Year 8 Summer Exams Flashcards
What is the definition of a parable?
An earthly (about life on earth) story, with a heavenly (about God’s love) meaning
Where can parables be found?
Parables can be found in the Bible, in the New Testament, in the Gospels of Mathew, Mark and Luke
Give example of Jesus’ parables?
The Lost Sun, The Housebuilders, The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Good Samaritan
Why did Jesus teach using parables?
- Simple stories for simple folk - easy to understand.
- Explaining God’s love - in a relatable story.
- So listeners could retell story - share it with others.
- Easy to remember.
Tell the story of The Good Samaritan?
- One day a lawyer asked Jesus, “The Bible says we should love our neighbors as our selves, but who is my Neighbour?”
- Jesus answered back, “One day a man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him off his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
- A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
- A Samaritan (who was the mans arch-enemy) was travelling, came to where the man was and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and wine.
- He then put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out 2 silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper.
- “Look after him”, he said, “And when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you have.”
- “Now which of these three do you think acted like a Neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”Jesus asked the lawyer. The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus then told him, “Go and do likewise.”
What are the four types of miracles?
Healing miracles, natural/nature miracles, resurrection miracles/rising from water the dead, exorcism
Where would you find healing miracles in the Bible?
Mark 10v46-52
Where would you find nature miracles in the Bible?
Mark 4v35-41
Where would you find resurrection miracles in the Bible?
John 11v1-44
Where would you find exorcism in the Bible?
Mark 5v1-20
What happened to Lazarus?
He was raised from the dead
What does BAR mean?
Jewish for son
What happened to Jairus’ daughter?
She was dead, she came back from the dead
What is the definition of a miracle?
A miracle is a supernatural event that cannot be scientifically explained and is therefore attributed to the power of God.
What is Capital Punishment also known as?
The Death Penalty
What does the Death Penalty mean; where might you have heard it before?
When the Government authorises Death as a punishment for a crime. It can be heard in church.
Make a list of ten methods of capital punishment?
Electric chair, gas chamber, hanging, firing squad, lethal injection, back braking, boiling to death, buried alive, crucifixion, decapitation.
Why do you think certain countries in the world use the Capital Punishment as a means of punishment for a crime? Give two suggestions.
So there is no chance of reoffending-repeating the crime.
To ‘deter’ (put others off) others from that particular crime.
Find any three countries/states who use Capital Punishment - beside each country, establish the crime being punished.
- USA-Alabama: Lethal injection
- USA-Washington: Hanging
- USA-Utah: Firing squad
What does the term sacrifice mean? Give and example of a sacrifice someone could make.
The act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something for someone else’s well being. E.g. Giving your money to a charity to help other people who may need some help.
Why is the cost of the sacrifice important?
The greater the cost is to that person the greater the sacrifice is!
Who does Aslan represent?
Jesus
What did Jesus and Aslan have to sacrifice?
Their lives
Who does the White Queen represent?
Satan/Devil
Why did Aslan and Jesus make the sacrifice?
Aslan- to save Edmund
Jesus- to save all humankind
Why did Jesus teach using parables?
- After Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness being followed by the Satan he came back and did the work which he was sent down to earth to do. Jesus was approximately 30 when he began to teach. He spent 3 years telling people about God.
- Jesus used parables in order to make his messages clear to all, but the meaning was revealed only to those able to understand. Also they offer an opportunity for spiritual awakening, a good example for this would be The Lost Coin.
- He also used parables to communicate to both the common people and the religious leaders. He did this in simple language/different languages to connect with his own audience, e.g. Who is my Neighbour - The Good Samaritan.
- Similarly Jesus used parables because he spoke with authority instead of quoting long passages of the law. Also this made his teachings more interesting and once again, this made it easier for his followers to understand. All of the parables of the ‘Lost’ would be good examples of this.
- Parables were a common cultural form of communication. Jesus spoke in a storytelling format which was already familiar to the culture of the people, e.g. ‘The sower and the seed’. Once people understood the true meaning of a parable, they had a ‘eureka’ moment.
- Jesus told parables in a storytelling format which made it more interesting for his audience and drew in the crowds. Not only that, but it allowed his followers to learn even more.
