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Chapters 3/4 Flashcards

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What do the Gospels agree on about the birth of Jesus?

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  1. An angel foretold the coming of Jesus 2. Mary was a Virgin 3. Joseph was the foster father of Jesus and the son of David 4. Bethlehem was Jesus’s birthplace
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What point is Matthew trying to make by including sinner in Jesus’s genealogy?

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Jesus associates with sinners, marvelous way that God accomplished salvation

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What were the four Old Testament prophecies that Matthew quotes in his infancy narratives

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  1. Isaiah- Emmanuel 2. Micah- Bethlehem 3. Hosea- called out of Egypt 4. Jeremiah- Rachel weeping- holy innocents
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What role does Saint Joseph play in Matthews infancy narrative

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  1. Descendant of David 2. Gives Jesus his name “God saves” 3. Accepts Angels’ message 4. Takes Jesus to Egypt
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What is the significance of the visit of the magi to the infant Jesus

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Jesus is for everyone, not only Jews. Jesus is for pagans as well as anyone and everyone

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What lessons are there in the visit of the magi**

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  1. Eyes open to the sign of God’s purpose (Star) 2. They moved and acted despite dangers and their own weaknesses 3. Expect opposition 4. Gifts- give yourself as a gift to God 5. No one comes back the same way
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What is the epiphany?

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Feast that celebrates the manifestation of Christ as a savior to the whole world

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What do Herod’s slaughter and the flight into Egypt reveal about Jesus’s life

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Jesus was constantly surrounded by darkness

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What is the importance of Nazareth

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Province in Galilee where Jesus first proclaimed the Kingdom of God

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What are the major themes of Luke’s Gospel

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  1. Jesus preaching to lowly, outcasts, shepherds, humble fish men 2. The lost parables
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Why is Saint John the Baptist so important

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  1. Bridge between Old Testament and New Testament 2. Prepare the way and repent (with 1) 3. Prepared the way for the coming Messiah
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What is the Annunciation

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The announcement of the birth of Jesus preached by Gabriel to Mary telling her that she was chosen to the Mother of God

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What is the immaculate conception

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Mary mother of God conceived without sin

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Which women of the Old Testament prepared the way for Mary

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New Eve, Sarah, Deborah, Esther, Ruth, Hannah

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What is the significance of Jesus being born in Bethlehem

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  1. Birthplace of David 2. Means “living bread”
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What does Jesus being born in a manger and in swaddling clothes signify

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Humility and poverty

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Who were the first people to visit Jesus

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Poor shepherds; the message for this is peace

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18
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Define incarnation

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Taking of human flesh

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How does the mystery of Christ’s redemption take place throughout the Lord’s entire life?

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  1. Hidden life 2. Incarnation 3. Preaching 4. Curing the sick 5. Driving out demons 6. The Cross the Resurrection
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What were three events that took place at Jesus’s baptism

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  1. Sky opens and Jesus looks to heaven 2. Dove descends - Holy Spirit 3. “You are my beloved son with whom I am well pleased”
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What happens when Christians receive baptism

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  1. Adopted into Gods fam 2. Reborn with the Holy Spirit
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What were three temptations that Jesus received in the desert

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  1. Stones into loaves 2. To test God 3. Power
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What can we do when we face temptation? (Hebrews 4:15-16)

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We have a high priest (Jesus ) who can sympathize with our weaknesses

24
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Define Kingdom of God

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“Repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:14), sacraments, parables, miracles, apostolic succession, words of Jesus

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What is the meaning of the miracle at Cana

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  1. First miracle performed by Jesus 2. Jesus blesses the marriage as a sacrament of divine love 3. Clear references to the sacraments of baptism and holy community 4. “Do what he tells you to do” - Mary
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What four things did Thomas Aquinas say take us away from God

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Wealth, pleasure, power, honor

27
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What does Matthew 25 say?

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To love Christ and to love the ones that Jesus loves

28
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What is the best example of the beatitudes

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Jesus on the Cross

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How did Jesus announce his Kingdom of God

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  1. He taught with authority 2. Spoke in context of his day 3. Engaged the whole person 4. He has a unique message
30
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What is a parable

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A story with a heavenly meaning which is always read in the light of the Resurrection

31
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How does Saint Augustine interpret the parable of the Good Samaritan

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  1. Jerusalem- heaven 2. Jericho- the world 3. Robbers- Satan 4. Wounded man - Adam 5. Priest- law 6. Levites- prophets 7. Samaritan- Jesus 8. Inn - church
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Why are the parables of Jesus important

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  1. Heart of the message 2. Easy to remember 3. Jesus used them to defend himself
33
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What does scripture call miracles

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Signs or powers

34
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What are miracles

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Signs that reveal the truth of thhe Lord’s words

35
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Why did Jesus perform miracles

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  1. To liberate (free) us (earthly) 2. Show he was sent by God 3. To help escape from the slavery of sin
36
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What do miracles accomplish

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  1. Christ had superior power over Satan 2. Jesus had the power to forgive sins 3. Jesus shows that he is the Messiah with love and compassion
37
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Which miracle demonstrates intercession prayer?

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Paralyzed man brought in by the four friends

38
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Which miracle demonstrates unbelief

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The boy who was possessed

39
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Which miracle demonstrates faith

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Centurion

40
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What are the main elements of the transfiguration?

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  1. Elijah and Moses 2. 3 apostles given glimpse of heavenly glory (Peter, James, and John) 3. Clothes were illuminated
41
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What is the significance of receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist

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  1. Center of church’s life 2. Allows Jesus to live/ transform us 3. Memorial of the Last Supper
42
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What fruits do we receive from receiving Christ in the Eucharist

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  1. Helps overcome sin 2. Unity in church 3. See the poor 4. Spiritual nourishment 5. Union with Jesus
43
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What is the main message of the woman caught in adultery

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  1. Jesus sets us free from our sins 2. Jesus forgives those who sin and are sorry 3. Jesus invites her/us to a new life
44
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What is the main message of the woman at the well

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  1. Jesus never misses the opportunity to do good for troubled souls 2. When we have troubles, keep our eyes fixed on God 3. She thirsts for something that only God can satisfy (in her soul)
45
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Which four groups did Jesus sealed with in the Bread of Life discourse

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  1. Jews 2. Crowds 3. Apostles 4. Disciples
46
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What does “heal” mean

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I save (say?)

47
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What are three styles of speech used by Jesus

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  1. Pronouncements - story set up by punchline 2. Short sayings (proverbs) 3. instruction to disciples
48
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What are the four types of miracles that Jesus performed**

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  1. Healing 2. Nature 3. Exorcisms 4. Resurrection
49
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What does John 6:35 say about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist **

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“I am the Bread of Life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall not thirst”

50
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What does 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 say about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist**

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” whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner” “ Let a man/ woman examine themself”

51
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What does Mark 14:22-24 say about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist**

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“This is my Body” last supper was discussed

52
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What are the primary messages of the parables? Briefly explain each** (know 5)

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  1. Salvation is here – kingdom of God is here now 2. Kingdom of God is a pure gift and everyone is invited – James 1:17 3. God loves sinners– will do anything to find us 4. Good news requires urgent response– parable of rich fool 5. Good news demands repentance– forgive enemies 6. Following Jesus may bring suffering
53
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What are 3 major teachings of Jesus in his famous sermon on the mount **

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  1. Beatitudes 2. Our Father 3. Love
54
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What was the source of the Gospel writers

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Eyewitnesses (Mark-Peter; Luke-Mary; Matthew-himself)

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