The Ascension
How many days after the Resurrection did the Ascension occur?
40 days
What two things came out of Christ's side on Good Friday( the day Jesus was crucified)?
Water
Blood
What three images of the Church did we describe in class?
Body of Christ
Temple of the Holy Spirit
Bride of Christ
Which Apostle was the chief of the Apostles and denied Jesus 3x?
Peter
What is the correct timeline of major events after Jesus death? (looking for 3)
Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost
Who was chosen to replace Judas?
Matthias
What does the water flowing from Christ's side symbolize?
Baptism
Match the images of the Church with their purpose:
1. focuses on Christ's great love for the Church
2. emphasizes the Church's unity and oneness
3. draws our attention to the church's sacred identity as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit
1. Bride of Christ
2. Body of Christ
3. Temple of the Holy Spirit
Which Apostle betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas Iscariot
What PROMISE did Jesus make to his Apostles before ascending into heaven that made them bold and courageous?
that they would receive the Holy Spirit
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you"
What was the main mission that Jesus entrusted to the Apostles when he sent them out?
to preach about the Kingdom of God and heal people / cast out demons
When was the Church born?
at the cross
Who is the "head" in the image of the Body of Christ and what does he do?
Christ - directs and nourishes us
what two apostles were Gospel writers?
What COMMAND did Jesus give his disciples before ascending according to the Gospel of Matthew?
to make disciples of all nations by baptizing them
"therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. "
What were the four reasons Jesus chose the Apostles?
To be with him
to send them out
to be the foundation of the Church
to ensure the Church's unity and teaching through Apostolic Succession
What does the Blood flowing from Christ's side symbolize?
The Eucharist
"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them." (John 6:54-56)
What is the shift in the image of the Church as the Temple of the Holy Spirit?
shift from physical Jerusalem Temple to spiritual, living, dwelling place for God
Which Apostles were brothers?
Andrew & Peter
James & John
What eschatological promise is associated with the Ascension?
Jesus will return again : his second coming
"Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11)
Name the 12 Apostles.
Peter, Andrew, John, James (the Greater), Bartholomew/Nathanial, Simon the Zealot, Matthew, Jude/Thaddaeus, James the Less, Philip, Thomas, Judas Iscariot
What 2 books of the Bible are often associated with the piercing of Christ and why?
Genesis - Adam - Jesus is the New Adam
* rib parallel
Zechariah - prophecy of the pierced Messiah
What is the relationship between Christ and the Church?
Church = Bride