BIB101 - Final Exam Study Flashcards
Solomon built the temple
United Kingdom
Deborah ruled over court in Israel
Judges
The Book of Joshua
Conquest
The priesthood was established
S/E/L
“Everyone did what was right in their own eyes”
Judges
Jacob wrestled with God
Covenant
The book of Exodus
S/E/L
The Tower of Babel
Creation
II Kings
Divided Kingdom
The Israelites crossed into Jericho through the Jordan
Conquest
Nathan rebuked David for his sin with Bathsheba
United Kingdom
Absolom tried to usurp the throne from his father
United Kingdom
Pharaoh refused to listen to Moses’ request to allow the Israelites to worship God in the desert
S/E/L
God promised Abraham that his descendants would receive the inheritance of land
Covenant
The Babylonians attacked Jerusalem and removed most of those still living in Jerusalem, deporting them to Babylon
Either Divided Kingdom or Exile
Leviticus
S/E/L
The epistles were occasional documents
Church
Revelation
Church or Consummation
Joseph’s sons received a double portion of inheritance on Jacob’s deathbed
Covenant
Peter accepted God’s revelation of the Gentiles having access to salvation
Church
Aaron led the Israelites to form a golden calf while waiting for Moses to return from Mt. Sinai
S/E/L
God asked the question, “Where are you” as a first sign of God’s redemption toward humankind
Creation
Moses and Aaron struck the rock in direct disobedience to God
Conquest
Numbers and Deuteronomy
Conquest
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are called the gospels = good news
Church
Christ will return to reign and rule in purity and peace and will make all things new in His Kingdom
Consummation
Miracles were evidence of the Kingdom of God
Christ
The Assyrians
besieged and then dispersed the Northern Kingdom of Israel into foreign lands
Divided Kingdom / Exile
Saul was anointed the first king of Israel
United Kingdom
Samuel was a prophet and priest and judge in Israel
United Kingdom
Paul began his letters with “grace” and “peace” –using the Greek work for grace and the Hebrew word for Peace
Church
Mary was the mother of Jesus and the witness to his first miracle
Christ
Many of the prophets, including Elijah and Elisha, spoke into this dark period of Israel’s history
Divided Kingdom
The twelve tribes of Israel were formed from Jacob’s sons
Covenant
Moses and Aaron watched God deliver 10 plagues in Egypt as a sign that God was all-powerful
S/E/L
Achan sinned, taking spoils of war
Conquest
Genesis
Creation
Romans through Revelation
Church
The sign of the covenant with God’s people was circumcision
Covenant
Reheboam was the first king of the Southern Kingdom of Israel
Divided Kingdom
Israel was a loose band of tribes united by their law, not by a king
Judges
Joseph’s bones were buried in the land of Israel
Conquest
The first disciples left their initial vocations to follow Jesus
Christ
The Southern Kingdom of Judah had 20 kings from one family line – the family of David
Divided Kingdom
The temple was restored as a place of worship after a 70 year period of time
Exile/Return
The Zealots sought to bring about a revolution in order to establish God’s kingdom
Christ
Isaac was the promised son of Abraham, born to his wife Sarah
Covenant
Jesus baptized by John
Christ
The generation after Joshua neither “knew God nor what He had done for Israel.”
Judges
The Philistines oppressed Israel and they cried out for a king
Judges
Jezebel killed many of God’s prophets
Divided Kingdom
The synagogue came into existence as a place of teaching and prayer
Exile/Return
John wrote from the island of Patmos, isolated and alone
Consummation
The king of Israel set up worship centers in Dan and Bethel, contrary to God’s explicit instructions.
Divided Kingdom
7 first century churches received encouragement, warning and a picture of hope in a letter
Consummation
David Covenant
United Kingdom
Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord
Consummation
Samson was a judge in Israel
Judges
Jeroboam was the first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel
Divided Kingdom
Shepherds were the first to witness the arrival of the Messiah
Christ
1 Samuel
United Kingdom
Baptism became a sign of God’s presence with his people
Christ
Jesus taught in Parables
Christ
The 10 commandments were given to Israel as a way for them to live in covenant community with God and others
S/E/L
The disciples asked, “what now?”
Church
God’s spirit “hovered” over the earth
Creation
Saul was present at the stoning of Stephen
Church
Ezra and Nehemiah
Exile/Return
The books of Act, Romans and Galatians describes life during this period
Church
A foreign king, Cyrus, prompted a movement home for Jews to return to Jerusalem
Exile/Return
God “passed over” the Israelites who had blood on the doorposts of their homes
S/E/L
God’s kings refused to listen to the prophets’ warnings.
Divided Kingdom
What is Exegesis? (process of biblical interpretation)
the process of interpreting and explaining a biblical text by carefully analyzing its meaning in its original historical, cultural, and linguistic context.
