REL 3 Flashcards
What are the themes of the Gospel of Mark?
Discipleship & The triumph of Jesus
Mark 3:1-5, what’s the significance of the miracles and healings of Jesus
Jesus demonstrates spiritual authority by healing man on sabbath
Which book and chapter of scripture:
“35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side… Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
Mark 4:35-41
What is the theme of Jesus calming the storm
Discipleship failure
What is the other theme of Jesus calming the storm
Power and authority of Jesus demonstrated through his deeds
Which ones reflect the themes in Matthew?
NOTE: Select all that are correct.
A. Discipleship, including failure
B. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy in Jewish scripture
C. Jesus as a new Moses
D. Jesus as the promised Messiah
E. Jesus as the Royal Son of David
F. Jesus as the source of Eternal Life
B. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy in Jewish scripture
C. Jesus as a new Moses
D. Jesus as the promised Messiah
E. Jesus as the Royal Son of David
What event came about because of Cyrus’s actions?
Return of many Exiles from Babylon to Judea
What political entity was Cyrus a part of?
The Persian Empire
The word Messiah comes from a Hebrew root. What does this Hebrew root mean?
Anointed one
Which one does NOT reflect factors influencing Jewish messianic expectations at the time of Jesus
A. The political independence and conquests of the Hasmonean Dynasty
B. The militaristic and conquering images found in Old Testament passages associated with the coming of the Messiah
C. The selection of Alexander the Great as the one anointed by God to end the period of the Exile
D. The fact that in the period recorded in the Old Testament, those who were anointed were normally priests and kings
C. The selection of Alexander the Great as the one anointed by God to end the period of the Exile
What’s the reasons why Jews at the time of Jesus were so interested in living the law of Moses?
Being Holy so God wouldn’t destroy & scatter them
3 Important principles about divorce
- Divorce should be avoided unless extreme circumstances make it necessary
- If a divorce does happen, we shouldn’t hold grudges and should forgive each other
- We shouldn’t judge people who have gone through a divorce
Why did the Anti-Nephi-Lehites kept the law of Moses in Alma 25:15-16
It strengthened their faith in Christ
What 3 things does President Oaks urge us to do?
- Avoid overly contentious settings
- Love others; find common ground, even when we disagree
- Be a light to the world. Show the world what you can do that is good as a disciple of Jesus Christ
Which ones reflect the themes of the Gospel of Luke?
Universal Savior and Jesus’ Ministry to all
What is the unique emphasis of the genealogy of Jesus given in Luke?
Jesus is part of the family of all humanity
In which Gospel is the Magnificat found?
Luke
Who is the speaker of the passage known as the Magnificat?
Mary
List 4 groups of people that Jesus ministered to
The poor, the captives, the blind, and the oppressed
What is the source of the “Two Great Commandments”
Two passages from the Old Testament
What is the relationship between a a priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan?
Samaritans were distinct politically, genealogically, and religiously from the Jews
How would someone in the time of Jesus have experienced the story of the Good Samaritan?
They would have expected the third person in the story to be a Jew
In your own words, what is the single most significant theme of the gospel of John?
In the gospel of John, he emphasizes that Jesus came to earth to help us reach exaltation
What is the literary context of the parables in Luke 15?
Jesus tells these parables after having sat down to eat with a group of people perceived to be sinners
How do we characterize the parables in Luke 15?
Lost and Found
How does Jesus’s first miracle at Cana contribute to the themes of the Gospel of John?
They depict Jesus as the source of eternal life; of a better life than the mortal life that we experience on earth
What do the literary connections between the Samaritan woman and woman at a well suggest about how the story would end?
Marriage between Jesus and the woman
What event precipitated the discourse in John 6:48–56 “I am that bread of life”
Jesus had sought to get away from the crowds who sought him after he had miraculously fed 5000 people
Write 2-3 sentences about how Jesus seeks to help his listeners better understand what he and his gospel offers them.
Jesus came to earth so we can have a divine life and learn essential truths to live with Him again
Jesus performs the resurrection in John 11 and the authorities wanted to put Him to death. Why?
The Romans will remove them from their places
Identify 2 elements that depict Jesus as a king and describe briefly how they are linked to kingship in Matthew 21:6-11
- Jesus riding on a donkey depicted Him as a king. This is symbolic of royalty as it fulfills the Zechariah’s prophecy.
- The people shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David”. This acknowledges Jesus as a king who has come to deliver His people.
Why did Jesus quote Jeremiah 7:11 after cleansing the temple?
Unethical, corrupt, and exploitative
What events in Israelite history does the Passover meal commemorate
Freeing of Israelites from bondage in Egypt
Which Gospel account of the Last Supper does NOT include a Passover meal?
John
What is the meaning of the Greek word diathēkē?
Covenant
Teaching from Elder Bednar
Jesus’ meekness- Forget ourselves
Which account is this “And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear”
Luke
Which account is this “But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.”
Matthew
Which account is this “And they all forsook him, and fled”
Mark
Which account is this “Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth”
John
Describe Jesus trial
Second trial was Pontius Pilate
First trial people took Jesus to receive a second trial because they did not have the authority to kill him
4 different royal symbols in Jesus Crucifixion
Scarlet robe, Crown of thorns, Royal scepter, and the cross
What passage from the Old Testament is Mark alluding to in Mark 15
Psalm 22
what theme of the Gospel of John does John 19 contribute to?
Jesus as the Lamb of God
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the ________.”
power of God
