Chapter 6 Flashcards
Evangelist
Gospel writer spreading Jesus’ teachings.
Pharisees
Jewish leaders focused on the Law.
Samaritans
Group viewed with hostility by some Jews.
Sadducees
Jewish sect that denied resurrection.
Paschal Mystery
Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection
Ascension
Jesus returns to Heaven.
Jesus’ Baptism
Why: Jesus was baptized to identify with humanity and to begin His public ministry.
What was symbolized: His baptism symbolizes repentance, humility, and the foreshadowing of his death and resurrection.
What Effects: It revealed Jesus as the Son of God, and marked the anointing of the Holy Spirit on Him, affirming His mission.
Passover
Jewish feast, linked to Jesus’ Last Supper.
Passover and Paschal Mystery
Jesus is the new passover lamb.
Jesus Transforms Passover
From sacrifice to sacrament.
Jesus’ Death
Accomplishes salvation for humanity.
The Resurrection
Proof of Jesus’ divinity and hope of eternal life.
Fulfillment of OT Covenants
Jesus Completes God’s Promises.
