BIB101 - NT Stuff Flashcards
Peter
was a fisherman, then a disciple of Jesus; bold preacher, miraculous healings, expansion of Christianity; wrote letters
Andrew
brother of Simon Peter, also a fisherman; one of the first disciples; a connector to Jesus; disciple of John the Baptist
James
brother of John, an apostle
John, son of Zebedee
disciple of Jesus, wrote Revelations
Judas Iscriot
betrayed Jesus prior to crucifixion, greed and disloyalty
Matthias
chosen to replace Judas Iscriot
Paul
was a persecutor of Christians; Damascus, was blinded; became a missionary and wrote letters
Martha
sister of Mary and Lazarus; struggled with anxiety, but a women of faith; service and worship
Lazarus
was resurrected by Jesus
Luke
an apostle and writer
Mary Magdalene
first person to see the risen Lord, devoted disciple
Mary
Mother of Jesus, received a call from an angel about receiving Jesus
Silas
companion of Paul on missionary journeys
Stephen
1st martyr
Caiaphas
high priest during the time of Jesus’ ministry, central role in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion
Zachariah
father of John the Baptist, received a calling from Angel about John, similar to Abraham and Sarah
Anna
Zachariah’s wife
Simeon
came upon Jesus as a baby, wrote about it
John the Baptist
baptized Jesus, prepared way for Jesus
Herod the Great
attempted to eliminate Jesus
Herod Antipas
son of Herod the Great; executed John, interacted with Jesus on trial
Pontius Pilate
Governor of Judea during the time of Jesus’ crucifixion;
Agrippa I
persecuted early christians
Priesthood
mediating between God and humanity, particularly in the context of worship, sacrifice, and spiritual intercession
Disciple
a follower or student of Jesus Christ, someone who learns from Him and seeks to live according to His teachings
Martyr
someone who suffers or dies for their faith
Sanhedrin
a Jewish ruling council of Supreme Court
Pharisees
religious group known for their strict adherence to Jewish law and Torah
Sadducees
Jewish religious group that held significant political and religious power, particularly among the priestly class. They were known for their strict interpretation of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) and rejected oral traditions and additional teachings that the Pharisees upheld.
Zealots
Jew revolutionary group, sought to overthrow Roman rule
Essenes
a Jewish sect known for their strict, communal lifestyle, focusing on purity and separation from mainstream Jewish society. They lived in isolated communities, most famously near the Dead Sea at Qumran, where they produced the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Temple
place of worship for Jews where they offered sacrifices and performed rituals
Synagogue
jewish place of worship prayer and teaching
Greek Culture
hellenization
Roman Rule
Roman Empire
Jerusalem
central city, the temple
Bethany
village near Jerusalem; Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
Nazareth
hometown of Jesus
Bethleham
birthplace of Jesus
Calvary
Crucifixion of Jesus
Joseph of Arimathea’s Tomb
burial place of Jesus
Upper Room
location of the Last Supper
Pentecost
birth of the church, 50 days after the passover,
Miracles
Yes
Baptism
Yes
Temptation
Yes
Crucifixion
Yes
Resurrection
Yes
Patmos
island where apostle John was exiled for his faith, where book of Revelation was recorded
