topics coming up for long answers in Summer Exams Flashcards
Conflict with authority
a clash or struggle with people in power
Evangelist
a Gospel writer (Matthew, Mark, Luke or John) who spread the ‘Good News’ of Jesus Christ
Gospel
the ‘Good NEws’ of JEsus Christ in the first four books of the new testaments.
Kingdom of God
Jesus’ vision of a way of life that loves God and does good to other people
Messianic Expectation
the hope of the Jewish people that a new leader, a Messiah would bring them to freedom
Miracle
an amazing cure or deed performed by Jesus to show the power and love of God
Parable
a short story told by Jesus to teach people about the Kingdom of God
Passover
A Jewish festival to celebrate the Exodus
Pentecost
the day the apostles received the Holy Spirit and began spreading the message of Jesus.
Resurrection
the central Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead three days after he was crucified
Synoptic
to be alike or similar. The gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke are known as the synoptic gospels. John is not synoptic.
Table Fellowship
the way Jesus shared meals with everyone to show the Kingdom of God is open to all.
