In what two representations is Christ presented in Matthew?

King of Israel; Messiah

2. How does the story of the wise men fit into Matthew's purpose?

2. Acknowledgement of Christ as King of the Jews.

2. What is the Egyptian sojourn used to show concerning Jesus?
   

2. His protection by God from Herod and a "fulfillment" from prophecy (Hos. 11:1).

2. What did John require as an accompaniment to confession?

2. Repentance and bringing forth work corresponding to that repentance.]

2. What does the term "baptism" signify?

2. Identification with the core message of the group.

2. What did Jesus' baptism signify to Israel?
   

2. Identification with John's message and submission to God the Father.

2. What essentially did the three temptations of Christ prove?
   

2. That Jesus would not subject Himself to Satan in regard to any of the three principal tests: basic needs, security, power.

2. At what point in Jesus' ministry does Matthew's presentation begin?

2. 4:12; the early Galilean ministry; calling of the fishermen.

2. Summarize Jesus' Early Galilean message (10:7)
   

2. Same as John's (3:2; cf. 4:17) (Repent, for) "The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.

12. To whom was the Sermon on the Mount addressed? Why is that important?
    

12. It is addressed to the Jews; because we want to be very careful as to how we apply that which may not pertain directly to the church.

12. Of what are the Beatitudes a description?
    

12. They are a description of the person who lives humbly by faith.

12. In what way did Christ fulfill the Law?
    

12. Questions of the ages . . . . It is thought by many that he fulfilled the ceremonial aspect of the law; that is, we no longer need a temple since Christ is both sacrifice and high priest. Another way of looking at it is that since he lived a sinless life, he was able to "keep" perfectly the "613" statues of commandments and prohibitions.

12. Why were the religious practices of the Pharisees wrong?
    

12. Generally, they were mismotivated: the Pharisees had a wrong heart attitude.

12. According to Jesus, how is the life of a child of the Kingdom to be lived?

12. Humbly (and by faith).]

12. What event specifically did Jesus use to show the leaders that Messiah was present?

12. The exorcism in 12:22-29 "But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you."]

12. What was the great claim of Jesus that first antagonized the Pharisees?

12. That God was his father.]

12. What dispensational lesson was taught by the parables of the patch and the wineskins?

12. There is a new way of doing things: As long as Jesus is here, the things characterizing mourning, e.g., fasting, need not be done.]

12. What was the leaders' answer to Jesus' miracles?

12. That his powers were demonic (e.g., 9:34).]

12. To whom is Jesus evidently speaking in His preaching instruction of Matthew 10, in the first and in the latter parts?

0. At first he is speaking, apparently, to the 12; later the discourse appears to open up and become more universal.]

12. What action of Jesus in Matthew 12 led to the leaders' decision to destroy Him?

12. The healing of the man with a withered hand on the Sabbath (cf. v. 14).]

12. What did Jesus mean in designating His disciples as His "mother" and "brothers" in Matthew 12?

0. The important relationships in life are those with people that do the will of God, the Heavenly Father.]

24. What is the unpardonable sin, as noted by Jesus? What do the terms mean? Are they relevant today?

0. 12:30-32; One who speaks against the Holy Spirit. It means to revile or slander the Holy Spirit of God. If these terms are relevant for today, and there are those who think that they only applied to Jesus' day, it is not something that can be done apart from conscious rejection of God's plan of salvation. That is, the only unforgivable sin is rejecting Christ.]

24. What specifically do the parables of Matthew 13 describe?

24. The way things work in the Kingdom of God.]

24. What two general purposes do the parables serve?
    

24. To reveal matters to the spiritually sensitive; and to conceal matters to the spiritually myopic.

24. What truth does the parable of the Tares (weeds) teach? Why is this understanding critical?

0. 13:36-43; the eschatological truth in the difference between and different destinies for the righteous and the wicked.]

24. For what specific reason was Jesus rejected in His hometown of Nazareth?
    

24. 13:53-58; they stumbled over the fact that he was local. Really mostly because of their own unbelief (v. 58).]

24. What direction did the Lord's ministry take after His rejection by the leaders?

24. Encounters with the leadership became more openly hostile. They often became the foil in his teachings, stories and parables.]

24. What are the "new revelations" given in Matthew 16?
    

24. Peter's confession, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." The keys of the Kingdom; the prophecy of His death; the cost of discipleship.]

24. Approximately when did the Transfiguration take place in Jesus' ministry? What was it designed to accomplish for the disciples?
    

24. Six days after Peter's confession. For the three that went with Him, it was indicative of the future glory they would share with Christ.]

