Beginner's Guide
TRUE OR FALSE Meditating on the word is the same as reading the word
FALSE
This group of people were strict religious traditionalists who despised Roman rule.
Pharisee
How did the Pharisees approach Jesus?
With Flowery language and ill intentions
If you have questions about scripture, who should you ask FIRST
Holy Spirit
This group of people were pro-Roman, secular supporters of King Herod’s dynasty
Herodians
Explain the symbolism behind the coin and how Jesus relates it back to ourselves
Render what you owe. We are made in the image of God, so we must surrender ourselves to the Lord
Name one of the three things you should do prior to reading a book in the bible
Author; Audience; Intended Purpose/Goal
An ancient Roman silver coin, originally worth a day's wages of labor
Denarius
Besides the obvious reasons of paying taxes, what was controversial about it?
Tax money was used to worship pagan gods
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
Parable
Why did the Herodians and Pharisees have beef?
Both groups fought for influence within society. Also had different goals. Herodians were pro Rome and Pharisees were anti Rome
This term refers to the ability to judge well
Discernment
Who was the author of the Book of Matthew
Anonymous
What were the two inscriptions found on the Denarius coin?
1. Tiberius Caesar
2. The Roman Goddess of Peace
This verse states "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth."
Exodus 20:4