Synoptic Gospel Quizzes

According to Blomberg, the "hinge" that seperates the two havles of Marks Gospel is
A. The Transfiguration
B. The Second Passion Prediction
C. The First Passion Prediction
D. Peters Confession
E. The Third Passion Prediction

Blomberg sees the "rock" on which Jesus said he would build his church on as...
A. The cornerstone of the Jerusalem temple
B. Sylvester Stalone
C. Peter Himself
D. Peter's confession of Christ as the Messiah

According to Blomberg, when Jesus told His disciples that some of them would not taste death before they saw the kingdom coming with power, he most likely referred to . . .
A. His second coming
B. Pentecost
C. His transfiguration
D. His resurection

T/F That Jesus said, “Get behind me, Satan” to Peter suggests that a Christian can be demon possessed.
True False

The transfiguration narrative makes several parallels between Jesus and . . .
A. Abraham
B. Moses
C. John the Baptist
D. Israel
E. Adam

Blomberg argues that “little ones” (Mt 18 and elsewhere) is a favorite term of Matthew for . . .
A. Children
B. The twelve
C. Those weak in faith
D. Fellow-Believers

To treat someone as a “pagan or tax collector” most likely means to . . .
A. Deliver them over to Satan
B. Refuse to admit them to exclusively Christian Gatherings
C. Spit on their mother's Grave
D. Shun them entirely
E. Pray for their Destructon

T/F According to Blomberg, when Jesus told the disciples that they would not finish going through the cities of Israel “before the Son of Man comes,” He was referring to the never-ending nature of the Jewish mission.
True False

What cultural value does Jesus seem to dethrone in the home of Mary and Martha?
A. Limited Good
B. Individual vs. Group
C. Honor-Shame
D. Hospitality

Blomberg argues that forgiveness “70 times 7” (Mt 18) assumes in this context that the church should:
A. Keep exact count of how many times a believer sins
B. Lavish forgiveness on believers who change their behavior
C. Return someone to exactly the kind of relationship as before the offense
D. Make no boundaries to minimize possible future offenses

T/F According to Blomberg, the “two or three” gathered in Jesus’ name actually is teaching nothing about Jesus being present in every small prayer group.
True False

According to Blomberg, with what does Jesus’ parable of the friend at midnight most have to do?
A. How we Pray
B. Giving to God
C. Forgiving others
D. Giving to others

T/F According to Blomberg, Jesus’ parable about the master’s beating of wicked servants seems to imply that there are degrees of punishment in Hell.
True False

What cultural value or operating principle did Jesus overturn when he instructed his host who to invite to his banquet?
A. Limited Good
B. Reciprocity
C. Individual vs. Group
D. Honor-Shame

What does Blomberg suggest as the best indication that a person truly is saved?
A. Raised hands in response to evangelistic appeal
B. Perserverance over the long haul
C. Hospitality
D. The sinner's prayer

According to Blomberg, what does “hate” (“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother…—yes, even his own life— he cannot be my disciple.”) in Lk 14:26 mean?
A. Zero Sum Game
B. Love less
C. Semetic hyperbole to stress family values
D. Limited Good

T/F Blomberg suggests that the parable of the prodigal son teaches only one theological truth.
True False

Which of the following best illustrates the fact that the earthly element of a parable is not always admirable.
A. The friend at midnight
B. The lost coin
C. The unjust steward
D. The pumpkin seed

T/F According to Blomberg, the story of Lazarus and the rich man is a parable.
True False

In Luke 17:21 Jesus says, “The kingdom of God is [entos] you.” Although the Greek preposition entoscan mean either “within” or “among,” according to Blomberg, the context of Jesus’ saying clearly favors the meaning . . .
A. within you
B. among you