Both focused on making the temple a place of worship and prayer.

• God wanted the temple to be a marketplace, while Jesus wanted it to be empty.

• God’s purpose was for sacrifice, but Jesus wanted it for teaching only.

• Both wanted the temple to be a place for political gatherings.

The people were upset with Jesus’ refusal to do miracles in Nazareth as He had done in Capernaum because:

• they wanted to see miracles like those performed in Capernaum.

• they did not believe in miracles at all.

• they were angry about His teachings.

• they wanted Him to leave Nazareth.

Which town did the book of Micah prophesy Jesus would be born in?

• Nazareth

• Bethlehem

• Jerusalem

• Gibeon

Why is it surprising that Jesus was born in a manger?

• There was no room in the inn

• Three wise men showed up to his birth

• The King of Creation had such a humble beginning

• The prophet Ezekiel said the messiah would be born in a palace