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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group does Sanders speculate the ministry of Jesus believed would not accept Jesus' portrayal of God?
(a) Christians.
(b) Israelites.
(c) Gentiles.
(d) Jews.

2. Opposition of the law was a basis for major conflict between the government of Jesus' time and what group?
(a) The people.
(b) The Israelites.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The apostles.

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 Galilee.
(c) Law in Rome.
(d) Ethical perfectionism.

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

5. How were miracle workers probably treated in ancient times?
(a) They were celebrated.
(b) They were arrested.
(c) They were ridiculed.
(d) They were feared.

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

7. What claim of Jesus' do some people say made him seem egotistical?
(a) His claim to be a preacher.
(b) His claim to be the Son of God.
(c) His claim to be a teacher.
(d) His claim of performing miracles.

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

9. What aspect of life is it clear will not be the same in Heaven?
(a) Governing.
(b) Love.
(c) Working.
(d) Day-to-day living.

10. What kind of stories did Jesus use in his teachings?
(a) Fables.
(b) Parables.
(c) Myths.
(d) Fairy Tales.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sanders, a man who divorces and remarries is considered what?

2. According to Jesus, who would be given rule over the tribes of Israel?

3. In reference to miracles, what were people in the ancient world more inclined to do?

4. How much of a return did Jesus tell the apostles they would get for their sacrifice?

5. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?

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