Vocab Chapter 7,8,9 Flashcards
Gods end-time savior sent to deliver his people
Messiah
A title for the messiah including a unique relationship with God the Father
Son of God
The act of the driving or casting out of an evil spirit possessing a person
Exorcisms
A “sandwiching” technique, similar to inclusio, where one episode is inserted into the middle of another
Intercalation
A pattern or group of three, a common literary device in Marks Gospel
Triad
A rhetorical device where the apparent meaning is contrary to the real meaning
Irony
A pattern in Mark where Jesus repeatedly silences those who recognize him to be the Messiah or the Son of God
Messianic secret
A key episode in the Synoptic Gospels in which Jesus is accused of casting out demons by Satan’s power and responds by accusing his opponents of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Beelzebub Controversy
A key transitional passage in the Synoptics, as peter acknowledges that Jesus is the messiah, and Jesus begins speaking about his upcoming death
Confession of Peter
Jesus’ prediction of his upcoming death
Passion prediction
A reference to Jesus as the messianic figure
Servant of the lord
The mountaintop revelation of Jesus’ true glory to 3 disciples- peter, James and John
Transfiguration
Jesus’ most common self-designation, the title is likely drawn from Daniel and refers to Jesus’ true humanity as well as his role as glorious redeemer
Son of Man
An important parable of Jesus that allegorized his rejection by Israel’s leaders
Parable of the Wicked tenant Farmers
Jesus message to the disciples given on the mount of olives concerning the destruction of the temple and the end of the age
Olivet Discourse
A designation given to miracles which demonstrate Jesus’ authority over nature
Nature miracles
The central theme of Jesus’ preaching
Kingdom of God
The role of those who follow Jesus as their Lord
Discipleship
An early heresy which claimed that Jesus was not a real human being but only appeared to have a physical body
Docetism
A common formula used by Matthew to introduce Old Testament quotations related to Jesus
Fulfillment Formulas
A common phrase or expression which introduces a transition in the narrative
Structural signals
Introductory sections of Matthew and Luke which describe the events surrounding the birth of Jesus and sets the stage for their theological themes
Birth narratives
A comparison or analogy made between an Old Testament person, thing or event
Typology, type, antitype
A “bookend” structure in which a similar statement or episode begins and ends a narrative sequence.
Inclusio
Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Matthew, which sets out the radical values of the kingdom of god
Sermon in the mount
Jesus’ final command to his followers after his resurrection, commissioning them to make disciples of all nations
Great commission
Jesus’ parables which explain for the disciples the “mysteries” and nature of the kingdom of God
Parables of the kingdom
A traditional messianic title referring to the messiahs descent from the line of David, Israel’s greatest king
Son of David
The story of God’s actions in human history to accomplish his salvation
Salvation history
Matthews preferred title for the kingdom of God- Gods sovereign reign coming to fulfillment through the words and deeds of Jesus
Kingdom of heaven
A term meaning “the writing of history” and referring to Luke’s intention to write an accurate historical account of the origins of Christianity.
Historiography
Refers to Luke’s extended and theologically significant account of Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem
Travel Narrative or Journey to Jerusalem
He was most likely the patron who sponsored the writing of the Gospels and Acts
Theophilus
Galilean ministry with Jesus given in the town where he was raised
Nazareth Sermon
Another name for Luke’s travel narrative or Journey to Jerusalem which presents the many stories and parables which stress Gods love for the lost
Gospel for the Outcast
This represents the climax to Luke’s travel narrative as a chief tax collector responds to Jesus’ message of Gods love for the lost
Zacchaeus episode
This account is Luke’s most important contribution to the resurrection narratives. It’s theme is the fulfillment of Scripture through the death and resurrection of the messiah
Emmaus disciples
An important description of Jesus in Luke-Acts which is intended to warn Israel to listen to him or face judgement
Prophet like Moses
