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WorksheetsU3+4 Test Gospels
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
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1.
When Jesus was a young boy in Jerusalem, how did the people listening to Jesus in the temple react?
a)
They were disgusted.
b)
They were amazed at his understanding and answers.
c)
They were disinterested in this boy.
2.
What did Jesus mean by, “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?" when his parents found him later on.
a)
He was saying they should have checked at Joseph's house first.
b)
He was insulting them.
c)
He was reminding them that his true Father is God and he was here doing his Father's will.
3.
Who did people say John the Baptizer was?
a)
The Messiah, the Prophet, or Elijah
b)
Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob
c)
An angel, Elisha, or Moses
4.
What did John call Jesus and say that he would do?
a)
A brood of vipers who would lead people away.
b)
The lion of Judah who would be good teacher.
c)
The Lamb of God. He would take away the sins of the world.
5.
How does John’s ministry lay the foundation for Jesus’ ministry?
a)
He was in essence preparing people’s hearts for the coming of the Savior.
b)
He was pointing people to himself alone.
c)
He was telling people that Jesus would be an earthly king.
6.
Who baptized Jesus?
a)
Joel the Baptist
b)
John the Baptist
c)
Jeremiah the Baptist
7.
Why was Jesus baptized?
a)
Jesus had to fulfill the old testament law that said to be baptized
b)
Because all sinners need to be baptized
c)
To signify that he was the substitute for sinners, and to start his ministry
8.
How should the water be applied in Baptism?
a)
They have to have the water poured on them
b)
The method of applying the water does not matter
c)
They have to be fully submerged in water
9.
What did the appearance of the Holy Spirit and the words of the Father at Jesus' baptism mean?
a)
That Jesus was the true Son of God and is now anointed as the Messiah
b)
That Jesus was just an ordinary man with no special purpose
c)
That Jesus was denied by the Father and was not the true Messiah
10.
How was the Sacrament of Holy Baptism instituted?
a)
By Jesus' command to baptize all nations in the name of the triune God.
b)
By Jesus being baptized himself.
c)
By the Old Testament law that said we need to be baptized.
11.
According to Scripture, what does Jesus’ command to baptize “all nations” mean?
a)
It means we are to baptize only adults.
b)
It means we are to baptize only adults that have Jewish decent.
c)
It means that we are to baptize young and old, male and female, Jew and Gentile.
12.
What does the Bible teach us to do before we baptize adults?
a)
We are to simply baptize them without teaching about Jesus.
b)
We are to instruct adults about Jesus before baptizing them.
c)
We are to surprise baptize them.
13.
According to what Scripture says, what is one reason we baptize little children?
a)
Because they are included in Christ’s words “all nations.”
b)
Because they can clearly confess their faith and explain it in depth.
14.
According to what Scripture says, what is another reason we baptize little children?
a)
Because the power of baptism comes from themselves and not the Word.
b)
Because they are sinful by nature and must be born again in order to be saved.
15.
What blessings does God offer and give us in Baptism?
a)
He offers us the forgiveness of sins and salvation.
b)
He offers us a perfect life with no problems.
c)
He offers us a temptation-free life.
16.
Why is Baptism able to offer and give such great blessings?
a)
Because the Holy Spirit is at work in Baptism.
b)
Because our confession of faith is where the power comes from.
c)
Because the water is special.
17.
Through what does the Holy Spirit do his work in Baptism?
a)
The Holy Spirit works through the water alone.
b)
The Holy Spirit works through the Word of God connected with the water.
c)
The Holy Spirit isn't at work in baptism. The power comes from the person.
18.
Why was Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness?
a)
To be tempted/tested by the devil
b)
To preach the Word to the few people living there
c)
To get away from all of the crowds
19.
How did Jesus resist Satan’s temptation to disobey and distrust God?
a)
He tried distracting himself with other thoughts
b)
Jesus used God’s Word to resist Satan’s temptation
c)
He didn't, he gave in
20.