- Therefore, it is very important that you understand the true meaning of a parable as they are summed up as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
What were the stories of Jesus’ trial and death called?
The stories of Jesus’ trial and death are called The Passion Narratives and can be found in the Synoptic Gospels
Give six essential facts on Christian Beliefs About Jesus’ Death?
- God was in control over Jesus dying because He would pay the penalty for sin.
- Jesus was perfect, so when He dies for sin and Christians trust Him, God forgives them.
- Jesus is the Son of God all knowing and all powerful. At any time he could have stopped the events happening to Him, but he chose to die for the good of others.
- This shows Christians that sin is so serious that God was willing to sacrifice His own Son to pay for it.
- The Bible teaches that mankind is responsible for the death of Jesus in many ways. The Jews and the Romans put him to death but Christians believe that every human is responsible because they too have sinned which sent him to the cross.
- As Jesus is God, death could not ‘hold Him’ (keep Him) and so three days after He was crucified He rose from the dead.
What did Judas say to the Chief Priests and how did they respond?
Judas went to the Chief Priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” They responded by paying him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment Judas Iscariot sought an opportunity to betray him.
What do you think are the most common ways that people are betrayed in our society?
- Someone you trust telling your secret.
- Someone talking behind your back.
- Someone stealing.
- Joining another team/swapping teams.
When Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane, what did he ask his disciples to do?
Jesus went to the garden of Gethsemane and asked his disciples to sit while he was going to pray. He took Peter, James and John and asked them to watch with him because He was so sorrowful.
When Jesus fell onto his face, what did he pray?
Jesus fell on his face and prayed that the ‘cup of suffering’ would pass by him but that God’s will would be done.
What were the disciples doing when Jesus came back?
When he went to the disciples they were asleep and He asked Peter, “Could you not keep awake for one hour?”
What did Jesus tell his disciples?
He told them to pray so they wouldn’t be tempted to sleep again. He told then they were willing, but their bodies were weak.
What did Jesus do for a second time?
For a second time, he went to pray and similarly asked for God’s will to be done.
What did Jesus find again?
Again he found the disciples sleeping and so again he left for a third time to pray to God for his will to be done.
What did Jesus tell his disciples?
He then told his disciples to ‘sleep and rest later’ because he was about to be betrayed
How could Jesus’ friends have supported Him during this tough time?
•Sat with him. •Prayed with him. •Stayed awake. •Comfort him. •Talk with him. •Make him something to eat.
What can Christians learn from Jesus’ constant praying in this story?
Christians can learn that they should never give up and pray because God will always be there for you.
Explain what Jesus meant by the cup of suffering?
Humans naturally want to avoid pain and suffering, Jesus was no different. He pray, “If it is possible”. If there was any other way to save humankind, Jesus asked to take that other way.
What did Judas come with?
Judas came with a large crowd with swords and clubs with the Chief Priests and Elders.
What did Judas tell the large crowd?
Judas told them that the one he kissed would be the one they should seize.
What did Judas greet Jesus as?
Judas greeted Jesus as ‘Rabbi’ and kissed him on the cheek with Jesus telling him, ‘Do what you came to do!’
What did Peter do with his sword?
Peter drew his sword and cut off the ear of the High Priest’s servant.
Whoa did Jesus tell Peter to do with his sword!
Jesus Christ old him to put his sword away because all who take the sword die by it
What did Jesus tell the large crowd?
He told them that He could ask God the Father for legions (multitudes) of angels but that the Scriptures foretold that He must die.
What did Jesus question the crowd for?
He questioned the crowd for coming in the night with swords and clubs when he was at the Temple teaching regularly and they could have arrested Him then. The disciples turned and fled.
What can people learn from the story of Judas?
- Not to betray those you love.
- Money is not everything.
- Trust can easily be broken.
Where did those who had arrested Jesus lead Him?
Those who had arrested Jesus lead Him to Caiaphas, the High Priest, to be put on trial
Why were false witnesses brought and what did two of them claim?
False witnesses were brought to tell lies about Jesus so that they could put him to death. Two witnesses claimed that they heard Jesus say he would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. The High Priest asked Jesus what he had to say about this but Jesus just stood silent
What did the High Priest ask Jesus
He asked Jesus, “Are you the son of God?” Jesus replied, “You have said so and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of God and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Why did the High Priest tear his robes?
