Religion final: CH 4,5,6 and Tests
T or F: Matthew used the term "Kingdom of Heaven" in order to distinguish his Gospel from Luke's Gospel.
False: Matthew used the term "Kingdom of heaven" because he was writing to the Jews whom did not recognize the kingdom as the kingdom of God because they refrained from saying "God" because it was too holy
T or F: The parable of the wheat and the weeds tells us that saints and sinners will exist together beyond death.
False: The parable of the wheat and the weeds tells us that God will separate the good from the bad. He will reward the faithful and punish the evildoers in the Kingdom.
T or F: Any person who witnessed one of Jesus' miracles became a believer.
False: not everyone who witnessed one of Jesus' miracles became a believer because they said the power came from Satan
T OR F: Jesus thought that giving money to the poor was more important than anointing his body for burial
Flase
T OR F: the outwardly religious have a better chance of entering the kingdom of God than the poor or sinners
Flase
Compare the Passover to the passion
GarJesus is the "lamb of God" Passover -lamb is sacrificed -blood on wooden doorposts -salvation from literal slavery Passion -Jesus is sacrificed -Blood on wood of the cross -salvation from slavery to sin
-Jesus is arrested
Garden of Gethsemane
-Jesus prays for another way
Garden of Gethsemane
-Judas kisses Jesus in greeting as a way to let the soldiers know who he is
Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus prayed in agony in the Garden of ___________________
Gethsemane
what is the theme of the prodigal son?
God will forgive you if you are sorry
the beatitudes call us to go beyond the _________________
Golden Rule
Jesus was crucified at __________________
Golgotha
what story(s) occurs only in Matthew?
Guards report to the authorities Jesus' appears to the eleven before his ascension- giving the great commision
why did Constantine In 324, choose a new capital for his empire?
He defeated the Eastern Emperor & became the sole ruler of Rome. The West was falling apart & he wanted a "New Rome"
what did Constantine do as a result of the victory in the battle of the melvian bridge?
He now supported Christianity and made it legal in 313 with the Edict of Milan.
offered sacrifices and took care of other cultic/ritual concerns in the temple
High priest, chief priests, priests and Levites
What motivated Judas to betray Jesus? Why did the priests and elders involve judas in the betrayal ?
His motive of grief fits John's description of Judas as the one who kept and stole from the money purse of the apostles. Judas was tempted by satan and he may have been disappointed in the type of Messiah Jesus was and maybe by arresting him, he'd be motivated to start his revolution. Judas may not have realized Jesus would be put to death. The leaders involved Judas because they needed an insider to deliver up Jesus.
the high priest was the only person allowed to enter the ____________________
Holy of Holies
the translation for the Hebrew word for God, Yahweh
I am
a latin abbreviation for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"
INRI
this was the charge against Jesus that the Sanhedrin brought to Pilate
Insurrection
God's plan of Salvation through the death of a suffering servant was foretold by this prophet
Isaiah
In Luke's gospel, why does Jerusalem play a central role for Jesus' ministry?
Jerusalem becomes Jesus' destination for it is impossible that a prophet should die outside of Jerusalem. It was Jesus' destination because as a prophet, he knew he needed to go there to die
.... God greatly exalted him... that at the name of __________ Every knee should bend...
Jesus
describe the story in John when Jesus appears to the twelve apostles
Jesus appears on the room where the apostles were hiding from authorities. Jesus shows them his wounds and tells them to continue his work. Jesus gives the disciples the gift of the holy spirit and the authority to forgive sings in his name through baptism and penanse and to announce God's salvation through the forgiveneess of sins
what two things did Jesus ask people to do when he announced the coming of the kingdom of God?
Jesus asked people to prepare for God's rule by turning from their sins- repenting and believing in the good news
why did Jesus stay, and not escape, when he knew he was in danger?
Jesus did not escape because he had full humanity, full trust in God. He knew this was God's will for him and that his death would lead to life of other people, for their sins would be forgiven. Since Jesus was the new Adam, he wasn't blocked by sin so he had free will to choose God's will for him.
what does the voice say at the Transfiguration?
"This is my beloved son with whom I am well pleased, listen to him." This recalls the baptism event.
what was Simon Peter's response to Jesus' question?
