Jesus' Historical Context & 1st-Cent Judaism
The early Jewish group/sect which sought to violently overthrow the Roman Empire.
Zealots
St. Matthew was a (blank).
Tax collector, apostle, evangelist
The special emphasis of John's Gospel.
Jesus' divinity & relationship with the Father
The original name of the Apostle Paul.
Saul
Jesus came down from Heaven and took on a human nature, as described in the first chapter of John's Gospel.
Incarnation
Early Jewish group/sect which was in charge of local synagogues and which sought to obey the Law of Moses literally, down to the letter. They believed in the Resurrection of the Dead and in angels. Jesus had the most arguments with this group.
Pharisees
The Gospel of Matthew opens with (this), a brief account of the birth and childhood of Jesus. Among the events in this part of the Gospel are the Annunciation to Joseph, Visit of the Three Wise Men, and the Flight into Egypt.
Infancy Narrative
In this part of the Gospel, John identifies Jesus as the Word or Logos-made-flesh, and teaches us about the Incarnation.
Prologue
The event where Paul was blinded by a light from Heaven, and Jesus spoke to him, saying, "Why do you persecute Me?"
Conversion of St. Paul/Road to Damascus
We say that Jesus has two "(blank)," one of which is expressed by His suffering and His tears (human), the other of which is expressed by His miracles and His relationship with the Father (divine).
Natures
The spoken language of the Roman Empire at the time of Jesus, and the language in which the New Testament was largely written.
(Koine) Greek
The greatest speech ever given by Jesus, in which He taught the Beatitudes and the Golden Rule (love of God and love of neighbor) as the keys or roadmap to reaching Heaven.
Sermon on the Mount
During this event in the Gospel of John, Jesus performs His first public "sign" at the request of the Virgin Mary, and He speaks for the first time about His "hour."
Wedding at Cana
The story of Paul's three missionary journeys takes up a huge chunk of this New Testament history book.
Acts of the Apostles
This misunderstanding of the Trinity uses the analogy 'water and ice and steam are three different forms or manifestations of H20.' It is incorrect because it does not account for (this).
The distinctiveness/difference among the three Persons.
A growing part of the messianic hope/expectation of the Jewish people at the time of Jesus. Many believed that the Messiah would take this form.
A military/political leader
The transformative reign of God over human hearts. Jesus came to inaugurate (begin) this reign, and He taught about it through parables.
Kingdom of God
According to John, the "hour" of Jesus shows these three things.
Jesus' triumph over Satan, the fullest showing of His divinity, His enthronement/glorification as King
In (this letter), Paul speaks of the Eucharist and the Resurrection to a divided community. In (this letter), he speaks about the contrast between faith and works of the Law, and he draws a comparison between Adam and Christ (Jesus).
1 Corinthians, Romans
This is the most appropriate analogy for the Trinity. The Father is the one Who (blank), the Son is the one Who is (blank), and the Holy Spirit is the (blank) between them.
Love - Loves, is loved, love (between them)
We find in the New Testament these genres of books.
Gospels, history, letters, apocalypse (Revelation).
This event begins Jesus' public ministry. The Trinity appears, the Father speaks from Heaven and identifies Jesus as His beloved Son, and we are given an example to follow.
Baptism of Jesus (by John the Baptist)
When the Risen Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden outside the tomb, we are deliberately reminded of this Old Testament scene.
(Fall of) Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
The Catholic Epistles are called "Catholic" because they are addressed to the (blank) church; they were written by (blank), (blank), (blank), and (blank).
Universal church; St. Peter, St. John, St. James, St. Jude
The economic roles of the Three Persons of the Trinity.
The FATHER adopts us as His sons.
The SON leads us into relationship with the Father by His Incarnation and Paschal Mystery. We are His brothers.
The HOLY SPIRIT allows us to call God Father.