exam #2 Flashcards
5 reasons Jesus was born
- to fully share in our humanity
- to show us God
- to bring grace and truth
- to live a sinless life and fulfill the Old Law
- to die for our sins
Prayer should involve… (ACTS)
Adoration (praise)
Confession
Thanksgiving
Supplication (requests)
2 key qualities of salt and light
distinctive and penetrate
4 reasons why we shouldn’t treasure treasure
- it’s temporary in nature
- it will control your heart
- it will fill your life with darkness
- you can’t be devoted to God
A man’s reception of the Word is determined by the condition of his heart/ there is a need for faithfulness
Parable of the Sower
The kingdom of Christ is the most valuable thing in the world. Do whatever it takes to gain the Kingdom.
Hidden Treasure/ Pearl of Great Price
The point is that we are to love all people, including those different from us. Our neighbor is anyone we encounter. Love is seen in action and care.
The Good Samaritan
Guard against covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. Life is not about gathering the most wealth. We are to share and do good with. our possessions.
The Rich Fool
God has personal care and love for every single lost sinner.
The Lost Sheep
We are to be forgiving/merciful to others because God has forgiven us.
The Unmerciful Servant
persistent, faithful, trusting prayer to a merciful, faithful, and loving Father is the calling of a disciple.
The Widow and Unjust Judge
Humility before God is required, while self-righteousness and comparisons have no place in our prayer life to God.
The Pharisee and the Tax collector
Be prepared for the Lord’s return
Wise and Foolish Virgins
God’s grace offered the same reward of eternal life to all no matter the time of their service during this life.
Laborers in the Vineyard
Genealogies show Jesus’____ because of his decent from_____ and _____
legitimacy, David, Abraham
Matthew’s genealogy goes back to ____ and emphasizes ________
Abraham, Jewish heritage
Luke’s genealogy goes back to ____ and emphasizes______
Adam, Humanity
the women in Jesus’ genealogy demonstrate the ____ of women
values
betrothal
full year, binding, not living together
___ tried to take baby Jesus’ life
Herod
John’s purpose
prepare the way for Jesus
John’s theme
repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
John’s command
baptism for the remission if sins
John’s lifestyle
rugged clothing in the wilderness
John’s preaching
direct
John’s attitude
humble. pointed to Christ
John was reluctant to baptize Jesus because of his own _____ and Jesus’ ____
sinfulness, diety
reasons Jesus was baptized
- to fulfill all righteousness
- to validate and show importance of baptism
- demonstrate humility followers should have
- Jesus and John cooperated to fulfill God’s plan
- as an example
Satan’s viewpoint in Matthew 4:1
temptation
God’s viewpoint in Matthew 4:1
tested
What 3 temptations did Jesus face?
- turning stones to bread
- temple pinacle
- kingdoms of this world
Jesus teacher parables for _____ not just information
transformation
Jesus’ sermon on the mount is
counter-culture
Christ goes to the ____ rather than ____ outward obedience
heart, legalistic
our righteousness should come from a different ____ and _____
character, motivation
The Sermon on the Mount is about the ___, not legalistic
heart
when Jesus used “blessed” he’s…
defining happiness
“parable” means
to throw or cast alongside
Jesus taught ___+ parables
30
we learn and remember with _____
stories
a disciples prayer should include
sincerity, solitude, simplicity, security
lust is replaced with
respect
lust turns another person into an
object
anger leads to
disrespect
