Bible Ch 7 test

Question 1

What word is used which means, to “remain in community/relationship with God”?

Answer 1

Abide in God

Question 2

Why should we be ALONE at times with God?

Answer 2

So we can rest and be away from distractions

Question 3

When it comes to serving others, why is it necessary to care for ourselves once and awhile?

Answer 3

If you don’t care for yourself, you cannot properly care for and lead others to Christ or those you serve

Question 4

What is required of the sheep?

Answer 4

to have great compassion for those in need

Question 5

According to our notes (and the footnotes), what is our source of righteousness?

Answer 5

Transformed hearts

Question 6

Know the general facts about “salt.”

Answer 6

Salt was an abundant essential to life
140 mil tons of salt left from sea water
Used as preservative and common flavor enhancer

Question 7

What is the “other” mineral that often mixes with salt?

Answer 7

Gypsum- causes decay , horrible taste, burden to life

Question 8

What are the key words we discussed that describe the universe BEFORE anything (light) was created?

Answer 8

Null and void, empty and dark

Question 9

What is the importance to the “city on a hill?”

Answer 9

The good that one does in the name of Jesus cannot be hidden

Question 10

What is a prevalent theme in Jesus’ teachings

Answer 10

ISSUES OF OLD TESTAMENT LAW

Question 11

Because Jesus is the inaugurator of the New Covenant, what does he have the authority to do?

Answer 11

To interpret, expand and even overrule the law of Moses

Question 12

How is our righteousness supposed to exceed the Pharisees?

Answer 12

Instead of being external it should be internal transformation

Question 13

What is the common theme in the two parables BEFORE the Prodigal Son?

Answer 13

They found one thing they lost and rejoiced even though it was one out of many. Value, lossness, foundness

Question 14

What is the typical share of the inheritance for the YOUNGER son?

Answer 14

1/3

Question 15

What happens near the beginning of the parable of the Prodigal Son that demonstrates the patience of the Father/God?

Answer 15

Father patiently grants his request -> God’s patience to those who choose not to be with him

Question 16

What natural obstacle struck the land that made the son need food?

Answer 16

Famine struck the land

Question 17

Why were PIGs the animal used by Jesus in this story?

Answer 17

working with animals that are detestable and unclean to the Jewish community

Question 18

What is a picture of “the state of the lost sinner or a rebellious Christian who has returned to a life of slavery to sin”?

Answer 18

no one gave him anything when he beg for food and ate pig food

Question 19

What was the emotion felt by the father when he saw his son and why is this significant?

Answer 19

Compassion. Because His forgiveness is without condition… he doesn’t even allow
his son to explain himself
This man (God) has a deep passionate love for his son (us) no matter what the current state or previous offence

Question 20

When someone converts to a believer in Jesus Christ, what do they become “slave” to, rather than their own sin?

Answer 20

They’re slaved to Christ

Question 21

What did the father do that shed him of his own dignity when his son returned?

Answer 21

He ran

Question 22

Know the 4 gifts that the father gave his son and each of their meanings.

Answer 22

Robe- his dignity and honor has been returned
Ring- authority and sonship
Sandals- not being a servant or slave (who were not permitted to wear shoes)
The fatted calf was always saved for the Day of Atonement

Question 23

Who’s responsibility was it supposed to be to reconcile struggle within an ancient Jewish family.

Answer 23

Older brother

Question 24

What three things does the older son say (or not say) that indicates he is disrespecting his family?

Answer 24

just says “look” rather than “Lord or Father” – further disgrace
“I never disobeyed” – points to his own righteousness
“this son of yours” – not acknowledging him as his brother

Question 25

What is the older brother’s responsibility supposed to be for the family regarding reconciliation?

Answer 25

Elder brothers held responsibility to reconcile differences between his father and younger brother

Question 26

What does the analogy of the vine and the branches teach us about abiding? Why is it important? (early in teaching 2 notes)

Answer 26

We are the branch and Jesus is the vine and we have to abide in him to bear fruit. We need to keep community and be in relationship with Jesus in order for us to display the fruits of the spirit and bring other to God. If we break away from the branch, we will die and not live a full life.

Question 27

2 original purposes of the law of Moses and what is true about it today

Answer 27

The purpose was to reveal God’s righteous standard to people and provide the means to remain in covalent relationship with Him. Jesus fulfills both. It’s true today that religion says do Jesus says done