Religion Ch. 6
The Gospel of ___ highlights Jesus' ____ rather than his work, presenting a vivid, ______ and down-to-earth portrait of Jesus. Mark probably wrote for a non-Jewish ______-Christian audience undergoing _________.
Mark deeds human Gentile persecution
A prayer of deep faith and submission to God's will
Mary's Magnificat
What is one reason scholars now believe Mark's Gospel is the oldest?
Matthew and Luke improve some of Mark's passages
What are the synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
He was a tax collector and tradition says he wrote a Gospel
Matthew/Levi
Who replaced Judas?
Matthias
The sermons of Jesus reveal him to be a great ___. The Sermon on the ______ is the most important collection of Jesus' _____ teaching in which he preaches about the _____ of God and what is necessary to become his followers.
Teacher Mount moral kingdom
What were Jesus' words of announcement regarding his proclamation of the Kingdom of God found in Mark 1?
The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe the gospel.
What are the three distinct ways the term gospel is used?
The Life of Christ The Four Written versions Preaching about him
Why are the Gospel the most important books of the Bible?
They are our principal source for the life and teaching of our savior
He professed faith in Jesus but later doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead
Thomas
When did God's fullest Revelation take place?
When he assumed human nature and became man (The Incarnation)
"God Saves, "God is Salvation", "Savior", - points to Jesus' identity and to his mission. It also means "Jesus" in Aramaic
Yehoshua
Jesus' ________________ reveals his perfect ________________ to his Father's will and ___________________ the baptism of his death for the _______________ of our sins. It also serves as a __________ for our own baptism.
baptism obedience foreshadowed remission model
Papias, a second-century ____, held that the author of the Gospel of Mark was ______, a disciple of ______ and that his writing includes some themes of Peter's preaching. The date of authorship is placed between AD ______ at around the time of the destruction of the Jewish _____.
bishop John Mark Peter 67-73 Temple
Jesus went into the ____________ to pray, fast, and prepare himself for his _______________, and where he was tempted by ______________. His forty-day retreat recalls the forty ___________ the Chosen People wandered the desert after the ______________ from Egypt.
desert mission Satan years Exodus
a follower of Jesus. the word means "learner"
disciple
Being a ______________ of Jesus required sacrifice, such as leaving one's __________ or occupation. In the end, true disciples of Jesus even suffered ___________________ for believing in him and _______________ the Gospel.
disciple home martyrdom proclaiming
a name for Jesus that means "God is with us."
emmanuel
What was the main job of the Apostles?
evangelize by preaching the Gospel
What is the central theme of Mark's Gospel?
following Jesus means to suffer like Jesus did
What two things does Jesus' submission to John's baptism reveal about Jesus?
great humanity and acceptance of his mission
In what sense is Jesus the New Adam?
he conquered the devil
What does Moses and Elijah's presence at the Transfiguration recall?
how the Law and prophets announced the Messiah
The Acts of Apostles takes the _________ of Jesus Christ to the end of the _________, starting in __________ where the Apostles received the ____________.
message world Jerusalem Holy Spirit
the story of our Savior's birth in Bethlehem
nativity
In what two ways did Jesus teach?
words and deeds
In the second temptation Jesus was given the opportunity to gain all _________ and glory if he would ____ Satan. Jesus ____ this temptation because he came to ________, not to be served.
worldly power worship rejected serve
He had to give up his revolutionary notions since Jesus was opposed to violence
Simon the Zealot
In the first verse Mark reveals that Jesus is the _______. He stresses Jesus' ______ throughout the Gospel, for instance when Jesus expresses anger towards his _________.
Son of God humanity countrymen
"seen together" - The three synoptic gospels are Matthew, Mark, and Luke
Synoptic
True or False: Jesus had women disciples which would have been very unusual for its time
True
True or False: Jesus' miracles helped to prove that he was the Messiah and show his power over sin.
