Spring Final 2018 Flashcards
Ezekial
Had many visions. (eating of the scroll, shaving his head, laying on his side, vision of the dry bones.) He was sent to be a watchman for Israel. Spoke out against Idolatry, faithfulness, and unjust treatment of poor and lowly.
Saint John Baptist de la Salle is the patron of…
Teachers
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the patroness of…
Catholic Schools
Saint Vincent de Paul is the patron of…
All works of charity
Gospels and their dates written
John: 90-100 AD
Matthew: 80-100 AD
Mark: 65-70 AD
Luke: 85 AD
Matthew’s Portrayal of Jesus
Teacher, Messiah, Parallel with Moses
Mark’s Portrayal of Jesus
Full of emotion, healer
3rd Isaiah
- Pre-exilic
2nd Isaiah
- STUFF NEEDS TO BE EXPLAINED MAN suffering servant (?)
Jeremiah
- Born in priestly family in the North
- Reluctant to answer God
- Begins work: 13th year of Josiah’s Reign 7626 BCE
- Tries to leave prophet career 3 times
- Doesn’t feel ready or up to the task
- Makes God = potter We= clay reference
- Advises to not resist Babylon
Jeremiah visions
- Almond tree - God is watching to see if Jerusalem and Judah will change
- Boiling Cauldron - God will summon kingdoms from the north to be poured out of Judah if it doesn’t change.
Luke’s audience
Gentile Christians
John’s audience
Jews and Christians
Mark’s image
Lion
Matthew’s image
Human
Luke’s image
Calf
John’s image
Eagle
Matthew other
Sermon on the Mount, new moses
Mark other
Messianic secret, encourages that people are suffering with Jesus.
Luke other
Wrote acts of the Apostles, Directed at the poor, Mentions women the most, Addresses the dangers of death.
John other
“I AM” statements
Who does Matthew and Luke trace their genealogies back to? Why?
Mathew’s genealogies go back to Abraham.
Luke’s genealogies go back to Adam.
Identify characteristics of each stage of the gospel development. What are the three stages of Gospel development?
- LIfe and Teaching
- Oral Tradition
- The written Gospels
Which evangelists used Mark as their source? How do we know this?
Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source. We know this because Matthew, Luke , and Mark are the 3 synoptic gospels.
Which evangelists used Mark as their source? How do we know this?
Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source. We know this because Matthew, Luke , and Mark are the 3 synoptic gospels.
Elijah
He was on the mountain with Moses and represented prophets. A non-writing prophet. Written about in 1 kings. This prophet speaks out against idolatry. He challenges Ahab and Jezebel. From the North. Appears with Moses on the top of the mountain of the transfiguration.
Hosea
- Gomer is his wife
- Gomer was unfaithful
- Compares Gomer to Israelites
- Hosea = God
- Israelites turn from god
- Pre - exilic
- Don’t cheat. Don’t commit adultry
- Someone must experience a period of purification before the new covenant occurs.
- Reflecting on a time that someone you may have loved broke your trust.
- A prophet in the North
1st Isaiah
- Pre-exilic
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What are the different sections of the New Testament? What does each section focus on? (Gospels, Acts, Letters, Revelation)
- The first 4 books are the Gospels: Mark, John, Luke, Matthew. They focus on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
- The 5th book is the Acts of Apostles which focus on after Jesus’ death and resurrection where the apostles preach and the early church.
- 6-26 are the Letters/Epistles and they focus on the early church communities, leaders, and people. They address problems and encourage people. Examples are Romans 1,2 Corinthius.
- 27 is the Revelation which is a book of hope to early Christians.
Be able to articulate which evangelist’s portrayal of Jesus most appeals to you and why.
Luke, because he pays special attention to the poor and mentions women the most, and also warns of the dangers of being rich.
Review the basic concepts of Matthew and Luke’s infancy narratives. What is unique to each story? How are they similar? How are they different?
Both births take place in Bethlehem, Both stories have Mary, Jesus, and Joseph, Both mention an angel, and both have the Holy Spirit. Matthew targeted the Jews so made parallels between Jesus and Mose. Luke wanted to reach the poor so he showed that Jesus was from humble beginnings and was trying to help the oppressed.
How is John’s gospel different from the synoptic gospels?
John’s Gospel shows Jesus in his divine sonship rather than portraying him as a healer, savior, messiah, ect… John’s gospel also shows Jesus getting arrested before Passover instead of during Passover which shows him as the truly new Paschal lamb.
What are the “I AM” statements of John’s Gospel? What old testament book does the phrase “I AM” come from?
The “I AM” statement is a parallel to Yahweh in Exodus.
Resurrection
The process of rising or coming back from the dead, coming back to life after death.
