Chapter 5 and 6 Flashcards
The Bible is not just another book. It is the _____ of ___
Word of God
What does God want to transform?
You and your life
Pilgrimage
Spiritual journey to a holy place
What is the Bible for our life?
A guidebook
What does a pilgrim travel with? What does a travel for?
Pilgrim travels with purpose
Tourists travels for pleasure
God reveals himself and his loving plans
Devine revelation
Through which two ways does God reveal himself to to us?
Sacred Scripture: Bible
Sacred tradition: teaching passed through the generations
How many books are in the Bible? Old Testament? New Testament?
73 books
Old: 46 books
New: 27 books
What three sections make up the old testament?
The Historical books, the Wisdom books, the Prophets
What five sections make up the New Testament?
Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Letters of Saint Paul, Catholic Letters, Revelation
What languages was the Bible originally written in?
Hebrew and Greek
Psalms
Most Beautiful collection of prayers
Process is quite simple (how to read the Bible)
Begin with short prayer
Read a chapter of the Bible
Pick out a word, phrase, or idea that jumps out at you
Talk to God about it
What happens if you read the same chapter many times?
You may be drawn to different phrases or ideas on different days
Kindness
The act of being friendly, generous, and considerate
Thought become ____, choices become _____, actions become ____, habits become _____, and ____ is your ____
Choices Actions Habits Character Destiny
Saint John the Apostle
One of the twelve apostles
Was the only male follower of Jesus at the foot of the cross with Mary
Everything has a ____. What should you do if you want to succeed?
Purpose
Be clear about the purpose
Why does God give us relationships?
To help us become the best versions of ourselves and so that we can help each other get of heaven
What is the purpose of every Relationship?
Two people helping each other becoming the best versions of themselves
What is constantly changing and evolving through out our lives?
Our interests
What is there a difference between?
Wise and the foolish
What happened to the house founded upon rock? The one founded upon sand?
Stayed strong
Fell
What can building a relationship out of common interest or fun be compared to?
Building a house on sand
What do Great relationships have?
Common purpose
If you want a relationship built on rock what should you base friends off?
Those who have good character, striving for virtue, help you become the best version of yourself, and lead you closer to God
Friends are a powerful _____, for ___ or ___
Habit
Better
Worse
How important in the relationship with your parents?
So important it is the first human relationship to be mentioned in the Ten Commandments
What is the fourth commandment?
Honor your mother and father
What is the most dynamic relationship?
The trinity- father, son, and Holy Spirit
What will your relationship with God effect?
Every other relationship in your life