The High Priest tore his robes because Jesus had committed blasphemy
What is blasphemy?
This means that he was making ‘false claims’ about being God.
What did they declare that Jesus deserved?
They declared in this trial that Jesus deserved death. They spat in his face and struck him with some slapping him. They mocked him as well.
Can you think of reasons why Jesus did not defend Himself during the trial?
- He had to do it to deal with sin.
- It may have given them more evidence.
- He couldn’t disobey God.
What were the Sanhedrin?
70 Jewish leaders
While the Sanhedrin were meeting, where was Peter?
While the Sanhedrin (70 Jewish leaders) was meeting Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard
Why did a servant girl co e up to Peter?
A servant girl came up to him because she heard hi Galilean accent
What did the servant girl say to Peter?
She said to him, “We saw you with Jesus?” Peter denied it. She then said to those standing by, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth”. Again Peter denied it.
What did those standing by Peter say to him?
Those standing by came up to him and said, “Surely you are one of his disciples because your accent gives you away”.
What did Peter do when he became frustrated?
Peter became frustrated and swore that he did not know Jesus. Immediately, the cock crowed and he remembered that Jesus had previously prophesied (predicted) that he would deny Him. So Peter went out from the courtyard and wept bitterly.
Who was Jesus bound by?
Jesus was bound by the Jewish leaders and led over to Pilate, the Roman Governor/Procurator at that time
What did Pilate ask Jesus?
Pilate asked him if he was king of the Jews. Jesus agreed.
What did The Chief Priests lead against Jesus?
The Chief Priests led accusations against Him and Jesus said nothing.
What did Pilate ask Jesus?
Pilate asked him, “Do you not hear what they are say ping about you?” Jesus in fact, made no response to any of the accusations about Him.
What was the tradition?
There was a tradition that the governor at his feast could release a prisoner
What did Pilate ask the crowd?
He asked the crowd if they would prefer to have Barabbas, a notorious criminal, or Jesus released. While this was happening Pilate’s wife sent a message for him to have nothing to do with Jesus’ death because he was a righteous man. The religious leaders however, persuaded the crowd to ask for Jesus’ death.
What happened when Pilate asked again?
When Pilate asked again they shouted to free Barabbas.
How did they respond, when Pilate asked them what they wanted with Jesus?
Pilate asked them what they wanted with Jesus and the responded with, “Crucify him!”
What did Pilate do before the crowd?
Pilate then took water and washed his hands before the crowd saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.”
What did the people shout?
The people shouted, “His blood is on us and our children!” Pilate then released Barabbas with Jesus severely beaten and delivered over to the soldiers for crucifixion.
Explain three ways that Mathew, the Gospel writer, shows Jesus to be INNOCENT throughout this story?
Pilate- asks crowd 3 times what to do with Jesus.
Sanhedrin ‘persuade’ crowd to shout ‘crucify him!’
Pilate’s wife sending informative to make Pilate aware Jesus was righteous (good).
What is the Ciaphas?
High(est) Priest
Give four reasons why Jesus was mocked?
Jesus was mocked: 1. Crown of thorns 2. Scarlett/purple robe
3. Stick in hand 4. Worshipped him (“Hail, Jesus, King of the Jews”)
What does salt do?
Seasons food/enhances flavour. Used as a preservative. To dissolve ice.
What does light do?
Shows you the way/path. Lets us see in darkness. Enhances vision. Brightens ‘dark’ areas.
In the Gospel of Mathew, chapter 5, what does Jesus teach his followers and what does it mean?
He teaches them that they must be like SALT and LIGHT in the world (their community). This meant that they must bring both ‘flavour’ and ‘brightness’ to the community around them, otherwise, they are no use at all to him. This must have sounded harsh, but, in reality, he was commanding them to begin to work in the live soft those who hadn’t yet believed in his work in His Father, God, in Heaven. (Sing, ‘shine from the inside out’)
Where did the blind man sit to beg every day?
On the roadside of Jericho
How can you explain his name?
Bar= son of. He was the son of Timaeus
Which famous KING is mentioned in the miracle? How is he related to Jesus?
