Chapter 4 Study Questions Flashcards
What does it mean to say Christ’s sacrifice comes to us in a sacramental way?
Mass in the unbloody sacrifice of Jesus. This makes the cross present to us in a sacramental way.
How is the Trinity manifest during the Transfiguration?
Jesus (the son) is overshadowed by the bright cloud (the Holy Spirit) and we hear the voice of the Father. This manifests the entire Trinity
What commands did Jesus give His Apostles at the Last Supper?
Jesus gives His apostles the new commandment of love at the Last Supper. This law tells them to love one another as Christ loves us.
How does Christ’s temptation undo Adam and Eve’s three-fold temptation?
Adam and Eve’s three-fold temptation was when they were successfully tempted with bread, vanity, and power. Jesus undoes this three-fold temptation when he does not fall into temptation.
How does Jesus’s Baptism foreshadow His death and resurrection?
Jesus’s Baptism is a foreshadowing of His death and resurrection when we are baptized, we die with him and rise with him. Going under water represents his death and coming out of the water represents his resurrection.
Why does Jesus call His mother “Woman”?
When Jesus calls His mother “woman” he is not being disrespectful. But rather, he is referring to her as the new Eve.
What do Jesus’s miracles express?
Jesus’s miracles express that Jesus is the Messiah. The miracles show His authority as God and as King.
What does the presence of Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration represent?
The presence of Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration is a very important detail. It represents that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law (Moses) and prophets (Elijah).
How is Christ’s divinity revealed at the Transfiguration?
Christ’s divinity is revealed at the Transfiguration. The white garment and the light manifest Jesus’s divinity to the Apostles.
Why does Christ institute the priesthood?
Christ institutes the priesthood with his apostles. He commanded the Apostles to continue to celebrate the Eucharist.
Why did Christ choose to be baptized?
Christ chose to be baptized in solidarity with sinners. In doing so he sanctified the waters of the world.
What is the purpose of the Transfiguration?
The Trasfiguration was a significant moment in Christs life. The purpose of the Transfiguration is to prepare the apostles for the cross.
How does St. John the Baptist identify Jesus and what does that mean?
St. John the Baptist identified Jesus as the Lamb of God. This identifies Jesus as the sacrifice for our sins.
Why did Jesus fast?
Jesus fasted to prepare for his ministry. This showed that God comes before earthly goods
Why is it important that Jesus healed, forgave sins, and cast out demons?
It is important that Jesus healed, forgave sins, and cast out demons because it shows that he is the Messiah. All of these things are prophesied about the Messiah.
