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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what parable is a son who leaves home welcomed back while his loyal brother is ignored?
(a) The Lost Sheep.
(b) The Prodigal Son.
(c) The Mustard Seed.
(d) The Perfect Son.

2. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?
(a) He doubted Jesus.
(b) He did not attend the Last Supper.
(c) He hid after Jesus was crucified.
(d) He betrayed Jesus.

3. What was anyone who opposed the law in Jesus' time considered to be?
(a) A traitor.
(b) Heroic.
(c) A blasphemer or heretic.
(d) A thief.

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

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

6. What did Jesus tell his followers to sacrifice?
(a) Everything.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) Their money.
(d) Lambs.

7. According to Sanders, a man who divorces and remarries is considered what?
(a) A blasphemer.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) A heretic.
(d) An adulterer.

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

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

10. What kind of life did Jesus say the apostles would have in return for their sacrifice?
(a) A long life.
(b) A life of suffering.
(c) A wealthy life.
(d) Eternal life.

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

12. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?
(a) Seek them out.
(b) Disbelieve.
(c) Believe.
(d) Ridicule those claiming to perform them.

13. According to the scriptures, what reward did Jesus promise the apostles?
(a) Unimaginable riches.
(b) Good health.
(c) A huge following.
(d) A place in Heaven.

14. What was one of the specific groups of people the ministry focused on?
(a) The wealthy.
(b) The Israelites.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The government leaders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to record who wanted Jesus killed?

2. Some people believe that Jesus' ability to perform miracles is proof that he was what?

3. Which apostle do scholars say would not have been rewarded?

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

5. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say there is no proof that Jesus did?

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