The Life of Jesus Flashcards
The Jewish tradition mentioned in John 10:22 celebrating deliverance from Seleucids, the oil miracle, and rededication of 2nd Temple is called
Hanukkah (a.k.a the Festival of Lights)
What are the components of the 4 source theory
Q (Quelle), M (Matthew - Jerusalem Sayings), L(Luke- Caesarean tradition) Mark
can similarities and differences between gospels only be explained by literary dependance (4 source theory)?
No, other alternatives are Jewish oral tradition (similarities), audiences&purposes (differences), and divine inspiration
What is known as the supposed 5th gospel
The Land of Israel
Why is the land of Israel so significant ?
Because it is a land bridge between continents for the nations to pass through
What does the name Jesus mean?
Savior/Salvation (Matt.1:21)
Do Jesus’s miracles serve to gain him a following?
No, they serve as credentials to validate him as the Messiah (works validate the words)
What is the unpardonable sin?
Committed by the Pharisees in Matthew 12: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (setting nation of Israel against Jesus)
What truths about the Kingdom did Jesus’s parables disclose?
How it will grow, why it is worth pursuing, how it won’t be thwarted by Israel’s rejection
3 key events in Jesus’s life according to Dr. Laney
Virgin birth, authentication by miracles, and royal entry into Jerusalem
What is the most important moment in redemptive history according to Dr. Laney
Matthew 27:46 “Eli, Eli, lama sabachtami”
What did the transfiguration of Jesus show about how his death will affect the kingdom
His death will not prevent his rule on Earth (Moses and Elijah as proof)
How was the royal entry into Jerusalem prophetic?
On a prescribed day (Daniel 9) in a prophesied way (donkey: Zech 9:9)
What was the final authentication of Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah of Israel?
The Resurrection
