Bible Final Sem 2 Flashcards
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What is the “extreme message” of Jesus?
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The arrival of the Kingdom of God
2
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What sort of oppression are religious and state taxes?
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Economic
3
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Was Israel ready for the messiah? How or how not?
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Yes and no. They were ready for a king but they wanted a political king
4
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What are people supposed to do in light of being anxious and worried about things upon this earth? (Matt 6:33)
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first seek the Kingdom and submit to Jesus
5
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How can people see and experience the present kingdom of heaven?
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Enjoying the current blessings of God’s rule
6
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What makes up the PHYSICAL part of the kingdom of God?
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there is a literal rule of Christ on earth
7
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According to Jesus himself, why does he use parables?
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Those who will take advantage of the parable as a way to get spiritual understanding will get MORE -> work to understand it = a deeper understanding
8
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What Old Testament passage is Jesus referring to when he says “the great commandment”?
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Moses first commandment from Deuteronomy 6:5
9
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What is the second great commandment and HOW are we supposed to following it?
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You shall love your neighbor as yourself
10
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What is used by the Jews to symbolize the “deepest part of a person’s inner being”?
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The heart
11
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What is the main focus of the Sermon on the Mount? (look for a footnote from Stephen Westerholm)
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character and behavior of those who participate in God’s rule
12
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What does it mean to be spiritually bankrupt?
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Poor in spirit
Those who are in desperate need
13
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The reward for persecution is “______________ in ___________________”
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Great reward, heaven
14
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What must we do to “remain in community/relationship with God”?
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Abide in God
15
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Why is it necessary to care for ourselves once and awhile?
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So we can rest and be away from distractions
16
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What is required of the sheep?
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To have great compassion for those in need
17
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What are the key words we discussed that describe the universe BEFORE anything (light) was created?
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Null and void, empty and dark
18
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What is a prevalent theme in Jesus’ teachings
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ISSUES OF OLD TESTAMENT LAW
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How is our righteousness supposed to exceed the Pharisees?
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Instead of being external it should be internal transformation
20
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What is the common theme in the two parables BEFORE the Prodigal Son?
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There will be rejoicing over the ONE that repents
21
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Why were PIGs the animal used by Jesus in this story?
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working with animals that are detestable and unclean to the Jewish community
22
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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?
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no one gave him anything when he beg for food and ate pig food
23
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What did the father do that shed him of his own dignity when his son returned?
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He ran
24
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What three things does the older son say that indicates he is disrespecting his family?
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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
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What are the 4 gifts the father gives to the returning son and what do they mean?
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
26
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
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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
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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
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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
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Where will/is there judgement and for whom?
There is/will be judgement for the wicked
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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
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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
33
Does everyone understand parables? Why or why not?
No because people that are MEANT to hear and understand will hear it, seek it and ask for understanding. Those that are hardhearted will not understand or be able to respond
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What are the general definitions of parables from our notes?
To teach about the kingdom of heaven
Word pictures that communicate a truth
Saying or story that seeks to drive home a point
speaker wishes to emphasize by illustrating it
from a familiar situation of common life
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What were some of the people around Jesus like when he was teaching them?
a group of people that totally has been rejecting his kingdom
Failed to repent though the son of God was right there with them
People that were hostile to his message despite his miracles
His disciples were chosen to understand while enemies
are not
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Why is the sower a good image to use for the Jesus’ audience?
Common people would understand this image
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Know the main theme of BOTH parables that we have studied in class
Parable of soils: God’s kingdom goes forward by means of the preaching of the word of God
Parable of mustard seed: The kingdom of heaven begins small but ends up having extensive and pervasive influence” on the world
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What is the great commandment according to Jesus?
Love the LORD
To love Jesus is to say you love God and to love God is to say that you love Jesus for they are one in the same.
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What Old Testament passage is Jesus referring to when he says “the great commandment”?
Moses first commandment from Deuteronomy 6:5
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What is the consistent theme we discussed in class that exists in John 14?
To love God and Jesus are interchangeable
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What is the location of the Sermon on the Mount?
Tagba, Capernaum
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What structure or structures are located at the location that is believed to be the location of the Sermon of the Mount?
20th century church
Ancient small Byzanite church
42
What is the biblical definition of “blessed”?
a state of well-being in relationship to God that belongs to those who respond to Jesus’ ministry
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What is the ultimate source of righteousness?
