Bible exam Flashcards
What was the name of the city near the Sea of Galilee that mean “preserving or pickling”
Trachea
Which 3 disciples came from the city of Bethsaida
Peter,Andrew,Phillip
How tall were the mountain along the sea of Galillee
2,000-4,000
What is always at the heart of murder
anger
What does Bethsaida mean
home of fishing
How many miracles did Jesus perform in Galillee
10
How many cities near Galilee
4
Jesus called how many disciples to follow him along the shores of Galillee
6-7
What is the Latin word for”blessed”
Beatus
Why are the first twelve verses of the Sermon on the Mount called Beatitudes
Because “Beatitudes” comes from the Latin word for blessed which is mentioned a lot
What does it mean to be blessed
To prosper or flourish because of God’s love
What was God’s original plan for people
to be fruitful and multiple and show God’s image in the world
Why is God’s kingdom called the kingdom of heaven if it will be on earth
Because it starts in heaven and show heaven’s valves
Why were people confused about Jesus being the Messiah
They thought it would be a military commander that would solve their physically needs
How do God’s people bring peace between God and others
By sharing the gospel and showing God’s love
What does the word “peace” usually mean
absence of conflict
what does a pure heart want
to see God
How were Jesus’s teachings different from the Pharisees
Jesus taught, love ,humility, and mercy, while the Pharisees focused on rules and appearances
Are the Beatitudes about how to become part of God’s kingdom
No, they describe the character of people already in the kingdom
What are the Beatitudes about
The character of God’s people and his blessings for them
What does it mean to be “In Christ”
Having a close relationship
Why should followers of Jesus be like salt
We need to be different from the world and live like the Beatitudes
Why should followers of Jesus be light
Through our good works,the world sees God’s glory
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law
The law was pointing to him and through his death, burial and resurrection he fulfilled the Old Testement
