Exam 2 Flashcards
What is the main evidence that Matthew is the author?
unanimous witness of the early church fathers
What is Matthew’s jewish name?
Levi
Describe tax collectors during biblical times
middlemen that paid an agreed upon sum in order to have the right to collect taxes
profit came by increasing taxes and charging more than the original tax
hated by Jews for their corruption and association with the Romans
Religious leaders hated them as much as prostitutes and Gentiles
Who was Matthew written for?
The Jews
Jewish background of Matthew
Customs given without explanation
Jewish phrases and titles
Jewish genealogy
abundance of OT quotes
Old Testament citations and allusions
50 direct citations
75 additional allusions
Date of writing of Matthew
Mid 50’s before the death of Peter and Paul
Place of writing of Matthew
Israel or perhaps Antioch
Theme of Matthew
Jesus Christ is the promised Messianic king of the Old Testament
Purpose of Matthew
present Jesus as the Messianic promise of Abraham and of the throne of David
present Jesus as the king from Judah and the obedience of all people
to clarify the nature and delay of the promised Messianic king
Daniel 2:31-45
The kingdom of heaven defeats all other kingdoms and lasts forever
Offer of the king
1:1-11:1
Introduction to the king (1:1-4:11)
Proclamations of the King (4:12-7:29)
Demonstrations of the king (8:1-11:1)
Teaching the people & Religious Leaders
Rejection of the King
11:2-28:20
Progressive rejection of the King (11:2-16:12)
Preparations of the King’s disciples (16:13-20:34)
Final Rejection of the King (21:1-27:66)
Resurrection of the King (28:1-20)
Teaching the 12 disciples
What is Matthew’s purpose in the genealogy at the beginning of his gospel
not to give an exhaustive list, but to arrange even the genealogy in such a way as to emphasize a great point, that Jesus is king
what does “you shall call his name” show?
the legal adoption of Jesus to Jospeh
Matthews use of the Ot
Single Meaning
Sensus Plenior
Second Temple Judaism
NT Reinterpretation
Eclectic approach
Bethleham
to fulfill Micah 5:2
Nazareth
“can anything good come out of Nazareth”
disregard and shame for people of Nazareth
to fulfill: He will be shamed and put down
Fire
has to do with those who are not repenting on the inside
Jesus’ baptism and the Messianic prophecies
Isaiah 11:1-2 (The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him)
Isaiah 42:1 (My chosen one in whom my soul delights)
2 Samuel 7:14 (he will be a son to Me)
Psalm 2:7 (You are my son)
What does Satan question of Jesus
His sonship
1st temptation of Christ
God’s Provision
Personal
2nd Temptation of Christ
God’s Timing
National
3rd Temptation of Christ
God’s plan
Universal
6 reasons why the temptation of christ matters
proof of Christ’s humanity
An example for us to follow
Part of His personal discipline and obedience
Preparation for High Priesthood
Part of His great conflict with the serpent
proves that He qualifies as King
What is the focus of Matthew 5-7
inward motives that matches the outward actions
Who is the Sermon on the Mount focused towards
Jesus’ disciples
Jesus’ early ministry in Galilee
fulfillment of Isaiah 9
purpose of the Beatitudes
understand you lack righteousness and need it
also characteristics of kingdom citizens
What does true righteousness involve
more than a mere outward observance
Religious leaders
merely external in their “righteousness”
General idea of the true and false religion in Matthew 7
2 competing & contrasting ways/responses
Key of the Demonstrations of the King
highlights the Authority Jesus has as a King
He demonstrates His divine kingship through miracles
Miracles
connected to the kingdom
demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah
The unpardonable sin
blasphemy of the spirit
specially addressed to the Pharisees of that day
can no longer happen
What is the turning point of Matthew’s gospel?
the blasphemy of the Spirit
Jesus moves from a public offering of the kingdom to teaching about the kingdom in parables
Parable of the Wheat and Tares
Key Word: Separation
2 types of sowing happening until the physical kingdom instituted with a separation at the end of the age
Parable of the Dragnet
Key Word: Separation
At the end of the age there will be separation
What is the focus on at the end of the church period and beginning of the kingdom
emphasis on separating
What is the purpose of the principles given in Matthew 17-20
guiding the apostles while the king is absent
Matthew 21-23
opposition with religious leaders in the Temple
Matthew 24-25
discussions with the disciples on the king’s return and the king’s Kingdom
Matthew 26-27
Trials and crucifixion of the King
Christ’s Trial and Crucifixion
The Last Supper
Walking to Gethsemane
Arrested and trials before Ananias & Caiaphas
Trial before Sanhedrin
1st Pilate trial
Trial before Herod
2nd Pilate Trial
Matthew’s Gospel begins and ends with
God is with us
I am always with you
Audience of Mark’s gospel
Gentile
lack of Jewish genealogies
explanation of Hebrew names and Aramaic terms
Explanation of Hebrew customs
Explanation of the Geography of Israel
Date of Mark’s Gospel
64-68 AD
before fall of Jerusalem
after death of Peter
Mark started writing while Peter was alive and finished after his death
Place of Writing of Mark’s Gospel
Romes
associated with the closing years of Peter’s ministry, who was in Rome
Theme of Mark
Jesus is the Suffering Servant who redeems
key verse of Mark
Mark 10:45
directly quotes Isaiah 53:10-12
Justify and redeem the many
Purpose of Mark’s Gospel
To record Peter’s testimony and teaching for the church
To present Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God who has ultimate authority
To present Jesus as the suffering servant who brings about redemption
To show the cost of discipleship in the midst of suffering
Key chapter divisions of Mark
Mark 1:1-8:30 (primary emphasis is to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah)
Mark 8:31-16:8 (primary emphasis is to demonstrate that Jesus is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah)
Mark 8
Jesus is the Messiah who is going to suffer, die and rise again
Mark 10
Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem not as the conquering King, but the . Suffering Servant
Structure of Peter’s preaching
The Beginning of Jesus Ministry (Acts 10:34-38b, Mark 1:1-15)
Ministry of Jesus (Acts 1-:38c-39a, Mark 1:16-10:52)
Suffering, death, and Resurrection of Jesus (Acts 10:40-43, Mark 11:1-16:20)
How much of the book is dedicated to 1 week
40%
passion week
How many endings to Mark are found in manuscripts
4
The 2 main parts of Mark
To serve (1:1-9:50)
To sacrifice (10:1-16:20)
To serve (1:1-9:50)
The Servant’s Intro (1:1-13)
The servant’s words and works in Galilee and the North (1:14-9:50)
Focus on the Deeds and Teaching in Galilee and Perea
To Sacrifice (10:1-16:20)
The Servant’s Road to Jerusalem (10:1-52)
The Servant’s Journey to the Cross (11:1-15:47)
The Servant’s victory (16:1-20)
Focus on Suffering in Judea and Jerusalem