"You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God"
what was constantine's vision? what did it mean?
"in this sign you will conquer" Before the decisive battle, he had a vision promising him that he would conquer through a special sign. Soldiers were instructed to put this on their banners & shields.
what did Jesus ask of his disciples at the Transfiguration?
"who do people say that the son of man is?"
List three things from the Sermon on the Plain that the Lord requires of his followers.
- to live by the golden rule -imitate God by being kind to ungrateful and wicked people -listen to the words of Jesus, making them alive in our lives
why did Christianity grow despite persecution?
-Christian God was unconditionally loving & dependable, unlike the Roman gods -not vengeful -All were equal in the Church -Martyrdoms inspired more Romans to join
How does Isaiah 53 foretell/ connect to Jesus' passion?
-Jesus had no special qualities that would draw us to him just like the servant -the lamb would be sacrificed and he himself, the lamb of God, was sacrificed -the servant would be punctured, Jesus was punctured at his side at his crucifixion -the servant would take on suffering, Jesus took on suffering for our sins
what is the story and meaning of Jesus driving out the money changers and vendors outside the temple of Jerusalem?
Jesus entered the temple area and drove out money changers, he had flipped tables and was outraged. This is unusual because the business conducted at the temple was religious in nature. Jesus' charge that the temple had become a den of thieves showed he had authority over the religious practices of Israel, a fact that enrages the religious leaders.
-Jesus is on a donkey as he rides through the city
Jesus enters Jerusalem
-palm branches are laid at Jesus' feet
Jesus enters Jerusalem
-the people welcome Jesus
Jesus enters Jerusalem
what are the scenes that appear in the longer ending of Mark's gospel?
-Mary Magdalene- she told the apostles she had seen Jesus and they did not appear to her -Two disciples on the road- Jesus appears to two on a road and they report what they saw to others but are not believed -Jesus appears to the eleven- At a meal Jesus rebukes them for not believing those who saw him and instructs them to go out into the world and proclaim the gospel, perform exorcisms, speak in tongues, handle deadly serpents and drink poisons witout harm and heal the sick -the ascension of Jesus- apostles preach the gospel everywhere and the Lord worked through them by confirming their preaching with signs
what are the primary messages of the Parables?
-Salvation is here -the Kingdom of God is a pure gift -God loves sinners -The Good News about the Kingdom of God requires an urgent response -The Good News of God's Kingdom demands repentance -following Jesus may bring suffering
what are the graces or effects of receiving holy communion?
-a more intimate union with Jesus Christ -separation from sin by wiping away venial sin and strength to combat mortal sin -greater unity with other members of Christ's body, the church -better ability to see Christ in the poor whom we must serve -a commitment to work for unity among all christians
who was Joseph of Arimathea?
-a secret disciple, a member of the Sanhedrin who sought permission from Pontius Pilate to take the body of Jesus down from the cross and bury him in a new grave which he owned and was near the sight of Jesus' crucifixion
Why was Jesus targeted by the Jewish authorities?
-he often seemed to cause tension and conflict -society's outcasts became the cornerstone of his message -claimed a position of authority for himself
Why was Jesus targeted by the Jewish authorities?
-he often seemed to cause tension and conflict -society's outcasts became the cornerstone of his message -claimed a position of authority for himself
what is the importance/significance of the Passion?
-it is the central event of the bible -everything leads up to this moment -God fulfills his promise in the ultimate paradox: Death leads to life
Explain how the chief priests and other Jewish leaders had economic and religious interest in the temple.
-it was powerful and they were representatives whom were in charge. Tax money economically led them to becoming wealthy. They were in charge of religious practices and rituals.
what are two connections between the Jewish passover and the Last Supper?
-the israelites passing over from slavery to freedom, and christians passing over from slavery of sin to freedom of sin -the sacrificial lamb (at Passover) and the Lamb of God (Jesus) both shed blood/ are sacrificed so others may live -passover meal with unleavened bread and the Last Supper, Jesus gives us his body in the form of Bread
what are the similarities in the gospel accounts?
-the resurrection took place in the morning on the first day of the week -women were present and Mary M was in each -empty tomb -messengers at the tomb- women were instructed to tell disciples -Jesus appeared to his disciples
what are the three main reasons why Jesus' parables are important?
