The Gospels
The word "Gospel" means _______
Good News
The Bible is the ____ of ______.
The Bible is the Word of God.
Disciple comes from the word _________
Discipline
What is a parable?
A story told by Jesus using everyday situations to teach about God
What is a MIRACLE?
An extraordinary action of Jesus that reveals God’s power and love.
Synoptic
The Bible has two parts. They are ____
The Old and New Testament
Name TWO characteristics of a true disciple.
Examples:
a. Follows someone or some ideal
b. Serves others
c. Believes in the mission
4 Main Characteristics of a parable?
Story, Comparison, Crisis, Unexpected Ending
4 TYPES of miracles in the New Testament
Healing, Nature, Restoration of Life and Exorcisms
Of the 4 Gospel writers, which two disciples were Jesus actual apostles?
Matthew and John
Where do we get our primary source of information about Jesus?
The New Testament (Gospels)
What is the difference between an Apostle and a Prophet?
Apostle- First 12 chosen disciples of Jesus
Prophet- People who delivered divine messages as God's mouth piece in the Old Testament
Why did Jesus teach about God's Kingdom through parables?
Jesus using everyday situations to teach about God to make the stories relatable.
Jesus walking on water is what type of miracle?
Nature
Who was John's main audience?
All of mankind
What strategy does the Catholic Church encourage people to use when interpreting scripture?
Contextualist approach
What mission did Jesus give the Apostles?
To spread the Good News
What is the comparison in the parable of the Prodigal Son?
The love of the earthly father and his son COMPARES to the forgiving and merciful love God the Father has for US.
Catholics believe the Eucharist is ___________.
The true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, under the appearance of bread and wine
Which Gospel author makes connections to the prophets of the Old Testament in his Gospel?
Matthew. Main audience: Jews
What is is Exegesis important when analyzing the Bible?
It allows the reader to carefully investigate the original and intended meaning by considering the historical context and literary genre rather than imposing modern or personal views onto it
Which of Jesus's Apostles was the last one to finish his Gospel?
John
What is ONE main message that many parables try to emphasize about God and His Kingdom?
How does the Catholic church approve modern day miracles?
Only after intense and detailed investigation.