Salvation History
The books are not in chronological order, but grouped______________
Thematically
Jesus made him the leader of the Church and said, 'You are ______ and on this rock I will build my Church.'
Peter
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73 Books
Jesus Christ's plan for founding the Church is revealed through his what 3 things?
Preaching and ministry
Selection of the Apostles
Death and Resurrection (Paschal Mystery)
Describe one of the first times the presence of the Holy Spirit is mentioned in the Bible (Genesis)
as 'a mighty wind sweeping over the waters' or as the breath of life in 'Lord God formed the man out of the dust of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life...'
God gives the law (the Torah) to who?
Moses
He was the beloved Apostle of Jesus, he wrote a Gospel, and he was the only one not to suffer martyrdom.
St. John the Apostle
The books of the Bible are Inspired. What does that mean?
It means it is 'God-breathed' and that God spoke through human authors to humanity.
Jesus Christ's preaching includes his words which are Parables and Teachings. Name an example of one of his teachings.
The Beatitudes, Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Humility, Faith, Repentance, Peace-making
The Trinity is mentioned together in Gospel stories. Name one.
The Baptism of Jesus, The Transfiguration
Hosea, Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Ezekiel speak up against _____________
Idolatry or injustice of the Israelites
He was struck down from his animal, blinded, and Jesus said to him, '...why are you persecuting me?'
St. Paul
Why does the Protestant Bible have 7 more books (the Apocrypha) than the Catholic Bible?
Protestants say that the Jews themselves didn't use them and were not Inspired. Catholics say that they don't fit Protestant Theology.
A Parable is a short story that uses everyday images to communicate religious messages. Name one parable that Jesus taught.
Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Mustard Seed, Parable of the Good Samaritan
Pentecost or Shavuot, in the times of Jesus, celebrated giving first fruits of the harvest to God in the Temple and to celebrate God giving the law. What was the form of God which descended on Mt. Sinai with Moses and descended on the Apostles during Pentecost?
The form of Fire
Often known as the Proto-evangelium, the woman strikes at who or what? (not a body part)
The snake or the Devil
The apostles prayed and cast lots to select him to replace Judas Iscariot.
St. Matthias
Name 3 Forms of Literature in the Bible
Narrative, law, poetry, prophecy, fable, allegory, parable, romance, apocalyptic
Name or describe one of the miracles Jesus performed over Nature.
Rebuking the storm, walking on water...
What are the 2 functions of the Holy Spirit?
The primary cause of the Church's work AND he directs the Church's mission.
God's people, his Church and family, expands throughout the Bible. The first people begins with a couple: Adam and Eve and then becomes a tribe. What are the next 2 forms of expansion of God's family?
Nation and then the world.
Name 2 of the 3 apostles who went up Mt. Tabor where Jesus was transfigured.
Peter, James, John
What are the 4 senses for interpreting the Bible?
Literal, Allegorical, Moral, Anagogical
What are the 4 categories of miracles which Jesus did?
Healings, Exorcisms, Resurrections, Nature
What are 3 (of the 7) gifts of the Holy Spirit?
wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of God