New Testament Final
The questions which drew out the parable of the Good Samaritan
"who is my neighbor?", "what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
The parable of the unmerciful servant money differences (1 penny, 1 talent, 100 pence, 10,000 talents)
-1 penny=1 days wages ($100) -1 talent= 6000 pennies= $600,000 -100 pence=$10,000 -10,000 talents=$6,000,000,000
how much was 2 pence good for in the parable of the good samaritan
2 "pence" = 2 months room/board
Implications of the JST in Matthew 18:8-9
A man's hand is his friend, a man's eye is his family. Meaning: you may need to sever or end some relationships if they are holding you back from becoming who you need to become. It is better to enter into the Kingdom of God than suffer the consequences of continuing this relationship.
The primary message of Jesus cursing the fig tree
As a symbol the fig tree was a hypocrite representing the hypocrisy of the pharisees.
The initial audience and intent of Jesus sharing the parable of the Prodigal Son
Audience- pharisees and scribes Question- Application- calling out the pride of the pharisees and scribes and telling them that they can come back too
What Jesus said in John 8 that led the people to want to stone him
Before Abraham was, I am.
Possible ways to interpret Jesus's use of the word "woman" when speaking to his mother
Connects her with other archetypal women such as Eve, possibly used for typological reasons. Links her with other women who serve as types of how jesus interacts with his disciples.
Why Jesus may have waited 4 days before raising Lazarus
Consciously setting up a teaching moment. Divine delay. 4 days- after 3 days they check to make sure that the person is really dead.
Other possible translations for the phrase "sore amazed"
Ekthambeisthai-amazed, awestruck, astonished/ and to be very heavy (ademonein- deeply distressed, troubled)
The two meanings of the phrase "being lifted up"
Explicitly it refers to Jesus's being lifted up on the cross. Implicitly it extends to his ascension to heaven
Insight from the Greek translation of the phrase "be born again"
Greek, gennēthēi anōthen = born from above
identify the story Mary's is likely drawing upon in the Magnificat
Hannah in the Book of Samuel. Hannah was barren and miraculously gave birth to Samuel who she then dedicated to the Lord.
Meaning of "Bethesda"
House of mercy or house of grac
The 7 "I AM" Statements in the Gospel of John
I am the bread of life I am the light of the world I am the door I am the good shepherd I am the resurrection and the life I am the way, the truth, and the life I am the vine
Ways in which the Atonement is "infinite"
Infinite in the divineness of the one sacrificed Infinite in power Infinite in time Infinite in coverage Infinite in depth Infinite in the degree of suffering endured by the Redeemer Infinite in love Infinite in the blessings it bestows
Who participated in the last supper?
Jesus and His disciples- woman and children present
One characteristic of the Savior emphasized in the story of the "woman of faith" who is healed (ie woman w/issue of blood)
Jesus was never rushed
Progression in how the woman at the well refers to Jesus
Jew, sir, prophet, Christ
Significance of John 5:29 to the restoration
John 5:25-29 = D&C 76:15-20 inspired Joseph Smith to have the vision of D&C 76
Luke's use of paired stories (doublets)
John the Baptist and Jesus. Zacharias (priest) and Mary (peasant). Simeon and Anna.
Key people in the experience on the Mount of Transfiguration
John the Baptist, Moses, Elijah, God the Father, Jesus Christ, Peter, James and John
Which Book of Mormon story probably happened during the feast of tabernacles
King Benjamin's account
Insights from the Greek language in "the Annunciation" verses as well as in Mary's response
Least powerful person Handmaid- doule means slave. Same word used to represent relationship between Hagar and Sariah
Be familiar with the idea of Logos
Logos- word. John describes Jesus as the Word, representing God's will, plan, and intent as well as the means by which he communicates and interacts with his creation. Logos- expression. Christ was the expression of the Father.
Insights from David O McKay on the "Parables of the Lost"
Lost for different reasons: Sheep- Stupidly/unconsciously lose track of what is most important/true success Lost coin- thing lost was not in itself responsible, the one who had been trusted with the coin had, through carelessness or neglect, lost it Prodigal son- irking under the restraint, longed for freedom, rebellion against authority, spent his means in riotous living and was lost
Be able to explain the differences between the synoptic accounts and John's account regarding the timing Passover meal
Matthew, Mark and Luke all agree that this feast is the Passover feast/Last Supper. John says the Last Supper is a regular meal the night before the Passover and the crucifixion aligns with the Passover.
