Lessen Nine Flashcards
Which scriptural passage draws a parallel between the nation of Israel, the marred clay in the hands of the potter, and the potter’s field?
Jeremiah 18:1-6
According to ancient Rabbinical practice, what should you do when you allude to two different prophets?
Attribute the quote to the major prophet
Why did Jeremiah buy a piece of land in Jerusalem just before it was invaded by Babylon?
He believed that Israel would return and God would restore His people
Pilate, although symbolically washing his hands of “innocent blood,” crucified the Messiah. How is this similar to the behaviour of the scribes and the Pharisees?
They were scrupulous about outside details like washing their hands while allowing corruption and sin within
In an echo of the Jewish marriage ceremony, the soldiers placed the crown of thorns on Jesus’ head just as He was about to do what?
Enter into a marriage with His church
What does it mean to sit on Jesus’ right and left hand?
To be crucified alongside Him
Who guarded the tomb to make sure that Jesus did not rise from the dead?
The scribes, Pharisees, and Sanhedrin soldiers
Matthew begins his Gospel with three titles: Christ, Son of David, and Son of Abraham. List the three (3) titles that occur at the end of Matthew’s Gospel
a) Father
b) Son
c) Holy Ghost
According to early tradition, who was Mark?
The amanuensis (or secretary) for the Apostle Peter
Why was Jesus able to remain asleep despite the storm raging around Him?
He was so exhausted by His ministry that He had collapsed