-they convey the heart of his message -they show that Jesus was an outstanding teacher -they give us a good idea of how Jesus was able to defend himself against opponents
what was crucifixion like?
-worst form of execution- for slaves and revolutionaries -carried the crossbeam -nailed to beam by his wrists -beam attached to an upright beam= being upright assured longer life therefore longer suffering
what events take place during the Passion?
Jesus had entered Jerusalem on a colt and was welcomed by the people for they were common people who liked him since he performed miracles and forgave sins. Then Jesus has his last supper, a Passover seder meal, with his apostles and established the new covenant by breaking bread and drinking from the cup. Later on Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane with some of his apostles and he prays as Judas is negotiating with Roman authorities to betray him by selling him. Judas goes to the Garden and betrays him with a kiss, notifying the guards that that man was the one they wanted. Jesus was arrested and put to trial by and Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate. He followed the way to the cross, carrying his own cross and was then crucified.
How did Jesus institute the Eucharist? Why did he do so?
Jesus left his disciples a pledge of his love so that he would never depart from his own and to make them sharers in his passover. He instituted the Eucharist as a memorial of his death and resurrection. He gave his disciples his body and blood in the form of Bread and wine. By dong this Jesus gave the Jewish Passover its definite meaning.
what is the symbolism of the appearance by sea?
Jesus making breakfast on the charcoal fire is similar to the fire burning in the courtyard when Peter denied Jesus. In the story, the large catch of fish symbolizes the apostles with peter as the rock, will be fishers of the people bringing the whole world to christ.
Pilate had Jesus' charge posted on the Cross. The abbreviation of the charge is INRI, which stands for__________________________________
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
what does INRI mean?
Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews
what happened at the Transfiguration?
Jesus revealed his glory to Peter, James, and John on the mountain
why does Jesus enter Jerusalem on a colt?
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a colt, fulfilling a prophecy of Zechariah 9:9
why did Pontius Pilate crucify Jesus?
Jesus was a threat to Roman authority. Pilate was cruel. Jews persuaded Pilate, especially by the large crowd of the Sanhedrin
why did Christianity start off as a movement within Judaism?
Jesus was believed to be the Jewish Messiah. All the first Christians were Jews.
which of the following conditions does NOT indicate that Jesus was poor? Jesus lacked food and drink at times Jesus was from Nazareth Jesus had no possessions Jesus had no hoe
Jesus was from Nazareth
why did Jesus' body not decay in the tomb
Jesus' corpse was preserved from curruption because his himan soul and body were still linked to the divine person of the son
What are some examples of ways Jesus' glorified body had certain qualities that transcend ordinary life?
Jesus' glorified body would never again die. His resurrected body is both immortal and eternal, posessing supernatural qualities.
what is shown through physical healing?
Jesus' power over sin and his divinity and his compassion for our suffering
-sought permission from Pontius Pilate to take the body of Jesus down from the cross and bury him in a new grave
Jesus' secret disciple, Joseph of arimathea
anti- semitism is unfounded prejudice against the ____________people
Jewish
why did the Sanhedrin hand Jesus over to the Romans?
Jewish authorities are not allowed to put prisoners to death under Roman Law. They need to bring Jesus to Pontius Pilate (the procurator/ governor)
the "beloved disciple" or "the disciple whom Jesus loved" is traditionally considered to be
John
When Jesus told his disciples that Elijah had already come, to whom does Jesus seem to be referring?
John the Baptist
what was the disciples response to Jesus asking them "who do people say that the son of man is?" at the Transfiguration?
John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets
Describe the story of when the Lord appears to Thomas in John
John wasn't present when Jesus appeared to the others so he didnt believe. A week later, the lord appears and invites thomas to put his hands through his wounds to believe. Thomas proclaims Jesus is the Lord and Jesus is God
_______________ of Arimathea wrapped Jesus in clean linen and had him placed in a tomb
Joseph
who buried Jesus? why was there a guard posted at his tomb?
Joseph of Arimethea, a wealthy disciple of Jesus, buried Jesus. A guard was at his tomb so no one would steal Jesus' body and claimed he rose from the dead. Nicodemus helped also.
