Gospel Formation
Evangelists
Infancy Narratives
Public Ministry
Paschal Mystery
100
What are the three stages of Gospel formation?
1. Jesus' Life and Teaching 2. Oral Tradition 3. Written Gospels
100
Which Evangelist authored the latest written Gospel?
John
100
Which Evangelists wrote Infancy Narratives?
Matthew and Luke
100
How many times was Christ tempted in the desert?
three
100
What are the 4 elements of the Paschal Mystery?
Christ's Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension
200
What language did Jesus speak?
Aramaic
200
Which Evangelist is symbolized by a winged ox?
Luke
200
What was the Incarnation?
Jesus taking on our human nature, God in the fullness of His divinity becoming fully man.
200
Jesus came to whom seeking a baptism of repentance?
John the Baptist, his cousin.
200
Which Gospels have Passion Narratives?
All four
300
What are Evangelists?
Those who wrote the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
300
Who was the audience for the Gospel of Luke?
Gentile community
300
What was the Annunciation?
When the Angel Gabriel announces that Mary will be the Mother of God and Mary says yes.
300
What is the central theme of Jesus’ ministry and teaching?
The Kingdom of God
300
In which element of the Paschal Mystery do Christians find hope that our daily crosses will bring us new life?
Resurrection
400
What language were the Gospels most likely originally written in?
Koine Greek
400
Who was the audience for the Gospel of Matthew?
Jewish audience
400
Where did the Holy Family go to flee persecution from Herod?
Egypt
400
Who appears with Christ at the Transfiguration, revealing Him as the true Messiah?
Moses and Elijah
400
Which Gospels address/speak about the Lord’s Resurrection?
all four
500
What is significant about the Koine Greek language? Why was this language particularly helpful for spreading the Gospel message?
It was the language of the streets and marketplace. If you traveled around the Roman Empire during the first century, you spoke this language. Because there was a common language for the entire Roman Empire, the Gospel could be easily transmitted.
500
Who was the audience for the Gospel of Mark?
Early Christians in Jerusalem facing persecution.
500
What city did the Holy Family live in/raise Jesus?
Nazareth
500
How many years did Jesus’ public ministry last?
Three
500
What does the Greek word, “kenosis” mean and is it an appropriate word for Jesus on the cross?
Kenosis means "self-emptying" and we see Christ's abasement (subjecting himself to ridicule, suffering, etc.) most dramatically and fully with His crucifixion and death. Remember, Christ is God and He is above this. He willingly subjected himself to pain, ridicule, etc.--He did nothing to deserve or merit this.
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