Exam #3 Flashcards
5 Types of Parables
- Exaggeration
a) Overstatement (What is said is exaggerated, but possible)
b) Hyperbole (exaggerated, but impossible)
2) Simile (real life item being used to describe the unknown)
3) Proverb (truth statements in everyday terms)
4) Paradox (a statement that appears to be untrue at first, but actually is true)
5) Use of Questions (makes you think more than an immediate answer; can be used confrontationally)
Three focus’ of parables
- Kingdom Parables (appear before the feeding of 5000)
- Grace Parables (between 5000 and Triumphal entry)
- Judgment Parables (between Triumphal Entry and Crucifixion)
The 2 types of exaggeration parables
a) Overstatement (What is said is exaggerated, but possible)
i) Mark 9:43-47 (Cutting off eye/arm)
b) Hyperbole (exaggerated, but impossible)
ii) Matt. 23:24 – Swallow a camel?
iii) Matt. 7:3-4 – Plank in one’s eye?
iv) Psalm 22:14 – Heart to wax?
Example of Simile parable
a) Treasure hidden in a field (Matt. 13:44)
Example of proverb parable
a) Matt. 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”
Example of paradox parable
a) Luke 12:49-53 – “I come not to bring peace but to bring unity”
b) Mat. 10:34 – “sword” is used in place of “division”
Example of question parable
a) Matt. 12:24-29 “and if I drive out Beelzebub, by whom do your people drive them out?”
Exampes of Kingdom parables
Sower Lamp Weeds Mustard Seed Leaven Hidden Treasure Pearl of Great Price Net Householder
When do the Kingdom parables take place in the Scriptures
appear before the feeding of 5000)
Examples of gracce parables
Good Samaritan (True Parable-story) Lost Sheep Lost Coin Lost Son Shrewd Manager Persistent Widow Workers in the Vineyard
When do grace parables take place in scripture
between 5000 and Triumphal entry)
Examples of judgment parables
Two Sons Tenants Wedding Banquet Wise & Wicked Servants Ten Virgins Talents Barren Fig Tree Seat at the Banquet Rich Man & Lazarus Pharisee & Tax Collector Ten Minas
When do judgment parables happen in the scriptures?
between Triumphal Entry and Crucifixion)
Vocab: Parakletos
called along side to help, to aid; one who pleads a case before a judge, counsel for the defense, an intercessor
5 teachings of the Holy Spirit in the upper room
• Five Teachings about the Holy Spirit (RIP R.W.)
1. He comes as a replacement for Jesus (14:16)
o Disciples will not be left as orphans
o He will remain with them (Advocate; John 1:33)
• He is a real person – third person of the Trinity –ever present
2. He will interpret for Jesus’ ministry (14:26)
o Work Jesus has done and what He will do in and through them
• He speaks of what Jesus is doing
3. He is a witness (15:26)
o Comes from the Father will testify about Jesus
• He message is in harmony with Jesus
4. He will be a prosecutor (16:7)
o About the world’s wrong view of sin, righteousness and judgment
• His presence gives evidence of Jesus’ good works, accepted by the Father. He brings judgment on the works of Satan
5. He is the revealer (16:13)
o What is the Father’s, is the Son’s, is disclosed
• He brings what God and Jesus know we need
Upper Room HS: Replacement for Jesus
o Disciples will not be left as orphans
o He will remain with them (Advocate; John 1:33)
• He is a real person – third person of the Trinity –ever present
Upper Room HS: Interpret Jesus’ ministry
o Work Jesus has done and what He will do in and through them
• He speaks of what Jesus is doing
Upper Room HS: as a witness
o Comes from the Father will testify about Jesus
Upper Room HS: prosecutor
o About the world’s wrong view of sin, righteousness and judgment
• His presence gives evidence of Jesus’ good works, accepted by the Father. He brings judgment on the works of Satan
Upper Room HS: revealer
o What is the Father’s, is the Son’s, is disclosed
• He brings what God and Jesus know we need
Washing the disciples feet is an example of what literary device?
Parallel Poetry
In washing the disciples feet, Jesus is establishing a…
connection based on THE AUTHORITY OF THE SENDER and the will of the one sent to obey
Foot washing: The servant/Messenger does…
the will of his master/(authority)
What is the primary evidence of Jesus’ birth in Matthew?
