test #4 Flashcards
Gospel
good news
Synoptic
same view
Selection
the author chooses which stories about Jesus to include and which to leave out
Arrangement
decides the order in which to place the stories and sayings of Jesus
Adaptation
the author editing stories and sayings to suit the point he is trying to make
Parables
simple short stories from everyday life that communicate spiritual truth
Points of Reference
the audience who is receiving the parable
Overallegorization
process of interpreting or representing symbolically
Miracles
displayed to show who Jesus was
How was Gospel used prior in the NT?
in the military or as a political victory
How was the Gospel used in the NT?
Who wrote the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Why are the Gospels not biographies?
They don’t tell the whole life story of Jesus
What are the synoptic Gospels and which is not?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are synoptic Gospels while John is not
What is the point of view of the synoptic gospels compared to the other gospel?
The synoptics showed Jesus from an earth up view while John focused on Jesus from a heaven down view
What is the synoptic problem?
Great similarity between the 3 Gospels
What is the solution to the synoptic problem?
Each author of the Gospels had a common oral tradition
How are the specific purposes of the gospel writers communicated?
They each wanted to communicate something different
What are the two interpretive questions (step 1 and step 2) we look to answer in interpreting gospels?
What stories and what order did the author place their Gospel
Be able to compare a gospel story in the synoptic gospels and identify the similarities and differences. (look at your in-class exercise handouts)
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What are three types of parables? (Be able to recognize these three types.)
One character, Two character, and Three character
What is difficulty faced in interpreting parables?
Over-allegorization
Which gospels have the most miracles? … fewest miracles?
Matthew, mark and luke have the most and John the least
How many main points should one make when interpreting parables?
One main point
What are four different types of miracles?
Healing, Nature, Exorcism, and Resurrection
What are the two purposes of the miracle stories?
To show that Jesus was the son of God and shows that Jesus marks the beginning of the Kingdom of God
How do miracles show who Jesus truly was?
Miracles showed the prophecy of the son of God and they were used to bring belief to the people from Jesus’ miracles
What are the six structural elements of a miracle story? (Be able to recognize, as you may be given a miracle story and be asked to determine which elements are/aren’t seen in the story.)
Introduction, plea for help, response by Jesus, Miracle, Instruction from Jesus, and response from those receiving and viewing the miracle
Be able to interpret a gospel passage. (Keep your Observation-Interpretation-Application sheet.)
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