Jesus faces opposition
True or False - Jesus' opposition to the religious leaders was a reason for his crucifixion?
True
What was Peter's exact confession?
Jesus is the Messiah and the divine son of God.
what does transfiguration mean
physically and visibly transformed
In that culture, what did the term “sinner” mean?
This refers to a person who opposes God’s will.
What is the Greek word for “God save us”?
“Hosanna”
Why does Jesus face so much opposition from the religious leaders?
Because his view of the kingdom of God differs radically from theirs.
How did the disciples expect Jesus to be “The Christ” in Mark 8?
They expected him to act in a way that will benefit and empower themselves
Who was present during the transfiguration?
Peter, James, John, and Moses & Elijah
What did Jesus say to the Pharisees who criticized Him for healing on the Sabbath?
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick” (Matt. 9:12–13).
"Transfigured" is what word in Greek?
"Metamorphoô"
What were some of the ways that Jesus handled opposition?
Jesus sought God’s Kingdom first, and spoke of righteousness and God’s love. He was no pushover, yet sought peace.
What does Peter say in response to Jesus saying “But what about you? Who do you say I am?”
Peter quickly replies with “You are the Messiah”
Where does the Transfiguration take place?
Mount Tabor
How is Jesus sitting with sinners different from the Flood back in Genesis 6-9?
Jesus wanted to sit with sinners so that the Pharisees would understand that everyone is welcome in the kingdom of God and that everyone could be saved. Back in Genesis, God experienced righteous anger since every human was filled with evil in their hearts. The difference between these two situations is that Jesus was on earth.
What does "Therapia tou tyflu" mean in Greek?
"Healing of the blind man"
In the book of John, the theme of opposition and conflict builds up in what chapters
(____-through-____)?
Chapters 5 -through- 12.
What did the crowds believe Jesus to be when He and the disciples were on their way to Caesarea Phillipi?
The people believed him to be a prophet.
We are told that Jesus was “transfigured before them” so that his “face shone like the _ _ _, and his clothes became as _ _ _ _ _ as the light”
Sun, white.
Why was having a meal with sinners so significant in Jesus’ day?
In that culture, sitting down for a meal with someone, referred to as “table fellowship,” was significant because it implied that you accepted the person you were eating with.
What does "Diakonia sti Gallia" mean in Greek?
"ministry of Galilee"
What 4 main groups of people did Jesus face opposition from?
1) Satan
2) His own family
3) His own disciples
4) Jewish religious leaders
When Jesus says “Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again”, Peter rebukes Jesus. What did Jesus say in response to Peter?
“Get behind me, Satan! You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns” (Mark 8:31)
What will the transfiguration provide the disciples?
A needed preview of kingdom glory
According to Matthew Harmon, in his book Rebels & Exiles, how does Jesus understand sinners?
he was tempted as a human to sin so he understands us as sinners.
What is the importance of Greek Historical Context that makes Jesus being the Son of God so important?
Mark shows how important it is that Jesus is the Son of God by relating it to Zeus and other Greek Gods.
According to Frank Thielman in his book Theology of the New Testament, “Mark was probably also aware that in Greek Tradition, Zeus was considered to be “father of both men and gods” and that in Roman tradition, the emperor could be described as the “son of god.” Perhaps because of this potential ambiguity, Mark wanted his readers to know that Jesus was the “Son of God” in a unique sense. Thus, when God announces that Jesus is his Son in 1:11 and 9:7, Mark’s Greek reveals the unique nature of his sonship.” (page 63)