God
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What is the significance “blessed are the pure at heart”?
will see God
Rather than outward purity and righteousness, Jesus presents the goal of INWARD purity (heart) as most important
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How does Jesus’ promise of blessing amidst persecution give us comfort in our goal of being peacemakers?
They will be called sons of God
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Why are Christians to rejoice in being persecuted for their faith in Jesus?
Their reward in heaven will be great
47
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
48
According to our notes (and the footnotes), what is our source of righteousness?
Transformed hearts
49
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
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What is the “other” mineral that often mixes with salt?
Gypsum- causes decay , horrible taste, burden to life
51
What is the importance to the “city on a hill?”
The good that one does in the name of Jesus cannot be hidden
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What did we learn regarding being “critical” of the world?
Don’t be critical of the world but be critical to the world. Don’t criticize the world but be important to the world.
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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
54
What is the typical share of the inheritance for the YOUNGER son?
1/3
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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
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What natural obstacle struck the land that made the son need food?
Famine struck the land
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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
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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
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Who’s responsibility was it supposed to be to reconcile struggle within an ancient Jewish family.
Older brother
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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
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What is the older brother’s responsibility supposed to be for the family regarding reconciliation?
Elder brothers held responsibility to reconcile differences between his father and younger brother
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What kind of leader was the people of Jerusalem waiting for when Jesus came into Jerusalem?
a powerful leader/king/military leadership
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What is the importance of Zechariah 9:9?
The prophecy Jesus fulfills that says must have a
donkey
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Jesus came to fulfill the _________ and ____________? (this was also in previous units)
Law, proohets
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How did Jesus humble himself to the shepherd-king?
By riding the donkey
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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
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What was the importance of an unused animal being unused?
unused animals were seen as animals for spiritual purposes
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What was the waiving of Palm branches symbolic of?
Symbolized Jewish nationalism and victory
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How did people in the time of Jesus honor incoming people of sovereignty?
They lay their garments on the road
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The original meaning of the word “hosanna” is…
Greek word for “Save, please”
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According to scriptures we read, who was present in the meeting about killing Jesus?
Chief priests, elders, caiaphas, and scribes
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What were the duties of the Chief priests?
Authorized to perform rites of the Israelite region
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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
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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
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What was believed to be Judas Iscariot’s job among the disciples?
He was the treasurer of disciples
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When did the spirit of dishonesty begin in Judas Iscariot?
Existed since the beginning of Jesus’ ministry
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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.
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Where must the Passover meal be eaten?
Passover lamb was to always be eaten within the walls of Jerusalem
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What position of the household did Jesus take when he invited the disciples to have the Passover meal with him?
head of the household
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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
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The struggles of Jesus and Isaiah 53:1 and 3 directs our attention to Jesus as the
suffering servant
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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
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Which cup did Jesus likely use during the Passover meal as the cup of the new covenant?
3rd cup
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When Jesus spoke during the first communion he was introducing the new age of the
messianic banquet
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Why does Jesus use the plural form of “you” (in Greek) when he addresses Peter’s betrayal?
Jesus is speaking to ALL the disciples
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What do we know about the place called “Gethsemane?”
among olive groves
On the Mount of Olives
Gethsemane means “oil press”
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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
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What is the phrase that Jesus says that indicates that he is being obedient and voluntarily enduring the cross?
Not my will, but yours
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What is the term used for the physical condition Jesus experiences while he is in fear in the garden?
Hematidrosis
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What does Jesus say in the garden that indicates he is obediently and voluntarily enduring the cross?
Not my will, but yours
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Name for sweating blood
Hematidrosis
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Who was the first person, other than Caiaphas, to see Jesus and how was he related to Caiaphas?
Annas Caiaphas’ father-in-law
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Why was Annas listened to by Caiaphas and other high priests?
Patriarch of one of the powerful families
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Where was Peter when he denied Jesus the first time?
outside in the courtyard
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The dates of Caiaphas as High Priest.
AD 18-36
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How does Peter increase the severity of the third denial?
Third denial with an oath
A promise with God’s name
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Why did the Sanhedrin gather at “daybreak”?
To give semblance of legality to condemnation of of Jesus
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The three accusations of Jesus that the people present before Pilate are…
Treason
Unwillingness to pay taxes
Claims to be Christ a “king”
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What is a consistent theme in the narratives of the trails with Pilate?