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: Mark teaches that Jesus is the Son of God who assumed human nature
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 synoptic Gospels agree that Jesus' public life began with his baptism by John the Baptist.
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
True or False: The Parable of the Good Samaritan is found only is Luke's Gospel.
True
Luke's Gospel tells how the __________ Jesus lived a life of humble _______________ in the Galilean town of __________________. It points to Jesus' obedience in all things to his heavenly __________________.
boy obedience Nazareth Father
The first ________ was for Jesus to take care of his own needs. Jesus had his mind fixed on doing the Father's ______, not self-gratification like the ________ who gave in to their sensual appetites.
temptation work Chosen People
According to the Letter to the Hebrews, why did Jesus undergo testing in the desert?
to sympathize with human weakness
God's glory shone through Jesus' physical appearance
transfiguration
How is Jesus' compassion evident most perfectly in his dying moments?
"Father, forgive them; they know not what they do."
What three things did the devil tempt Jesus with in the desert?
- turn stones to bread - worldly power and fame - Test God
What are the two major themes in Luke?
(a) The Gospel is Good News and a cause for celebration. (b) Jesus brings Salvation to all
What are two ways the Lord's relationship with his Apostles differed from that of the rabbis of his day?
- He chose them - he taught on his own authority
Each Gospel calls him a traitor because he betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
Judas Iscariot
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: Jesus not Old Testament prophets
True or False: All three synoptic gospels contain records of the Nativity of Jesus.
False: Just Matthew and Luke
True or False: The Beatitudes are found in both Mark and Luke.
False: Matthew
True or False: Jesus instructed Peter, James and John to spread the word of this vision.
False: Not to spread
True of False: Many of the various Jewish sects of Jesus' time had the same ideas of what the Messiah would be.
False: They had different ideas
True of False: Jesus announcement requires two things: that we practice self-denial and that we believe in him.
False: repent and believe in him
True of 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: Son of David
How did Matthew change Mark's story of Jesus' lack of miracles in Jesus' hometown?
He took out the words "was not able to"
Tradition says that _______ was a Gentile Christian who also wrote the ___________________. St. ______________ identified him as a _______ and traveling companion and friend of St. ________.
Luke Acts of the Apostles Irenaeus doctor Paul
Throughout most of its history, _____ Gospel was believed to be the _____Gospel written. It became popular in _____ services and for ______ new Christians. It also emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament _______, linking the Old and New Testaments.
Matthew's 1st worship teaching prophecies
"mystery" - refers to God and his plan
Mysterion
What sources did Matthew and Luke use when they wrote their Gospels in the AD 80s?
Q, M , L and Mark
"source"- a source of Matthew and Luke (Q)
Quelle
At the Last Supper he asked Jesus to show them the Father.
Phillip
What is the key message in the Gospel of Mark?
Pick up your cross and follow him
"anointed one"-name given to Jesus, the Messiah
Christ
What three titles for Jesus are used in Mark 8:27-34? What is the meaning or relation of each?
Christ - anointed one Son of Man- comes from Daniel Suffering servant - second Isaiah
"Good News" - the life of Jesus, preaching about him, and the 4 written versions
Gospel
What important facts do we learn about Jesus and his family in the Nativity?
-Mary was a virgin -She freely conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit -He was born during Herod the Great's reign -received his name before birth -descendants of King David -settled in Nazareth
What are the primary sources abut Jesus?
4 Gospels
The brother of Peter, one of the Gospels records that he was Jesus' first disciple.
Andrew
"send" - The 12 who were sent out to preach the Gospel, to reflect the 12 tribes of Israel
Apostles
Jesus selected Twelve ______ from among his disciples, a number that brings to mind the twelve tribes of _____. Thus, the Apostles, a word that comes from the Greek meaning "____", represent a ______ Israel.
Apostles Israel send renewed
John the ____________ was a distant relation to Jesus. ____________ prophesied that there would be one sent to announce the coming of the _____________. John preached the need for repentance for the ________________ of sin.
