F-J Flashcards
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do’?
A prayer that Jesus spoke on the cross concerning those who put him to death.
This phrase emphasizes the theme of forgiveness in Christianity.
What does the term ‘fatted calf’ refer to?
A specially fed calf that was killed for the feast to celebrate the return of the Prodigal Son.
This phrase symbolizes celebration and forgiveness.
What is the ‘forbidden fruit’ in the context of the Garden of Eden?
The fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, which God forbade Adam and Eve to eat.
Their disobedience brought about the Fall of Man.
What do the Four Horsemen symbolize in the Book of Revelation?
The evils to come at the end of the world, representing:
* Conquest (white horse)
* War (red horse)
* Famine (black horse)
* Plague (pale horse)
They are often called the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
What does the phrase ‘fruits ye shall know them, by their’ imply?
We are able to distinguish between false and genuine prophets by the things they do and say.
This teaching is part of the Sermon on the Mount.
Who is Gabriel in religious texts?
An angel in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim systems of belief, often a messenger from God.
He appeared to Mary at the Annunciation and revealed the sacred laws of the Koran to Muhammad.
What is the first book of the Old Testament?
Genesis.
It covers the time from the beginning of the world through the days of the patriarchs.
Define ‘Gentile’.
Someone who is not a Jew.
‘The nations’ is a common expression in the Old Testament for non-Jews.
What did Jesus mean by saying ‘Get thee behind me, Satan’?
A reply to Satan’s temptation and to Peter’s objection regarding Jesus’ death.
It signifies rejecting temptation and the mission of Jesus.
Fill in the blank: ‘It is more blessed to ______ than to receive’.
give.
This saying is commonly attributed to Jesus, as quoted by the Apostle Paul.
What does ‘go the extra mile’ mean?
To do more than what is needed.
It is adapted from a commandment of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
What were the three gifts brought to the infant Jesus by the Wise Men?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Frankincense is burned as incense, and myrrh is used in the burial of the dead.
What is the ‘golden calf’?
An idol made by the Israelites during the Exodus.
It represents false worship, as the Israelites worshiped it while Moses received the Ten Commandments.
What is Golgotha?
The ancient name for Calvary
Who is the Good Samaritan?
The only one of several passersby to come to the aid of a Jew who had been robbed, beaten, and left to die on the roadside
What does the parable of the Good Samaritan illustrate?
The true neighbor is one who helps others, regardless of enmity
What is the significance of the title ‘Good Shepherd’ in Christianity?
A title of Jesus based on his statement about giving his life for the sheep
Which biblical passage begins with ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want’?
The Twenty-Third Psalm
What does the term ‘gospel’ mean?
The ‘good news’ of salvation
What are the Gospels in the New Testament?
The first four books that tell the life story of Jesus and explain his message
Who are the four authors of the Gospels?
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
Who is Ham in the Bible?
One of the three sons of Noah, considered the ancestor of all peoples on Earth
What does the ‘curse of Ham’ refer to?
The biblical story where Noah cursed Ham and his son Canaan
What does the phrase ‘the handwriting on the wall’ imply?
A sign of impending misfortune