Bible Ch 3 quiz 2 Flashcards
What, and who, is the focus of Matthew’s depiction of the virgin birth?
Focuses on Joseph and Joseph’s and Mary’s betrothal and Mary was found with a child
What is the significance of the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew’s gospel?
They fulfill the prophecies of the lines of David and Judah
What are the unique rules and regulations to traditional Jewish marriage? (hint: look under “they were engaged”)
To be engaged was already legally binding in Jewish law
Know the law regarding a woman being pregnant PRIOR to marriage.
It’s punishable by death by stoning under Mosaic law
What is the role of Gabriel?
He speaks and breaking the 400 years of silence gave divine message sent by LORD
What is census and what role did it play in the birth story of Jesus? And who ordered it?
Census- God’s hand at work
Role- Everyone had to return to their place of birth
Ordered by Caesar Augustus
Know the general facts (“where it is/what is looks like”) about Bethlehem.
- 5 miles (8 km) SW of
Jerusalem - 2,550 ft above sea level
- Hill country of Judea
- Main road to Hebron and Egypt
- Significance - City of David
Who was the prototype Messiah?
David
What was the ancient Jewish understanding of an inn?
Location specifically for travelers, very informal public shelter
Explain why it is important that the shepherds are at the social standing that they are at, while also receiving the powerful royal announcement of the coming Messiah
Though this is an announcement done in a way of a
king, it is presented to common humanity.
Herod vs Jesus as kings
Herod was a cruel king and he was paranoid and jealous of anyone possibly taking his throne so he killed his family. Jesus is perfect and he died for us
