In Matthew's account of the Mission of the Twelve, Jesus instructed his disciples to restrict their work to the

A. Gentile converts

B. Samaritans and the Jews

C. Gentiles and Samaritans

D. lost Sheep of the house of Israel

The Jews persecuted Jesus after he had healed the paralytic at the pool of Bethsaida because Jesus

A. refused to show them more signs

B. asked the man to announce his healing

C. ordered the man to stand and walk

D. withdrew himself from the surging crowd

E. claimed to be the son of God

The parable of the Lost Sheep illustrates the

A. way to salvation

B. joy in heaven over a sinner that repents

C. need for the kingdom of God before wordly gains

D. importance of prayers

E. need to forgive one another

The presence of Peter, James and John at the Transfiguration is significant because they

A. occupied a priviledged position among the twelve

B. were brothers and the first to be called

C. were all soon to be martyred for spreading the gospel

D. all came from capernaum in Galilee

E. were Jesus half brothers

Peter suggested that three booths be built on the site of the Transfiguration mainly to make

A. that place a permanent abode for the Messiah

B. it clear that Moses and Elijah were brothers

C. the restoration of all things by the coming of Elijah a reality

D. their wonderful experience of Jesus' glory exclusively theirs

E. itimossible for Jesus' prediction of his death to happen

"My father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me". "The cup" here means

A. baptism

B. temptation

C. death

D. lonliness

E. arrest

Which of the following did Pilate ask Jesus during the trial?

A. "What is it that these men testify against you?"

B. "Are you Jesus,the prophet from Galilee?"

C. " I adjure you by God, tell me if you are Christ"

D. "Are you the king of the Jews?"

E. "What do you want me to do with you king of the Jews?

St. John referred to Jesus' miracles as signs because they convey all the following except the

A. acceptance of Jesus as the Son of God

B. faith in Jesus as the means to eternal life

C. desire to proclaim Jesus to others

D. demand for more signs

E. proofs that the Kingdom of God has come

The Jewish leaders opposed the Early Church because believers

A. performed miracles and wonders

B. ate with Gentiles

C. preached Jesus Christ crucified

D. opposed Jewish authority

E. were appointed deacons

Which of the following featured prominently at the first Christian Council in Jerusalem?

A. Salvation

B. Burnt offerings

C. Circumcision

D. Holy spirit

E. Fasting