Session 10, 7th Grade

1.

1 point

Which answer best explains the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 in symbolic terms?

The five fish represent perfection; the twelve loaves are a symbol for miracles of justice.

The four fish represent the four Gospel writers; the number 5,000 represents the 5,000 years since Moses led the Israelites to the Promised Land.

The five loaves represent the five books of the Torah; the twelve baskets are a symbol for the twelve tribes of Israel.

The four fish represent the four directions of the wind; the number 5 is symbol of completeness or perfection.

2.

1 point

How does Jesus respond to James and John’s request to sit beside Jesus in a place of honor?

Jesus says that they must earn that position by living a good, Christian life.

Jesus rebukes them, and states that they should strive to be slaves and servants.

Jesus tells them that they cannot earn that position, but God has already chosen them to be in their places of honor.

Jesus simply says, “Staring contest. Now. Go.” Then, he beats both James and John (at the same time). How, you ask? Because... he is JESUS! (Duh.)

3.

1 point

Which of these answers list important people from Elijah’s time?

King Ahab, Ezekiel, Asherah

King Ahab, Elisha, Isaiah

Harry, Ron, Hermione

King Ahab, Jezebel, Obadiah

4.

1 point

What is a major connection between Elijah and John the Baptist?

They both burned down idols that their corrupt rulers had created.

They both performed miracles of bread, water, and 40 days.

They both spoke out against the horrible rulers of their day.

They both worked mall elves every Christmas to get some quick cash.

5.

1 point

Why is it significant that Moses and Elijah were also present at the transfiguration?

Moses represents the people of Israel and Elijah represents God’s justice.

Moses represents the Law and Elijah represents the Israelite prophets.

Moses represents sweet beards and Elijah represents cool-sounding names that begin with ‘E’.

Moses represents God’s miracles and Elijah represents God’s rules.

6.

1 point

What is the denotation of “transfiguration” and who witnessed it?

Changing look; Peter, James, Matthew

Across appearance; James, John, Peter

Glory of God; Peter, James, John

New vision; James, John, Mark

7.

1 point

Which answer bests details a comparative study of the transfiguration between the Gospel accounts of Mark, Matthew, and Luke?

Peter calls Jesus a different name in each account, and Matthew tries to convince his audience that John the Baptist is the new Elijah.

Mark uses many parentheticals and quotes while Luke and Matthew focus more on actions and deeds.

Luke uses many words and phrases that only Hebrews understand, and Matthew records Jesus saying, “Do not be afraid”.

In Mark and Matthew, Jesus says “Do not be afraid”, but in Luke it is the archangel Gabriel that says, “Do not be afraid”.

8.

1 point

Why was Elijah upset with King Ahab?

King Ahab made a fool of Elijah in front of the other temple prophets.

King Ahab created his own gods and goddesses which he made the Israelites worship.

King Ahab murdered Elisha who was Elijah’s student of prophecy.

King Ahab was a terrible ruler who was also an idolater and adulterer.

9.

1 point

What is the point of the hyperbole of a camel going through the eye of a needle?

To let readers know that life is a struggle and that we need God to get us through the difficult times.

To let readers know that in 1st century Judea, the place had massive armies of tiny camels and gargantuan, scary-looking sewing needles.

To let readers know that one cannot earn salvation, but with God nothing is impossible.

To let readers know that the root of all evil is money.

10.

1 point

What answer best shows the symbolic comparison between the numbers 3 and 7 in Scripture?

Both numbers represent divine government.

Both numbers represent loving miracles.

Both numbers represent completeness and perfection.

Both numbers represent the evils of the pharisees.