Chapter 7

Question 1

Exalt

Answer 1

To raise someone to a higher rank or character; to dignify or make someone noble

Question 2

Preeminence

Answer 2

Surpassing all others (putting God first)

Question 3

Salvation History

Answer 3

Pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions. Salvation was accomplished once and for all through Jesus Christ, a truth foreshadowed and revealed throughout the Old testament.

Question 4

High Priest

Answer 4

This person led the religious services and conducted animal sacrifices held at the Temple in Jerusalem. The high priest was appointed by the Jewish king with the approval of the Roman governor.

Question 5

Levites

Answer 5

Members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, from whom came the priests who performed the sacrifices and led the worship of the Jewish Temples

Question 6

Sacrifice

Answer 6

A ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people as a sign of adoration, gratitude and communion. The perfect sacrifice was Christ’s death on the cross.

Question 7

Old Covenant

Answer 7

The covenant between God and the ancient people of Israel established in the Sinai Covenant with Moses; also called the Old Testament.

Question 8

New Covenant

Answer 8

The covenant of law established by God in Jesus Christ to fulfill and prefect the Old Covenant of Mosaic law. It is the perfection on Earth of the Divine law. The law of the New Covenant is called a law of love, grace, and freedom. The new Covenant will never end or diminish, and nothing new will be revealed until Christ comes again in glory.

Question 9

Priesthood

Answer 9

Office or position of a priest

Question 10

Heresy

Answer 10

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious

Question 11

Community Philippians were

Answer 11

Gentile Chrstian

Question 12

Problems in Philippi

Answer 12

Dis-unity and challenges from outsiders

Question 13

Why must it be important to humble yourself

Answer 13

Jesus is an example of being humble and obedient, which brought salvation.

Question 14

What does Paul use in Letter to Philippians to remind them of Jesus’ humility

Answer 14

A hymn
“Rather, He emptied himself,
taking the form of a slave,
coming in human likeness;
and found human in appearance,
he humbled himself,
becoming obedient to death,
even death on a cross.

Question 15

What does Paul emphasize in Letter to Philippians

Answer 15

The importance of putting the needs of our brothers and sisters in christ ahead of our own wants and needs

Question 16

Humility

Answer 16

Seeking out God’s will for your life rather than focusing on your own pleasure and privilege.

Question 17

How did Paul die

Answer 17

Beheading

Question 18

Audience of Letter to Philippians

Answer 18

Beloved Community founded by Paul, Gentile Christians

Question 19

Theme of Letter to Philippians

Answer 19

Jesus showed humility an obedience by taking on human form. He was exalted and his humility and obedience is a model for all Christians

Question 20

Reason for writing letter to Philippians

Answer 20

Paul wanted to praise and encourage Philippians, but wanted to address issue of disunity and threats causing suffering in the community.

Question 21

Where were the Colossians

Answer 21

On a major trading route

Question 22

What did false teachers, teach to Colossians

Answer 22

In some shape of form that faith in Christ is not enough for salvation

Question 23

Intended audience for Letter to Colossians

Answer 23

Young Chrstians community in Colossae

Question 24

Theme of Letter to Colossians

Answer 24

Preeminence of Christ and make Christ focus of their lives.

Question 25

Which Covenant is the Levites serving

Answer 25

The Old Covanant

Question 26

Saint John Baptist de La Salle

Answer 26

Church Scholar that started Brothers of the Christians Schools

Question 27

Why are animal sacrifices obsolete

Answer 27

Christ was the perfect priest

Question 28

Intended Audience of Letter to Hebrews

Answer 28

For Jewish Christians who were familiar with Greek and falling away from the faith.

Question 29

Theme of Letter to Hebrews

Answer 29

Christ is the fulfillment of the Old testament promises and now serves as our eternal High Priest

Question 30

Reason for writing Letter to Hebrews

Answer 30

Encourage Jewish Christians to hold onto their faith and teach them about Christ’s superior role and sacrifice.

Question 31

This letter describes the humility and obedience of Jesus: “He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross” (2:8).

Answer 31

Philippians

Question 32

This letter was written to Jewish Christians who knew the Old Testament well, and describes Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises and now who serves as our eternal High Priest.

Answer 32

Hebrews

Question 33

This letter warns against false teachers in a community that was mostly Gentile. Paul tells them that he wants them to have “all the richness of fully assured understanding, for the knowledge of the mystery of God” (2:2).

Answer 33

Colossians

Question 34

This letter describes the preeminence of Christ as “the image of the invisible God” (1:15).

Answer 34

Colossians

Question 35

This letter explains that by perfectly fulfilling the Old Covenant, Jesus established a New Covenant with God’s people.

Answer 35

Hebrews

Question 36

This letter was sent to encourage a beloved community of Saint Paul. He reminds them that the outsiders’ “minds are occupied with earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (3:19–20).

Answer 36

Philippians