Test 2 Flashcards
Simile
A simple comparison using like or as
Define parable
Setting side by side or comparison; longer than similitude and presented in a narrative; used to conceal true meaning; every detail doesn’t mean something
Metaphor
Comparison with a transfer of characteristics from one to another
Hyperbole
A deliberate exageration used for effect
Similitude
An expanded simile; a word picture that depicts a familiar scenes and relationships and is painted in some detail
Allegory
Similar to a parable except that every point is made to represent something else
The gospel of John includes no _ but does include _
No true parables; two allegories
The good shepherd John 10
Sheep= children of God Shephard= everyone with stewardship Porter= authorized servant Hirling= doesn't care for sheep Mephitis= other sheep Door= Christ
Allegory of the vine
John 15
Why teach in parables
Conveys religious truth in proportion to the hearers faith; just a story to he unreligious
What does it mean to eat and drink the blood of Christ
To believe in and accept Christ as the literal son of God and savior of the world, and to keep his commandments
How does the spirit become an abiding part of man
To eat the flesh and drink the blood of Christ
Who seeks after signs
Wicked and adulterous generation
Priesthood
Power and authority to act in god’s name for the salvation of his children
Authority of the priesthood
Comes by ordination
Power of the priesthood
Comes through faithful and obedient living in honoring covenants; increases by exercising and using the priesthood in righteousness
Priesthood keys
The exercise of the priesthood in the church is governed by those holding keys
Transfigured
The condition of someone who is temporarily changed in appearance and nature to a higher spiritual nature so they can endure the presence and glory of heavenly beings
Translated
Person changed so they did not experience pain or death; terrestrial order; ministering Angels unto many planets
Resurrected
Reuniting of body and spirit to never agin be separated
What does go and sin no more mean?
Abandon life of sin, commit no more sin, and transform her life
What two q’s should we ask about technology
Invite or impend the constant companionship of the spirit; amount of time spent on tech and media enlarge or restrict your cap to love, live and serve in meaningful way
What do we learn from the Good Samaritan
Love is the chief characteristic of God and love extends to other outside circle
Help those we feel we shouldn’t and we will feel joy and be on the path to perfection
What symbolism is in the parable of the lost sheep?
Hundred sheep= Pharisees and Sadducees
Lost sheep= person who will repent and is currently lost
What is the common effect of sin?
Retarding ourselves from advancing towards eternal life
God will forgive_ but cannot remove_
The repentant sinner
Restore the losses he sustained during the period of sinning
What lessons do we learn from the unrighteousness steward
Learn from others temporal success and be friends with ppl in high standing
What is meant by if ye hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead?
The law of Moses commanded the Jews to help the poor. The purpose of the fast is to give to the poor
What do we learn from the cursing of the fig tree?
Evidence of savior’s power of life over death and symbol of corrupt Judaism
Signs of destruction
False christs, gathering of Israel, gospel preached in all the world.
Parable of the mustard seed
Illustrates the immense growth of the church With time
Why is the kingdom of heaven compared to leaven
Rep growth in an individual
Man who sells everything for treasure
Someone who sacrifices all for eternal life
How many ppl are fed in Matthew 14
5000 men besides women and children
How many food were left over after feeding 5000
More than at the beginning
How do the ppl react to the feeding of the 5000?
Want to make Christ king
Why does Christ send the apostles away after feeding 5000
Doesn’t want them to see the people wanting him to be king
How far had the apostles traveled in the boat after feeding 5000
25 or 30 furlongs= 3-4 miles because of storm
What is he significance of Peter initiating walking on water
More faith than being asked
What does it mean that Jesus is the bread of life
Saves from death spiritual and physical he originally gave the manna to Moses
What does Christ statement that he is the bread of life start
Polarization based on faith
What is the sign of Jonas
Christs resurrection after 3 days
Why are sign seekers compared to adultery?
Seek shortcuts and no app
What is the rock
Rev through the prophet
Why do the ppl want Christ to be king
Provide physical substance
Who appears on mount of transfiguration and what keys do they hold
Elijah sealing
Moses preaching the gospel and John the Baptist as a spirit
What are the costs of discipleship
Give up worldly, no delay in following Christ, desire God be for the world
Why is the sheep lost in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal’s son?
Shepherd didn’t oversee sheep; sheep wander
Coin owner neglected,
Prodigal’s son had willful rebellion
What is the consequence of repentance
Being pure
Symbolism in the lazareth and the rich man
Rich man= pharisees
Great gulf= separation between spirit world and prison because Christ wasn’t yet resurrected
70x7 infinite; perfect number
On what principle is Christ killed
One man killed than whole nation dwindle
How does Christ enter Jerusalem and why
Colt of donkey symbolizes peace to the Romans
What are the responses of the two sons in the parable of the two sons?
Says no to working in the vineyard but repents and goes
Sure dad but doesn’t do it
Parable of the husband men
Son= Christ Householder= Heavenly Father Husband men= Pharisees and Sadducees and chief priest Stone= Christ Servants= living prophet
What do we learn from the parable of the husband man
The apostate state of the Jews will result in apostasy after they kill Christ
What are the purposes of the parable of the king’s son?
Jews will deny Christ, destruction of Jerusalem, testimony of Jesus and prophecy of future events, gospel taken to Gentiles, hose who accept the gospel must endure to the end or be cast out
What are the weightier matters of the law
Judgement
Mercy
Faith
How do we protect ourselves from those who deceive the elect
Obtain a unshakeable testimony
Abomination desolation means
Jerusalem destroyed
Generation means
Reference to period of wickedness fulfilled with the 2nd coming
Parable of rich man and lazareth point
Rich man focused on himself
Who is the bridegroom in the parable of the 10 virgins?
Christ
Who is the bride in the parable of the 10 virgins
Ppl of the church
Oil-filled lamps reps
Holy Spirit lighting our way
Ten reps
Describe a number of spiritual significance
What does the oil rep
Each act of dedication and obedience is a drop of oil.