24. Why were the disciples powerless to cast out the demon in Matthew 17?

24. Because they had too little faith (v. 20).]

24. What was the Lord's twofold teaching on rewards in chs. 19 and 20?
    

24. It is possible for God to save people (19:26); servants receive the highest reward (20:26- 28).]

34. What questions does the Olivet Discourse answer in Matthew 24-25?
    

34. It answers questions about how things will go with Jerusalem; how things will go in the future; and how things will go with disciples.]

34. What sign is to mark the beginning of the Great Tribulation?
    

34. The abomination of desolation spoken about by Daniel the prophet (24:15).]

34. What lesson is taught in the parable of The Ten Virgins?
    

34. That there is a sense in which the true disciple of Christ must be found faithful and alert. We must combine faith and knowledge to act in wisdom in this life. Those who do will enter into the joy of the Bridegroom.]

34. Describe the events of Jesus' religious trial.
    

34. False witnesses are brought forward; they are proven to be contradictory. Then the high priest asks him if He is the Christ, the Son of God. He admits only the truth that he is and is accused of blasphemy and subjected to abuse.]

34. What actions did Pilate take in the civil trial?
    

34. He tried to have Him acquitted; his wife told him to have nothing to do with Jesus; he could not mollify the mob; so he traded Barabbas for Jesus and washed his hands of the matter.]

34. List several signs that accompanied the crucifixion.
    

34. The fulfillment of several prophecies (wine; gaming for garments; quoting of the Psalm; veil torn; earthquake; saints came out of their tombs), confession of the pagan.]

34. What popular explanation of the resurrection does Matthew record as being promulgated by the Sanhedrin?

34. That his disciples came and stole the body.]

34. Cite the dominant exhortation around which the Great Commission is built.

34. Make Disciples!]

1. To whom did Mark evidently write his Gospel originally and what apostolic viewpoint does he reflect?

0. It looks as though he wrote to an audience in Rome (Latinisms anyway) and reflects the apostolic viewpoint of Peter.]

1. What particular feature of Christ's ministry does Mark emphasize?
   

1. Generally regarded to reflect Christ as Perfect Servant; however your notes say he emphasizes the miracles of Christ.]

1. Distinguish Mark's Gospel from that of Matthew in 2 or 3 respects.
   

1. It is shorter; it doesn't assume the Semitic background of its readership; although there are fewer stories, those treated are handled in greater detail.]

4. At what point in the ministry of Jesus does Mark begin his story and how is this related to the way Matthew begins Jesus' ministry?
   

4. After the baptism by John, it begins with the Galilean ministry. Mathew follows pretty much the same order but has more detail of the temptation.]

4. How does Mark's omission of the genealogy and birth of Jesus fit into his purpose and theme?

0. He is more focused upon the events leading up to the Crucifixion and fulfilling the purpose statement of Jesus (Mk. 10:45).]

4. What constituted the beginning of the Gospel of Christ according to Mark 1?

4. The quotes from Malachi 3 and Isaiah 40.]

4. Name three significant things that took place at Jesus' baptism by John.
   

4. Baptism by the Holy Spirit; The Voice of God the Father; The Spirit Impelling Him into the Wilderness to be Tempted.

4. How was the temptation of Jesus by Satan significant to Mark's account?
   

4. He did what the Spirit directed Him to do and we have the introduction of the ministry of Angels\bracketing the account. This goes directly into his Galilean ministry.]

4. Express Christ's message at the beginning of His ministry in Galilee in its negative and positive demands.

0. Positively: "The time is fulfilled, ad the kingdom of God is at hand . . . believe in the gospel"; Negatively: ". . . repent. . . ."]

4. Why did Jesus not permit the demons to speak, since they could identify Him?
   

4. His is the economy which is by faith rather than esoteric knowledge; also, they might be right in such a declaration, but they would use it to distort truth or create falsehood later. He didn't want to set up a situation whereby they might be trusted in the future.]

4. Where (in Mk. 1) would you place the Sermon on the Mount (which, of course, Mark does not record)?

0. Somewhere between vs. 34 (exorcism) and v. 40 (healing of the leper).]

4. Give two reasons why the scribes objected to Jesus forgiving the paralytic's sins in 2:5?

4. [They misunderstood who He was; They misunderstood the parameters of His authority.]

4. List four things that offended the scribes and Pharisees in Mark 2.
   

4. Forgiving sins; Eating with tax-gatherers; Not fasting at the appointed times; Apparent violations of the Sabbath.]

4. Why did Jesus come "not to call the righteous" (2:17)?
   

4. This might be the Master's irony; nevertheless, He might have been hoping that the leadership would put themselves rightly in the "unrighteousness" class.]

