Moral Teachings of Jesus quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   How did Jesus teach that true greatness is achieved?

   Answer: By serving others

   Why: In Mark 9 the disciples argued on the road over who was greatest; Jesus replied that whoever wants to be first must be servant of all.

2. 2 Medium

   Why did Jesus criticize leaders who washed only the outside of cups?

   Answer: Their hearts remained greedy

   Why: In Luke's version he says it at a Pharisee's dinner table, right after the host noticed he had skipped the ritual washing before the meal.

3. 3 Hard

   Why did Jesus tell the parable of the persistent widow?

   Answer: To encourage constant prayer

   Why: The parable uses an unjust judge to contrast God's swift willingness to answer persistent prayers.

4. 4 Easy

   Why did the Samaritan help the wounded man in Jesus's parable?

   Answer: He felt deep compassion

   Why: Luke 10:35: he left two denarii with the innkeeper and promised to repay whatever more the man's care cost.

5. 5 Medium

   What do the seeds on rocky ground represent in Jesus' parable?

   Answer: Shallow believers

   Why: Luke 8:13 calls them believers for a while: they take the word with joy, but without root they fall away as soon as testing comes.

6. 6 Hard

   What did striking someone on the right cheek legally imply?

   Answer: An insulting backhand slap

   Why: The Mishnah fined a slap on the cheek 200 dinars and a backhanded one 400: the price was set by the humiliation, not the injury.