This document is a 6-page exam for a course on the Life of Christ. It contains multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of Jesus' crucifixion, his teachings on wealth, his use of parables, and his miracles. It also includes fill-in-the-blank questions about the final hours of Jesus' life and the events after his resurrection. The exam expects students to recall details from class presentations and demonstrate understanding of biblical texts covered in the course.

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Life of Christ: End Semester Exam (201)
Monday 28th October 2013, 1300-1600
Use only the space given for each answer.
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This exam is looking for clear, concise answers.
Use lists and bullet points where appropriate.
You may use your Bible in this exam.
Quoting relevant Biblical verses will gain you extra credit
Student’s Name:________________________________________________
Section 1 (40 marks)
Important: Answer only two of the four questions
1. Crucifixion has been described as the most horrible form of putting a person to death that has ever been devised. Describe from an historical perspective what the flogging and crucifixion of Jesus would probably have involved.
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2. in Mark 10 Jesus encounters a rich young man and speaks with him about
his wealth as well as teaching on wealth and the kingdom in general. Using
this incident as a basis discuss a Christian approach to wealth and riches.
Use of other relevant Biblical texts or examples will result in extra credit. (20
marks)
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3a. Jesus often spoke in parables. Why do you think he used parables, what
is the advantage of using them? (10 marks)
3b Write your own parable below and explain what kingdom principle it is
dealing with (10 marks)
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4. During his life on earth Jesus performed many miracles. Using biblical examples explain why Jesus’ ministry was full of many miracles. (20 marks)
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Section 2 - 39 marks
The following questions all involve you recalling what was taught during the
class sessions. (All the answers to these questions are found in the presentations shown in class which were posted online).
1. The table below gives a brief chronology of the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ. Fill in the blanks - (10x2=20 marks)
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Thursday
After sundown
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Custody
ThursdayFriday
Night-time
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Trial before Caiaphas
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Friday
Early morning
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Jesus returns to Pilate
Late morning / noon
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Mid-afternoon
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Near sundown
Jesus buried

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2. Jesus appeared to his disciples for a period of 40 days after his resurrection. Using the table below place the following events from that period in
the correct chronological order (first to last)?(8 marks)
Order
Event
Jesus appears to Cleopas and another disciple on the Emmaus Road
Peter and John have go to the tomb (after speaking with Mary) and
find it empty
The Great Commission is given
He appears to the 11 (including Thomas) in Jerusalem
Jesus ascends to heaven
A group of women come to the tomb around dawn and are met by
two young men, who in reality are angels, one of whom announces
the resurrection
Jesus appears to the 10 in the room in Jerusalem
Mary returns to the tomb after Peter and John have left - she sees
angels and Jesus (but at first thinks he is a gardener)
3. In the final days of Jesus’ life he is found teaching in the Temple at Jerusalem. Three different groups of Jews come to him and ask questions to
try to get him to incriminate himself. Name the group (1 mark) and the area
of questioning (1 mark) (2x3=6 marks)
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4. In Matthew 10:1-15 we see Jesus sending out workers. Name five things
they were to do (5 marks)
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