Christian Scriptures Final 2017

Jesus' point in saying "be perfect" is to

John speaks of Jesus as ____ becoming human and “dwelling among us.”

Which Gospel is not a synoptic Gospel?

The issue Mark addresses is

Zealots believed that if they were to commit or submit to Rome, they would be unfaithful to God

Like Jesus, the first Christians were

The audience of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles is

"Canonical" means a work is

In ancient Rome and Israel church and state were

The heart of Christian Scriptures is

The Pharisees were criticized by Jesus for being hypocrites (though he's friends with some).

John instructs us to produce Good Fruits. Good Fruits =

The "Have Nots" were

Jesus often instructs those whom he has helped or healed

The Gospel stories take great care to show Jesus experienced ____ before he was put to death.

St. Basil said those who have “may receive wages for kindness and faithful stewardship” meaning

What is “the principle source for the life and teaching of the Incarnate Word”, Jesus Christ?

Jesus' friends stand by him, he never expresses fear, distress, sorrow; or cries out to God.

______ is the second part of the miracle form.

In Mark, Jesus experiences the physical realities of human life - fatigue, thirst, and hunger.

Mark has a "messianic secret" which is

Before he was crucified, Jesus was scourged. This means he was

The Gospel of Mark was likely written

Hanukkah lasts 8 days celebrates the re-dedication of the Temple.

_____ is the first part of the established miracle form.

Many Protestant churches display a plain cross, most Catholic churches include ___ on the cross

Which Gospels begin with the infancy narratives?

Mark's intended audience was

Had to be consistent with other Christian and Hebrew writings.

Incarnation means

Jesus is a moral philosopher in the true sense: He intends that his teachings

Romans did not allow any religious freedom in their Empire.

Tax collectors, money lenders, gamblers, robbers, prostitutes, uneducated, sick, etc. were

Commander of approximately 100 Roman soldiers

Synoptic comes from a Greek word meaning

Jesus was charged with blasphemy which means

Jesus' death is understood as

Hanukkah lasts 8 days and celebrates the re-dedication of the Temple.

The events that Acts of the Apostles describe take place approximately AD 30 to 65, during the

Which two Gospels begin with Jesus' birth?

based on the preaching and teaching of the Apostles and their closest companions and disciples

a non-Jewish person in scripture

The Romans selected an Idumean Jew named _____ to rule Israel.

How does Mark “show” us Jesus’ humanity?

What was more important to Jesus – miracles or preaching? How do you know this?

Paul visits some cities multiple times; many of them are the cities he addresses his letters to

This was a symbolic gesture of support for John and his prophecy of destruction and repentance.

Religious leaders wanted Jesus dead because

Saul (also known as Paul) was…

Descendants of the old northern tribes of Israel that had been conquered by the Assyrians.

Jesus attempts to change people's attitude toward Moses' Law from

The Roman authority wanted Jesus dead because (most likely) the chief priests

At the time of Jesus, the culture was heavily influenced by the

Gentiles simply turn up as Paul is preaching; other times he actively seeks them out because

used for celebrations especially the Eucharist, then it was valid for growth in prayer

In order to correctly understand what Jesus is teaching in a parable, what must we notice?

A parable is a story that Jesus tells his listeners to call them to

Each of the first 10 chapters of Mark include at least one story of Jesus involving...

Luke emphasizes the presence of ___ in the ministry of Jesus

When Jesus asks the disciples who he is, what do they say (in Mark’s Gospel)?

Because __ is located there, this area was both the religious and geographic center of Judaism.

Jesus likely didn’t feel abandoned by God while on the Cross. He is quoting

The third stage of the Development of Christian Scriptures

All four Gospels contain an account of Jesus’ suffering and death known as

Language much of the bible was originally translated into (Hebrew) or written in (Christian)

Scholars who assisted in writing about and telling Jews about their religious traditions.