Compare and contrast Matthew's and Luke's nativity accounts (including key historical elements)
Matthew- Jesus born in Bethlehem, wisemen from the east, King Herod sends them to Bethelehem, star, gold incense and myrrh, dream warns the wisemen, dream warns joseph Luke- decree of taxation, Nazareth to Bethlehem, Jesus is born and placed in a manger, angels appear to shepherds, 8 day old child circumcised and named Jesus, after 40 days go to Jerusalem to offer sacrifice, return to Nazareth.
Insights from Nicodemus at the burial scene of Jesus
Nicodemus now came out in the open in his acceptance of Jesus as the true King of Israel Seeing Jesus raised up on the cross may have been the ultimate sign for Nicodemus different paths of discipleship can lead to the same end. we must be careful about judging the spiritual journeys of other people. some things could only be learned from the Spirit,
Important insights into understanding the phrase "God is a spirit" (
No indefinite articles so translators just threw them in there. God is spirt, full of spirit, is many things.
Key biographical about Luke
Not an apostle and probably didn't know jesus. Gentile convert. Companion to Paul. Physician. Luke's Greek is the best of the gospel writers Luke wrote Acts as well
Insight from the Greek word translated as "comforter" in John 14
Parakletos- one who is summoned to another side as a helper, intercessor or advocate
Know the overall division (structure) of the gospel of John (4 Parts)
Prologue, book of signs, book of glory, epilogue
In John's gospel which event likely led to the final decision to kill Jesus
Raising Lazarus
Elements of the triumphal entry that show Jesus is the King of Israel
Riding on a donkey Spreading palm leaves and clothes Shouting "Hosanna" Calling Jesus the Son of David
Historical/cultural details which enhance our reading of the parable of the Good Samaritan
Samaritans- people who inhabited Samaria Jerusalem to Jericho= 1900 ft drop Terrain is barren and dangerous (bandits) Tensions between Jews and Samartians Priests and Levites worked in the temple Contact with blood/corpse= ritually unclean
A key lesson from Simeon's words to
Simeon understood that Christ was born to die- His birth meant little without his Atonement and following resurrection.
Insights from the story of the widow of Nain (location, social standing, timing, etc)
Small and poor, remained that way ever since Nain is about 30 miles from Capernaum Having a son die would be a tragedy for anyone, but especially this widow: Widow facing financial ruin and starvation Now her only son is dead and she is at the end of her rope Precisely when the villagers were carrying the son out to be buried, Jesus found them and had compassion on her. Pending loneliness she was facing He had experienced long before He just "happened" to intercept them- he planned to be there This miracle was about rescuing one desperate soul- Jesus was aware that something was wrong for this woman- a true nobody- her situation cried out for his immediate attention
The significance of Matthew's placement of the story of Jesus healing the two blind men
Symbolic set up to set us up for chapter 21. They were blind but then they began to see. In the next chapter, people begin to see clearly who He is.
The two questions which structurally set up Matthew 24
Tell us when shall these things be? (destruction? What shall be the sign of Jesus' coming and the end of the world?
What happened on the Mount of Transfiguration
The Lord confers the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven upon Peter, James and John. Jesus prophesied that he would be killed in Jerusalem, Voice of the Father is heard. Moses and Elijah conferred keys.
Luke's unique contribution to the Gethsemane account (be familiar with the textual criticism associated with this account)
The angel comes to comfort Christ and great drops of blood- probably removed by early churchers bc they were embarrassed that Christ didn't "do it alone" and needed the angel.
Be able to identify the inclusio in Luke 2 and what we can learn from it
The child grew and waxed strong in spirit; increased in wisdom and stature. Christ was respectful to his parents, and he also knew his purpose very young.
Symbolic significance of the pool of Siloam in John 9
The pool of Siloam was a pool of living water. Christ is living water. The prayers of the priests and pilgrims at the Feast of Tabernacles was answered- not how they expected. Blind man goes to wash there on Jesus's instructions- Christ is the well of salvation. Testimony and clarity aren't always immediate.
Know the central purposes of the Gospel of John (John 20:30-31)
Traditional writer John- all the Johns that aren't john the Baptist are the same john. to bring readers to a knowledge that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and to help them have eternal life through his name
The significance of Jesus' statement that he is the Good Shepherd
When he claims to be the good shepherd, he is claiming to be the messiah
Important lessons from Luke's account of the "call narrative" in Luke 5
When the Lord calls, act immediately. When the Savior asks, even if you have a million reasons not to, do it anyways. Jesus asks us to follow Him when the nets are full
Significance of the "I Am" statement in John 7-8 in its ancient context
the Lampstands and feast of tabernacles, they are talking about how the Messiah will come and be the light for all, and that is when Jesus speaks up and says that He is.
Eschatology
the part of theology concerned with death, judgement, and the final destiny of the souls and of humankind.
