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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what parable is a son who leaves home welcomed back while his loyal brother is ignored?

3. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?

4. Some people believe that Jesus' divinity gave him the ability to do what?

5. What type of perfectionism is discussed in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role in Jesus' ministry and life did the disciples play? Who were they and how did Jesus call them? What was their function in terms of Jesus' work?

Essay Topic 2

What is controversial about the scene at the Temple? What are the two common beliefs held about Jesus' actions at the Temple? What does each of these views say about Jesus and his ministry?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Jesus' claim to be the Son of God problematic? What images of Jesus does the claim produce? What does the term Messiah mean now and what did it mean in Jesus' time? Why was the term acceptable to Jesus?

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