15. For what reason did Jesus irritate the Pharisees by healing on the Sabbath?
    

15. According to their traditions, there were certain works that could not be done on the Sabbath; but really, He didn't ask their permission – it was a first century turf war. In text it clearly says: "their hardness of heart."]

15. With what chapter in Matthew would you relate Mark 3?

15. Matt. 10.]

15. For what two purposes did Jesus choose the twelve disciples, as noted by Mark?
    

15. He "wanted" them; "that they might be with Him, and that He might send them out to preach and to have authority to cast out demons" (really four purposes).]

15. What was the Pharisees' answer to the fact of Jesus' power to work miracles?

15. They illogically thought that Jesus used demons (Beelzebul) to cast out demons.

15. What new thing does Jesus begin to announce by parables in Mark 4?

15. That those who want to listen can.]

15. What lesson does He teach by the self-growing seed in Mark 4:26ff?
    

15. That God produces spiritual germination and growth; we just have to be faithful and do the work.]

15. What change in Jesus' ministry do you note from Mark 5 on?
    

15. Miracles have an effect on larger numbers of people at each event (and greater hostility from the leadership?).]

15. What event immediately preceded the Lord's busy weekend of feeding the 5000 walking on the sea, etc., in Mark 6?

0. Prayer retreat (v. 32).

15. Why was the Lord so hard on the traditions of the Pharisees (Mk. 7)?

15. Because their traditions were vapid and hypocritical.]

15. What new revelation is disclosed in chapter 8?
    

15. None! "No sign shall be given to this generation" (v. 12). Also, they were to beware of the hypocrisy of the leadership.]

15. Explain briefly the powerlessness of the disciples in Mark 9:18.
    

15. There seems to be a spiritual preparation (prayer [and perhaps fasting] required for some types of exorcism.

15. Why did Jesus tell the Rich Young Ruler to keep the commandments in 10:17ff?

15. To sound out his spiritual condition before addressing the heart issue.]

27. Quote the key verse of the Gospel of Mark.
    

27. 10:45; "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."]

27. What object lesson was taught in the cursing of the fig tree in Mark 11:12-14?

27. The Power of Faith actually.]

27. With what one word does Christ summarize the Law of Moses in Mark 12:28-31?

27. Love.]

27. What two questions precipitated the Olivet Discourse (Mk. 13:4)?

27. When? and what sign? (v. 4).]

27. What was Christ's greatest desire in His prayers in Gethsemane of Mark 14:35ff?

27. The Will of the Father.]

27. For what crime was Jesus condemned in the religious trial of Mark 14?

27. Blasphemy.]

27. Name four groups that mocked the Lord on the cross in Mark 15:16-37?

27. Soldiers, Passers by, leadership, the other condemned criminals.]

27. What significant priestly event occurred at Jesus' death? Indicating what?
    

27. The veil between the holy place and the holy of holies was torn in half; Jesus has made a way into the most holy place for his followers.]

27. What was the general reaction of those first being told of the resurrection of Jesus in Mark 16?

0. An odd mixture of astonishment, fear and unbelief.]

1. What is the internal evidence that Luke the Physician wrote this Gospel?

1. By association with the writer of Acts and the "we" passages in Acts.]

1. In what way is he different from all other scriptural writers?

1. He was a Gentile.]

1. To whom was the Gospel of Luke written in general?

1. To an educated Greek speaking audience.]

1. Name several unique features of the context of Luke as compared with Matthew and Mark.

0. Historical Relations (he did real research); Interest in Parables; Seems to reflect a Pauline emphasis.]

5. What is Luke's special emphasis in presenting the Person of Christ?
   

5. Most say that Luke portrays Christ as the Perfect Man; however, your notes say "Son of Man."]

5. What is seen to be the purpose of John the Baptist as the forerunner?

5. (1:17) Restoration of Relationships; Prepare the way for the Lord.]

5. Who spoke the words of the five hymns in chapter 1 and 2 and how were they all inspired?

0. Elizabeth filled by the Holy Spirit (vs. 1: 42-45); Mary blessed (Magnificat vs. 46-55); Zacharias filled by the Holy Spirit (vs. 38-79); Angels at the Annunciation (2: 14); Simeon with the Holy Spirit upon him (vs. 29-32).

5. Name several elements in the nativity story that Luke alone records.
   

5. The annunciation to Mary; (all of the stuff surrounding the birth of John;) The decree; the manger; shepherds; temple presentation, etc. Really everything but the birth. (Mt. focuses upon Joseph and the flight to Egypt and the Wise Men.)]