Baptist Isaiah Messiah forgiveness
Also known as Nathanael, he asked the ironic question: "Can anything good come from Nazareth?"
Bartholomew
the feast that celebrates the mystery of Christ's manifestation as the Savior of the world
Epiphany
The Feast of _______ celebrates the mystery of Christ's ____________ as the Savior of the _______. It commemorates the visit of the _____ from the East, revealing that Christ came for all people, not just ________.
Epiphany manifestation world magi Jews
True of False: The parable of the Lost Sheep is found only in Matthew's Gospel.
False Both Matthew and Luke
What do the stories about the treachery of King Herod, the flight into Egypt, and the killing of the innocent children in Bethlehem reveal about Jesus?
From the very beginning the forces of evil are against him
Luke wrote for a largely _________-Christian audience. He highlighted the city of __________ as an important __________ in both of his works. The messianic ____ begins there and the second part of Jesus' ministry centers on his ________ there.
Gentile Jerusalem symbol age journey
The third temptation was to test ____ by jumping off the top of the ____, a spectacular deed that would attract people to him, proving his ________. But Jesus' response was to ____ in his Father.
God Temple identity trust
Why is Luke 15 the heart of the Gospel of Luke?
It announces God's forgiveness
He is also known as James the Younger and was stoned to death in AD 62
James, Son of Alphaeus
Jesus referred to he and his brother John as the "sons of thunder" because of their fiery temperament
James, Zebedee's Son
The life of ________is the perfect illustration of putting others first. He is the Good ____ who gave us his life for his ____, stoops to pick us up, and carries us to __________.
Jesus Christ Shepherd flock eternal life
He was known as the "beloved disciple" and Jesus entrusted his Mother to him.
John, Zebedee's Son
He was also known as Jude, Matthew and Luke call him Thaddeus
Judas, son of James
process of the Father reconciling all things through Jesus
Kingdom of God
Matthew presents Jesus as the new ___: as Moses gave the ____ to the Chosen People, so Jesus gave the New Law to all people. Further, the five-book arrangement of the Gospel parallels the _______.
Moses Torah Pentateuch
Passion, Death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension of Jesus
Paschal Mystery
"rock" - He was our first pope. He started the church
Peter
Jesus renamed him "rock"; he became the leader and spokesman for the Apostles
Peter
___ had difficulty accepting Jesus' _______ of the Messiah and Jesus realized that Peter was _______ him away from his true ______. Peter was Judging by human ________, not by divine ones.
Peter interpretation tempting mission standards
What is a major theological emphasis in Matthew's Gospel?
To show that Jesus is the Messiah
During the ___________________ Jesus revealed his divine glory before _______________________________. Through this _____________________, Jesus was foreshadowing God's _________________.
Transfiguration Peter, James, and John manifestation Kingdom
True of False: After Peter's proclamation of his true identity, Jesus warned Peter not to tell anyone.
True
The term __________ refers to God who is a mystery because his _________ greatness, ___________, and perfect ________ are beyond human understanding. In the New Testament the term refers to God's saving _____ gradually unfolding in _______ history.
mystery infinite omnipotence love plan human
In Luke's Gospel Jesus repeatedly sought out people considered to be "________" such as when he cured the _____ and praised the Good _________, a traditional enemy, by making him the _______ of a parable.
outcasts lepers Samaritan hero
Jesus most clearly _________________ the Gospel through the _____________________ - his Passion, Death, _________________, and Ascension. This mystery reveals to _______________ that Jesus Christ is the way to ______________________.
proclaimed Paschal Mystery Resurrection everyone Salvation
The author of the Gospel of Matthew was most likely a Jewish ____ who had a thorough knowledge of Palestine and Jewish _____. It was written during a time of increasing _______ between ______ and Christians.
scribe customs tensions Jews