Bible Ch 6 Q 1 Flashcards
What is the “extreme message of Jesus?
The arrival of Kingdom of God
What are literary devices and how do they help Jesus accomplish his mission?
A literary device is a tool used by writers to combat a larger meaning. Used to communicate and intrigue
What sort of oppression are religious and state taxes?
Economic oppression
Was Israel ready for the messiah? How or how not?
Yes, because they had suffered and waited for the Messiah for a long time and was waiting for God to save his people and establish a new kingdom
What are people supposed to do in light of being anxious and worried about things upon this earth? (Matt 6:33)*
People are to ‘seek first the kingdom’ by
submitting to [Jesus’] sovereign authority
Know general characteristics of the kingdom of God. (The kingdom is…)
The kingdom of God is a redeemed community based on righteousness and justice, perfect fellowship with God - Messianic banquet, and where there will be judgement if the wicked and the righteous
Old Testament characteristics of the Kingdom of God: Daniel 4:3
Shows God supreme power over all creation -> God’s ever present reign as king over all the earth
How can people see and experience the present kingdom of heaven?
People can enjoy the current blessing of God’s rule and it is present through Jesus himself
What part of the kingdom of heaven is Jesus’ rule on the earth?
God’S supreme power over all creation and ever-present reign as king over all the earth is Jesus’ rule on the earth
Where will/is there judgement and for whom?
There is/will be judgement for the wicked
How do you become a part of God’s kingdom?
You have to simply acknowledge the lordship of Jesus and surrender to him in your heart
What makes up the PHYSICAL part of the kingdom of God?
Christ’s life, death, and physical resurrection
What do people that submit to Jesus’ rule accomplish/show here on earth?
that the kingdom of God is identified with the people within that realm, those who submit to his rule and share his reign
What are three key characteristics of the teachings of Jesus that we learned at the beginning of the teaching lessons (before the final)?
Taught with authority - Gifted teacher who taught using personal authority separate from the Pharisees
Taught in captivating ways - Was clear & concrete - used simple language anyone would understand and used literary devices to communicate and intrigue
Taught with an extreme message about the arrival of God’s kingdom - Jesus presents himself as the “messenger of the good news” and announces the times of salvation
What are three main things that were mentioned in this class that describes the kingdom of God?
a redeemed community based on
righteousness & justice
perfect fellowship with God – Messianic Banquet
Where there will be judgement of the wicked and the righteous