5. How is the adoration of the Christ Child in Luke different from that in Matthew?

5. Mt. has Wise Men; Luke has Shepherds, Angels Simeon and Anna.]

5. What significance do you see in the first trip of Jesus to Jerusalem at Passover?

5. It is an introduction as to how he was perceived by older people (vs. 47, 52).]

5. What is John's emphasis as to the requirements for baptism?

5. Repentance and forgiveness of sins (3:3).]

5. Differentiate the presenting of Jesus' genealogy by Luke from that by Matthew.
   

5. They take different paths back to David. Some feel that Matthew reflects the genealogy of Joseph whereas Luke reflects the genealogy of Mary.]

5. Why is the relation of Jesus to the Holy Spirit so greatly emphasized by Luke?
   

5. In my opinion, this is the Gospel of Jesus as the Perfect Man; hence it is crucial that He be the Perfect man under the perfect guidance of the Holy Spirit of God.]

5. What apostolic view of theology is evident in Luke's presentation?
   

5. From the introduction, the point of view is that of the apostle Paul (and perhaps personal interview with Mary).]

5. At what point in Jesus' ministry following baptism does Luke begin his presentation?

5. The whole district of Galilee; but specifically, the synagogue reading in Nazareth.]

5. Why was Jesus rejected at Nazareth specifically?
   

5. His sermon wasn't very nice; but, hometown dishonor, really.]

17. What prerogative of Christ first antagonized the Pharisees (ch. 5)?

17. Unless I missed something, it looks like Mark 2: He forgave sins (5:21).]

17. What is the significance of the parable of the Patch and the Wineskins?
    

17. Propriety: there is a right way and an absurd way of doing things: specifically, don't confuse the old and the new (with respect to fasting and traditions).]

17. What clarification did Christ make concerning the Sabbath (ch. 6)?

17. That He was the Master of the Sabbath.]

17. What point does Jesus make in the parable of the creditor and two debtors in 7:36-50?

17. The one who has had to be forgiven much will love much.]

17. Name three or four significant things that take place in chapter 9?
    

17. The ministry of the 12; Feeding of the 5,000; The Transfiguration; Exorcism of the demonized boy.]

17. What section of Luke is called "the great insertion" or "travelogue"?
    

17. See outlines: looks like at least 9:51-11:54; but the whole section of 9:51-19:27 provides material largely original to Luke. The second section appears to be mostly his teachings along the way.]

17. Name several things that characterize this large section (the travelogue).
    

17. Relentless progress toward Jerusalem; Original material; Rejection by the leadership (and most everybody else); a more hostile view toward the leadership; details of the rigors of discipleship; "lost and found" (ch. 15); focus on the individual vs. the nation or the expected beneficiaries of God's grace.]

17. What is the significant point of the parable of the Good Samaritan in the historical context?

0. Jews wouldn't have anything to do with Samaritans.]

17. What is the point of the parable of the Importunate Friend (11:5-10)?

17. Persistence in prayer.]

17. What is the point of the parable of the Rich Fool (12:16-34)?

17. Spiritual Priorities.]

17. What emphasis do you note in chapter 14?
    

17. Spiritual Priorities vs. the Pharisees' traditional priorities.]

17. What is the basic point of the three parables of chapter 15?

17. Rejoicing over the (re-) claiming of one who is "lost."]

17. What is the point of the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (ch. 16)?

17. Prosperity doesn't mean salvation.]

30. What lesson is learned from the salvation story of Zacchaeus (ch. 19:1-10)?

30. There will be some unlikely residents in Heaven.]

30. What is emphasized in the parable of the Ten Minas (ch. 19)?
    

30. Wise Spiritual investing produces increased responsibilities and privileges. Failure to invest produces humiliation.]

30. Whom did Christ confront in the Temple (ch. 20)?

30. The gamut of religious (and political!) leadership.]

30. What question of the disciples does Luke record Jesus as emphasizing in His answer (ch. 21)?

0. When and Signs?]

30. What point does Jesus make in noting that Moses called the Lord the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (20:37)?

0. That they are alive - contra the Sadducees who don't believe in the resurrection.]

30. How was Judas a help to the Pharisees in his betrayal?
    

30. He would give them a time and place to apprehend Jesus (22:6).]

30. What emphasis is shown in the garden prayer (22:39-46)?

30. The Father's Will.]

30. For what was Christ condemned in the religious trial?

30. Claiming to be the Son of God (22:70).]

30. Why was Christ silent before Herod?
    

30. All Herod wanted was a sign - which the Master had already said would not be forthcoming.]

30. Divide the cross experience into two parts.
    

30. Before darkness: crucifixion; mocking; salvation of the thief. After darkness: Veil of the Temple torn; death; Centurion's confession; crowd response.]