What little word does the devil use that is meant to appeal to Jesus’ pride—his desire to prove himself?
a)
"Can" you even claim to have power?...
b)
"Why" can't you do it?...
c)
"If" you are the Son of God...
21.
Why is it ironic that Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world?
a)
He offered Jesus something that was already his
b)
There was nothing ironic, Satan controlled it all
c)
There weren't that many kingdoms for Satan to give anyways
22.
Who were most likely the two disciples that were followers of John the Baptist before following Jesus?
a)
Andrew and John
b)
Philip and Nathanael
c)
James and John
23.
Andrew told his brother, Simon that, "We have found the Messiah." What does Messiah mean?
a)
redeemed one
b)
resurrected one
c)
anointed one
24.
What did Jesus change Simon's (Andrew's brother) name to?
a)
Cephas/Peter, which means rock
b)
Pyro, which means fire
c)
Ben-hur, which leader
25.
Why was Nathanael skeptical (not convinced) about the Messiah coming from Nazareth?
a)
He thought the Messiah would come from Jerusalem.
b)
There was no prophecy linking the Messiah with Nazareth.
c)
He wasn't skeptical and believed right away.
26.
What was significant about Jesus' words to the disciples, "You shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
a)
He was referencing Jacob's dream at Bethel. Jesus is the stairway that links heaven and earth.
b)
He was choosing to be mysterious with his comments to convince them.
c)
He was quoting a Psalm from David's time.
27.
Later on, why were Jesus and his disciples in Cana?
a)
For a birthday
b)
For a funeral
c)
For a wedding
28.
How did Jesus respond when his mom approached him about the wine running out?
a)
He said that his hour has not come yet.
b)
He said that he would happily take care of it.
c)
He said that he could not do the miracle.
29.
What did Jesus end up doing?
a)
He turned a few bottles of water into wine.
b)
He turned 6 stone jars into wine
c)
He went home with his disciples.
30.
What did the master of the banquet have to say about this wine?
a)
He was surprised because they had saved the best wine for last.
b)
He said that this wine was okay and good enough to drink, but that's all.
c)
He said that this wine was fit to be served here.
31.
What did performing this miracle do?
a)
It showed that he was a cool person.
b)
It revealed his glory.
c)
It revealed his humanity.
32.
What kind of birth was Jesus referring to when he told Nicodemus that “no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again"?
a)
Being born again spiritually through baptism
b)
Being physically born again through a miracle
c)
He was just speaking in picture language and didn't mean anything specific
33.
What was Jesus talking about when he said, “flesh gives birth to flesh"?
a)
Humans give birth to humans and nothing more than that
b)
We are born with sinful natures passed on from our parents
c)
We are given new birth by the Holy Spirit
34.
What was Jesus talking about when he said, “spirit gives birth to spirit"?
a)
We are made perfect and no longer sin
b)
We receive spiritual powers to perform miracles
c)
We are given new birth by the Spirit to put off our sinful nature and live lives of righteousness
35.
Why did Jesus suddenly change the subject and confront the Samaritan woman with the law—her sins against the Sixth Commandment?
a)
He wanted her to know that what she was doing was okay and not sinful
b)
He wanted to make her feel guilty and despair about her situation
c)
He wanted to show her that she needed more than physical water, she needed forgiveness and redemption
36.
What did Jesus tell the Samaritan woman about true worship?
a)
Where one worships is not as important as how one worships, true worshipers worship in spirit and in truth
b)
Where one worships is way more important that how one worships
c)
As long as you show up, your worship is pleasing to God, you don't have to be fully into it
37.
What was the result of following Jesus’ command to Peter and Andrew to put down their nets?
a)
The nets filled with so much fish they began to tear and the boats took on water
b)
No fish were caught
c)
They caught the regular amount of fish
38.
What was the job Jesus now gave these fishermen?
a)
To be tax collectors
b)
To be fishers of men
c)
To be farmers
39.
What was Matthew's profession?
a)
He was a Pharisee
b)
He was a fisherman
c)
He was a tax collector
40.
