Unit 2 Test Review: Jesus and His Kingdom

Q. Explain from Matthew 3:13-17 and Messiah Ch. 11 why Jesus was baptized.

To fulfill all righteousness. To set an example for us. 

Q. Explain from Romans 6:1-6 how baptism symbolizes the three major events that take place in our life. 

Death -> Being dipped into the water -> Died to sin
Marriage -> Being fully submerged in the water -> Commitment to Christ
Birth -> Being lifted up out of the water -> Being born again/a new life/new creation

Q. Describe the three changes in baptism that began to creep into Christian practice after the apostles had died.  

Being baptized in running water.
Being sprinkled with holy water.
Being dipped in the water 3 times. 

Q. Why was it important for Jesus to be tempted in the wilderness after 40 days? 
40 days = Testing
Jesus had to pass the test when he was at his weakest point before he could start his ministry. 

Q. The third temptation by Satan was the temptation of power. What were the first two temptations by Satan to Jesus in the wilderness?  
To jump off the temple -> Temptation of recklessness
To turn stones into bread -> Temptation of the easy path/self-gratification

Q. What are the three ways the gospel is proclaimed and from which three events?
Jesus' baptism -> Repeated message
Wedding at Cana -> Action is the message
Jesus in the temple -> Shouting is the message to get people's attention

Q. How can we tell the difference between God's miracles and those performed by Satan? 
Do they believe in Jesus? Faith in Jesus
Do they live according to God's law? Obedience
Is it based on the study of the Bible? Believe in the Bible