-Jewish leaders offer money in exchange for information on Jesus' whereabouts
Judas betrays Jesus
-the core teaching about Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Kerygma
the _________________ is the core teaching about Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Kerygma
What was the Roman charge against Jesus?
King of the Jews(Messiah)- treason and inciting riots/ sedition
He was declared a "martyr of Charity" by Pope John Paul II
Kolbe
Did Jesus Know any tax collectors?
Levi and Zacchaeus
how do the parables of the mustard seed and yeast stress both the present and future dimensions of the kingdom of God?
Like the seed, the kingdom begins small, but it will bring out great results. The small mustard seed will grow into a large bush and cause the dough to rise. The Kingdom is present now but will flourish in the future. We take part in the Kingdom of God by choosing kindness. The Kingdom is here and we will help it grow but it is not fully present.
-this gospel ends where it began: the temple in Jerusalem
Luke
which gospel has an abrupt ending?
Mark
This word means "Witness". The word applies to a person who bears witness to the truth of his or her faith even unto death. Jesus and St. Stephan are recognized as this.
Martyrdom
describe the story in Mark of the women at the tomb
Mary Magalene, Mary the mother of james, and salome go to the tomb to annoint Jesus' body. The women were concerned at who would roll back the stone but when they get there it is rolled back and the tomb is open. An angel clothes in white greets them and the women are amazed. He tells them that Jesus had been raised and the women were to tell peter and the disciples to go meet Jesus in Galilee
describe the story of the women at the empty tomb in Matthew
Mary Magdalene and her companion go to Jesus' tomb but meet an angel who tells them not to be afraid because Jesus rose from the dead. The angel tells them to report to the disciples that Jesus had risen and that the disciples should go to Galilee to meet him
describe the story of Jesus appearing to the women in Matthew
Mary Magdalene and her companion report to the disciples that jesus had risen but on the way Jesus appears to them, they embrace his feet and pay him homage. Jesus tells them to instruct the Apostles to leave Jerusalem and go to Galilee to meet him
describe the story of the empty tomb in John
Mary Magdalene goes and reports the empty tomb to Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved. She thought someone took Jesus' body. Peter and the beloved disciple run to the tomb to see for themselves and the beloved disciple arrives first and sees only garments. Peter enters the tomb to see the clothes and the beloved disciple believes.
who was Jesus actually seen by?
Mary Magdelene who embraced Jesus' feet Doubting Thomas who saw Jesus' wounds and proclaimed the apostles in the upper room two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus and recognized him in the breaking of the bread
describe the story of the lord appearing to Mary Magdalene in John
Mary stays at the tomb after Peter and the beloved disciple depart and she is weeping but then sees two angels in the tomb who ask why she is weeping. Jesus stands behind her and she mistakes him for a gardener. She recognizes him when he addresses her by name and she calls him Rabbouni. She tries to cling to him but Jesus tells her not to cling to him because he hasnt ascended. He instructs her to go and tell what she had seen
who was with Jesus as the foot of the cross?
Mary the mother of God, John the apostle
were done by Jesus to give glimpses of what the Kingdom of God would be like
Miracles
Who appeared and spoke with Jesus?
Moses and Elijah
Jesus presented the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the _________________ in Matthew and Sermon on the ________________in Luke
Mount, Plain
parables of the ____________ seed and the ____________ in the dough represent the present and future dimensions of the kingdom of God
Mustard and Yeast
-Jesus demonstrates his power over the forces of nature
Nature miracles
compare the passover to the passion
PASSOVER: -lamb is sacrificed -blood on wooden doorposts -salvation from literal slavery PASSION: -jesus is sacrificed -blood on wood of the cross -salvation from slavery to sin
Jesus used these stories as metaphors to teach a lesson about God and God's kingdom
Parables
-in jewish history, the Paschal Lamb was what the israelites were commanded to eat as part of the Passover celebration. Jesus is the new Paschal lamb because he shed his blood for the Redemption of the world.
Pascal lamb
Jesus celebrated ______________ with the Apostles at the Last Supper
Passover
luke sets the account of the Last Supper in the context of ______________
Passover
what special role did Jesus give to Peter?
