TEST Flashcards

1
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parabole comes from the greek word__

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para bole

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2
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what does “para bole” mean?

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putting things side by side

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3
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why did Jesus use parables?

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used to explain profound, dive truths, can be remembered easily and have lots of symbolic meaning

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4
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why do God’s people suffer?

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-consequence of living in a sinful, fallen world

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5
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salvation meaning?

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deliverance from dangers or evil

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6
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what were the 2 things the rich man asked, and how did abraham respond?

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-asked Lazarus to dip his finger in water and cool his tounge

=u recieed good things, lazarus evil things

-asked to warn bros

=they should listent o moses and prophets

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7
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a parabole is also a __

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earthly story with heavenly meaning

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2 Corinthians 6:2 “For he says,___

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“For he says, ‘At an acceptable time I have listened to you and on a day of salvation I have helped you.’ See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!”

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9
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John 16:13 “When the Spirit of truth_____

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When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

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10
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The Greek word “Paraklētos” translates as

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Holy Spirit

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11
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Our bodies are ___________ of the Holy Spirit.

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temples

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12
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The word “manifestation” in comes from the Greek word _____ meaning_____

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The word “manifestation” in comes from the Greek word Phanerosis, which means making visible or observable.

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13
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Write any Four that represent the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

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The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, righteousness, and of judgment
The Holy Spirit transforms us in the sight of God
The Holy Spirit helps us to understand and remember the word of God.
The Holy Spirit helps us to lead a godly life
The Holy Spirit is our guarantee of eternal life with God
The Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses for our Lord Jesus Christ.

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How does the Holy Spirit manifest in our lives?

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The Holy Spirit manifests in our lives in many ways, but for the ‘common good’, not for our self-glory.
The manifestations of the Holy Spirit are grouped into three categories:

Inspiration: Speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy
Revelations: Words of wisdom, words of knowledge, discerning of spirits
Power: Faith, working of miracles, gifts of healing

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15
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Who is the Holy Spirit?

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Holy Spirit is the counsellor, comforter, helper or advocate.
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help, guide and comfort his disciples in our spiritual journey.
The Holy Spirit is God.
God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit are the three Persons of the Trinity.
The three Persons in the Godhead are distinct but equal , united in will and purpose.
Each have their own unique function in working out their eternal purpose.

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16
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Matthew 6:33 But strive first__

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But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will
be given to you as well.

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17
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What is the Kingdom of God?

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It is God’s kingly authority, while rules over all time and space.
● His Kingdom embraces all people, and all of His creation too.
● God’s kingdom is not a geographical or political entity, neither is it a matter of eating and
drinking. But is of righteousness, peace and joy which the Holy Spirit gives.

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18
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Meaning of this parable “banquet”

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If we, who are the chosen people of God, don’t respond to His call and obey Him, we will face the same
fate, as those who rejected the initial invitation to the wedding feast.

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19
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Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord

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“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.

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20
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What is the prophetic book Jesus read in the synagogue in Nazareth?

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Isaiah

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21
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People wanted to see the miracles Jesus did in ____ in Nazareth as well

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Capernaum

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22
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What did Jesus do when He arrived at Nazareth?

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He went to the synagogue in his hometown, on Sabbath day, as was his custom from his childhood days
He volunteered to read scriptures and the scroll of prophet Isaiah was given to him
He unrolled the scroll and read from Isaiah 61:1-2
After reading from the passage, he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down.
Then he said “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing”.
Other worshippers cast doubts about him and wanted to see the same kind of miracles that he performed in places like Capernaum.
He rebuked them with examples of how God had shown kindness to the Gentiles in the past, when the Jews rejected God.
This filled the people with rage. They drove him out of town and led him to edge of the hill on which the town sat, intending to hurl him off the cliff.
But he passed through the crowd and went away.

23
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What is the “Year of Lord’s favor”?

