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William Wrede in “The Messianic Secret” concluded that the historical Jesus never claimed to be _______.

Some have suggested from his desert lifestyle that John the Baptist may have had contact with the monastic community at _________________.

The term “disciple” means _____________ and is sometimes used of all who followed Jesus.

Some have suggested from his desert lifestyle that John the Baptist may have had contact with the monastic community at _________________.

For centuries, the church paid little attention to the Gospel of Mark because it was considered to be merely an ___________ version of Matthew with little value of its own.

Most parables will illuminate or illustrate ___________________.

Jesus places himself in authority over what two foundations of Judaism?

Most parables will illuminate or illustrate ___________________.

Jesus’ favorite self-designation was ___________________, a phrase often used in the Old Testament to contrast the lowliness of humanity with the transcendence of God.

Since the exile, no __________________ had reigned in Israel and many Jews of Jesus’ day considered Israel to be in exile.