Cambridge International A Level · Biblical Studies (9484)

The kingdom of God and the nature of God: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In the Sermon on the Mount, what metaphors does Jesus use to describe the influence his disciples should have on the surrounding world?

Question 2

1 mark

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, which two specific religious roles are identified as belonging to the men who pass by the injured traveler without helping?

Question 3

1 mark

In the Sermon on the Mount, specifically Matthew 5:21–48, how do the ‘Antitheses’ (the ‘You have heard... but I say to you’ statements) function to redefine the demands of discipleship?

Question 4

1 mark

Which group of people did Jesus primarily intend to address with the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin in Luke 15, according to the introductory verses?

Question 5

1 mark

In Jesus’ teaching on judgement in Luke 10:8–12, what is the significance of the instruction to the seventy disciples to ‘wipe the dust of your town from our feet’ in cities that do not welcome them?

Question 6

2 marks

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15, what is the common theological theme shared by the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son?

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how the interaction between Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24–30 demonstrates a shift in the perceived boundaries of his ministry.

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Question 8

6 marks

Compare how the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) and the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) present different aspects of the nature of God regarding judgment and grace.

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Question 9

5 marks

Describe Jesus' encounter with the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24-30.
Explain why this event is significant in the context of Jesus' ministry to the marginalised and non-Jewish people.

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Question 10

7 marks

Jesus' parables often provide insight into the nature of God's grace.
(a) Compare the portrayal of God's character in the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10).
(b) To what extent did Jesus' teaching on the goodness of God challenge contemporary religious attitudes towards the marginalised?

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