Theme of innocence
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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
101
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
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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
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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
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What group originally utilized crucifixion and which Roman leader eventually adopted it?
Persians
Alexander the Great
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Why were Romans never crucified?
it was too gruesome and humiliating
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What is flogging?
Scouring; leather whip interwoven with pieces of metal, bone and glass which tore skin, often to bone
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What things were done to Jesus to specifically mock him as a king?
They gave him a purple robe, a crown of thorns, and a reed/staff
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Who helped Jesus carry the cross and why could this man had been instrumental in the building of the early church?
Simon of Cyrene
father of Rufus and Alexander who were new Christian church leaders of Rome
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Where was Jesus crucified? What did it mean?
Golgotha/Calvary; skull
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What are the three factors of pain during crucifixion?
Painful and nonfatal character of the wounds
Abnormal position of the body
Traumatic fever induced by hanging or a long period of time
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What are the first words from Jesus while he is on the cross and what is their significance?
“Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”
He is fulfilling his own teaching
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“Father forgive them, for they know not what they do” demonstrates
Forgiveness to all people
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“Today you shall be with me in paradise” demonstrates:
Forgiving the unforgivable
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“Woman, behold, this is your son” demonstrates:
Honoring his earthly mother and providing someone to care for her
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“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me” demonstrates:
Jesus’ sacrifice and the pain he endured for us
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“I am thirsty” demonstrates
the completion of the Psalm 22:15 prophecy
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“It is finished” demonstrates:
Victory and completion of his mission
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“Father in your hands I commit my spirit” demonstrates:
Jesus willingly giving himself up
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What was the significance of the veil tearing in two?
it was the separation of man and God that had been removed
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What was the Sanhedrin and who was a member of it that was important to the burial of Jesus?
it was the supreme council and Joseph of Arimathea was apart of
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What facts do we know about Joseph of Arimathea?
-was a rich man
-was a good and upright man
-became a disciple
-asked Pilate for Jesus’ body
-followed Jesus secretly
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What are the four things we learn from Joseph and his role in the burial?
-it was a real tomb
-He was willing to risk his position in the Sanhedrin
-There were witnesses (Mary, Joseph, and Mary mother of Jesus)
-Jesus was truly dead
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What were the three things that were provided by Pilate to secure the tomb of Jesus?
Guards
official seal
and the large stone
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Who was present at the discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene and Mary Jesus’ mother and Joana
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Why is it significant that woman bring the news of the empty tomb to the disciples?
the testimony of women as witnesses wasn’t always given credence in the first century context (evidence for truth)
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What detail about the entrance of Jesus’ entrance and appearance to the disciples shows that the nature of who Jesus is has changed?
What was a mortal body became a spiritual and immortal body, transformed by the power of God
He’s physical flesh and bones because he can be touched and eats with those that see him
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What character did the disciples lack that is honored and respected throughout scripture?
Faith
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Whats the other name of Thomas and what does it mean?
didymus meaning twin
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What are the first words from Jesus while he is on the cross and what is their significance? (OUTSIDE of the chart)
“Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”
It’s significant bc it shows Jesus was not vengeful
He demonstrates forgiveness to all people including his enemies in the darkest moment
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“Today you’ll be with me in paradise” able to forgive who?
shows ability to love the unlovable
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“Why have you forsaken me?” what happened here between the Son and the Father?
separation. Jesus was feeling the wrath of God
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“father in your hands I commit my spirit” what is Jesus allowing to occur here?
allowing to give himself to God
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What road were the two disciples walking to when they saw Jesus? Who were they? And why was that important?
Emmaus road
Clopus and Mary
He didn’t go to the main 11 disciples
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According to church tradition, what regions did Thomas eventually serve?
Parthia and India
135
What were the ten visits of Jesus while he was resurrected?
Mary Magdalene, other Mary, Salome Joanna, and at least one other woman, Simon Peter, Clopas, 11 disciples minus Thomas (resurrection Sunday)
11 disciples plus Thomas (8 days)
7 disciples at the sea of tiberias, disciples and large gathering at a mountain in Galilee, James (over the past few weeks)
disciples (40th day)
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What’s the “old fashioned” word for the blessing that Jesus gives before he ascends into heaven?
Benediction
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What gives the disciples inspiration and authority?