Peter is the rock and upon the rock Jesus would build his church and Peter was also given the keys to heaven= Jesus is giving Peter the leadership role of the church- Pope
what did peter confess about Jesus' identity?
Peter says Jesus is the Messiah of God
why did Jesus call Peter "Satan"?
Peter was thinking as a human being, he was thinking that Jesus would become an earthly king
who did Jesus take with him to the mountain?
Peter, James, and John
They called for strict observance of the sabbath rest, purity rituals, tithing, and food restrictions based on the Hebrew Scriptures and on later traditions
Pharisees
a strict Jewish sect that tried to perfectly follow the requirement of the Mosaic law
Pharisees
they believed in a resurrection of the dead
Pharisees
Summarize the main points of the Kerygma preached in the early Church
1. God's promises were fulfilled 2. God exalted his son 3. the holy spirit is present to show Christ's present power and glory 4. Christ will fulfill the promise and come again 5. we should repend, be baptized, and receive the holy spirit
The ________________ were long time political/ religious rivals of the Pharisees, yet their influence lay with wealthy ruling elites
Sadducees
this group followed the Torah- that is, the Pentateuch alone. In reality, they outright rejected newer texts and traditions
Sadducees
who claims to have seen the risen Jesus, now ascended to Heaven on the road to damascus
Saint Paul
why is Christ's death and resurrection called a mystery?
Salvation won by Jesus Christ is a visible sign of the invisible action that God accomplished on our behalf
Many members of the Jewish religious leaders called the __________________ were sadducees
Sanhedrin
The Jewish court of Justice that consisted of 71 men and by the High priest
Sanhedrin
The seventy- one member supreme legislative and judicial body of the Jewish people
Sanhedrin
the Jewish court of Justice that consisted of 71 men and was led by the high priest
Sanhedrin
the seventy-one member supreme legislature and judicial body of the Jewish people. Many of its members were Sadducees
Sanhedrin
Jesus' messages and actions threatened both the religious authority of the ____________ and the authority of ______________
Sanhedrin and rome
Most of their duties involved writing, e.g. producing legal documents, recording deeds, copying scriptures, teaching people, etc.
Scribes
most of their duties involved writing, e.g producing legal documents, recording deeds, copying scriptures, teaching people, etc.
Scribes
___________________ of Cyrene was pressed into the service of carrying the cross for Jesus
Simon
a passerby who is pressed into carrying Jesus' crossbeam
Simon
what are some common opinions of who Jesus was that were held by some of his contemporaries?
Some thought he was John The Baptist come back to life, others thought he was Elijah, still others believed him to be a great prophet. None of the people believed he was the Messiah, even though they thought highly of Jesus and considered him a mouthpiece for God
what was the method of capital punishment used by the Jews during Jesus' time?
Stoning
T OR F: Jesus sent out his 11 disciples to all nations of the world, not just the jews, to make them disciples
T
T OR F: Jesus' heavenly father has given him supreme power in heaven and on Earth. All authority on earth and in heaven is his.
T
T OR F: The implication of the kerygma of the early Church was that people should repent of their sins, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit
T
T OR F: because of jesus' death, death no longer has the last word
T
T or F: Our souls will survive physical death and our bodies will rise again at the last judgement
T
T or F: Though he is in heaven, Jesus promised to be with us forever
T
Many jews today still read the ___________, a collection of rabbinical teachings collected after the destruction of the temple in AD 70
Talmud
how were all three persons of the Blessed Trinity present at the Transfiguration?
The Father- the voice the son- Jesus The Holy Spirit- in the shining cloud
the common people, people of the land
Am Ha-eretz
the common people, the people of the land
Am Ha-eretz
The body of Jesus was released to Joseph of _______________ who wraps it and places it in a new tomb
Arimathea
this sacrament initiates us into the Paschal Mystery
Baptism
a criminal who was released by Pilate
Barabbas
Jesus used these short sayings, found in the Sermon on the Plain, to teach lessons about how to live as a Christian
Beatitudes
means "supreme happiness". These were preached by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and speak to our natural desire for happiness
Beatitudes
what was Pilate's reaction to Jewish officials' charge agains Jesus?
Blasphemy was not a threat to Rome- he must break a roman law
who witnessed Jesus' burial?
