Chapter 18 Vocab

Question 1

The transliteration of a Hebrew term meaning “confirmed” or “verified”, which Jesus used to express his unique authority as spokesman for God

Answer 1

Amēn

Question 2

A term meaning “one sent with a commission” and used in the gospels of the twelve, Jesus’ closest disciples

Answer 2

Apostle

Question 3

A term meaning “follower” (greek- mathētēs), sometimes used of all who followed Jesus, sometimes of his 12 special followers.

Answer 3

Disciple

Question 4

A reference to jesus’ twelve disciples— identified also as apostles— whom Jesus chose. This number likely represents in some sense the twelve tribes of Israel

Answer 4

The twelve

Question 5

Gods end time savior sent to deliver his people. From a Hebrew term meaning “anointed one” and translated into Greek as “Christ”

Answer 5

Messiah

Question 6

Jesus’ most common self designation, the title is likely drawn from Daniel 7:13 and refers to jesus’ true humanity as well as his role as glorious redeemer.

Answer 6

Son of man

Question 7

A title for the messiah indicating a unique relationship with God the Father

Answer 7

Son of God

Question 8

Translation in the NT of the Greek kyrios, which can carry different senses, including “sir”, “master”, or even “God.” It was used throughout the Greek OT as a translation for Yahweh , Israel’s covenant name for God

Answer 8

Lord

Question 9

An Aramaic expression meaning “Our Lord come!” And revealing a very high christology in the early Aramaic speaking church

Answer 9

Maranatha