Infancy Narratives
Only the Gospels of Matthew and Luke contain Jesus’ Infancy narrative.
Canon
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Gentile Christian
Non-Jewish Christian
Evangelist
The authors of the four gospels: Mark, John, Luke, and Matthew
Gospel
The first 4 books of the new testament including Mark, John, Luke, Matthew
Kerygma
Prodamation or preaching because it is a proclamation and a message.
I AM statements
John’s gospel
Q Source
Also known as the “Quelle source” assumed to be the source for information found in Matthew and Luke’s Gospel, but not in Marks.
Synoptic Gospel
Mark, Matthew, Luke
logos/words
States the divinity of Jesus.
light/darkness
Used in John’s Gospel the only
belief in God/ no belief in God
I AM statements
John’s gospel
Jeremiah
- Born in priestly family in the North
- Reluctant to answer God
- Begins work: 13th year of Josiah’s Reign 7626 BCE
- Tries to leave prophet career 3 times
- Doesn’t feel ready or up to the task
- Makes God = potter We= clay reference
Apostles
There are 12 apostles who were chosen by Jesus and acts as his followers and friends.
Parable of the Good Samaritan
A man is beaten half-dead and people in his village just walked by him.
Parable of the Prodigal Son
A man has two sons, one stays loyal to the father while the other goes off and parties, when the partier comes back, his father throws him a feast and the loyal son is upset.
John the Baptist
He baptized Jesus and predicted Jesus’ coming. Isn’t in John’s gospel.
How do the four gospel accounts of Jesus’s baptism differ?
John does not include it because he believes Jesus does not need baptizing as the divine sonship.
What are the four different types of miracles in the Synoptics?
Healing
Exorcism
Nature
Rise From The Dead
What messages does John the Baptist preach?
A messiah is coming
How is Jesus tempted in the desert?
Turn stone to bread
Worship Satan
Jump off temple
How does he refute these temptations?
Unwaivering faith in God
and Quotes from Deuteronomy:
One does not live by bread alone
You shall worship the Lord, your God, and him alone shall you serve.
You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.
Which gospel does not contain a temptation narrative and why?
John’s Gospel because he believes Jesus is the Divine Sonship so he cannot be tempted.
Which gospels contain the Beatitudes?
Matthew and Luke
What are the similarities of the two Beatitudes?
They both have blessings and they both mention the poor and/or oppressed.
What are the differences between the two Beaititudes? Why are there differences?
Setting (Luke = a level plain, Matthew = the top of a mountain)
Focus (Luke = External pain, Matthew = Internal struggle)
Their audiences are different so they are different
Why did Jesus teach in parables?
To teach spiritual and ethical truth
Give insight into the true meaning of the reign of God.
What are characteristics of a parable?
Based on everyday life
Form similes
Filled with surprise.
What are the four different types of miracles in the synoptics?
Healing
Exorcism
Nature
Rise From The Dead
What are the meaning of the miracles (in the synoptics)? (article 63)
To provide credibility to Jesus and show where you are in the Reign of God
What is the only miracle (sign) found in all four gospels?
Feeding of the 5,000
Name the seven signs in John’s Gospel.
Water to wine Healing official’s son Healing the paralyzed man Feeding 5,000 Walking on water Healing the blind man Raising Lazarus from the dead
Who did Jesus bring up with him to the mountain?
Peter, James and John
Who appeared alongside Jesus at the top of the mountain? What significance did these two people have?
Elijah and Moses
They both had scenes on the mountain and they are both very significant Jewish/Christian figures.
They represent Jesus is teaching other people.
Moses = Law, Elijah = Prophets
How did Jesus’ apostles respond to the Transfiguration?
They were terrified and didn’t know how to respond.
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judas, in a kiss
What sacraments are instituted in the Last Supper?
The Holy Orders and the Eucharist
Who discovered the empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene
What is the significance of the post-Resurrection story of the Road to Emmaus (in Luke)?
It shows that we must see Jesus for who he really is because these men did not recognize Jesus for who he really was.
Who denied Jesus?
Peter, three minutes
What did Jesus’ disciples do when Jesus was in the Agony of the Garden?
They slept.
What role did Pontius Pilate play in the death of Jesus?
He sentenced him to his death.
What was Jesus charged with?
Blasphemy (claiming he was a God-like figure)
How does Jesus get mocked?
They clothed him in purple (royalty) with a crown of thorns and pretended he was a king and put “King of the Jews” on his cross.
What is the significance that Jesus was robed in white?
All synoptic gospels mention this
It foreshadows his own death
Referenced in the book of revelations
A young man wears a white garment in Mark’s gospel.
Pentecost
- 120 followers of Jesus present including Apostles and Mary
- Second chapter
Stoning of Stephen
- Had the Holy Spirit in him
- Asked God to forgive the stoners.