Blessed mother, nicodemus, Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea
Why did Jesus associate with tax collectors?
By Jesus' association with sinners and his care for their welfare, Jesus showed forth God's mercy, a sign of the coming of the kingdom
Joseph __________________ was the high priest at the time of Jesus' crucifixion
Caiaphas
what is the Paschal mystery?
Christ's death and resurrection
what are the consequences of the different view of the Jews and Christians?
Christians got kicked out of synagogues (local Jewish houses of worship) When the Christians didn't join the Jewish rebellion against Rome in 66C.E., the split from Judaism was complete
terms of the edict of Milan
Christians were free to worship Clergy was exempt from taxes Churches were built & paid for by the Empire
why was christianity targeted by the roman empire?
Christians were often seen as ridiculous to the Romans- Their way of life: Sharing with the poor; equality of all How they worshipped: Calling bread & wine someone's body & blood What they believed: An executed criminal is God Belief that allowing Christianity to continue angered the Roman gods. Misfortunes on the Empire were blamed on the Christians. Break with Judaism: Christianity no longer a part of Judaism Lost its exemption from Roman sacrifice and worship
what are the consequences of the legalization of christianity?
Church & State combine. Constantine saw religion as a way of unifying the Empire. He began to interfere in church matters. Bishops could have high public positions & even become judges. The church was given land that could earn income.
what did constantine say was the reason for his victory?
Constantine honored Christ as the reason for his victory.
what was the result of after the regin of emperor diocletian and several contenders vied for the imperial throne?
Constantine was chosen to be emperor by the Roman troops in Britain, but he faced a rival when he entered Rome in 312.
In 324, what did Constantine chose as a new capital for his empire
Constantinople
what must we carry on?
Discipleship
when did the most important event in Salvation History take place?
Easter Sunday
when did the apostles receive the gift of the holy spirit according to Johns gospel?
Easter sunday
Begins Roman Persecution of Christians in 65-70 C.E
Emperor Nero
-He made Christianity the official religion of the Empire in 380.
Emperor Theodosius
T OR F: The paschal mystery allows us to return to the world as reincarnated beings
F
T or F: when Jesus asks peter to feed his sheep in John 21, he wants Peter to abandon his fishing career and begin again as a shepherd
F
T or F: All of the Gospels agree that there were two angels in Jesus' empty tomb
False
T or F: God the Father sent his son to die on the Cross out of anger for human sin
False
T or F: Jesus appears to Thomas only in the Gospel of Luke
False
T or F: Jesus did not choose to die
False
T or F: Jesus was sentenced to death by the Sanhedrin
False
T or F: Jesus' appearance to the two men on the road to Emmaus is depicted in the Gospel of John
False
T or F: Kerygma means the service we are called to render to others
False
T or F: The Apostles' Creed professes that after Christ dies, he immediately went to heaven
False
T or F: The passion narratives included relatively few references to Old testament prophecies
False
T or F: no verifiable evidence exists that indicates the resurrection was a real, historical event
False
T or F: the death of Jesus was not part of God's salvific plan
False
T or F: the women visited Jesus' tomb on a monday
False
T OR F: All three synoptic authors use the term Kingdom of God
False- Matthew doesn't because he was a jew
T OR F: According to the synoptic gospels, Pontius Pilate decided not to release a prisoner at Passover for fear that the crowds would ask for Jesus.
False- he let Barabbas go- offered Jesus or Barabbas to the crowd
T or F: After arriving on his last visit to Jerusalem, Jesus did business with those who were selling things in the temple
False: After arriving on his last visit to Jerusalem, Jesus did not do business with those who were selling things in the temple. Instead, he wept at what he saw- them selling things in the temple- because he was so upset at the awful state
T or F: God does not ask us to imitate him since that would be an unreasonable request.
False: God asks us to imitate him, he wants us to be kind to all people even the wisked as he would
T or F: Jesus refused to deal with tax collectors
False: Jesus was friends with tax collectors like Levi and Zacchaeus
what is the Sanhedrin?
The Jewish court of Law
According to the parable of the Sower, name two situations that keep people from entering the kingdom of God.
