Bible Ch 8 Test Flashcards
What kind of leader was the people of Jerusalem waiting for when Jesus came into Jerusalem?
a powerful leader/king/military leadership
What is the importance of Zechariah 9:9?
The prophecy Jesus fulfills that says must have a
donkey
Jesus came to fulfill the _________ and ____________? (this was also in previous units)
Law, proohets
How did Jesus humble himself to the shepherd-king?
By riding the donkey
What does Jesus demonstrate as he enters Jerusalem? What plan is he staying obedient to?
His authority as King- he was intended to be for the redemptive plan of God. God’s plan
What was the importance of an unused animal being unused?
unused animals were seen as animals for spiritual purposes
How did people in the time of Jesus honor incoming people of sovereignty?
They lay their garments on the road
What was the waiving of Palm branches symbolic of?
Symbolized Jewish nationalism and victory
The original meaning of the word “hosanna” is…
Greek word for “Save, please”
According to scriptures we read, who was present in the meeting about killing Jesus?
Chief priests, elders, caiaphas, and scribes
What were the duties of the Chief priests?
Authorized to perform rites of the Israelite region
What were the duties and abilities that set the scribes apart from other leaders of Judaism?
Ability to read, write, and interpret law, they were involved with Judiciary process of Jesus
How did Jesus’ popularity change the way the leaders of Jewish religion needed to get rid of Jesus?
Jewish leaders knew that they had to perform trial and arrest Jesus by stealth
What was believed to be Judas Iscariot’s job among the disciples?
He was the treasurer of disciples
When did the spirit of dishonesty begin in Judas Iscariot?
Existed since the beginning of Jesus’ ministry
What is the significance to the Jewish date Nisan 15?
Passover takes place
Passover begins in the evening of Nisan 14th with the Passover meal and concludes the next afternoon, Nisan 15th.
Where must the Passover meal be eaten?
Passover lamb was to always be eaten within the walls of Jerusalem
What position of the household did Jesus take when he invited the disciples to have the Passover meal with him?
head of the household
What action at the last supper did Judas Iscariot make that made his betrayal the height of disloyalty?
Dipped his bread in the same dish as Jesus
The struggles of Jesus and Isaiah 53:1 and 3 directs our attention to Jesus as the
suffering servant
Which element of communion is to represent the followers of Christ “can be reunited with the LORD God eternally?” What does it represent?
Body of christ (bread).
Represents Jesus’ body being the final fulfillment of sacrificial need for all sins of all people
Which cup did Jesus likely use during the Passover meal as the cup of the new covenant?
3rd cup
When Jesus spoke during the first communion he was introducing the new age of the
messianic banquet
Why does Jesus use the plural form of “you” (in Greek) when he addresses Peter’s betrayal?
Jesus is speaking to ALL the disciples
What do we know about the place called “Gethsemane?”
among olive groves
On the Mount of Olives
Gethsemane means “oil press”
What does Jesus say in his prayer in Gethsemane that is a reference to the wrath of God?
If you are willing remove this cup
By taking the cup he takes upon himself the wrath of God
What is the phrase that Jesus says that indicates that he is being obedient and voluntarily enduring the cross?
Not my will, but yours
What is the term used for the physical condition Jesus experiences while he is in fear in the garden?
Hematidrosis
What does Jesus say in the garden that indicates he is obediently and voluntarily enduring the cross?
Not my will, but yours
Name for sweating blood
Hematidrosis
Who was the first person, other than Caiaphas, to see Jesus and how was he related to Caiaphas?
Annas Caiaphas’ father-in-law
Why was Annas listened to by Caiaphas and other high priests?
Patriarch of one of the powerful families
Where was Peter when he denied Jesus the first time?
outside in the courtyard
The dates of Caiaphas as High Priest.
AD 18-36
How does Peter increase the severity of the third denial?
Third denial with an oath
A promise with God’s name
Why did the Sanhedrin gather at “daybreak”?
To give semblance of legality to condemnation of of Jesus
The three accusations of Jesus that the people present before Pilate are…
Treason
Unwillingness to pay taxes
Claims to be Christ a “king”
What is a consistent theme in the narratives of the trails with Pilate?
Theme of innocence
What does Pilate’s wife say regarding Jesus and how might this have played a role Pilate’s struggle to make a discussion?
Warned him not to do anything to innocent man. Caused Pilate to hesitate to kill Jesus
Why does Pilate send Jesus to Herod and what was Herod expecting from Jesus?
Jesus was a Galilean, gave Pilate the opportunity to have Herod handle the issue regarding Jesus
What is Pilate’s final attempt to rid the guilt of Jesus’ death from his hands?
Pilate tried to use tradition during Passover: Presenting 2 prisoners (Barrabus and Jesus) and let crowd choose who should be freed
What was a custom during Passover that Pilate tried to utilize to free Jesus? Who did the Jews ask for instead?
Custom of releasing a prisoner during Passover people requested a murderer named Barabbas
What were the two elements from the traditional Passover meal that Jesus used to present his New Covenant? What did they each represent? What is the meaning of the cup “I will redeem you…”?
Bread represents Jesus’ body to be final fulfillment of sacrificial need for ALL sins of ALL people. He is the sacrificial atonement for sin.
Cup represents Jesus’ blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Each cup represents promises of redemption from slavery that God gave to Israel in Exodus. 3rd cup is God will redeem you
What does Jesus say when Peter tries to defend Jesus in the garden? Why does Jesus not want the disciples to defend him?
He said to put the sword back and whoever takes the sword will perish by it. He knew God was going to send hiim more than 12 legions of angels and how can the Scriptures be fulfilled if he’s defended.
What is Pilate’s role in demonstrating the innocence of Jesus? (use examples from scripture)
In Luke 23:4 Pilate declares he doesn’t find guilt in Jesus but the crowd say crucify him. In Matthew 27:24-26 the theme of innocence through Pilate is completed when, after he sends Jesus to death, Pilate “washes his hands” of Jesus execution
