1.
"Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For indeed the days are coming in which they will say, ‘______ are the barren, wombs that never bore, and breasts which never nursed!’ 30 Then they will begin ‘to say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’ 31 For if they do these things in the green wood, what will be done in the dry?”
Correct Answer
A. Blessed
Explanation
In this passage, Jesus is warning the daughters of Jerusalem about the impending destruction and suffering that will come upon them and their children. He tells them not to weep for Him, but rather for themselves and their future generations. The phrase "Blessed are the barren, wombs that never bore, and breasts which never nursed" suggests that those who do not have children will be spared from the intense suffering and sorrow that will come. This can be seen as a blessing because they will not have to witness the terrible events and experience the pain and loss that others will endure.
2.
"It was about ______, but it turned dark throughout the land until three o’clock in the afternoon, 45 because the sun stopped shining."
Correct Answer
B. Noon
Explanation
The correct answer is "Noon." The passage states that it was about noon when darkness fell throughout the land until three o'clock in the afternoon. This suggests that the event being described occurred during the middle of the day, which is consistent with the time of "Noon."
3.
"There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the ______."
Correct Answer
D. Jews
Explanation
The correct answer is "Jews" because the phrase "this is the king of the Jews" is a reference to the biblical account of Jesus' crucifixion. According to the New Testament, a written notice was placed above Jesus on the cross, identifying him as the "king of the Jews." This is significant in Christian theology as it reflects Jesus' role as the Messiah and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
4.
"This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 53 Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before. 54 That day was the Preparation, and the _______ drew near."
Correct Answer
B. Sabbath
Explanation
The correct answer is Sabbath. The passage mentions that the day was the Preparation, which refers to the day before the Sabbath. This implies that the Sabbath was drawing near.
5.
According to verse 54, what day did Jesus die on?
Correct Answer
A. Friday
Explanation
The correct answer is Friday because verse 54 implies that Jesus died on the day before the Sabbath, which is traditionally observed on Saturday. This suggests that Jesus died on Friday, as the day before the Sabbath.
6.
"For if people do these things when the tree is ______, what will happen when it is dry?”
Correct Answer
D. Green
Explanation
The correct answer is "Green" because the sentence is implying that people are already doing certain things when the tree is in a healthy or alive state. The speaker is questioning what will happen when the tree becomes dry or dead, suggesting that the situation will be worse. Therefore, the answer "Green" is the most logical choice as it represents the opposite of dead or dry, indicating a healthy or alive state.
7.
Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” 45 And He opened their understanding, that they might ______.
Correct Answer
B. Comprehend the Scriptures
Explanation
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and explaining to them that everything written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled concerning him. He then opens their understanding so that they can comprehend the Scriptures. This means that Jesus enabled his disciples to understand the deeper meaning and significance of the Scriptures, helping them to grasp the prophecies and teachings about himself.
8.
"As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the _____, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus."
Correct Answer
D. Country
9.
Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And you are witnesses of these things. 49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with ____ from on high.
Correct Answer
C. Power
Explanation
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and instructing them to wait in Jerusalem until they receive the "Promise of My Father." The disciples are to be endued with power from on high. This power is likely referring to the Holy Spirit, which Jesus promised to send to them after his resurrection. The Holy Spirit would empower the disciples to preach the message of repentance and forgiveness of sins to all nations. Therefore, the correct answer is "Power."
10.
"Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered him nothing. 10 And the _____________ stood and vehemently accused Him."
Correct Answer
A. Chief priests and scribes
Explanation
In this passage, someone is questioning Jesus with many words, but He chooses not to respond. However, the chief priests and scribes stand and vehemently accuse Him. This suggests that the correct answer is "Chief priests and scribes." They are the ones who are actively accusing Jesus, while the other options (officers and governors, people of the synagogues, none of these) are not mentioned in this context.