Through Jesus’ authority, he gives his disciples inspiration and authority to share and teach in his name. Holy Spirit
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What was one of the first events in which the biblical doctrine of the trinity was first evident?
loving promise he will always be with them
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What were the two main steps that were needed in Jesus’ instructions to go and make disciples in the Great Commission?
baptize and teach
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What location did the ascension take place?
Mount of Olives in Bethany
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What was promised to the disciples in John 14 that was fulfilled by Christ at the ascension?
Receiving the Holy Spirit
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What’s authorship link between Luke and Acts?
Jesus’ ascension extends into Acts and disciples depart from this moment with instructions to share the good news
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How did Luke start and end his book?
started with worship and praise in the temple
ends with worship for redemption
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What’s the main theme of the book of Acts ?
The Holy Spirit empowers Christianity to spread and share the good news of the resurrection and salvation of Jesus Christ to all the earth
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What are the key themes of Acts as listed in our notes?
-To all people
-All are guided by God to serve him but will also suffer (Stephen)
-The power of the Holy Spirit
-Unity of the Church
-The gospel requires a response (speeches end with invitation)
-Faithfulness in Christ brings great results
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Why is the Jewish festival of Pentecost important for the early church?
It is where they received the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues
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Which disciple “stands up” and fixes the problem of only being 11 disciples? Who do they choose?
Peter stands up and they choose Matthias
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What’s significant to the Greek and Hebrew words for “wind, breath”?
The Hebrew word ruach and the Greek word pneuma both are used to describe the spirit of God
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What action were the disciples able to do once the Holy Spirit came upon them?
speak in tongues
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What does Peter do to demonstrate his boldness to the people?
Preaches in front of all, after being a doubter
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According to Peter who is Jesus greater than?
David
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How did the people react to the sermon of Peter?
They felt cut to the heart, 3000 new believers
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What does Stephen emphasize in his sermon and what does the word mean?
Apostasy-ability to renounce or restate someone’s religious belief
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What specific location did Peter heal the crippled beggar?
At the Gate called Beautiful (Beautiful Gate is the temple)
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The word LEAP when referring to the healing of the crippled man
Reference to Messianic age in Isaiah
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What was the setting of much of the disciples teachings and works of miracles?
Solomon’s Portico
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What was Cornelius’ title and what did it mean?
Centurion of the Italian regiment centurion —> rooted in the word “century” —> 100 —> leader of 100 men
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Where was Cornelius stationed and why is this significant later?
Stationed in Caesarea and it’s significant because it’s the same home as Philip the Evangelist
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What’s a proselyte?
A Gentile person becomes Jewish
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What’s the significance to Peter saying “I too am a man”
He’s showing his humility/ his humbleness
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How did Peter get out of prison?
An angel of the Lord freed them
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What do the Sadducees and Pharisees constantly struggle with through the book of Acts?
Jealousy *Pharisees & Saducees
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What’s the term used in this class for ignoring the power, majesty, and spiritual acts of God in the book of acts? It’s smth we shouldnt do while reading Acts.
Demythologize
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Who is Gamaliel and how did he accidentally help the disciples?
He’s the most prominent Rabbi of his day
later the teacher of Paul
part of pharisaic minority
he helps them by making an argument to not kill them
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Who are the two people that Gamaliel mentions as examples of failed movements in Israel?
Theudas and Judas
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Which one led a tax revolt?
Judas
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What’s a consistent theme throughout the book of Acts that is evident through Stephen and the disciples and how they react to persecution?
Suffering/persecution
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Which disciple did we learn about that is connected to the theme of Acts: “faithful witnesses must prepare to suffer, even die for their testimony to Christ”?
Stephen
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Why were people able to “execute” Stephen in Roman law?
Mob violence decision
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How is the death of Stephen SIMILAR to the death of Christ?
No trial, asked for forgiveness, asked Lord to receive his Spirit
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Who stood and approved of the execution of Stephen?
Saul
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What was Peter’s vision before he went to see Cornelius and why is it significant?
Vision of unclean animals, showed that the Gospel is for all people
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Where was Saul born and what empire was he a citizen of?
Tarsus, Roman citizen
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What two languages could he speak?
Aramaic and Greek
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Who was Saul’s master teacher?
Gamaliel
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Which early Christian is dying by stoning when Saul is standing in approval?
Stephen
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What was the term Saul used when referring to early Christians?
