Matthew Flashcards

1
Q

Why did Jesus give the sermon on the mount on a mountain?

A

It is a visual of the new covenant Jesus was inviting His people into. Similarly to how God appeared to Moses to established the covenant on Mt. Sinai

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2
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Who were the people at the sermon on the mount?

A

disciples and those who wanted to know

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3
Q

The beatitudes didn’t have the _____ that was common in writing at that time.

A

resonation factor (ex: blessed is the man who has many friends of sin times of trial he won’t be alone)

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4
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What are some main takeaways from the beatitudes?

A

Who the kingdom is for and that no one is disqualified

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5
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If you don’t have to be poor in the spirit to enter the kingdom, why did Jesus say that?

A

Because it brings newfound hope to those who are poor in the spirit

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6
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What does salt represent in the sermon on the mount?

A

Jesus followers flavoring the world

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7
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what are two ways Christians fail to be salt?

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  1. they stick together with other salt and don’t branch out
  2. the world doesn’t experience you as salt and it gets a bad reputation.
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8
Q

What are christians to do with their light?

A

Let it actually shine!

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9
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City on the hill

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10
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what are the three interpretations of the word fulfill in Matthew 5:17?

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  1. to carry out/to do
  2. to complete
  3. to bring to full expression
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If the translation of fulfill is to do or to carryout, what does that mean for Jesus’ ministry?

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It means everything would be actions based and him perfectly doing the law

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12
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If the translation of fulfill is to complete, what does that mean for Jesus’ ministry?

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The law wasn’t complete and he is the final piece of the puzzle. He brings true meaning to what the puzzle looks like

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13
Q

If the translation of fulfill is to bring to full expression, what does that mean for Jesus’ ministry?

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the goal of the law is perfectly met in Jesus teaching

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14
Q

What is Jesus trying to say when he says, “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of scribes and pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom.”

A

Jesus is upping the bar of expectations surrounding the law

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15
Q

murder is just as bad as…

A

being angry with people

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16
Q

Lustful actions are equal to ….

A

lustful eyes

17
Q

How do you exceed external commands?

A

following heart commands (the reason the external commands exist) (ex: murder)

18
Q

do not resist evil with ____

A

evil

19
Q

How does Jesus respond to evil?

A

turn the other cheek

20
Q

Why does Jesus tell them to turn the other cheek?

A

Because it creates self reflection in the person who hurt you

21
Q

What defines God’s people?

A

Love

22
Q

Who can receive gifts of God?

A

Everyone! we are all made in His image

23
Q

Does Jesus expect you to be perfect as He was? why or why not?

A

No he wants you to be mature and complete IN HIM. Align yourself with him

24
Q

When should you give to charity?

A

when you can do it cheerfully for God. Good heart posture

25
Q

what is the most worshipped thing?

A

treasures

26
Q

how should you approach God?

A

Ask, Seek, Knock

27
Q

Someone who builds their house on rock is represented as hearing and then _____

A

doing

28
Q

Somene who builds their house on sand is represented as hearing and then______

A

not doing anything

29
Q

The thing these builders are hearing is the ______

A

sermon on the mount/ new teaching/ new covenant