The Kingdom doesn't take root in some people because of their lack of the understanding and being tempted by the devil. Others are superficial, easily giving up on Jesus' word when temped by trials or persecutions. Others don't let the word take root in them because of worldly concerns and the lure of wealth.
what is the meaning of the parable of the wheat and weeds?
The coming of the kingdom also indicates God will separate the good from the bad and reward the faithful and punish evildoers.
how is the eucharist connected to Jesus' death on the cross?
The eucharist is Christ, forgiving our sins, he died for us out of love. He becomes a part of us, his body and blood, so we can live like him. We aren't just united with him but with each other because we are alike one another
describe the story in Matthew of the report of the guards
The guards were bribed to say that Jesus' disciples stole his body from the tomb. They circulated the story that Jesus' disciples came by night and stole him when they were sleeping.
Describe the Story of the Appearance by sea in John
The men had been out all night and caught nothing. The next day Jesus instructed them to cast their net out the right side of the boat. They obeyed him and their catch was great. Jesus cooks breakfast and supplies them with fish adn bread on a charcoal fire
describe the story in Luke of the appearance to the women at the tomb
The women: Mary Magalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James go to the tomb on Sunday and find it empty and meet two men- angels who help the women remember Jesus had prophesied his resurrection. The women tell others what happened at the tomb but the apostles do not believe them. Peter runs to the tomb to see for himself and it is empty, he only found the burial clothes. He went home amazed
what did the christians that were first jews do?
They followed the Sabbath. Then added a Sunday ritual in honor of the Resurrection.
in this event, Jesus was transformed and his divinity was shone to Peter
Transfiguration
the mystery from Christ's life in which God's glory shone through and transformed Jesus' physical appearance while he was in the company of the Old Testament Prohpets Moses and Elijah. Peter, James, and John witnessed this event.
Transfiguration
T OR F: Jesus chose to be crucified in order to prove beyond doubt his immense love for us
True
T OR F: The passion narratives of the Synoptic Gospels follow a general literary and thematic plan. The passion narrative of John's gospel provides an independent version
True
T or F: All but one of Jesus' disciples standing by him at the cross were women
True
T or F: All the first Christians were Jews
True
T or F: Both Pilate and the Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus regarded him as a threat to their authority
True
T or F: Catholics recognize that the holy Eucharist is the very center of the Church's life in Christ
True
T or F: In crucifixion, the victim usually died due to suffocation
True
T or F: In the parable of the prodigal son, the younger son's wish for his inheritance was like wishing that his father was dead.
True
T or F: Jesus chose to die to identify with us and to conquer sin and death on our behalf
True
T or F: Jesus driving out the moneychangers from the Temple demonstrated his authority over Israel's religious practices and challenged the entire sacrificial system
True
T or F: Jesus expects his followers to live in such a way that they will attract others.
True
T or F: Jesus wants us to approach him and to ask him directly for what we need
True
T or F: Jesus' anointing at Bethany was a sign that the woman who annointed him recognized him as the Christ
True
T or F: Mary was the first and most faithful disciple of her son, Jesus
True
T or F: Maximilian Kolbe voluntarily sacrificed his life so that another might live
True
T or F: Maximilian Kolbe was a priest
True
T or F: Miracles go beyond the hand of nature and point to God as their cause
True
T or F: Miracles invite people to believe in Jesus
True
T or F: Paul gives us the earliest account for the Paschal mystery
True
T or F: Pilate was a cruel and ruthless roman governor
True
T or F: Satan tempted Judas the Apostle to hand Jesus over in exchange for money
True
T or F: Some people though that Jesus was John the Baptist come back to life.
True
T or F: The original ending of the Gospel of Mark is MK 16:8
True
T or F: The tearing of the temple veil symbolizes the end of the Old Covenant
True
T or F: the disciples at Emmaus recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread
True
T or F:In Jesus' time, eating with sinners meant that you approved of them
True
what happens when we participate in Christ's paschal mystery?
