Key Words Flashcards
Founder
A person who begins a religion e.g. Jesus
Holy land
The place where Jesus was born, lived and died
Kingdom of God
A way of life involving following the teachings of Jesus
Document of history/faith
Sources that tell us about the life of Jesus
Public ministry
The time when Jesus travelled around the holy land spreading God’s teaching. It took place when he was between 30-33 years old
Holy Week
The final week in the life of Jesus
Eucharist
Another term for the body of Christ
Disciples
Followers of Jesus
Parable
A story told by Jesus with a hidden message about how to build the Kingdom of God
Miracle
An act preformed by Jesus to show God’s love and power e.g the wedding feast at Cana
Good news
Jesus is the son of God
Synoptic
Similar / same. It refers to 3 Gospels : Matthew Mark Luke. John isn’t a synoptic Gospel
Evangelist
Another term for a gospel. Teller of the good news
Table fellowship
Sharing meals e.g. the last supper
Disciples
Followers of Jesus