ASC 10 Religion - A Study of the Gospels

When referring to the Gospels, what does 'Synoptic' mean?

• They all have a similar view of Jesus

• They all share a common language

• They all share the same common author

• They all present the same order of events

Read the scripture quote and answer the following:

If Jesus had been a typical Jew in first century Palestine, how should he have responded toe the situation of the "adulterous woman"?

• Agree with the Pharisees as the woman had broken Roman law

• Helped the woman because that's what the Pharisees wanted

• Agreed with the Pharisees because the woman had committed a sin

• Disagreed with the Pharisees because they had no evidence

What are the main features of Mark's gospel?

• It was written for Gentiles and portrayed Jesus as the Suffering Servant

• It was written mainly for Jews and portrayed Jesus as the Messiah

• It was written or early Christians and portrays Jesus as the Son of God

• It was written for Gentiles and portrays Jesus as saviour and King

This quote is an example of what type of gospel narrative?

• A Teaching Narrative

• A Miracle Narrative

• A Forgiveness Narrative

• An Infancy Narrative

What is the main cultural context f the gospels?

• A culture of healing and forgiveness

• A culture of honour and shame

• A culture of blame and sinfulness

• A culture of wealth and power

What are the gospels?

• The Gospels are the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures and contain stories about God and the Jewish people

• The Gospels are books written by the Prophets and tell the stories of the apostles and the Early Church communities

• The Gospels are the first four books of the Christian Scriptures and are the major source of information about Jesus

• The Gospels are a type of historical narrative that contain eyewitness accounts of first century Palestine

What is the challenge presented by the parable of the Good Samaritan for Christians today?

• Christians must work to change those attitudes and structures in Australian Society which lead to a lack of healthcare for people in need

• Christians must work to change those attitudes and structures in Australian Society which lead to unsafe road conditions for travellers

• Christians must work to change those attitudes and structures in Australian Society which lead to a injustice and a violation of human rights

• Christians must work to change those attitudes and structures in Australian Society which lead to people being bad neighbours

What is the language device used in the following extract from Mark's gospel?

• Hyperbole

• Repetition

• Rhyme

• Simile

If Jesus had been a typical Jew in first century Palestine, how should he have responded to this situation?

• Rejected the lepers because they were foreigners

• Helped the lepers because it would have been seen as a good deed

• Rejected the lepers because they were seen as unclean

• Helped the lepers because they would reward him later

How is Jesus portrayed in John's gospel?

• Jesus is portrayed as a revolutionary

• Jesus is portrayed as a Jewish scribe

• Jesus is portrayed as the Son of God

• Jesus is portrayed as a good person