Counsel of Jerusalem
- A conference in Jerusalem that decreed Gentile Christians did not have to observe Mosaic Law
Conversion of Paul
- Also known as Saul
- He was walking to go participate in an anti-Christian rally when he got a vision from God asking him why he persecutes the Jesus
Symbolism in the Book of Revelation
Numbers = 3 - a limited amount of time 4 - fullness, four corners of Earth 6 - Imperfection 7 - Perfection 10 - Limited #, opressors 12 - Apostles/tribes 1000s - Many Colors = Red - Violence, bloodshed Pale Green - Death White - Victory/triumph Black - Famine, plague Purple - Royalty Scarlet - Royalty, bloodshed Others = Lamb - Jesus Babylon - Roman Empire Beast - Emperor Domitian Two Witnesses - Paul & Paul, Moses and Ezekiel, Law and Prophets 666 - # Equating to the name of Orion
Basic theme of the Book of Revelation
Hope
1 Corinthians 13 (Love is patient..)
The Bible’s definition of love
Ephesians 5 (Wives be Submissive to your Husbands)
Controversial based on sexism, but many believe it is how your relationship with the church and Jesus should be.
Galatians 3 (neither Jew nor Greek…)
This is about how no one is free from oppression.
Mary, the mother of Jesus
- The mother of Jesus
- present during Pentacost
- virgin when pregnart with baby J
Jesus
- Son of God
- Savior
- Whipped 39 times before crucifiction
- Mocked with a crown of thorns while clothed in purple
St. Paul
- AKA Saul
- Wrote 13 letters
- Had a vision
- Apostle of Gentile Christians
- known as the preacher of Christianity
- Converted
Isaiah
There are three authors, and one book.
Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton
The first catholic saint from America. Her husband struggled with Tuberculosis. She dealt with a lot of death. She translated the lives of Vincent de Paul and Louie De Marillac.
St. Louise de Marillac:
The patron saint of social workers. She lived in France. Her spiritual teammate was Vincent De Paul. Foundlings=young orphans.
St. John Baptist de La Salle:
The patron saint of teachers. Lived most of his life in France. The first teacher he employed were not very experienced and were very young. La Salle had 12 virtues of a good teacher.
St. Vincent de Paul:
Served the poor and outcast. Mostly did service to the poor, also thought that the french clergy needed to be reformed. Thought that women had great potential in spreading the bible.
Jesus
God’s son, mother is Mary. Came to save us from sin. Can be represented by a lamb. Saved us from sin when he died on the cross. He spread the word of God. After he resurrected, he was seated at the right hand of the lord in the sky.
Peter
Denies Jesus three times, goes to the mountain with Jesus, says he is the rabbi.
Stephen
- An advocate of Jesus and was stoned to deat
Mary, the mother of Jesus
- Virgin, present during pentecost, luke focuses on mary
Joseph, the husband of Mary-
In Matthew’s gospel the angel of the lord comes down from heaven and tells Joseph that Mary is pregnant.
Thomas:
Didn’t believe in the resurrection, and wasn’t there when Jesus approached the apostles.
Judas
Betrays Jesus with a kiss for money
Mary Magdalene:
Discovers Jesus’ empty tomb
Pontius Pilate:
Roman Governor that sentenced Jesus to death
The magi:
Mentioned in Matthew
The shepherds:
Mentioned in Luke
John the Baptist:
his job was to prepare the way of the Lord (like an Elijah), speaks a lot about confession and repentance
The four evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John):
Wrote the four gospel accounts, Mark (messianic Secret), Luke (attention to poor and women), matthew = synoptic , John ( I am statements) = apostle.
In what time period did the prophets come? What was the major event in which the prophets were present (or warned about)?
722 BCE(take over North) - 587 BCE (Babylonian Exile). Before, during, and after Babylonian exile.
What were the three major areas/concerns that the prophets addressed?
Idolatry, Ruler’s greed, Disobeying the covenant.
What were the roles of the prophets?
Called others to account, comfort during exile, offered hope.
How and why did Jeremiah challenge God?
Jeremiah yelled at God because he felt like he was being laughed at
What imagery did Jeremiah use?
God = potter, we = clay, boiling cauldron, almond tree
How did Ezekiel utilize symbolism to relay his message?
He eats the scroll and says it tastes like honey because hearing god’s rule is sweet, he has vision of dry bones and says they will be resurrected so after the exile there will be a new birth of power.
How many writers were there of the book of Isaiah? What is the major theme of Isaiah? How is this realized in the New Testament?
3 authors, part 1, part 2 (suffering servant) , part 3
The suffering servant…
Elijah is with Moses on Mt.
