Bailey Christian Scriptures Final Exam
with Answers
Synoptic Problem - correct answer-The synoptic gospels share a lot of material
Source critics want to understand how this material was shared
This is a Synoptic problem- because it has multiple solutions were the world's best
scholar can agree
Has Implications for redaction criticism
Synoptic Gospels - correct answer-Matthew, Mark, Luke
Two-/four-Source Hypothesis - correct answer-Key Tenets:
Markan Priority
Existence of a "Q" source
Hypothetical source for material shared by Matthew and Luke
adds L and M to account for unique material
Farrer-Goodacre Hypothesis - correct answer-Mark goes into mathew and luke while
luke takes from mathew
Messianic Secret - correct answer-A theme in the Gospel of Mark that portrays the
disciples and others as recognizing Jesus' identity as the Messiah. However, Jesus
directed them not to tell anyone else.
Parable - correct answer-A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
Why might it be helpful to understand the literary relationship between the synoptic
Gospels? - correct answer-can be read together and provide comparison
Influences exegesis (getting as close to Christ as we can)Redaction criticism
Form criticism
Historical Jesus
Early Church History (what did the teachings look like)
Text of the Gospels (what are the words of Christ)
What is the basic outline of Jesus's life and ministry that is followed by all three
synoptics (three things)? - correct answer-Healing, Exorcism. Provision. And teaching
What sorts of things does Jesus do in his ministry? What does he preach (think basic
message)? - correct answer-Preaching the truth about the kingdom of God and how one
may receive it by trusting only in Christ formed the bulk of His message
, While Jesus was in ministry he... - correct answer-Exorcism and healing in Capernaum
Conflict Stories
Sabbath controversies
Grain and Healing
Mark 4 and the Parables of Jesus
Miracle Stories: Feeding of the 5000/4000
Blind man at Bethsaida (8:22-25)
What does Jesus's death accomplish in Mark? - correct answer-(whose death and
resurrection paid the penalty for our sins and achieved victory over Satan, sin, and
death)
Triumphal Entry
Zechariah 9:9
Cleansing of the Temple and Teaching in Jerusalem
Passover Meal/ Last Supper
Betrayal of Judas
Trial and Crucifixion
No Post-Resurrection Encounter in Mark
What is distinct about the Gospel of Mark in general and its portrayal of the resurrection
specifically? - correct answer-No Post-Resurrection Encounter in Mark!
Farrer/Goodacre theory - correct answer-the suggestion that Matthew was written first,
Luke second, and that Mark used both to create his gospel
What figures and traditions from the Hebrew Bible do the Gospel writers draw on in their
portrayal of Jesus? - correct answer-moses, Davidic Messiah, son of man, the prophets
How does Matthew expand Jesus's story compared to Mark? - correct answer-Corrects
Markan Grammar• Fills in gaps in Mark's narrative and changes order, pacing, and
length of some stories• Omits some stories and includes others from other sources•
Ethical emphasis -> Jesus as the new Moses
What interesting structural feature does Matthew have? - correct answer-concise style/
Basic Structure:
Early Life Leading to Ministry
Galilean ministry
Journey to Jerusalem
Passion Narrative
Bacon's 5 discourse model-
Prologue, Book 1-5, Epiologue
Matthew more strongly emphasizes what sort of teaching from Jesus? - correct answer-
Salvation history finds its climax in the coming of Jesus the Messiah, inaugurator of the
kingdom of haven and the new age of salvation.
with Answers
Synoptic Problem - correct answer-The synoptic gospels share a lot of material
Source critics want to understand how this material was shared
This is a Synoptic problem- because it has multiple solutions were the world's best
scholar can agree
Has Implications for redaction criticism
Synoptic Gospels - correct answer-Matthew, Mark, Luke
Two-/four-Source Hypothesis - correct answer-Key Tenets:
Markan Priority
Existence of a "Q" source
Hypothetical source for material shared by Matthew and Luke
adds L and M to account for unique material
Farrer-Goodacre Hypothesis - correct answer-Mark goes into mathew and luke while
luke takes from mathew
Messianic Secret - correct answer-A theme in the Gospel of Mark that portrays the
disciples and others as recognizing Jesus' identity as the Messiah. However, Jesus
directed them not to tell anyone else.
Parable - correct answer-A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
Why might it be helpful to understand the literary relationship between the synoptic
Gospels? - correct answer-can be read together and provide comparison
Influences exegesis (getting as close to Christ as we can)Redaction criticism
Form criticism
Historical Jesus
Early Church History (what did the teachings look like)
Text of the Gospels (what are the words of Christ)
What is the basic outline of Jesus's life and ministry that is followed by all three
synoptics (three things)? - correct answer-Healing, Exorcism. Provision. And teaching
What sorts of things does Jesus do in his ministry? What does he preach (think basic
message)? - correct answer-Preaching the truth about the kingdom of God and how one
may receive it by trusting only in Christ formed the bulk of His message
, While Jesus was in ministry he... - correct answer-Exorcism and healing in Capernaum
Conflict Stories
Sabbath controversies
Grain and Healing
Mark 4 and the Parables of Jesus
Miracle Stories: Feeding of the 5000/4000
Blind man at Bethsaida (8:22-25)
What does Jesus's death accomplish in Mark? - correct answer-(whose death and
resurrection paid the penalty for our sins and achieved victory over Satan, sin, and
death)
Triumphal Entry
Zechariah 9:9
Cleansing of the Temple and Teaching in Jerusalem
Passover Meal/ Last Supper
Betrayal of Judas
Trial and Crucifixion
No Post-Resurrection Encounter in Mark
What is distinct about the Gospel of Mark in general and its portrayal of the resurrection
specifically? - correct answer-No Post-Resurrection Encounter in Mark!
Farrer/Goodacre theory - correct answer-the suggestion that Matthew was written first,
Luke second, and that Mark used both to create his gospel
What figures and traditions from the Hebrew Bible do the Gospel writers draw on in their
portrayal of Jesus? - correct answer-moses, Davidic Messiah, son of man, the prophets
How does Matthew expand Jesus's story compared to Mark? - correct answer-Corrects
Markan Grammar• Fills in gaps in Mark's narrative and changes order, pacing, and
length of some stories• Omits some stories and includes others from other sources•
Ethical emphasis -> Jesus as the new Moses
What interesting structural feature does Matthew have? - correct answer-concise style/
Basic Structure:
Early Life Leading to Ministry
Galilean ministry
Journey to Jerusalem
Passion Narrative
Bacon's 5 discourse model-
Prologue, Book 1-5, Epiologue
Matthew more strongly emphasizes what sort of teaching from Jesus? - correct answer-
Salvation history finds its climax in the coming of Jesus the Messiah, inaugurator of the
kingdom of haven and the new age of salvation.