David- Joseph was a descendant
What did the blind man possess that made him well?
Faithful
Which type of miracle makes people well?
Healing
What did the blind man (whose sight had been restored) do upon his recovery?
He followed Jesus (became a follower)
Do you think this is strange?
No, because Jesus gave him ‘life’ again
Can you look up Mark 10 v 44-52 in the Bible and find out if this story is ‘paralleled’ (found) in any of the other three gospels?
Mark 20 and Luke 15
If you were asked to re-write such a miracle from the Bible, what six words from the passage do you think you would need to remember to ‘prompt’ you?
Rabbi, Bar-son of, Jericho on roadside, Blind Bartimaeus, Son of Timaeus, Blind
What were the two trials?
Jewish trial and Roman trial
How did the accusation from the Jewish trial change in the Roman trial?
Jewish Trial- Blasphemy, saying ‘he was God’- the Messiah.
The charges put against him was changed to:
Roman Trial- Treason (King of the Jews)
How did the leader of Trial from the Jewish trial change in the Roman trial?
Jewish trial- High Priest-Ciaphas. In charge of Sanhedrin= 70 men + High Priest.
Roman Trial- Roman Procurator (governor)-Pontius Pilate.
How did the timing. Of the trial from the Jewish trial change in the Roman trial?
Jewish Trial- Night-darkness = illegal.
Roman Trial- During the day - in front of Jews + Romans.
How did the punishment for crime from the Jewish trial change in the Roman trial?
Jewish Trial- Blasphemy = death by stoning.
Roman Trial- Treason= death by crucifixion.
Give 4 reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is true?
- Prophesied (predicted) in the Old Testament in the Bible and recorded in the Gospels.
- Eye-witness of Jesus after his resurrection- 500 - recorded in the book of 1st Corinthians.
- Because God is all powerful-omnipotent. He is ‘able’ to perform a resurrection. (Jesus - son of God)
- Oral tradition- passing the stories of Jesus’ resurrection + post-mortel/death appearance - e.g. Chinese whispers. Mary’s x2, Thomas.
Give four reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is false?
- Science disapproves- impossible to resurrect.
- ‘Made up’- embellished- to make/encourage more followers. (Similarly, the miracles he performed).
- His followers AKA disciples ‘stole the body’ from the tomb, claiming Jesus had risen.
- He didn’t actually die- just passed-out or comatose. OR It wasn’t Jesus on the cross!
What is a parable?
An earthly story, whith a heavenly meaning. Jesus told them to his followers.
Suggest any two reasons WHY Jesus taught using parables?
Simple stories, for simple folk. Easy to relate to- sheep, soil, seed, grass, coin.
What do you understand be the term of ‘ETERNAL LIFE’?
Life in heaven, everlasting, with God
How much does Jesus tell his listeners they should ‘love their neighbour’?
As much as you love yourself
What did Jesus’ listeners not seem to understand; why did he have to explain his answer in a parable?
They didn’t understand who their neighbour was
Where was the man travelling when he ‘fell into the hands of robbers’?
Jerusalem to Jericho
What do you think it means to be left ‘half dead’?
Badly beaten and unconscious
What job/role did the priest hold?
Role in temple
What job/role did the levite hold?
Duty at the tabernacle
List any three things the Samaritan did for the injured man?
Poured oil and wine on wounds. Put him on his donkey- took to inn. Payed to silver coins and promised to return.
What do you think Jesus meant when he told the listeners (and experts in law) to ‘Go and do likewise’?
Be a good neighbour - help others, be helpful, be kind, be generous, be forgiving, show hospitality
Whilst Jesus was before the Jewish leaders where did Peter sit?
In the courtyard
Who came to Peter?
A servant girl, she asked him if he had been with Jesus. Peter denied saying that he didn’t know Jesus. Another servant girl came across him and proclaimed to the bystanders that she had seen him with Jesus of Galilee. Again Peter denied it saying that he did not know Jesus
What did those standing by say?
Surely you had to have been with him because your accent is the same. Peter then made an oath and swore that he did not know him and as soon as this happened a Rooster crowed and he remembered that Jesus prophesied that he would deny him. So Peter wept bitterly.
Why do you think Peter was afraid to say that he was a follower of Jesus?
