NBST 515 Exam 2 - Questions & Correct Answers

NBST 515 Exam 2 What the two miracles recorded in Matthew 14 were reminiscent to in the Old Testament. Feeding of the 5000 - provision of manna in wilderness. Walking on water - crossing of the Red Sea. They contribute to Matthew's emphasis on Jesus' identity as the New Moses. What Jesus did for Canaanite woman? Healed her demon-possessed daughter; his words of commendation imply that Jesus would call disciples from among Gentiles as well as from among the Jews - though Jews were primary focus of earthly mission. What textbook interprets as the fulfillment of Jesus' instruction in Matthew 16 that the disciples would see the dawn of the kingdom before they died? Transfiguration OT writing which Jesus fulfilled when he rode a donkey into Jerusalem Zech 9:9 Meaning of Jesus' cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18-22). Foreshadowed the destruction of Jerusalem High priest at the time of Jesus' crucifixion. Caiaphas False accusation brought against Jesus by the two witnesses at his Jewish trial. Jesus had claimed that he was able to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days. Remarkable sign(s) that accompanied Jesus' death according to Matthew. Sky was black though it was midday. Curtain separating the holy of holies ripped. Earthquake split rocks and opened tombs. Prophecy of Moses that Matthew demonstrates was fulfilled by Jesus. New Moses - Deut 18, Matt 16 Meaning of term gematria and how this relates to Matthew's genealogy Literary device - used numeric value of letters of Hebrew alphabet to communicate an encoded message. Made a total of 14, which represented King David. Artistic arrangement of genealogy emphasized Jesus' Davidic descent. OT passage which foretold that God would raise up a descendant of David and establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 2 Samuel 7:11-16 and Isaiah 9 Gospels which describe Jesus as the title "Son of Man" All four Word used by Mark in 1:1 to describe his message about Jesus. "Gospel" Approximate amount of material in Mark's Gospel that is paralleled in either Matthew or Luke. 92% paralleled in Matthew and 48% in Luke. 95% combined. Major reasons scholars believe that Mark was the first Gospel written. 1. Agreements in order and wording. 2. Less sophisticated Greek used by Mark. 3. His less developed theology. 4. Brevity of the Gospel. 5. Awkwardness of its style. Early Christian leader whose preaching is believed to have served as the blueprint for Mark's Gospel. Petrine preaching Factor that has led to Mark's lack of popularity compared to Matthew and Luke throughout most of Christian history. Lack of unique content Earliest and most important attestation of Markan authorship. Papias What may be known of Mark's mother based on Acts 12:12. Mark's well-known cousin who accompanied Paul on the first missionary journey. - Barnabas The first-century non-canonical author who made two references to Jesus. Also be sure to know the name of the work that contains these references.