Born in Bethlehem, Magi, Escape to Egypt, Slaughter of Boys under 2, Return to Nazareth, Called a Nazarene.
What is the primary evidence of Jesus’ birth in Luke?
Birth of John the B predicted, Jesus’ birth predicted, 2 mothers visit, John the B is born, Shepherds, Circumcised & presented at Temple, Jesus in Temple at 12 yrs.
What is the primary evidence of Jesus’ birth in John?
Word became flesh,
Insults (illegitimate child),
Circumcised,
Prophesies of Jesus’ Birth
- Jesus will come from the line of Abraham.
a. Prophecy: Genesis 12:3
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 1:1 - Jesus’ mother will be a virgin
a. Prophecy: Isaiah 7:14
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 1:18–23; Luke 1:26-32 - Jesus will be a descendant of Isaac and Jacob
a. Prophecy: Genesis 17:19 and Numbers 24:17
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 1:2; Luke 3:33 - Jesus will be born in the town Bethlehem.
a. Prophecy: Micah 5:2
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 2:1-7; Luke 2:1–7 - Jesus will be called out of Egypt
a. Prophecy: Hosea 11:1
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 2:13–15 - Jesus will be a member of the tribe of Judah.
a. Prophecy: Genesis 49:10
b. Fulfilled: Luke 3:33 - Jesus will be from the lineage of King David
a. Prophecy: Jeremiah 23:5
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 1:6 - Jesus’ birth will be accompanied with great suffering and sorrow.
a. Prophecy: Jeremiah 31:15
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 2:16; Luke 2:34-35 (Mary’s soul pierced)
Prophesy: Jesus will come from the line of Abraham.
Genesis
Matthew
Prophesy: Jesus’ mother will be a virgin
Isaiah
Matt&Luke
Prophesy: 3. Jesus will be a descendent of Isaac and Jacob
a. Prophecy: Genesis 17:19 and Numbers 24:17
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 1:2; Luke 3:33
Prophesy: 4. Jesus will be born in the town Bethlehem.
a. Prophecy: Micah 5:2
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 2:1-7; Luke 2:1–7
Prophesy: 5. Jesus will be called out of Egypt
a. Prophecy: Hosea 11:1
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 2:13–15
Prophesy: 6. Jesus will be a member of the tribe of Judah.
a. Prophecy: Genesis 49:10
b. Fulfilled: Luke 3:33
Prophesy: 7. Jesus will be from the lineage of King David
a. Prophecy: Jeremiah 23:5
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 1:6
Prophesy: 8. Jesus’ birth will be accompanied with great suffering and sorrow.
a. Prophecy: Jeremiah 31:15
b. Fulfilled: Matthew 2:16; Luke 2:34-35 (Mary’s soul pierced)
Five P’s Pointing to Jesus’ Birth
Prophetic Priestly Political Praise Pauline
What year was Jesus born?
-Between 6BC ad 4BC
Was Jesus Educated?
Yes, at least up until 12 years old (1st and 2nd schools)
Memory Verses:
John 1:1-2 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning”
Why was John written?
• Teaching tool for Gentiles, Christian Teachers that JC is Messiah,
When was John written?
• Written between 96-98AD
How do we know John was written to gentiles?
Jewish customs explained
Key word in John
World
Key words in John
Believe, know, life, love, light, truth, world,
Opposites in John
Light/dark, life/death, slavery/freedom
Event unique to John
Washing disciples feet
What do signs do in John?