Mark emphasize Jesus’ humanity but also his disciples inability to understand his mission -why?

Jesus makes three predictions of

treason for claiming to be the Messiah and thus a rival to the king or emperor

Matthew’s letters dealt with issues facing the church communities – theological or otherwise.

______ is the third part of the miracle form.

Paul and his companions never endure persecution, jail, etc. from cities as they travel.

The issues addressed in Matthew include

Sadducees were

Jesus is compared to the Hebrew Scriptures "suffering servant" in

Paul made 3 missionary journeys, plus final journey to ___ where he was eventually executed.

Along with miracles, parables are a primary way in which Jesus

Jesus demonstrates that the __ has both already begun and not yet been fully realized.

Prejudice and bitterness between various sections of the country during Jesus’ time originated

This group preserved and managed the Temple and composed a majority of the Sanhedrin.

In Matthew, Jesus is presented with clear ties to Jewish ancestry. One example of this is

Who does Jesus say he is (what must happen to him)?

assembly of Jewish religious leaders who functioned as the supreme council and tribunal

The fourth stage of the Development of Christian Scriptures

"Amen" means

At the beginning of Mark, who baptizes Jesus?

The first stage of the Development of Christian Scriptures

What does Mark’s Gospel say about why there is suffering?

In Mark, Jesus is a Suffering Servant. In Luke he is

Messianic title taken from the book of Daniel and the only title Jesus uses to describe himself

Lived a simple lifestyle among the people, believe in the afterlife, resurrection, & Messiah.

Having the right rituals to the right gods/goddesses at the right time earned the Romans _____

What do Jesus’ disciples do when he’s arrested?

Zealots believed that if they were to commit / submit to Rome, they would be unfaithful to God.

Areas of Judea that were forced to accept Judaism include

What happens during Jesus’ trial and conviction?

Hebrew word for anointed one

Define: Codices

Jesus’ greatest concern was

From Jesus we get famous statements like "turn the other cheek", "love your enemies", and the

The first half of the Gospel of John is known as

What are the first words Jesus says when he begins his public ministry in Mark (1:15)?

Matthew was estimated to be written

The earliest book of Christian Scripture, written around 50AD.

Luke stresses that the Good News is for everyone, especially the

Matthew wants you to understand Jesus as

Matthew's genealogy connects Jesus back to

Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?

Mark portrays Jesus as experiencing the full range of human emotions

an important Christian community accepted the book as valid and consistent with their beliefs

Luke and Matthew may have used a second source known as

It is not a Gospel or an Epistle - it is its own unique genre, with no other book like it.

______ is the fourth part of the miracle form.

John was written

The second stage of the Development of Christian Scriptures

Mark was likely written

More than the other Gospels, Mark emphasizes

St. Basil was

Mark's message is Jesus is right there with you, sharing your pain because

The Pharisees were

"The Passion" is the

Jesus says no murder = Don't devalue others by thinking yourself superior or harboring anger.

John the Baptist's message was

Christian Scripture is a collection of ___ books, all written within 100 years of Jesus’ Death

What does Jesus ask of Peter and John during the agony in the garden? What happens?

Luke was written

Jesus' most famous lecture is

They did not believe in resurrection or other “novelties”.

Obsessed with purity, withdrew to desert communities to live a pure, monastic lifestyle.

Jesus' teaching and healing ministry lasted

The Pharisees were criticized by Jesus for being hypocrites (but he's friends with some).

Jesus sought to transform Jewish society, and bring forth

Luke includes __, indicating the poor would be the first to recognize and respond to Jesus.

They were despised at the time of Jesus as foreigners who worship God in the “wrong way”.

The "Haves" were a small portion of the population that made and enforced the rules.

What word does “good news” translate to in Greek?

Romans allowed some religious freedom in their Empire.

In Mark, Jesus is portrayed as very

What did the coming of Jesus do or not do for the Hebrew Scriptures Covenants?