RELIGIOUS ED 2 Flashcards
comparison drawn from nature or human life and told as a story to embody or evoke some moral or religious insight
PARABLE
short simple stories about everyday life that convey a moral truth or religious principle
PARABLES
why does Jesus parables are one of a kind?
IT HAS TWISTS
what is the highlight of twists of parables?
COUNTERCULTURAL VALUES OF THE KINGDOM
countercultural because they are not alligned with usual culture beliefs
GOSPEL VALUES
his nature, his qualities, and His attitudes in dealing with people
PARABLES THAT DESCRIBE THE KING/GOD
example of parables that describe the king/GOd
THE LOST SHEEP
the pharisee and the tax collector
PARABLES THAT EMPHASIZE THE KIND OF RESPONSE NEEDED TO ENTER THE KINGDOM
the unforgiving servant
PARABLE THAT DEAL WITH OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER PEOPLE
the wedding feast
PARABLES THAT REFER TO THE FUTURE COMING OF THE KINGDOM
who said parables have different types?
THOMAS ZANZIG
first 3 of the good news themes in the parables
- GOD’S LOVING MERCY IS THE HEART OF THE GOOD NEWS
- EVERYONE IS CALLED TO ENTER THE KINGDOM
3, THE KINGDOM DEMANDS OUR REPENTANCE
last 2 of the good news themes in the parables
- THE GOOD NEWS DEMANDS PERSEVERING RESPONSE
- REJOICE AND BE HOPEFUL
an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God
MIRACLES
a manifestation of God’s presence and power
MIRACLE
miracle is not the focus of Jesus’ teaching
FEW
these are not just stories that the disciples intended to present Jesus as a great man
TRUE MIRACLES
Jesus does not perform miracles for His personal sake. He performed miracles out of His sensitivity to the needs of the people
THE UNSELFISHNESS OF JESUS IN HIS MIRACLES
miracles are understood diffeently in the scriptures
DIFFERENT UNDERSTANDING THAN OUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING
people came to Jesus because they believe that Jesus can do something to them.
MIRACLES ARE ALWAYS CONNECTED WITH FAITH
marvel
TERAS
deeds of power/might
DYNAMIS
the power over all creation
NATURE MIRACLES
the power over sickness
CURES/HEALING
power over evil / driving ouT evil spirits
EXORCISMS
the power over death
POWER TO RESTORE LIFE
how many times Jesus performed cures/healing
15
how many times Jesus performed exorcism
5
how many times Jesus performed power to restore life
2
Jesus miracles are signs pointing into a direction to His glory identity andf the disciples responded in Faith
SEMEION/SEMEIA
demands a faith response
JESUS’ MIRACLES
first 3 miracles in everyday life
- GOD’S ONGOING CREATION
- A PERSON’S CHANGE OF HEART
- MODERN DAY MIRACLE WORKER
last 2 miracles in everyday life
- SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
- WE ARE GOD’S GREATEST MIRACLE
first 3 teachings of Jesus
- THE KINGDOM
- GOD AS FATHER
- THE ROLE OF JESUS IN GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION 1
last 2 teachings of Jesus
- VALIDITY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT TRADITION
- JESUS EMPHASIZES LOVE
how many times kingdom mentioned in the Bible
100 TIMES