Lesson 8

Question 1

What two (2) things does Matthew’s organisation in his Gospel demonstrate?

Answer 1

a) Jesus came to introduce the kingdom of God on earth
a) The disciples are to continue spreading the kingdom

Question 2

When Jesus sent out the twelve 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 3

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

Answer 3

To exercise royal dominion over the earth as God’s representative

Question 3

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

Answer 3

In and through our connection with Christ

Question 4

Define the cultural mandate:

Answer 4

To populate the earth and subdue it

Question 5

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

Answer 5

a) Healing
b) Dominion over nature
c) Deliverance from death
d) Casting out of demons

Question 6

Who was the gospel meant for?

Answer 6

Every race, creed, people, and individual