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“Year of the Jubilee” is celebrated every 50 years.
In Old Testament times, during this year:
Slaves were set free
The property was returned to the original owners
All debts would be canceled
People, animals, and the land rested.

24
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Matthew 14:27 But immediately

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But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid”

25
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What was the initial reaction of the disciples when they saw Jesus on water?

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The disciples were terrified and thought that it was a ghost. They cried out in fear.

26
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What caused Peter to sink in the water?

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When Peter with his focus on Jesus, he was able to do the impossible, that is walk on water. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened and began to sink. The reason Peter is because he took away his focus from Jesus.

27
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What did Jesus ask Peter when he cried out ‘Lord, save me’ ?

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Jesus asked Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt ?”

28
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What was the reaction of the disciples once Jesus and Peter returned to the boat?

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The disciples had witnessed Jesus’ power and they worshipped him saying “Truly, you are the Son of God.

29
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In the lesson Jesus Walks on Water, who was the disciple who walked on water after Jesus commanded him to?

A

Peter

30
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Revelation 8:4 The smoke

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The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the
angel’s hand.

31
Q

According to theologian _________________________ ‘symbols
are directed toward human beings, who use them to proceed from what is known to what
is unknown’.

A

_Thomas Aquinas__

32
Q

_________ are integral part of any faith community. The symbols which
often accompany the historic liturgy help to harmonize the outward appearance of the
sanctuary and the outward actions of the congregation and Achen with the words that are
being spoken and sung.

A

__Symbols_

33
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As an eastern practice we worship standing facing towards the ___________ in
the east.

A

Madbaha____

34
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‘Madbaha’ is a ___ word – an altar to celebrate the Qurbana.

A

Aramaic

35
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Qurbana means

A

___offering_____________.

36
Q

On the altar we offer our Qurbana, which includes the elements in the holy
__________ and the___________. Above all we offer ourselves
as a living sacrifice to the Lord, a response to the greatest offering that God in Christ has made to mankind.

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On the altar, we offer our Qurbana, which includes the elements of the holy
__Eucharist__________ and the_offering___________. Above all we offer ourselves
as a living sacrifice to the Lord, a response to the greatest offering that God in

37
Q

In the Madbaha we have a table that serves as an altar is called the ___ made of __

A

_Thronos_______. made of stone

38
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___Is a symbol of the divine presence of the Lord.

A

Thronos

39
Q

is a portable table, specially consecrated is placed on the
table.

A

____Tabaleetha___________

40
Q

We are not repeating the sacrifice with blood in the ________, but it is a
sacrifice without blood.

A

Qurbana

41
Q

__ is a reminder of purity and holiness.

A

Tableetha

42
Q

was used in ancient days to pay honor and respect.

A

incense

43
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The worshippers are standing in the ___, which is separated from the Madbaha by a curtain.

A

Haikala

44
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Smoke from incense __

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stands for the Divine presence

45
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The cloud and incense stands for_________________________________

A

the invisible presence of God

46
Q

The vessel for burning incense

A

Censer

47
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censer how many chains?

A

3

48
Q

In the __________________ tradition bells will be attached
to the chains. Their ringing symbolizes the teachings of the _________________________.

A

In the ___Greek orhodox_________________________ tradition bells will be attached
to the chains. Their ringing symbolizes the teachings of the ___twelve
apostles_________________________.

49
Q

The __________ symbolizes eternal life granted to humanity through Christ’s
sacrificial act. It also symbolizes light, peace and the new life received through Christ.

A

Cross

50
Q

the cross without the __ is known as the __

A

crucifix, easter cross

51
Q
  1. The vestment that the priest wears during the Holy Qurbana and other sacraments is
    commonly known as
A

kappa

52
Q
  1. Kappa is made like those which __________ and the priests of the Old Testament
    wore “ for glory and beauty”.
A

Aaron

53
Q

___ are not idols, but are means for concentrating our minds. Some people
in the Protestant countries are very likely to mistake that we are worshipping idols.

A

symbols

54
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A