[b] 1. In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches that some are called to renounce marriage ______ .

A. Because sex is bad B. For the sake of the kingdom C. Because it is better to be single

[a] 2. Both ___________ want to affirm marriage for the sake of families in the church.

A. Paul and the author of the gospel of Matthew B. Peter and James C. James and John

[b] 3. In the gospels Jesus calls individuals __________ to serve him.

A. To marry in order B. Out of their families C. To become rich in order

[c] 4. In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus promises the disciples that they will ___________ .

A. Sit on twelve thrones B. Judge the twelve tribes of Israel C. Both of these are correct

[b] 5. Which gospel has the mother of James and John ask that they be seated on the right and left of Jesus when he comes to rule?

A. The gospel of Mark B. The gospel of Matthew C. The gospel of Luke

[c] 6. The gospel of Matthew changes the end of the gospel of Mark to give authority to _______.

A. Paul B. James, the brother of Jesus C. The disciples of Jesus, who became apostles

[a] 7. Only the gospel of Matthew has Jesus ride into Jerusalem on _________ .

A. Two animals B. One animal C. A horse

[c] 8. In ________ Jesus drives the moneychangers from the temple as soon as he enters the city.

A. The gospel of Mark B. The gospel of John C. The gospel of Matthew

[b] 9. The parable of a man who asks two sons to work in his vineyard is in ________ .

A. The gospel of Mark B. The gospel of Matthew C. The gospels of Mark and Matthew

[b] 10. Jesus is not arrested in the temple because the chief priests are ____________.

A. Captivated by his words B. Afraid of the crowds C. Afraid of the Roman soldiers

If you wish, please respond to the following questions in your own words:

"Do you think it is hard for affluent Christians to enter the kingdom of heaven? How should we make sense of this teaching about wealth?"

"Are you troubled by factual discrepancies between the gospels? Does seeing how the gospels were written help you to accept these inconsistencies in the Bible?"

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