Why did the Pharisees and other religious leaders look down on the people Jesus associated with?
a)
They weren't cooking special meals
b)
They didn't have a problem with it
c)
The people Jesus was with were "rotten sinners"
41.
What did Jesus mean when he said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”?
a)
He came to save sinners, not "righteous" people
b)
Everyone should get their health checked by the doctors
c)
He came only to save the good people
42.
What is the Sermon on the Mount not? (pick the statement that is true)
a)
It is not a summary of the whole Christian faith.
b)
It IS an explanation on how to be self-righteous.
c)
It is not a list of teachings to gain a better understanding of a God-pleasing Christian life.
43.
What is the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount?
a)
To tell us how to earn salvation by living according to what Jesus says
b)
To give believers a better understanding of the God-pleasing Christian life
c)
To create a perfect society where everyone prospers
44.
What is the purpose of the Beatitudes?
a)
To describe the blessedness that already belongs to all believers in Christ
b)
To, again, show us what to do in order to live good enough lives to be saved
c)
To make us feel guilty for not always matching those characteristics
45.
Miracles are often called signs. What are they signs of?
a)
Jesus' divinity and his authority.
b)
Jesus' humanity and his compassion.
c)
Jesus' timidness and his power.
46.
What is significant about the way the man with leprosy asked Jesus to heal him?
a)
He isn't sure if Jesus can heal him, but asks just in case.
b)
He believes Jesus can heal him, but still trusts in Jesus will.
c)
He believes Jesus can heal him, but he demands that Jesus heals him.
47.
How does the Centurion show his understanding of Jesus’ authority?
a)
He doesn't quite get it, but he trusts Jesus anyway.
b)
He explains how the emperor has authority, so he knows that Jesus has authority.
c)
He explains how he, as a man with authority, commands others and they obey, so he knows Jesus, who has all authority can say the word and heal.
48.
What were the people amazed about Jesus on this Sabbath when he drove out a demon?
a)
They were amazed at his teachings because he taught them as one who had authority.
b)
They were only amazed at the miracle and nothing more.
c)
They were amazed that he was from Nazareth.
49.
What did Jesus do when he went to Peter’s house?
a)
He healed Andrew's father.
b)
He healed Peter's mother-in-law
c)
He made food appear for the disciples to eat.
50.
How did the paralyzed man and his friends show persistence in their faith?
a)
They lowered their friend through the roof since so many people crowded around Jesus.
b)
They shoved people over to get to Jesus.
c)
They yelled at Jesus to come out to meet them.
51.
What kind of healing did Jesus see the paralyzed man needed first?
a)
He needed physical healing first.
b)
He needed mental healing first.
c)
He needed spiritual healing, the forgiveness of sins, first.
52.
What is especially tragic about the widowed woman’s situation in Nain?
a)
It was only sad that she had lost her husband and son, nothing more.
b)
Not only were both her husband and only son dead, but she also did not have that support anymore either.
53.
Why shouldn't the disciples have feared when they were in a storm on the Sea of Galilee?
a)
They were really good sailors.
b)
The storm would pass over.
c)
Jesus is master over nature as well.
54.
In the region of the Gerasenes, what do the demons (Legion) begging reveal about themselves and Jesus?
a)
That they knew that Jesus had power over them that they couldn’t withstand.
b)
They were not afraid of Jesus.
c)
That Jesus couldn't really do anything about it.
55.
How did Jesus describe Jairus' daughter when they found out she had died?
a)
She was certainly dead.
b)
She was only asleep! And in Christ, that is certainly true.
c)
That she was just pretending to be dead.
56.
What is the significance of the title “Son of David" that the blind men called Jesus?
a)
It was just a basic title that was often thrown around.
b)
It was a term of endearment.
c)
The Messiah would come from the line of David.
57.
As the disciples went about helping people and spreading God’s Word, the disciples were instructed not to worry about their own physical needs. On whom would the disciples rely?
a)
They would rely on God who would use those that listened to the disciples to help them
b)
They would rely on themselves and work to make money to pay for everything
c)
They would steal only what they can't afford
58.