reveal his power
• Seven Signs or Miracles in John
o Water to wine o Healing a man’s son o Healing a lame man o Multiplying bread and fish o Walking on water o Healing blind man o Raising Lazarus from the dead
How does John show • Jesus as Son of God
o No Genealogy o Refers to God as Father o No Birth Account o Transfiguration Account o Seven signs reveal his glory o Unique arrest account
• Seven Great Affirmations (I am statements)
o Bread of Life o Light of the World o Door/Gate o Good Shepherd o Resurrection and Life o Way, Truth, and Life o True Vine
Vocab: disciple
learner
Vocab: apostle
messenger
Job/Character/2nd Name: Matthew
Tax Collector
Tax Collector
Levi
Job/Character/2nd Name: James
Fisherman Loud Mouth Son of Thunder (Zeb)
Job/Character/2nd Name: John
Fisherman Loud Mouth Son of Thunder (Zeb)
Job/Character/2nd Name: Simon
Zealot Zealot
Job/Character/2nd Name: Judas Iscariot
Finance Manager Traitor Matthias replaced Judas
Job/Character/2nd Name: Thomas
Unknown Doubter (Didymus = twin)
Job/Character/2nd Name: Nathaniel from Cana
Gardener Straight speaking Bartholomew
Job/Character/2nd Name: Andrew from Bethsaida
Fisherman Greek speaking (brother of Simon Peter)
Job/Character/2nd Name: Peter from Bethsaida (always named first)
Fisherman Speaks before thinking Simon Peter
Job/Character/2nd Name: Philip from Bethsaida
Unknown Loaner
Job/Character/2nd Name: James
Unknown Son of Alphaeus
Job/Character/2nd Name: Thaddeus
Unknown Son of a disciple Judas (son of James)
Who were disciples of John the Baptist?
• Andrew and John
Notes on Philip
One Moses wrote about, Jesus of Nazareth, enough
Notes on Nathaniel
Rabbi, Son of God, King of Israel, Nazareth = bad
Notes on Peter:
Lord, Holy One of God, No!
Notes on Andrew
Messiah
Notes on Thomas
Doubt; my Lord, my God
General Principle of Sermon on Mount
• General Principle: If you perform religious acts to impress other people, then you’ll miss God’s reward.
Beatitudes
MMMM PPPP H
Poor in spirit, mourn, meek, hunger and thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted, mistreated
What is the Kingdom code
ABRAHM
Murder/unresolved anger, adultery, abandoning spouse, breaking an oath/being dishonest, revenge, hating enemy
What is • Kingdom Economy
o Choose the right bank: store treasures in heaven
o Stick with LT investments: where treasure is that is where heart is
o Count of SS: Father will take care of you, no worries
o Make saving a priority: Seek 1st his kingdom
Parts of Sermon on the Mount:
MK’s K o B
Beatitudes Kingdom Code Kingdom Economy Salt and Light Ostentatious giving/praying/fasting Model Prayer
Parts of Upper Room Discourse:
LoP CoP JoHN (no o’s)
• Humble service: washing disciples feet • Parallel poetry: servant/messenger does will of the master o No servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him • New command: Love one another • Judas Betrayal • Peter’s Denial • Lifestyle of obedience • Comfort to know there is a reunion • Presence of Holy Spirit
Who and Where: Triumphal Entry
Crowd, disciples
From Bethany to Jerusalem
Who and Where: Dinner at Simon’s house; anointing with alabaster jar
Simon the leper, “sinful” woman, Pharisees, disciples Bethany
Who and Where: Fig tree cursed/withered
Disciples On way to Jerusalem
Who and Where: The Olivet Discourse
Disciples Mt. of Olives
Who and Where: Judas deals with leaders
Chief Priest and members of Sanhedrin “went to them”
Who and Where: Preparation of Passover meal
James and John Jerusalem/Upper Room
Who and Where: Passover (wash feet, Eucharist)/UR Discourse
Disciples Jerusalem
Who and Where: Arrest
Disciples/soldiers Garden of Gethsemane
Who and Where: Trials (3)
Caiaphas, Pilate, Herod,
House of Caiaphas/Temple; Place of Herod;
Hasmonean Palace
Who and Where: Resurrection
Mary Magdalene Tomb
Who and Where: Jesus visit the UR
Disciples Jerusalem
Where were the Magi from
The east. They went to Jerusalem
What line is Zechariah from?
Abijah
What line is Elizabeth from?
Aaron
Where were the shepherd?
Nearby in a field
Where was the temple boy Jesus went
Synagogue in Nazareth
When was Jesus Circumcised?
Sunday, the 8th day
What day was Jesus born?
Friday
What month was John the Baptist born?
April?
What month was Jesus born?
October?
What is the primary evidence of Jesus’ birth in Galatians?
The seed of abraham
born of a woman
