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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a return did Jesus tell the apostles they would get for their sacrifice?
(a) A return of 10 fold.
(b) None.
(c) A return of 50 fold.
(d) A return of 100 fold.

2. Which of the Gospels was focuses on Jesus' miracles?
(a) Mark.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Luke.
(d) John.

3. "He who is first will be last and he who is last will be first" is an example of what?
(a) Reversal of values.
(b) Law in Rome.
(c) Law in Galilee.
(d) Ethical perfectionism.

4. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?
(a) Told people to break laws.
(b) Told people to gather wealth.
(c) Performed miracles.
(d) Gave himself a title.

5. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Seeking fame.
(d) Failure to have children.

6. Whom were the apostles accountable to?
(a) God.
(b) No one.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Jesus.

7. Whom does Sanders say the majority of the scriptures caters to?
(a) The tribes of Israel.
(b) The Gentiles.
(c) The Jews.
(d) The apostles.

8. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say there is no proof that Jesus did?
(a) Gave himself a title.
(b) Died.
(c) Worked in Capernaum.
(d) Preached.

9. The meaning of what title has changed greatly since Jesus' time?
(a) Savior.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Messiah.

10. The laws of what area are discussed in Chapter 14?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Galilee.
(d) Nazareth.

11. Who is it clear does not reign on Earth today, but will some day?
(a) Satan.
(b) Jesus.
(c) The people.
(d) God.

12. In Jesus' time, what was the rule of law considered to be?
(a) Unimportant.
(b) Divine law.
(c) An ever-changing system.
(d) A dictatorship.

13. Some people believe that Jesus' divinity gave him the ability to do what?
(a) Preach.
(b) Perform miracles.
(c) Gather followers.
(d) Teach.

14. What phrase does Sanders attempt to define in Chapter 11?
(a) Kingdom of God.
(b) Divine being.
(c) Christian love.
(d) Last Supper.

15. What does Sanders say Jesus wasn't the only one of in the world at his time?
(a) Christian leader.
(b) Miracle worker.
(c) Man born of a virgin.
(d) Man gathering disciples.

Short Answer Questions

1. Opposition of the law was a basis for major conflict between the government of Jesus' time and what group?

2. Which two Gospels focus on Jesus' teachings?

3. What claim of Jesus' do some people say made him seem egotistical?

4. What was one of the specific groups of people the ministry focused on?

5. What did Jesus say people who followed him would come to know?

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