Unit 1: Jesus and Scripture Flashcards
What are the 4 truths from the Creation Stories?
1) God created the universe
2) The universe is good
3) We are created in the image of God
4) We are responsible for creation
Who wrote the Bible?
Many different people wrote the bible however they were all inspired by God.
Where can you find information about Jesus in the Bible?
In the Bible, you can find information about Jesus in the Gospels of the New Testament.
Who are the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
How is the Bible organized?
Old Testament, New Testament
What does inerrant mean?
Inerrant means to be incapable of being wrong. The bible is inerrant because it was entirely written by God.
How long did Jesus teach?
3 years
Where was Jesus born and grew up?
Born: Bethlehem
Grew up: Nazareth, a town in Galilee
How many apostles did Jesus have?
12
How old was Jesus when he was sentenced to death?
33-40 years old
Who are the difference audiences of the Gospels?
Matthew: Jewish Christians
Mark: Gentiles, Roman Catholics
Luke: Christians, Gentile converts
John: All Christians
Why did each Gospel writer write their book?
Matthew: To teach Jews that Jesus was the Messiah they awaited
Mark: To encourage persecuted Christians
Luke: To help people understand their roots and faith
John: To show Jesus as the divine son of God
What are the steps of Gospel Development?
1) Oral - Stories of past events were passed down from one generation to another through words
2) Written - As written language developed, oral traditions were recorded
3) Edited - Stories from a long time ago were edited for modern generations to understand
Exegesis
The careful investigation of the original meaning of texts in their historical and literary contexts.
Metaphor
A comparison between two unlike things. The gospels use metaphors to create images and bring the reality of God. It helps us to understand and visualize things that are difficult to explain through words.
Paschal Mystery
Refers to the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ as an event that conveys the salvation of humanity.
Passion Narrative
The events leading up to the death of Christ
Parables
A short story with a meaning. Jesus spread the word of God through storytelling so that his audiences would understand. The parables would have messages about the kingdom of Heaven, loss & redemption, love, and forgiveness.
Miracles
Miracles are real actions or events that happen regardless of the logic behind it. They are described as otherworldly and impossible things that demonstrate the power God holds through Jesus.
The Passion Narratives
1) The last supper
2) The agony in the Garden of Gethsemane
3) The arrest of Jesus after his betrayal by Judas
4) The examination and condemnation of Jesus by the Jews
5) The trial before Pilate where Jesus is sentenced to be whipped and crucified
6) The crucifixion of Jesus
The Golden Rule
Love others as you would love yourself (treat others the way you want to be treated)
What are the Catholic Social Teachings?
A set of morals and principles that guide the Church on their views on social justice issues and human rights
What is discipleship?
Discipleship is the act of following or learning from a mentor or teacher.
What are the 3 aspects of discipleship? PROS & CONS?
Be a follower, Be a believer, Have discipline
PROS: Find purpose, find guidance, receive a sense of community
CONS: It’s hard to completely follow the scripture, people may not agree with your beliefs
Apostle vs Disciple
An apostle is messenger who is sent or chosen by God. Jesus had 12 apostles. A disciple is a student or learner of God. All believers of God are disciples.
5 aspects of a Parable
1) Is a story
2) Has a conflict/crisis
3) Has an ending
4) Contains a metaphor
5) About the: Description of the King, Kingdom responses, Relationship with our neighbours, and The fulfilment of the Kingdom
2 Parables
The Lost Sheep:
- A shepherd had 100 sheep and 1 was lost. The shepherd left his other 99 sheep to find the 1.
The Good Samaritan:
- A Jewish man was met with robbers who stripped his clothes, beat him, and left him injured. Both a priest and Levite walked past the man without doing anything. He was about to die until a Samaritan came to help despite the existing feud between Jews and Samaritans. He wound up the injuries and took him to an inn to take care of him.
4 Types of Miracles
1) Healing
2) Exorcism
3) Restoration of Life
4) Nature Miracles
2 Miracles
The Feeding of the 5000 (Nature Miracle)
- There were 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish but 5000 people to feed. Jesus took the food and looked up to God to give thanks. The food multiplied and no one was left hungry.
Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida (Healing Miracle)
- The villagers ask Jesus to heal a blind man at Bethsaida. Jesus takes the man outside of the village and spit in his eyes, restoring his vision. Jesus tells the man not to go back into the village because because he did not want anyone to see.
What does Apostolic mean?
What is the Apostolic Tradition?
Apostolic refers to the authority or succession of the apostles in the church. It’s anything related to the apostles and their teachings in the early church.
Apostolic Tradition refers to the teachings, practices, and beliefs that were passed down by the apostles and early successors in the early church. Examples include the teachings of faith, worship, sacraments, and moral living.
