Cambridge International AS Level · Biblical Studies (9484)

The person of Jesus: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on The person of Jesus.

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Question 1

1 mark

During the confession at Caesarea Philippi in Mark 8:27–33, what specific title does Peter use to identify Jesus?

Question 2

1 mark

When Jesus heals the paralytic in Mark 2:1–12, what claim does he make that leads to a conflict with the religious leaders?

Question 3

1 mark

During the Triumphal Entry in John 12:12–15, what specific object did the crowd use to welcome Jesus as he entered Jerusalem?

Question 4

1 mark

When Jesus heals the centurion's servant in Luke 7:1–10, what aspect of the centurion's character does Jesus specifically marvel at and praise?

Question 5

1 mark

In John's Gospel, which 'I am' saying is used by Jesus specifically in the context of the feeding of the five thousand and the discourse that follows in chapter 6?

Question 6

2 marks

In the account of the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2–8), what instruction does the voice from the cloud give to the disciples regarding Jesus?

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Question 7

3 marks

State one 'I am' saying from the Gospel of John and briefly explain how it serves as a claim about the identity of Jesus.

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Question 8

2 marks

In the account of Jesus' baptism in the synoptic gospels, what two physical signs are recorded as accompanying the voice from heaven?

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Question 9

3 marks

(a) Describe the key themes presented in the Prologue to John’s Gospel (John 1:1–18) regarding the identity of 'the Word'.
(b) Explain how John the Baptist's testimony in this passage clarifies the relationship between himself and Jesus.

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Question 10

5 marks

(a) Compare the presentation of Jesus' authority in the healing of the paralytic (Mark 2:1–12) with the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1–12).
(b) To what extent do the 'I am' sayings in John's Gospel provide a different understanding of the person of Jesus compared to the Synoptic miracles?

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