Midterm Flashcards

1
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The opposite of the Kingdom of God would be…

A

Opposite of the Kingdom of Evil

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2
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What miracle did Jesus perform in Cana?

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Jesus healed the son

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3
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What does it mean when it says this man ‘took Jesus at his word’?

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He believed the word of Christ without having an outward evidence of its truth

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4
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According to Elliott Jesus performed two functions on this occasion in the synagogue

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  1. By rising it indicated that as a member the desired to undertake the office of the read of the lesson from the prophets
  2. By sitting down he was to perform
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5
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Who does Jesus use to illustrate that Israel often treated the prophets words with unbelief.

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Elijah

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6
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What did Jesus arise early to do?

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He went to a private place to spend time in prayer

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7
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For what reason did Jesus go into the nearby villages?

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To preach

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8
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How was leprosy viewed in the OT?

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Unseemliness

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9
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According to Geikie how long was leprosy hereditary to?

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Made no provision for cleansing

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10
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What request did the leper make of Jesus?

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If thou wilt thou canst make me clean

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11
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Jesus went against what Jewish tradition?

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Jewish tradition demanded it. But Christ touched him

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12
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Who made up the crowd in the house?

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Teachers of the law

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13
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The confrontation with the paralytic gave Christ what opportunity?

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Opportunities to demonstrate to these in punsters’ that was the messiah

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14
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With what words did Jesus respond to the paralytic man?

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Your sins are forgiven.

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15
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How did the Pharisees respond to this?

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They accused Jesus of blasphemy

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16
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What was a physical infirmity a sign of according to rabbinical theology?

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A sign of divine displeasurement and punishment from God for a specific sin.

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17
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How did Jesus show he had the authority to forgive sin?

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Christ demonstrated by this miracle of healing that he as God, had the ability to forgive sin.

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18
Q

Matthew was also known as…

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Tax collector

19
Q

According to Shepard, Matthew collected a type of tax known as the Mockhes, which was associated with…

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  1. Oppression

2. Injustice

20
Q

What authority did Matthew see was greater than the authority of Rome?

A

Authority of Christ was greater than Rome

21
Q

Why was Matthew hated by the Jews?

A

Taxes were collected by Roman government

22
Q

What definitive statement did Jesus make as to why he would fellowship with sinners?

A

The sinners failed Jesus

23
Q

How did Jesus address the question of his disciples not fasting?

A

What he offered could not be contained in the old system

24
Q

When according to Jesus would it be appropriate to fast?

A

Christ departure

25
Q

What two parables did Jesus use in this section (fasting)?

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  1. That piece of undressed cloth sewn upon the rent of an old government
  2. That of new wine put into the old wineskins
26
Q

What was the underlying conclusion to these two parables?

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Christ did not come to reform an old worn system but to introduce something new

27
Q

Jesus’ lack of popularity in Jerusalem broke out over what question?

A

Feast of the passover

28
Q

What year of ministry was Jesus now in?

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3 years- 3rd year

29
Q

Why was the antagonism veild in Galilee?

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Because of the great popularity of Jesus as a result of his teaching and miracles

30
Q

The unnamed Jewish feast was probably what feast?

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Jerusalem

31
Q

From the quotations on page 159 summarize the nature of the Sabbath in Jesus’ day?

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They weren’t supposed to work, plow, carry burden

32
Q

What act did Jesus command that violated the Pharisaic tradition, and brought the rebuke of the Pharisees?

A

Pick up your mat and walk

33
Q

What was Jesus’ defense to performing work on the sabbath?

A

My father is always at his work to this everyday and I too am working

34
Q

What 2 things did Jesus do that the Jews tried to kill him for?

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  1. Sabbath violation

2. Blasphemy- made himself equal with God

35
Q

What 5 witnesses did Jesus present?

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  1. Witness of John the Baptist
  2. Testimony of his works
  3. Witness of the Father
  4. Witness of the Scriptures
  5. Testimony of Moses
36
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According to Edersheim what two sins took place here? (sabbath)

A
  1. Plucking the ears of corn

2. Sifting

37
Q

How did Jesus defend himself against this accusation of Sabbath- breaking?

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  1. Based on their ignorance of their scriptures
  2. The law itself permitted men to work
  3. Based on interpretation of Hosea
  4. Appeal to the original purpose of the Sabbath
  5. Authority of the Messiah himself
38
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What was the third occasion where Jesus was attacked over the Sabbath?

A

It is lawful to heal on the Sabbath

39
Q

How did the Pharisees respond to Jesus over the Sabbath question?

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  1. First they were furious
  2. They began to plot his death
  3. They made an alliance with their Herrodians
40
Q

What important development marked the Sabbath controversy?

A

The oppositions of the Pharisees

41
Q

Multitudes followed Jesus back into Galilee. Jesus taught the people, healed the sick, and performed miracles. This is in fulfillment of what OT scripture?

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Isaiah 42:1-4

42
Q

List the disciples according to Matthew

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  1. Simon Peter
  2. Andrew
  3. James, son of Zebedee
  4. John
  5. Philip
  6. Bartholomew
  7. Thomas
  8. Matthew
  9. James, son of Alphaeus
  10. Thaddeus
  11. Simon the Zealot
  12. Judas
43
Q

What is different about the word ‘apostle’ when compared with ‘disciple’?

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Disciple: signifies a learner, one who is willing to listen to a teacher, doesn’t mean he will accept it but will listen.

Apostle: sent one. Authority is essential.

44
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How many authors recorded the list of disciples of Jesus?

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