The Way
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What are some of the details given in scripture in how Saul treated early Christians?
was ravaging the church
highly instrumental in the persecution
persecuting and killing Christians “for God”
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Where was Saul going when he encountered Jesus?
Damascus
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What did Jesus say to Saul on the road?
Why do you persecute me
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What happened to Saul during that encounter?
Left completely blind
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Who trusted God and went and healed Saul?
Ananias
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What did God say to Ananias to ensure him that he was supposed to go find and heal Saul?
FOR HE IS A CHOSEN INSTRUMENT OF MINE TO CARRY MY NAME
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Who is Barnabas and why is he significant in the spiritual journey of Paul becoming a disciple of Jesus?
He lifts Saul up and he was the only one to do it. Later Saul became a prominent disciple of Jesus because of Barnabas's help
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According to our ESV Study Bibles and notes, what do enemies of the gospel often resort to?
force, falsehood, murder, and government suppression
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Who is Elymus and what happened between him and Paul?
Sorcerer, blinds Paul
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What is Paul and Barnabas mistaken for in Lystra during the first missionary journey?
Greek gods
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What are the themes of mission journey 1?
Power behind witness of Holy SPirit
Acceptance of message depends on human response and divine sovereignty
Faithful witness brings great results
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After Paul and Barnabas go their separate ways, who does Paul take with him?
Silas
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During the 2nd missionary journey, what happens to Paul and Silas while they are in a jail? Who converts to following Jesus?
There was an earthquake and Paul and Silas stay in their cells
The jailer is converted
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What are the themes of the 2nd journey?
Witness is inclusive to all people
Key to witness is resurrection of Jesus
Believer must always maintain integrity before the world
Faithful witnesses bring great results
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What are the themes of the 3rd missionary journey?
Witness is guided by providence of God
Power comes from Holy Spirit
Disciples continue the work that Christ began
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What does the analogy of the vine and the branches teach us about abiding in Christ? Why is it important to those that consider themselves followers of Jesus? (early in teaching 2 notes)
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.
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What is the deeper meaning behind each of the three characters of the Prodigal Son and which one of them to you connect to the most and why?
Father is representing God, he is the one that forgives and gets taken advantage of
Son represents us as sinners rejecting father
Older son represents jealousy and frustrations
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What are 3 characteristics of Jesus teachings we learned in the VERY beginning of the teachings section of this course. AND what are 3 Characteristics of the kingdom of heaven that he teaches about… (In the notes section “the Kingdom is…”***
Taught with authority
taught in captivating ways
taught with an extreme message of the arrival of God’s kingdom
a redeemed community based on righteousness & justice
perfect fellowship with God – Messianic Banquet
Where there will be judgement of the wicked and the righteous
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What were the two elements from the traditional Passover meal that Jesus used to present his New Covenant? Which cup from the meal did Jesus likely use and what is it’s meaning?
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
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What critical thinking point did Gamaliel make during the meeting regarding the disciples and how does this point give validity to Christianity/the Gospel?
He insisted for the disciples not to get killed because he thinks they will fall on their own, unless they are being empowered by God. If that’s the case, the Romans have no chance because they would be going against God in which they have no chance. It validates Christianity because the church has endured so much persecution, yet it still exists to this day.
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Choose one of the phrases from the cross and explain why it is significant to YOU?
"Father forgive them for they know not what they do". The main meaning of this is Jesus forgiving ALL people, including his enemies and he is not vengeful. This impacts me because Jesus asked God to forgive those who have been mocking him, beating him, and those who have crucified him. He didn't want revenge and he could've gotten himself out of the situation, but he loves us so much he endured the pain for our sins. Even though Jesus was being crucified and mocked by the soldiers and the crowd, he still asked for them to be forgiven.
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What are similarities between the stories of Saul of Tarsus and Simon Peter? What changed them? Tell one of their stories in more detail.
Both Saul and Peter rejected Jesus in their own ways. Peter was afraid and denied knowing Jesus, at His trials. Saul was a persecutor of Christians. He went around arresting Christians, and even approved of Stephen being killed. It was Jesus who changed both of their hearts. Peter became bold and spoke the Gospel to many people and 3,000 people came to know Jesus. Saul had a powerful experience on his way to Damascus where the Lord spoke to him and asked why he was persecuting Him. Saul became blind and was led to speak with Ananias who shared about Jesus. Saul became a follower of Jesus and led many people to Christ and started many churches around the area.
