Vocabulary
What is the meaning of Exodus?
A greek word meaning "to go out"
Why are the gospels the heart of all scripture?
The gospels contain the life and teachings of Jesus.
What was the tension that existed in Matthews community? How did this affect the manner in which Matthew wrote about Jesus?
Tension between the desire to remain faithful to Jewish roots and the belief that Jesus is the Messiah. This made Matthew's writings highlight Jesus as a fulfillment of the Old Testament hopes.
What are the two main reasons why the Gospel of John was written?
It was composed of evangelize both Gentiles and Jews and the author wanted to strengthen the faith it is local Christian community as well as that of Christians everywhere
What two significant events and movements form the backdrop of the acts of the apostles?
The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the evangelization efforts by missionaries.
What is Idolatry?
The worship of false gods or the love of anything more than the one, true God.
How were the gospels developed?
The life and teachings of Jesus, oral tradition, and written tradition.
What image of Jesus is prominent in the Gospel of Luke?
The compassionate savior who welcomes all
What is emphasized about Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John?
The divinity of Jesus Christ.
In what ways do the graces and tools given by the Holy Spirit help us?
The Holy Spirit gives a special graces and tools that helps us to respond to God's call
What is monotheism?
The belief in and worship of one, true God.
what prevailing image or portrait of Jesus does each gospel present? What is the meaning of each?
Each evangelist proclaimed the gospel in a unique way to the community to which it belonged
What is the central question about the kingdom of God that the gospel Luke answers?
Who is welcome to the kingdom of God
Name four signs or miracles found in the Gospel of John but not in the synoptic gospels.
1. Changing water into wine
2. Curing the paralytic
3. Healing the blind man
4. Raising Lazarus from the dead
Name and briefly describe to reoccurring themes and Paul's letters.
Jesus is the path to salvation Jesus make salvation possible for all the church is the body of Christ that Christians are one body where Jesus is the head.
What was the Passover?
The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death. It also is the feast that celebrates the deliverance of the Chosen People from bondage in Egypt and the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land
What is the primary difference between the synoptic Gospel's and the Gospel of John?
Synoptic Gospels focus on Jesus' humanity and the gospel of John focuses on Jesus' divinity
What three important accounts about Jesus's Life are found in all three synoptic Gospel's?
The birth of Jesus, the baptism of Jesus, the dictation visas, and the sermon on the mount
What do we call the seven special statements that Jesus makes about himself in the Gospel of John?
The "I Am" Statements.
What literary form is the book of Revelation?
The book of Revelation is written in a literary form called it a apocalyptic literature
What is the Babylonian Exile?
In 587 BC, the Babylonians pillaged Judah, destroyed the Temple and the city of Jerusalem, and banished the people in chains to serve as slaves in Babylon.The Exile lasted until 539 BC.
What is the overall message of the Gospel's?
Jesus is the divine Son of God and God is the Lord of all creation
What role do the parables play in the message of Jesus?
Imagines every day images to communicate the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven
What is the emphasis in Johns account of the passion and death of Jesus?
Johns passion and death do not focus on human suffering. Instead, it focuses on God's power and work with Jesus.
What important teaching is found in the letter of James?
James teaches us the importance of faith and good works for salvation.