Bible chapter 7 study guide

What did Jesus warn would happened to many of his disciples because of the persecution they would face?

The love of many would grow cold, and they wouldn't persevere to the end

Who is invited to God's kingdom? What is the one requirement for entering that kingdom?

All people are invited. only those with ropes of righteousness may enter the kingdom

Explain the symbolism of the fig tree. What warning does it imply?

By the time the leaves bud out on the fig tree, all the signs will have begun to happen. Jesus' second coming should be considered to be near so that people should live with a strong sense of expectancy.

Describe how to identify the second coming of Christ

Cataclysmic disruptions in the heavens, Christ return in the clouds for all to see, great morning on the whole earth because of terror, angels, gathering the elect and rescuing them

Masada

Herod built this fortress and palace on a plateau high above the dead sea to protect himself from a possible invasion from Egypt. later, it was used as a stronghold for the last zealots who opposed Rome. they held out for several years before committing a mass suicide, rather than giving themselves up as prisoners.

The tower of atonia

Herod built this fortress for the Romans in Jerusalem adjacent to the temple in order to please and appease them. He named it after Mark Anthony, a powerful Roman ruler who is close friends with Julius Caesar

Herod's Temple

Herod began rebuilding Zerubbabel's Temple to make it more splendid but soon after the project was completed, the temple was destroyed by the Romans to put down Jewish revolts. Jesus was dedicated at his temple, spoke to the teachers in the temple and cleansed this temple twice.

Caesarea

Herod built this city, which became the major regional port city of that day. Its amphitheater and aqueducts were marvels. It became the Roman capital of the province of Judea, and was there when its governors lived.

In Matthew 22-23 what questions did Jesus ask that the Pharisees were unable to answer? Why were they unable to answer it?

Jesus asked how David could call the Messiah "Lord" if the Messiah was David son they wouldn't answer because they didn't want to admit that the Messiah was who Jesus claimed to be—God

Explain why Jesus had come and what the proper response to him would've been

Jesus didn't come to rule as a conquering king to establish political sovereignty over Israel. He came to bring salvation by reversing the curse and crushing the serpent's head so that people would be zealous for good works. He came to die for his sheep. The appropriate response would have been faith and repentance.

How did Jesus wisely answer the scribe or the lawyer who was trying to trick him into supporting one commandment of God over against other commandments?

Jesus summarized all of the commandments by the greatest commandment: love God and love others

What is Jesus's basis for judging?

Jesus will judge according to the works people have done in relation to others in the world around them

What's sobering reality does Jesus teach using the simile of a shepherd separating sheep from goats?

Jesus will judge all people, and they will be separated into two categories for eternal life or eternal punishment

What major event was taking place when Jesus into Jerusalem, riding a donkey, presenting himself as king?

Passover was taking place

Identify five signs that mark the beginning of the period from Christ's ascension to his second coming

a. False crists or messiahs, b. wars and rumors of war, c. food shortages, d. epidemics, e. earthquakes

What was Jesus's harshest sign of judgment during his first coming— a coming that was primarily about salvation, and not judgment? Who is the object of his judgment?

The cleansing of the temple at the beginning and end of his ministry. His own people the Jews were the object of his judgment during his first coming.

Contrast the responses of the two sons in the parable in Matthew 21:28-32. identify who these two sons represent

The first son refused to do his fathers well, but then he repented and did it. The second son said he would do his fathers will, but then didn't end up doing it at all. The first son represents sinners who repent and enter God's kingdom. The second son represents the religious leaders who refused to repent because they trust in their own righteousness, and failed to enter the kingdom.

Contrast the action of kingly authority that the people wanted Jesus to display with the kingly acts Jesus actually displayed

The people wanted Jesus to authoritatively fight against Rome. Instead, he authoritatively came out against the center of Israel's worship— the temple.

Contrast the wise and foolish virgins

The wise virgins came prepared with extra oil, knowing that groom may delay his coming, the foolish virgins failed to prepare and missed his return

Is it possible for people to profess Christ and be rejected by him at the last judgment? What is the key for determining whether their fruit is genuine?

Yes. The genuineness of peoples fruit is tested by whether they did the will of the Father.