Birth/Infancy Narrative in Matthew and Luke-
Jesus is born in a barn in Bethlehem. In Luke shepherds come when he is born to show that Jesus came from humble from beginnings. In Matthew the 3 kings come.
Temptation-
Jesus is tempted by the devil 3 times: Turning stone into bread, jumping from the temple(to test god), and worshipping the devil.
Baptism -
Baptized by John the Baptist, Holy Spirit descended, God speaks to Jesus, not included in John.
Preaching the Beatitudes-
Matthew: internal and Luke: external(concerned with the poor)
Transfiguration of Jesus-
When Jesus went up to a Mountain and saw Moses and Elijah
Last Supper -
Blesses wine as blood, bread as body; communion and Holy Orders come from this.
Betrayal-
This is when Judas had Jesus arrested.
Trial before Pilate-
Jesus is accused of blasphemy and the people turn on him so he is alone.
Crucifixion -
Carries his own cross, with two other prisoners; when he dies he is stabbed and blood and water come out. He cries out to God before he dies.
Resurrection -
Mary Magdalene finds the empty tomb; Road to Emmaus and Thomas doesn’t believe.
Ascension-
Act of rising, 40 days later Jesus ascends into Heaven.
Pentecost-
Descent of Holy Spirit
What is the significance of Pentecost?
It is the descent of the holy spirit
What are the synoptic gospels? Why?
Matthew, mark, and Luke because they have a lot in common.
What is the paschal mystery?
Paschal mystery is the story about life over death.
Why is Jesus known as the Lamb of God? How does this relate to the Book of Exodus?
Exodus has the passover sacrifice of the lamb and Jesus is the new lamb.
Who are the four gospel writers?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
How do the gospel writer’s portrayals of Jesus differ?
Mark: portrays Jesus as a human with emotions
Matthew: portrays Jesus as a teacher and “The New Moses”
Luke: portrays Jesus as a healer
John: portrays Jesus as the divine sonship
How do the portrayals manifest in the gospels?
Mark: suffering human as Jesus, more emotion to Jesus
Matthew: focus of Jesus being a teacher and a fulfillment of prophecy, directly saying Jesus taught them and quotes the Old Testament
Luke: poor and healing
John: presents divine image through prologue and I am statements
What were the audiences?
Mark: Gentile Christians
Matthew: Jews
Luke: Gentile Christians
John: Jewish Christians
Mark’s gospel on the chart
Mark (Lion) 65-70 AD Gentiles Very human; full of emotion Shortest gospel; theme of messianic secret
Matthew’s gospel on the chart
Matthew (Human Being) Between 80-100 AD (85 CE) Jews Messiah; teacher; new moses Parallels between Moses and Jesus
Luke’s gospel on the chart
Luke
(Calf)
85 AD
Gentile Christian
Compassionate healer; savior for everyone
Mentions Holy Spirit and woman the most; jesus embraces poor/outcasts
John’s gospel on the chart
John (Eagle) 90-100 CE Jewish Christians Divine sonship Symbolic language; “I am” statements
Parables:
Lost Son (Prodigal Son) Pharisee and the Tax Collector Good Samaritan Workers in the Vineyard Sower Rich Man and Lazarus Parable of the Tenants
What is the structure of the New Testament?
Gospels, acts of the apostles, 21 letters, and book of revelation
Which two characters is Acts of the Apostles about?
Peter and Paul
What is the “Q” source? How can we figure out if a passage came from the Qsource?
If the footnote refers to the synoptic gospels (Luke & Matthew)
If mark is in the source=it is mark not the Q source
Why is the Book of Revelation thought to be in code?
So if someone non-Christian found it they would/could not persecute the Christians.
What types of miracles did Jesus perform? Be able to identify the miracles
Healing, Restoration of life, exorcism, and control over nature.
How does the opening of the Gospel of John relate to the book of Genesis?
They both start with the beginning.
What are the three stages of Gospel Development?
Jesus’ teachings, oral tradition, written down.
Why are non biblical accounts of Jesus important?
They confirm the existence of Jesus and show that people aren’t just hoping that Jesus existed, but that he was a real person.
How does John’s Passion Narrative differ from the synoptics?
There is no agony in the Garden and John has washing of the feet.
Lamb of God is similar to…
Exodus:
Passover
Sacrifice of the Lamb
Jesus is the lamb
How is prologue of John similar to Genesis
“Beginning of…”
John is different in the passion
No agony in the garden
Washing of the feet
Portrayal manifest in the gospels
Jesus is the suffering human in mark. Mark shows more emotion through Jesus
Matthew has the focus of Jesus as teacher and fulfilling the prophecy. Quotes the old testament
Luke focus on poor and healing
John presents jesus as divine through prolog, i am statements, etc.
