Bible Ch 7 test Flashcards
What word is used which means, to “remain in community/relationship with God”?
Abide in God
Why should we be ALONE at times with God?
So we can rest and be away from distractions
When it comes to serving others, why is it necessary to care for ourselves once and awhile?
If you don’t care for yourself, you cannot properly care for and lead others to Christ or those you serve
What is required of the sheep?
to have great compassion for those in need
According to our notes (and the footnotes), what is our source of righteousness?
Transformed hearts
Know the general facts about “salt.”
Salt was an abundant essential to life
140 mil tons of salt left from sea water
Used as preservative and common flavor enhancer
What is the “other” mineral that often mixes with salt?
Gypsum- causes decay , horrible taste, burden to life
What are the key words we discussed that describe the universe BEFORE anything (light) was created?
Null and void, empty and dark
What is the importance to the “city on a hill?”
The good that one does in the name of Jesus cannot be hidden
What is a prevalent theme in Jesus’ teachings
ISSUES OF OLD TESTAMENT LAW
Because Jesus is the inaugurator of the New Covenant, what does he have the authority to do?
To interpret, expand and even overrule the law of Moses
How is our righteousness supposed to exceed the Pharisees?
Instead of being external it should be internal transformation
What is the common theme in the two parables BEFORE the Prodigal Son?
They found one thing they lost and rejoiced even though it was one out of many. Value, lossness, foundness
What is the typical share of the inheritance for the YOUNGER son?
1/3
What happens near the beginning of the parable of the Prodigal Son that demonstrates the patience of the Father/God?
Father patiently grants his request -> God’s patience to those who choose not to be with him
What natural obstacle struck the land that made the son need food?
Famine struck the land
Why were PIGs the animal used by Jesus in this story?
working with animals that are detestable and unclean to the Jewish community
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”?
no one gave him anything when he beg for food and ate pig food
What was the emotion felt by the father when he saw his son and why is this significant?
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
When someone converts to a believer in Jesus Christ, what do they become “slave” to, rather than their own sin?
They’re slaved to Christ
What did the father do that shed him of his own dignity when his son returned?
He ran
Know the 4 gifts that the father gave his son and each of their meanings.
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
Who’s responsibility was it supposed to be to reconcile struggle within an ancient Jewish family.
Older brother
What three things does the older son say (or not say) that indicates he is disrespecting his family?
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
