B9 Unit 1 Review Understanding Jesus in the Gospels

What are the 7 I am statements of Jesus?

What are the four books in the Bible that are ancient biographies of Jesus, called the Gospels?

What does the word “gospel” mean?

• Kingdom of God

• Good news

• Law of God

• Story of Jesus

According to the Gospel of Mark, what is Jesus' good news about?

• The coming of God's Kingdom

• The end of the world

• The laws of Moses

• The life of David

What does the Gospel show about Jesus’ story?

• It’s a collection of moral teachings

• It’s disconnected from the rest of the Bible

• It’s the fulfillment of the whole biblical story

• It’s just a historical account

Which Gospel strongly highlights Jesus as God’s suffering servant from the book of Isaiah?

In what way do the Gospel authors show connections to the Hebrew Scriptures?

• By ignoring them completely

• By directly quoting and weaving biblical phrases into the story

• By contradicting them in every way

• By writing new laws

What is the main goal of the Gospel?

• To provide a complete historical record of Jesus' life

• To show that Jesus is the central figure of the Bible

• To persuade readers to trust and follow Jesus

• To explain the laws of Moses in more detail

What does Jesus' good news announce according to Mark’s Gospel?

• The time is fulfilled, God’s Kingdom has come near

• The laws of Moses must be followed exactly

• The world is ending soon

• David’s kingdom will be restored

Based on the research and presentations from Unit 1, analyze how Jesus Christ is perceived in one of the societies or religions we studied (e.g., Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Secular Western Society, Indigenous Religions, etc.). Your response should include: A brief description of Jesus' perceived role in each religion’s understanding (e.g., prophet, teacher, divine figure). Key differences in how His authority is viewed or challenged. Any historical events or figures that influenced these perspectives.