Who are the sheep when Jesus says, "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves."?
a)
His Father
b)
His disciples
c)
His enemies
59.
Who are the wolves when Jesus says, "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves."?
a)
He is talking about real wolves
b)
His disciples being sent out
c)
His enemies that look to destroy his disciples
60.
What ultimate persecution does Jesus tell his disciples they’ll face?
a)
Being made fun of
b)
They won't be persecuted that badly
c)
Possible death
61.
What did Jesus command his disciples to do before ascending into heaven?
a)
To go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
b)
To go and hide to protect themselves
c)
To have a feast celebrating his victory over sin, death, and the devil
62.
Why might John the Baptizer have sent some disciples to ask Jesus the question about whether he was the Messiah or not?
a)
Perhaps he needed encouragement in prison, or maybe he wanted his disciples to hear Jesus’ answer.
b)
Perhaps he just had no idea at all about who the Messiah was.
c)
Perhaps it was to keep the disciples busy while he was in prison.
63.
What is the significance of Jesus’ answer that included a bunch of a miracles he had been performing?
a)
He was saying that they had to make up their mind.
b)
Jesus pointed out how prophecies about the Messiah doing miracles were being fulfilled by him!
c)
Jesus was saying how there is another that is going to come after him.
64.
Why does Jesus denounce (give warning to) the towns that he did many miracles in?
a)
They were believing in him completely.
b)
They hadn't actually seen any miracles at all so he was mad they didn't believe.
c)
They had seen and heard much greater things than many other places, and yet many hearts were still hardened to the Messiah.
65.
What is Jesus teaching in response to the claims that he drives out demons by Beelzebul?
a)
It makes total sense that Satan would be against himself. This would only further is evil kingdom and ensnare others.
b)
It doesn’t make sense that Satan would be against himself. He would destroy himself. Instead, this is a sign that the Kingdom of God has come.
c)
He was explaining how their accusations are reasonable and only slightly off.
66.
What will be the ultimate sign Jesus will give, showing that he is the Messiah? (Basically: what is the sign of Jonah?)
a)
Jesus means he will die, be in the ground 3 days and then will rise.
b)
Jesus means that he will be swallowed by a fish and spat out on the 3rd day.
c)
Jesus means that he will die and stay dead after he takes our place.
67.
What is a basic way to describe what a parable is and does?
a)
An earthly story for entertainment.
b)
A heavenly story with an earthly meaning.
c)
An earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
68.
What is the point of the Parable of the Sower?
a)
God will separate the believers from the unbelievers on the last day.
b)
Listen, truly listen, to the Word. Also, share the Word to anyone and everyone like how the sower scattered seed everywhere.
c)
The gospel message has power all by itself.
69.
What is the point of the Parable of the Mustard Seed.
a)
God will separate the believers from the unbelievers on the last day.
b)
God's kingdom may have had a small, seemingly insignificant beginning, but will grow to the ends of the earth and have all kinds of people rest in its branches.
c)
Listen, truly listen, to the Word. Also, share the Word to anyone and everyone like how the sower scattered seed everywhere.
70.
What is the point of the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl?
a)
The kingdom of God is more precious than anything else in this world. Do all we can to keep it!
b)
Share the light. Show your faith to others!
c)
God's kingdom may have had a small, seemingly insignificant beginning, but will grow to the ends of the earth and have all kinds of people rest in its branches.
71.
What is the basic point of the Parable of the Net
a)
The kingdom of God is more precious than anything else in this world. Do all we can to keep it!
b)
Share the light. Show your faith to others!
c)
On the last day the good fish (believers) and the bad fish (unbelievers) will be separated.
72.
What is the point of the Parable of the Growing Seed?
a)
Listen, truly listen, to the Word. Also, share the Word to anyone and everyone like how the sower scattered seed everywhere.
b)
On the last day the good fish (believers) and the bad fish (unbelievers) will be separated.
c)
The seed (gospel) has power in-and-of itself to create and grow faith that produces a harvest of believers.
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