Intro to the Gospels
Who were the authors of the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The wedding of Cana marks the beginning of what?
Jesus' public ministry
What is the Sanhedrin?
70 most elite Jews
Why does the rich young ruler leave Jesus feeling sad?
He had many riches and possessions he didn't want to give up
What does Ash Wednesday mark?
The beginning of Lent
Who led the way for Jesus?
John the Baptist
Jesus and John are similar to which Old Testament figures?
Elisha and Elijah
What does "Theotokos" mean?
Mother of God, God Bearer
What is the moral of the story of the Talents?
If you are faithful in little, you will be trusted with much.
Passover
Which gospel was written by a Gentile? (He was also a historian)
Luke
What is Nathaniel's second name?
Bartholomew
What does Rabbi mean?
Teacher
If your brother sins against you, what should you do?(three step process)
1) Confront them!
2) If they don't listen: bring someone else and try again
3) excommunicate if they don't listen
What does Maundy mean?
Mandate or Command
Which gospels were written by apostle's?
Which Gospels have the temptation accounts?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
What does Advent Celebrate?
The birth of Christ
Why do the Pharisee's get angry at Jesus for healing the man born blind?
It was on the Sabbath.
What day is it assumed that Judas made plans to betray Jesus on?
Holy Wednesday
Who said "What is assumed is redeemed"?
St. Greg the Great
Which king supposedly wrote to Jesus?
Agbar V of Edessa
Why were tax collectors hated? (two main points)
Took for themselves, betrayed their own people
How can we also apply the understanding of blindness in the story of the man born blind?
Spiritual blindness, not just physical.
How does the Easter Hare (or bunny) relate to Christian tradition?
Compared to the Virgin Mary