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
What does Jesus’ teaching ‘He that is not with me is against me’ suggest?
Indifference to his message is the same as active opposition
What is heaven described as?
The dwelling place of God, angels, and the souls of those who have gained salvation
What is Hebrew?
The language of the Hebrews, in which the Old Testament was written
What is hell in religious context?
The place of punishment for the wicked after death
Who was Herod?
A king known for the beheading of John the Baptist
What is the Holy Spirit in Christianity?
The third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside the Father and the Son
What does ‘Holy Writ’ refer to?
The sacred scriptures considered as divine revelation
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘World _______’ refers to the worldly aspects that contrast with spiritual values.
[Worldliness]
Who are the Hebrews?
The descendants of Abraham and Isaac, especially the descendants of Isaac’s son Jacob; the Israelites.
What is hell?
The dwelling place of Satan, devils, and wicked souls condemned to eternal punishment after death; a place of pain and torment.
Who was Herod the Great?
The king of Judea in the first century B.C. who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents.
What significant event did Herod Antipas oversee?
The beheading of John the Baptist at the behest of Herod’s stepdaughter, Salome.
What is the Holy Spirit in Christian belief?
One of the three persons in the one God, along with the Father and the Son (Jesus); also called the Holy Ghost.
What promise did Jesus make regarding the Holy Spirit?
He promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his crucifixion and resurrection.
What is another name for the Bible?
Holy Writ.
What was the Massacre of the Innocents?
The slaughter of all male children of two years of age or younger in Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus, ordered by Herod the Great.
Who was Isaac?
The son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau.
What significant event is associated with Abraham and Isaac?
Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac at God’s request.
Who is Isaiah?
A major Israelite prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah; the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament is attributed to him.
What does the name Israel signify?
The name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God; also the name of the northern kingdom of the Israelites.
Who are the Israelites?
The descendants of Jacob, who made up twelve tribes, including the tribes of Judah, Levi, Reuben, and Benjamin.
What is the relationship between Jacob and Esau?
They are the sons of Isaac; Esau traded his birthright to Jacob for a meal.
What is Jacob’s Ladder?
A ladder that Jacob saw in a dream, where angels ascended and descended, and God promised to bless Jacob and his offspring.
What is another name for God, particularly in Hebrew?
Jehovah.
What does Jehovah mean?
‘I am that I am,’ or ‘I am the one who is.’
Who is Jeremiah?
A major Israelite prophet and the author of the book of the Old Testament that chronicles his life and laments about his people’s wickedness.
What is Jerusalem known as?
A holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims; the capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah.
What does the name Jerusalem mean?
‘City of peace.’
What is a ‘jeremiad’?
Any long lamentation or angry denunciation.
What is Zion?
The hill on which the fortress of the city was built
What significant events occurred in Jerusalem?
Crucial events in the life of Jesus
What is the ‘New Jerusalem’?
The heavenly city mentioned in the Book of Revelation, to be established at the end of time
Who is Jesus according to Christians?
The son of God, both God and man, the Messiah sent to save humanity from sin
What is the Nativity?
The story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
Who conceived Jesus?
The Virgin Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit
Where was Jesus raised?
Nazareth
What event did Jesus attend at the age of twelve?
He went to the Temple in Jerusalem and astonished the teachers of the Mosaic Law
Who were the Twelve Apostles?
The disciples chosen by Jesus to travel with him and spread his teachings
What did Jesus do during his ministry?
Taught the word of God, healed the sick, and performed miracles
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judas Iscariot
Who condemned Jesus?
Pontius Pilate
What happened to Jesus after his crucifixion?
Christians believe he rose again from the dead
What is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection?
It makes salvation possible for believers
What do Christians expect regarding Jesus?
A second coming of Jesus
Who are the Jews in the context of this text?
The Israelites, particularly after their return from Babylonian captivity
What was established among the Israelites after returning from captivity?
They were founded as a religious group based on the Mosaic Law
What happened to the Jewish nation in A.D. 70?
It was destroyed by the Romans, scattering the Jews throughout the world
Who is Jezebel?
An immoral, cruel queen of Israel who attempted to kill the prophets of God
What does the term ‘jezebel’ refer to in a figurative sense?
A scheming and shamelessly evil woman
Who is Job?
A man in the Old Testament whose faith was tested by Satan
What was Job’s response to his suffering?
“The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: blessed be the name of the Lord.”
What happened to Job as a reward for his faith?
God healed him and gave him twice as much as he had before
What does ‘as patient as Job’ mean?
Figuratively refers to any long-suffering person
Who were Job’s comforters?
Three friends who suggested Job deserved his misfortunes
What is a ‘Job’s comforter’?
Someone who offers consolation but makes the other person feel worse
Who was John the Baptist?
A hermit and preacher who prepared the way for Jesus
What did John the Baptist call for?
Baptism as a demonstration of repentance for sins
What happened to John the Baptist?
He was imprisoned by Herod Antipas and ultimately beheaded
Who asked for John the Baptist’s head?
Salome, Herod’s stepdaughter
Who beheaded John the Baptist?
Herod
Herod did not want to go back on his promise.
What distinguishes the Gospel of John from the other Gospels?
It is markedly different from Matthew, Mark, and Luke
John focuses on the deepest implications of Jesus’ mission.
Which famous events in Jesus’ life are not mentioned in the Gospel of John?
Sermon on the Mount, Last Supper
John’s Gospel does not include these events.
What is the opening line of the Gospel of John?
“In the BEGINNING was the Word.”
What does the story of Jonah and the whale illustrate?
Jonah’s disobedience to God’s call
Jonah refused to accept his divine mission and was swallowed by a great fish.
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus?
Jordan River
The Jordan River empties into the Dead Sea.
Who was Jacob’s favorite son according to the Book of Genesis?
Joseph
Jacob showed his love by giving Joseph a coat of many colors.
What did Joseph’s brothers do out of jealousy?
Sold him into slavery in Egypt
They pretended he had been killed by a wild beast.
What position did Pharaoh give Joseph in Egypt?
Second in command over the kingdom
Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s troubling dreams.
What did Jacob’s family have to do during a famine?
Send Joseph’s brothers into Egypt to buy grain.
Who is Joseph in Christian belief?
The foster father of Jesus
He was a carpenter and Jesus learned the trade from him.
What is Joshua known for in the Old Testament?
Leading the Israelites into the Promised Land
He is best known for the destruction of Jericho.
How did Joshua bring down the walls of Jericho?
By having his priests blow trumpets and his troops shout
The walls collapsed at the sound of the shout.
Who betrayed Jesus and for how much?
Judas Iscariot for thirty pieces of silver.
How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?
By kissing him.
What did Judas do the day after betraying Jesus?
Hanged himself
He was driven by guilt.
