11-25 Flashcards
What daily ritual took place during the Feast of Tabernacles that Jesus referenced when He explained what would happen when a person received the Holy Spirit?
Pouring out of water
What two main areas were the Jewish superior to their Heathen neighbors?
Their theology and their ethics
What were the four major religious groups while Jesus was on earth?
- Pharisees
- Sadducees
- Essenes
- Zealots
When looking at the approach of the two Pharisaism schools, which religious teacher was considered more liberal?
Hillel
What is the danger of legalism?
It engenders pride
Why did the Pharisees implement rigid ceremonial requirements?
To preserve ritual purity
The uniqueness of the gospel stories rests in what?
The uniqueness of the miracle worker
Why are the gospels Matthew Mark and Luke known as the synoptic gospels?
They follow a common pattern in describing the ministry of Jesus
What does John say is the purpose of his gospel?
To lead to faith in Jesus as the Christ and as the son of God - evangelical
How does Matthew portray Jesus?
A Royal figure
How does Mark portray Jesus?
A servant
John presents Jesus as _______________
The son of God
Which gospel writer records more evidence of the humanity of Christ than the others?
John
Name two of the things mentioned in hebrews that referenced Jesus life on earth
- Intercessions of Jesus with strong crying and tears in the days of His flesh
- A passing allusion to the hostility which Jesus endured
Outside of the 4 gospels which New Testament writer reflects more of the sayings of Jesus than any other author?
James
