Understanding the Gospels of the Bible

What are the four books of the Bible that tell the story of Jesus' life on Earth called?

• The Epistles

• The Gospels

• The Psalms

• The Proverbs

Which four books of the Bible are known as the Gospels?

• Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers

• Acts, Romans, Corinthians, Galatians

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

• Revelation, Daniel, Isaiah, Jeremiah

The Bible is divided into two main parts. What are they called?

• The Old Testament and The New Testament

• The Books of Moses and The Prophets

• The Gospels and The Epistles

• The Wisdom Literature and The Apocalyptic Books

What was Matthew's primary goal in writing his Gospel?

• To show that Jesus was a great teacher

• To help the Israelites see Jesus as the long-awaited King and Rescuer

• To document Jesus' miracles for future generations

• To provide a detailed historical account of Jesus' life

Mark's Gospel emphasized Jesus' actions, such as healing people and teaching about God's kingdom using what?

• Songs

• Parables

• Riddles

• Proverbs

What was Luke's profession, which influenced his detailed and researched Gospel?

• Fisherman

• Tax Collector

• Doctor

• Carpenter

John's Gospel aimed to convey that Jesus was both fully man and fully God, and that his miracles proved what?

• He was a powerful magician

• He was a prophet sent by God

• He was the same God who created the heavens and the earth

• He was a wise philosopher

Which two Gospels include the Christmas story about Jesus' birth to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?

• Mark and John

• Matthew and Luke

• Luke and John

• Matthew and Mark

What is the most important event in Jesus' life that is described in all four Gospels?

• His baptism by John the Baptist

• His Sermon on the Mount

• His feeding of the five thousand

• His death on the cross, burial, and resurrection

According to John 3:16, what did God do because He loved the world?

• He sent prophets to teach humanity

• He gave his one and only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life

• He created the heavens and the earth

• He established laws for people to follow