Theology master class Flashcards
List two reasons why it was a bad idea for the Israelites to request a king.
First, This desire to be like all the other nations was a problem because being holy meant being set apart or different.
Second, their covenant with God meant they were to put their complete trust in him and his leadership.
List two reasons why Jerusalem is a significant city
Jerusalem was conquered by King David. David made it the capitol and brought the Ark of the Covenant there. Jerusalem is also where the temple was late built by King Solomon.
What is the high point of the Israelite monarchy?
The high point of the Israelite monarchy is when they are unified as a single nation under King David. They have conquered most of their enemies and are living peacefully in the land that God promised to Abraham.
Name two of the religious groups Jesus encountered and explain their philosophy.
Pharisees -
- This group of Jews was known for its strict adherence to all the laws of the Old Testament
- They believed in the resurrection of the dead
Scribes -
- Scholars and teachers of the Jewish Law and Scripture
- Associated with both the chief priests and the Pharisees.
Give three examples showing how Jesus’ followers abandoned him when things got tough.
None of them are with him when he is nailed to the cross
when he is in emotional agony in the garden while praying none of them are there
when Jesus is being interrogated Peter denies being one of Jesus’ disciples.
Why does Mark specifically focus on Jesus’ challenges and suffering?
He wants to show that Jesus was human too and that he suffered.
Why are the Gospels the “heart” of the New Testament?
They are at the “heart” of the New Testament because Jesus is at their center
To whom does Jesus entrust the preaching of the Gospel message? To whom do they hand it on to?
The Apostles were entrusted with the preaching of the Gospel message and they hand it on to their successors, who are the Pope and the bishops
How are Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition connected?
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are connected because they both fully reveal God and his truths. They both come from God and are ways of transmitting Divine Revelation
Explain the problems that can arise if we overemphasize either Jesus’ divine nature or his human nature.
If we forget Jesus’ divine nature we reduce him to just another good moral person or a great teacher. If we forget Jesus’ human nature, we would have a hard time believing that God understands our human sorrows and struggles.
What do we mean when we use the term hypostatic union?
Hypostatic union is the theological term for the mystery of Christ’s two natures in one divine person.