- He may face a trial and subsequent death.
- He may have been outlawed/cast to the side.
- May have been embarrassed be Jesus.
Do you think it would be difficult for Christians today to tell others about their faith?
In Northern Ireland some people are private about their faith because they don’t want to offend any other faiths as there are lots of other faiths. It also depends on where you live, your community. Yes, in countries like North Korea it would be very difficult to practice you faith.
What does Pilate declare at the crucifixion?
Pilate declares his innocence over Jesus’ death by washing his hands as a symbol that Jesus’ blood is on the crowd
What happened to Jesus at the crucifixion?
Jesus was severely beaten, they stripped his clothes and put a robe on him. A crown of thorns was placed on him and he was hailed as ‘King of the Jews’. Two robbers were crucified on either side of him. People passing by made fun of him saying ‘you thought you could destroy and rebuilt the temple in 3 days, save yourself!’ The religious leaders also mocked him saying ‘he cannot save himself!’ Others said ‘if you come down from the cross and save yourself we will believe in you’. The robbers beside him also hurled insults at him.
How long was there darkness?
From the sixth hour to the ninth. At the ninth hour Jesus cried out ‘Eli Eli lema sabachthani?’ which is ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?’ Some thought he was calling for Elija, others ran to get him wine to ease the pain, others waited to see if he would save himself. Jesus then cried out with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit (he died).
What happened to everything?
The curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks were split. The tombs were also opened and many bodies of Christians who were dead rose to life. They came out of their tombs and appeared to many. A centurion who saw all this happen said, “Surely this was the son of God!” Some women looked on from a distance, such as Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joseph.
How do you think the genuine followers (and family) of Jesus must have felt watching this unfold? Give 4 descriptive words?
Look at book
Who was Joseph of Arimethea?
He was rich. He asked Pilate for Jesus’ body so that he could be buried. Joseph wrapped Jesus’ body in with white cloth and laid it in a new tomb with a stone rolled in front of it. The women sat opposite the tomb. The religious leaders asked Pilate if they could guard the tomb so that no one could steal the body.
Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas Iscariot
Who informed Pilate that Jesus was a ‘righteous’ (good) man?
Pilates wife
Who denied Jesus before the cock crowed three times?
Peter
Who Jesus his tomb/grave?
Joseph of Arimathea
Who carried Jesus’ cross?
Simon of Cyrene
Who is the leader of the 70 men of the Sanhedrin?
Ciaphas - High Priest
Who was released instead of Jesus the Messiah during the Passover festival?
Jesus Barabbas
Who greeted the women on the day AFTER the Sabbath as they returned to the tomb to complete the burial process?
Jesus / Angel
Why did Jesus perform miracles?
•He loved the people. He had compassion for them. His heart broke for them. An example of a miracle where Jesus shows much compassion is ‘Calming The Storm’. •Because the followers had faith e.g. ‘Blind Bartimaeus’. •They were in ‘great’ need- Jairus’ daughter, who was dead. •To give people/his followers a flavour of Heaven-an experience of what is to come e.g. Lazarus and Jairus’ daughter. In response to the believers faith e.g. Blind Bartimaeus. •He did not perform them to show his power and to convince people of his AUTHORITY as the Son of God.
Why did Jesus teach using parables?
•Simple stories for simple (uneducated) folk-easy to relate to/easy to understand-Lost parables-coin, sheep, son. •Earthly stories, with a heavenly meaning-listener had a ‘eureka’ moment, realising truth of story/parallel with heaven. •Jesus was able to talk about God and man (e.g. Good Samaritan, or 2 House -Builders) in heaven in parables, without drawing as much attention from his enemies. •Parables fulfilled prophecy-predicted and recorded in the Old Testament in the Bible. •Advice on how man should live-kindness, generosity, forgiveness and hope for you ‘community’ e.g. Good Samaritan.
Who makes up the Sanhedrin?
The 71 men who make up the Jewish Council
Name the four types of resurrection?
Healing, exorcism, resurrection, nature
What did Joseph do for Jesus?
He gave Jesus his tomb/grave
Who cut off the High Priests’ servants ear?
Peter
Which garden did Jesus go to pray?
Gethsemane
