Chapter 6 Flashcards
Jesus is the Good _____________ who gave his life for his ___________, stoops to pick us up, and carries us to __________ _______.
Shepherd, flock, eternal life
Which are the synoptic Gospels?
The synoptic Gospels are Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Throughout most of its history, _____________ Gospel was believed to be the ________ Gospel written. It became popular in __________ services and for ___________ new Christians. It also emphasizes the ____________ of Old Testament ______________, linking the Old and New Testaments.
Matthew’s, first, worship, teaching, fulfillment, prophecies
What is one reason scholars now believe Mark’s Gospel is the oldest?
Scholars think that Matthew and Luke improved on difficult passages in Mark
What are three distinct ways the term gospel is used?
The term gospel is used to refer to the life of Jesus Christ, the preaching about Jesus, and the four written versions that we term the four Gospels.
What sources did Matthew and Luke use when they wrote their Gospels in the AD 80s?
Their sources were the Gospel of Mark, “Q” (a source they shared), and materials “M” and “L” (unique to each of them)
The Gospel of ________ highlights Jesus’ __________ rather than his words, presenting a vivid, _________, and down-to-earth portrait of Jesus. Mark probably wrote for a non-Jewish Gentile-Christian audience undergoing ____________.
Mark, deeds, human, persecution
What is a central theme of Mark’s Gospel?
A central theme of Mark’s Gospel is that following Jesus often means a Christian must suffer like Jesus.
In the first verse _________ reveals that Jesus is the _________________. He stressed Jesus’ _____________ throughout the Gospel, for instance when Jesus expresses anger towards his ___________.
Mark, Son of God, humanity, countrymen
_________ teaches that Jesus is the __________________ who assumed human nature.
Mark, Son of God
The life of __________ __________ is the perfect _____________ of putting ____________ first.
Jesus Christ, illustration, others
What three titles for Jesus are used in Mark 8:27-34?
- Christ
- Son of Man
- Suffering Servant
What is the meaning or relation of each of the three titles in Mark 8:27-34?
Christ means “anointed one.” Son of Man comes from a prophecy of Daniel where the glorious Messiah is called “Son of Man.” Suffering Servant is from the prophecies of Second Isaiah where Jesus is portrayed in that way. For Jesus, the Son of Man is both a Messiah who will come in glory, but only after he has suffered and sacrificed his life for his people.
True or False? Matthew uses the title “Son of Man” more than any other Gospel and quotes many other Old Testament prophecies to proclaim Jesus’ identity as the Messiah.
False; Matthew uses the title “Son of David” more than any other Gospel and quotes many Old Testament prophecies to proclaim Jesus’ identity as the Messiah.
Matthew presents Jesus as the new ____________: as Moses gave the _____________ to the Chosen People, so Jesus gave the New Law to all people. Further, the five-book arrangement of the Gospel parallels the _______________.
Moses, Torah, Pentateuch
Throughout his Gospel, ___________ strives to show that Jesus Christ fulfills all of God’s _____________ to the Chosen People and through them to all people.
Matthew, promises
Tradition says that _________ was a Gentile Christian who also wrote the ______________________. St. _______________ identified him as a ___________ and traveling companion and friend of St. __________.
Luke, Acts of the Apostles, Iranaeus, doctor, Paul
Luke wrote for a largely ___________-Christian audience. He highlighted the city of _____________ as an important ___________ in both of his works. The messianic _______ begins there and the second part of Jesus’ ministry centers on his ____________ there.
Gentile, Jerusalem, symbol, age, journey
What are two major themes in Luke?
- The Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly Good News and thus a cause for celebration.
- Jesus is the universal Savior who brings Salvation to Jew and Gentile alike.
The term ___________ refers to God who is a mystery because his ____________ greatness, _________________, and perfect __________ are beyond human understanding. In the New Testament the term refers to God’s saving _________ gradually unfolding in ___________ history.
mystery, infinite, omnipotence, love, plan, human
True or False? All three synoptic gospels contain records of the Nativity of Jesus.
False; only Matthew and Luke do
___________ Law required males to be circumcised as a sign of the _____________.
Jewish, covenant
The Feast of _____________ celebrates the mystery of Christ’s ______________ as the Savior of the ___________. It commemorates the visit of the _________ from the East, revealing that Christ came for all people, not just _________.
Epiphany, manifestation, world, magi, Jews
Jesus selected Twelve ____________ from among his disciples, a number that brings to mind the twelve tribes of ___________. Thus, the Apostles, a word that comes from the Greek meaning “_________,” represent a ____________ Israel.
Apostles, Israel, send, renewed
What are two ways the Lord’s relationship with his Apostles differed from that of the rabbis of his day?
- Jesus chose the Apostles.
2. Jesus taught on his own authority, directly interpreting the will of his Father.
Name the Twelve Apostles
Peter, Andrew, James (Zebedee’s son), John (Zebedee’s son), Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (Son of Alphaeus), Simon the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot.
The synoptic Gospels agree that Jesus’ ______________ began with his ____________ by John the Baptist.
public life, baptism
The first _______________ was for Jesus to take care of his own needs. Jesus had his mind fixed on doing the Father’s __________, not self-gratification like the _____________ People who gave in to their sensual appetites.
temptation, work, Chosen People
In the second temptation Jesus was given the opportunity to gain all __________________ and glory if he would _____________ Satan. Jesus _____________ this temptation because he came to _________, not to be served.
worldly power, worship, rejected, serve
The third temptation was to test ________ by jumping off the top of the ___________, a spectacular deed that would attract people to him, proving his ____________. But Jesus’ response was to __________ in his Father.
God, Temple, identity, trust
What does Moses and Elijah’s presence at the Transfiguration recall?
Their presence recalls how the Law and the Prophets has announced the sufferings of the Messiah.
The vision at the _____________ reveals all Three Persons of the ____________________.
Transfiguration, Blessed Trinity
Jesus most clearly ______________ the Gospel through the ______________________ — his Passion, Death, _____________, and Ascension. This mystery reveals to ______________ that Jesus Christ is the way to ________________.
proclaimed, Paschal Mystery, Resurrection, everyone, Salvation
