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)