Chapter 6
What were Jesus' words of announcement regarding his proclamation of the Kingdom of God found in Mark 1?
"This is the time of fulfillment"
What three titles for Jesus are used in Mark 8:27-34? What is the meaning or relation of each?
1) Christ means "Messiah" 2) "Son of Man" is used in the prophecy 3) "Suffering Servant"
What two things does Jesus' submission to John's baptism reveal about Jesus?
1) He was accepting the mission 2) He was serving all of humanity
What are the two major themes in Luke?
1) The Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly Good News and thus a cause for celebration. 2) Jesus is the universal Savior who brings Salvation to Jew and Gentile alike.
In what two ways did Jesus teach?
1) Words 2) Deeds
What important facts do we learn about Jesus and his family in the Nativity?
1) mary= virgin 2) Jesus= born during King Herod's reign 3) Jesus was conceived by Mary 4) Jesus received his name before birth 5) Jesus descended from David 6)The Holy Family settled in Nazareth
What are the three distinct ways the term gospel is used?
1. Refer to Jesus 2. Preach Jesus 3. The 4 Gospels
What is a key message in the Gospel of Mark?
A key message in Mark is that to follow Jesus means to pick up our daily crosses in imitation of him. Suffering for the Lord leads to Salvation and our participation in his glorious Resurrection.
True or False? All three synoptic gospels contain records of the Nativity of Jesus.
False
True or False? Jesus instructed Peter, James and John to spread the word of this vision.
False
True or False? Many of the various Jewish sects of Jesus' time had the same ideas of what the Messiah would be.
False
True or False? Matthew uses the title "Son of Man" more than any other Gospel and quotes many Old Testament prophecies to proclaim Jesus' identity as the Messiah.
False
True or False? The Beatitudes are found in both Mark and Luke.
False
True or False? The Parable of the Lost Sheep is found only in Matthew's Gospel.
False
True or False? The unique form of literature known as a gospel, is primarily a faith summary of the Good News of the Old Testament prophets.
False
What is a central theme of Mark's Gospel?
Following Jesus means a christian must suffer like Jesus suffered to save us from sin.
Luke wrote for a largely _____________-Christian audience.
Gentile
In what sense is Jesus the New Adam?
He conquered the devil
Why is Luke 15 the heart of the Gospel of Luke?
It announces God's forgiveness of sinners, and true cause for celebration.
What are ways the Lord's relationship with his Apostles differed from that of the rabbis of his day?
Jesus chose the apostles and the rabbi chose the teacher
How is Jesus' compassion evident most perfectly in his dying moments?
Jesus prayed in those moments
What sources did Matthew and Luke use when they wrote their Gospels in the AD 80s?
Mark= Q Matthew= M Luke= L
What is one reason scholars believe Mark's Gospel is the oldest?
Matthew and Luke "Improve" passages from Mark
How did Matthew change Mark's story of Jesus' lack of miracles in Jesus' hometown?
Matthew said that Jesus didn't work mighty deeds.
Which are the synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
What is a major theological emphasis in Matthew's Gospel?
Snow Christians and genetics converts that Jesus is the Messiah
In the first verse Mark reveals that Jesus is the ___________.
Son of God
What are the primary sources about Jesus?
The four gospels
According to the Letter to the Hebrews, why did Jesus undergo testing in the desert?
To sympathize with our human weakness.
. True or False? Mark teaches that Jesus is the Son of God who assumed human nature.
True
. True or False? The synoptic Gospels agree that Jesus' public life began with his baptism by John the Baptist.
True
True or False? After Peter's proclamation of his true identity, Jesus warned Peter not to tell anyone.
True
True or False? Jesus had women disciples which would have been very unusual for its time.
True
True or False? Jesus' presentation in the Temple shows how the firstborn son belongs to God.
True
True or False? Jewish Law required males to be circumcised as a sign of the covenant.
True
True or False? Matthew and Luke toned down details of Mark that might cast Jesus in an unfavorable light.
True
True or False? The Parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in Luke's Gospel.
True
True or False? The vision at the Transfiguration reveals all Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity.
True
True or False? Theologically, Mark portrays Jesus as a Suffering Messiah for Christians to imitate.
True
True or False? Throughout his Gospel, Matthew strives to show that Jesus Christ fulfills all of God's promises to the Chosen People and through them to all people.
True
When did God's fullest Revelation take place?
When he assured human nature
What was the main job of the Apostles?
become fishers of people... evangelize by preaching the Gospel
The sermons of Jesus reveal him to be a great ________________.
teacher