What is Hermeneutics? (process of biblical interpretation)
the theory and practice of interpretation, specifically the interpretation of texts. In the context of the Bible, biblical hermeneutics refers to the methods and principles used to understand and apply the Scriptures. The goal of hermeneutics is to uncover the meaning of the biblical text as intended by its original authors and to interpret that meaning in ways that are relevant for today.
What is the New Covenant?
the promise of a restored and eternal relationship between God and humanity, established through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It replaces the Old Covenant (given through Moses) by fulfilling its purpose and offering a new way for people to relate to God—not through the law and sacrifices, but through faith in Jesus.
What is Jesus’ role in the New Covenant?
He’s the center of it, the fulfillment; he’s the mediator, his sacrifice, high priest;
What influence did Roman rule have for Jews/Christians? (language, travel, hellenization, roman law)
Language: Greek
Travel: free passage of travel
Hellenization: Septuagint, many religions
Roman Law: Pax Romana
Judaism in the first century: Basic beliefs
The one God
The one People
The link between this one God and His one people was the Torah
What is a gospel? What are its characteristics? What were the synoptic gospels? How might you explain the similarities or differences?
a gospel is a narrative about the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Looking at Jesus’ life, know the basic information and significance of the following: birth, childhood, baptism, temptations, teaching methods, calling of the disciples, miracles and resurrection.
Born in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph
As a child, he was very wise and amazed people
Baptized by John
Tempted by Satan 3 times, (stones to bread, test God, worship Satan for power)
Used parables
Called ordinary people
Performed miracles healing the sick, sending away satan
Rose from the dead on the 3rd day
Why was the book of Revelation both a correction and an encouragement to first century Christ-followers? How can that connect to you today?
It was calling the 7 churches to reconnect to God and recorrect what they’d been doing.
Looking at the early church as described in the book of Acts, what was the appeal of Christianity to people in the first century as noted in the context of Acts. What was Peter’s role in the early church? What was his great realization in Acts 10 at the house of Cornelius? What confirmed Peter’s “ah-ha!” moment?
Appeal: offered eternal life, repent and be baptized, very inclusive, the Holy Spirit, countercultural, fulfillment of the OT
Peter’s Role: Preacher post-Jesus, performed miracles, defended Christians, bridged Jews and Gentiles
Peters Realization: realized that God doesn’t show favoritism after God performed a miracle on a gentile
Ah-ha: Holy Spirit came upon Cornelius and gentiles, spoke in tongues and praised the Lord, confirmed salvation
Why did we say “What Now?” was the question seeking to be answered in the book of Acts and the Church age?
What do we mean when we say that the epistles (letters) in the NT are “occasional writings?” What does this quote from Fee and Stuart have to do with NT letters: “The bible cannot mean what it never meant to its original readers/hearers?”
Were written to address specific situations, needs, or questions faced by early Christian communities or individuals at a particular time and place
Luke
One of the synoptic gospels; tells the story of John the Baptist and Jesus; John is the prophetic messenger who prepares Israel to meet their God; John baptizes Jesus; start of Jesus’ mission; Jesus’ miracles and works; Jesus’ exodus; Journey to Jerusalem; Parable of the Prodigal son; Passover; meal where he disappears
Acts
Written by Luke; about what Jesus continued to do and teach; intro about Jesus and the Kingdom of God; Jerusalem section; different miracles, tongues, etc; missionary journey with Paul; Paul’s witness
James
a letter of Jacobs wisdom; influenced by Jesus and Proverbs; favoritism and love; genuine faith; the tongue; condemning others; truth; danger/arrogance of wealth; patience and hope;
Galatians
Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia; the gospel of the crucified messiah; upset with Galatia; accused Peter of hypocrisy; people aren’t justified by the works of the Torah;
Revelation
written by John not sure which one; letter to 7 churches; lots of 7s; letter, apocalypse, prophecy; symbols; the slain lamb;
Miracles: what were they? How did Jesus use them? What are important factors to consider when reading about miracles in the gospels? What does “authentication by miracles” mean?
Supernatural acts; Jesus used them to reveal who he was, to proclaim God’s kingdom, etc.; consider context, symbolism, authority; “Authentication by miracles” refers to the idea that Jesus’ miracles validated His identity, message, and mission as the Messiah and Son of God.
Be ready to explain Fee and Stuart’s two basic rules from the chapter on Hermeneutics with Epistles (letters). What are the two basic rules and how might that impact YOU when reading New Testament letters? How does “Historical Particularity” play into your reading/application of New Testament Letters.
A Text Cannot Mean What It Never Meant to Its Original Audience / Whenever We Share Comparable Life Situations with the Original Audience, God’s Word to Them Is God’s Word to Us
Historical Particularity refers to the fact that the New Testament letters were written in specific historical, cultural, and situational contexts.
What is the best way to read the book of Revelation? What type(s) of literature is it? According to Revelation 2&3, what were some of the reasons John wrote this letter to several early church communities?
Know the context, don’t take it too literally; prophetic, apocalyptic, and letters; John wrote the letters for encouragement, correction, and call to repentance
