Lesson 8

Question 1

What does Matthew’s organisation in his gospel demonstrate?

Answer 1

A. Jesus came to introduce the kingdom of God on earth

B. The disciples are to continue spreading the kingdom

Question 2

When Jesus sent out 12 and later the 72 disciples, what did they teach about?

Answer 2

The kingdom of God.

Question 3

What does being a disciple of Christ involve?

Answer 3

A complete re-ordering of one’s life around living in the kingdom, with Jesus as the king.

Question 4

According to Genesis 1:27, what is the basic purpose for which God created humanity?

Answer 4

To exercise royal dominion over the earth and God’s representative.

Question 5

Define the culture mandate:

Answer 5

To populate the earth and subdue it.

Question 6

How are our efforts as disciples to exercise dominion and bring about God‘s righteous rule accomplished?

Answer 6

In and through our connection with Christ.

Question 7

List four (4) ways in which Jesus demonstrated the arrival of the new order:

Answer 7

A. Healing

B. Dominion over nature

C. Deliverance from death

D. Casting out of Demons

Question 8

Who was the gospel meant for?

Answer 8

Every race, creed, people and individual