general info
who was Matthew's audience?
Jewish Christians
How many corporal works of mercy are there according to Catholic tradition?
7
In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus is presented as the new and greater who?
Moses
What do keys symbolize in the Bible?
authority and leadership
What does Eschatology mean?
the study of the last things
What was Matthew's job prior to becoming a follower of Jesus?
a tax collector
What is the literal meaning of the word "blessed".
happy
Jesus teaches that its okay to be angry with someone as long as you dont hurt them. true or false?
false
What does the phrase "binding and loosing" mean?
having authority to make official and spiritual decisions
What are the last 4 things?
death, judgment, heaven, and hell
every person when they die will undergo a particular judgment. True or false.
true.
What corporal works of mercy are directly related to hospitality?
giving food to the hungry
in the sermon on the mount, Jesus emphasizes that true holiness is what????
interior transformation rather than external obedience
What role did Jesus establish for Peter when giving him the keys?
what is death
the separation of body and soul
Matthew is also called what?
Levi
purgatory is a place of eternal punishment. True or False.
False. Purgatory is a place of purification and is only temporary
Jesus teaches that retaliation is sometimes okay. True or False.
False. Rather he says, "You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. "
What chapter in Matthew gives the account of Jesus giving Peter the keys?
16
What does Matthew structure/pattern his Gospel after?
the Torah
name the 7 corporal works of mercy
2. giving drink to the thirsty
3. clothing the naked
4. sheltering the homeless
5. caring for the ill
6. visiting the imprisoned
7. burying the dead
What event is described as the time when all the dead will be raised?
the Final judgment
What are the 3 meanings of "binding and loosing"?
1. teaching authority
2. community authority
3. forgiveness of sins
What metaphors did Jesus commonly use to describe heaven?
wedding feast, mansion