Bible CH. 9-10 test review

Peter

Denies Jesus 3x

Common points of the resurrection story.

Women go to the tomb find it empty and are told that Jesus has risen. React fear and shock and told not to be afraid...then experience the Resurrection

What was the faithful question that Caiaphas asked Jesus that would ultimately result in the execution of Jesus? How did Jesus respond to that question? What surprised Caiaphas about that response?

"Are you the Messiah?" "I AM" Claiming to be divine

Name the three metaphors used by the church in interpreting the meaning of Jesus' death, and summarize their common understanding. Which ones made more sense to the ancient Jews? Why?...

1. The Suffering Servant—from the prophet Isaiah, a servant must suffer to save us from our sins 2. Ransom for Many—Jesus paid the price for our sins by dying on the cross. He freed us from the slavery of our sins. 3. The Paschal Lamb—Jesus is the lamb, sacrificed to free us from our sins. Just like the original Passover Lamb freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Scourging

A beating given before crucifixion

Joseph of Arimathea

Asks permission to bury Jesus' body

Judas

Betrays Jesus

Why did the Roman and Jewish authorities consider Jesus a threat to religious tradition and political stability? If Jesus arrived in your country today, do you think he might be regarded in the same way by religious and political leaders? Explain your answer.

Challenged almost every important issue of his day—including the meaning of the law, the Temple and worship. He challenged the way they did things!! The way the temple was run. The people in power show that as a threat People believed the Messiah would be a military leader that would overthrow the Romans. Therefore the Romans thought Jesus might be a threat.

Gethsemane

Garden where Jesus went to pray after the Last Supper

Explain how Jesus was not only a man of peace, but also conflict.

Jesus caused conflict and tension. His words were often challenging, even threatening...often conflicted with people in positions of power.

Do you think Jesus realized he would die shortly after he arrived in Jerusalem? Why or why not?

Jesus could read the signs of the times and probably knew his death was near. He could not foretell the future—but based on the events happening around him, he knew his death was near. He knew there was building hostility. His conflict with the Jewish leaders and Romans would eventually reach a breaking point. Also as he entered Jerusalem, he knew things were tense. Some were rioting against the Romans. Also, large numbers of people had come into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. He knew his death was near because he knew the fate of a prophet was usually death.

Ascension

Jesus went up to heaven, transcends time and space, can now be with all people, everywhere, all the time.

Passion

Jesus' arrest, trial and crucifixion

What were the last two things Jesus said on the cross?

My God, My God why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22—showing complete trust in God Into your hand I commend my spirit.

Golgotha

Place of the skull, where Jesus was crucified

Ransom

Price paid to release a slave

Name two things Pilate does to avoid the responsibility of condemning Jesus. What ends up happening?

Sends him to Herod and Pilate give them a choice to free Barabas or Jesus—according to a Jewish custom Pilate gives into the pressure of the Jewish leaders and the crowd and condemns Jesus to death.

What was the significance of the blood and water that flowed from Jesus' wound?

Sign of the Eucharist and the presence of the Holy Spirit

Briefly describe the Last Supper and Jesus' intentions behind his actions there. Why do you think Christians today continue to celebrate the Eucharist?

The Apostles were gathered to celebrate the Passover. He took the unleavened bread and said this is my body and then took the wine and said this is my blood. Jesus did this as a sign of his approaching death. It was a way Jesus would be present to his followers after his death.

Crucifixion

The method of execution reserved for non-Roman citizens and slaves

Paschal mystery

The whole series of events by which Jesus saved humanity—from giving himself in the Eucharist at the Supper through his death and resurrection.

Why are there inconsistencies in the resurrection accounts? Do they make the Resurrection story more or less believable?

They are told from different points of view. Of course, retelling a story the details may difference depending on the evangelists perspective. It makes the Resurrection more believable. If they had made up the Resurrection—they would have made certain to get their "story straight".

What is the Catholic understanding of the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist? Do all Christians believe this?

Truly and fully the presence of Jesus. It is Jesus' body and blood—not a symbol. No

Instead of the institution of the Eucharist, what ritual does John's Gospel describe at the last supper? Why did Jesus wash the feet of his disciples?

Washing of the feet—show the importance of serving and loving others

"Ultimately, recognizing the risen Christ is a matter of faith." If you were talking with a non-Christian, what evidence could you cite to support belief in the Resurrection?

a. A consistent belief in the early church—letters of St. Paul, Acts of the Apostles and all four Gospels mention it and see accepting Jesus' resurrection as key to becoming a disciple b. The empty tomb—early Christians chose to die as martyrs rather than deny their faith in the resurrection. And the women were the first to witness Jesus' resurrection. If the story was made up, why would they choose women for this important role. Women were not seen as reliable witnesses c. Jesus' post-resurrection appearances—Jesus appeared to many people d. A courageous community—transformed from a group of shattered followers to courageous witnesses

Blasphemy

claiming to be God—Sanhedrin charge Jesus with

Paschal lamb

freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Jesus new Paschal lamb, free us from sin.

Pentecost

the coming of the Holy Spirit, gave the Apostles the courage to start preaching, known as the Birthday of the Church.