Year 8 Assessment Week Revision Flashcards
What did the Wise men (Magi) follow to find Jesus?
A star
The Magi’s journey signifies the special nature of Jesus, foretold in the stars.
What gifts did the Wise men bring to Jesus?
- Gold
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
Each gift has significant meaning: Gold for kingship, frankincense for worship, and myrrh for suffering and death.
Where was Jesus born according to Matthew?
In an inn
This suggests Jesus was not poor, countering the narrative of lowliness.
What is emphasized about Jesus’ birth in Luke’s account?
Born in a manger
This highlights Jesus’ lowly and humble beginnings.
Who visited Jesus according to Luke’s account?
Shepherds
This reflects Luke’s writing for a gentile audience, emphasizing Jesus’ message to the poor.
What did Luke say about the expected Messiah?
Expected NOT a warrior King but a suffering servant
This contrasts with Jewish expectations of a political Messiah.
What significant event is not recorded in history according to Matthew?
The Massacre of the Innocents
However, Herod did commit many atrocities, including killing his own sons.
What does the lack of gifts in Luke’s account suggest?
Emphasis on Jesus as a spiritual Messiah
Gifts could imply status and materialism, which Luke avoids.
How does Luke’s narrative aim to portray compliance with Roman authority?
By including a decree from Caesar Augustus
This shows the characters following Roman orders rather than rebelling.
What was the significance of the gift of myrrh?
Used in the embalming of bodies
This symbolizes Jesus’ future suffering and death.
What universal message is conveyed in Luke’s account?
Jesus’ lowliness
What is the earliest gospel account?
Mark’s account
Tradition holds that much of the information in Mark’s gospel came from St. Peter.
Who wrote the gospels after Mark?
Matthew and Luke
These gospels were written later than Mark’s account.
What process did the church use to select gospels for the Bible?
The church selected the best and most reliable gospels
Many gospels existed, but only a few were included in the Bible.
Who comprised early Christians?
People of the Jewish faith and Gentiles
Gentiles accepted Jesus as the Son of God but did not convert to Judaism.
What is the historical consensus regarding the existence of Jesus?
Historians have evidence of Jesus’ existence
This evidence is comparable to that for historical figures like Alfred the Great.
What aspect of Jesus’ identity is disputed among historians?
Whether Jesus was the Son of God
The existence of Jesus is accepted, but his divine nature is debated.
What was Luke’s background?
Luke was a Gentile
He aimed to portray Jesus as the Messiah for all people.
Why did Luke emphasize peace and law-abiding behavior in his gospel?
To reassure Roman authorities
Christians were viewed as a threat and persecuted during Luke’s time.
How did Luke show the universality of Jesus’ mission?
By including messages to the poor, like shepherds
This contrasted with messages aimed at important people.
Who did Luke suggest was most to blame for Jesus’ death?
The Jews
This is in contrast to the Roman governor, Pilate.
What was Matthew’s background?
Matthew was a Jew
He wrote to demonstrate that Jesus was the promised Messiah for the Jews.
How did Matthew connect Jesus to Old Testament prophecies?
By linking events in Jesus’ life to OT passages
For example, the escape to Egypt is linked to the quote ‘Out of Egypt have I called my son.’
What did Jews expect regarding the Messiah?
They expected the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy
They looked forward to a new golden age and respect from powerful leaders.
