The Gospels
What angle of Jesus does Matthew highlight?
King
Who are the two most significant key figures in Jesus' lineage?
Abraham, David
What event marked the beginning of Jesus' ministry?
His baptism
Why is it necessary that Jesus be a man?
Because only a man can die in the place of humanity, because it was promised that the Snakecrusher would be a descendant of Eve
What angle of Jesus does Mark highlight?
Servant
What does Messiah mean?
anointed one (as King)
What is Jesus' most famous sermon?
Sermon on the Mount
Why was it necessary that Jesus be God?
Because he had to live a sinless life in order to be our substitute
What angles of Jesus do Luke and John highlight?
Man and God
What does Christ mean and what language is it?
anointed one, Greek
What does Jesus say about the law in the Sermon on the Mount?
1. He came to fulfill it.
2. It is a heart issue, not just an action issue.
What did Jesus' death atone for?
Our sin, which all mankind has been born with since the fall
What makes John different from the other Gospels?
It has its own structure and purpose (more cosmic, not a synoptic Gospel).
Explain the importance of, "The Word became flesh and dwelt among them."
God himself became human: Immanuel
Name three other topics covered in the Sermon on the Mount.
Beautitudes, Salt and Light, The Lord's Prayer, Lay up treasure in heaven, Don't be anxious, Ask Seek Knock, The Golden Rule, Build your house on the Rock
Give two reasons why Jesus had to rise from the dead.
Any of these:
1. To fulfill the Scriptures
2. To confirm the truth and power of the gospel
3. To guarantee our own resurrection
4. To defeat death
5. To give us new life
6. To give us a LIVING hope
Give three reasons why God gave us four different Gospel narratives.
1. More accounts lends greater credibility.
2. Different target audiences
3. Different angles of Jesus' character
What does it mean that Jesus is the "New Adam"?
Adam brought death to all mankind because of his sin; Jesus offers eternal life to all mankind because of his sinless life, death, and resurrection.
What are two ways that Jesus fulfills the law?
1. He obeyed it perfectly.
2. He satisfied its requirement for sacrifice.
Give two reasons why Jesus had to die.
Any of these:
1. To pay the penalty for our sins
2. To fulfill the sacrificial system of law
3. To justify God's forgiveness of sin