Chapter 3&4 Flashcards
its a story with a heavenly meaning -
parable
How does St. Augustine interpret the parable of the Good Samaritan?
Jerusalem = heaven Jeriocal is world robbers are satan the wounded is adam priest/law levi the prophets samaritan is jesus in keeper is church
Why are the parables of Jesus so import?
they are the heart of is message
easy to remember
used to defend hinmself
they are signs that reveal truth of God’s work -
miracles
What does Scripture call miracles -
power & signs
Why did Jesus perform miracles -
to liberate people from probs
to show he was sent by God
to help us escape from slavery of sin
what do miracles accomplish?
show us that Jesus had power over satan
power to forgive sins
He is the messiah who has love&compassion
intercessory prayer -
paralytic
unbelief -
father of the boy possessed
faith -
the centurion
what are the main elements of the Transfiguration -
Elijah & Moses
Peter James and John
Jesus’ face & clothes illuminated
What fruits do we receive from receiving Christ in the Eucharist -
the sinner of the Church’s life
allows Jesus to live & transform us
a memorial of the last supper
main message of the woman caught in adultery -
he sets us free from our sins
he forgives us if we are sorry
he invites us to a new life
main message of the woman at the well -
Jesus always does good
troubles
keeps our eyes fixed on Jesus
Thirsts for something only Jesus can satisfy
its a long sermon -
discourse
what does heal mean -
I save
three styles of speech used by Jesus -
pronouncements
short sayings
instructions how to live christian life
what are 4 miracles Jesus performed -
exercism
healing
resurrection
nature
***what are the primary messages of the parables & describe them -
salvation is here = kingdom of God surrounds
kingdom of God is pure gift = everyone invited
God loves sinners & will do anything to find us
God requires urgent response - rich fool
good news demands repentance - forgives enemies
**what are three major teachings of Jesus in his famous Sermon on the Mount -
Blessed are the merciful
Blessed are the pure in heart
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
what was the source of the Gospel writers -
eyewitnesses
what do these Gospels agree on about the birth of christ -
angel foretold
virgin mary
Joseph-son of David
Bethlehem
what point is Matthew trying to make by including sinners in the genealogy of Jesus -
Jesus associates w/ sinners, marvelous way that God accomplished salvation
what are 4 OT prophecies that Matthew quotes in his infancy -
Isaiah - Emmanuel
Micaha - Bethlehem
Hosea - called out of Egypt
Jeremiah - Rachel weeping-holy innocents
what role does St. Joseph play in Matthew’s infancy narrative -
descendant of David
gives jesus his name “God saves”
accepts the angels message
takes jesus to Egypt
What is the significance of the visit of the magi to the infant Jesus?
pagans discover Jesus- the gospel is for all nations
***what lessons are there in the visit of the magi -
eyes open to the sign of God's purpose they moved and acted despite dangers expect opposition gifts-give yourself as a gift to Christ no one comes back the same way
its the feast that celebrates the manifestation of Christ as Savior of the whole world -
epiphany
what do Herod’s slaughter and the flight into Egypt reveal about Jesus’ life -
forces of darkness oppose him throughout his life
what is the importance of Nazareth -
province in Galilee where Jesus first proclaimed the Kingdom of God
what are major themes of LUkes gospel -
jesus preaching to the lowly outcasts, etc
the lost parables
why is John baptist so important -
bridge between OT and the NT prepare way for repent
coming of the messiah
what is the event that is known as the Annunciation -
announcement of the birth of Jesus, by the angel to MAry
Mary Mother of God conceived without sin -
immaculate conception
which women of OT prepared the way for Mary -
eve sarah deborah esther ruth hannah magnificant
what is the significance of jesus being born in bethlehem -
birthplace of david = “living bread”
what does jesus being born in a manger and in swaddling clothes signify -
humility and poverty
who were the first people to visit jesus -
shepards
what is the message of the shepards visiting jesus -
peace
taking of human flesh -
incarnation
its also a dogma of the catholic faith -
incarnation
how does the mystery of Christ’s redemption take place throughoutt the Lord’s entire life -
hidden life incarnation preaching curing the sick driving out demons cross and resurrection
what were the 3 events that took place @ Jesus’ baptism -
sky opens & he looks up to heaven
dove descends
“you are my beloved son whom i am well pleased”
what happens when Christians receive the sacrament of baptism -
adopted into God’s fam
reborn w/ holy spirit
what were thee 3 temptations jesus faced in the desert -
stones into loaves
to test God
power
what can we do when we face temptations -
Jesus can sympathize w/ our weaknesses
sacraments, parables, miracles, apostolic succession, words of Jesus -
kingdom of God
what is the meaning of the miracle at Cana -
1st miracle by Jesus
Jesus blesses marriage as divine love
clear references to the sacraments of baptism & holy communion
do what he tells u to do - mary
power, honor, pleasure, & wealth take us away from God -
Thomas Aquinas
they are best exemplified by Jesus on the cross -
beatitudes
to love Christ it to love the one Christ loves -
Mt 25
How did Jesus announce his Kingdom of God -
he taught with authority
he talked in context of his day
he engages whole person
he had a unique message
scripture says about real presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacraments
John 6:35 :::
hidden life
scripture says about real presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacraments
1 corinthians 11:23-29 :::::
curing the sick
scripture says about real presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacraments
MArk 14:22-24
preaching