We die to sin's power over us, and the influence of Satan. We also receive the grace in this life and eternal life with the Blessed Trinity in heaven. Our souls will survive physical death and our bodies will rise again at the last judgement
Jesus was criticized for associating with tax collectors like __________________ and __________________
Zacchaeus Levi
this movement of Jesus' day were probably not organized- at least at first. As such, when hostilities with Rome increased, individuals in this group adopted a religious- political belief system that called for the overthrow of Roman governance
Zealots
What happened after Peter spoke?
a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice
what does the word 'happy' imply when the Lord says "Happy or Blessed"?
a deep, stable, serene, and confident joy that comes to the human person that has met the Lord. Not external but deep in your heart.
what is a passover seder meal?
a meal eaten by Jews to celebrate the night of the Passover in Egypt
what did christianity start as?
a movement within judaism
what was the last supper most likely?
a passover seder meal
describe the story in Luke of Jesus Appearing to the disciples in Jerusalem
after the disciples from emmaus report to the others, Jesus appears in their midst and greets them. The disciples are starteled and think they see a ghost but Jesus assures them he is not a ghost by showing him is wounds, inviting them to touch him, and eating fish
what happened after the reign of the emperor diocletian?
after the reign of emperor diocletian, several contenders vied for the imperial throne
which of the following statements about FR. Maximilian Kolbe are true? -Kolbe was in death camp at Auschwitz -Kolbe volunteered to die for a man with a family -Kolbe starved for two weeks before receiving a lethal injection
all of the above
-a story involving a sustained comparison in which people, things, and events symbolically represent something else
allegory
a story involving a sustained comparison in which people, things, and events symbolically represent something else
allegory
unfounded prejudice against the jewish people
anti- semitism
to blame the jews today for Jesus' death is called____________________
anti-semitism
-Jesus' passage from humanity into divine glory in God's heavenly domain forty days after his resurrection. It is from this domain that Jesus will come again
ascension
the _______________ of Jesus refers to the time when his glorified body took its rightful place in heaven
ascension
-the church dogma that teaches that the blessed mother, because of her unique role in her son's resurrection, was taken directly to heaven when her earthly life was over. the feast of the assumption is on August 15 and is a holy day of obligation
assumption
the _______________ of the blessed virgin refers to the time when Mary's body and soul were taken up into heavenly glory
assumption
how can we meet Christ in each of the sacraments?
baptism- the lord comes to us and forms us into the church confirmation holy spirit strenghtens us with spiritual gifts to live like christ penance- lords forgiveneess annointing of the sick- healing touch of the lord holy orders and matrimony- christ comes to help us live loving lives of service and help build up the people of God Eucharist- praise and thanks to God
The ______________ are proclamations of God's grace
beatitudes
why, while in his grave, was Jesus' corpse perserved from corruption?
because his human soul and body were still linked to the Divine Person of the Son
-the fourth gospel refers in several places to the "disciple whom Jesus loved." Church Father St. Irenaeus attributed the Gospel of John to the Beloved Disciple. Church tradition identified this John as one of the apostles.
beloved disciple
Any thought, word, or act that expresses hatred or contempt
blasphemy
Jesus is accused of _______________- insulting God
blasphemy
When Jesus told the paralyzed man that his sins were forgiven, some scribes and pharisees accused him of ________________ showing off his power blasphemy trying to be better than they were saying that he was king
blasphemy
what crime does the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus of committing?
blasphemy
what was Jesus charged with under Jewish law? why?
blasphemy- he made himself equal to God by saying "I AM"
what does the foundation of christian life, of working for God's kingdom require?
both listening and action, hearing Jesus and obeying him
At the Last Supper Jesus identified himself with the _______________ and _______________
bread and wine
the chief priest and a member of the Sanhedrin
caiaphas
"anointed one"
christ
what does it mean to say that Jesus sits at the right hand of the father?
christ now glorifies the father as the incarnate son of God, that he continually intercedes for us with the father, prays for us, and prepares a place for us with him in heaven
why were there close ties between Judaism and early christianity?
christianity started as a movement within Judaism
Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a _______________
colt
The word "parable" derives from a Greek term meaning_____________
comparison
Luke emphasizes Jesus' ______________ throughout his passion narrative
compassion
-the resurrection, following christ's sacrifice on the cross accomplished our salvation
completes
- we become brothers and sisters to christ
confers
-the resurrection gives new life, justifies us in God's grace, and adopts us into the divine family
confers
psalm 22, which Jesus quotes from the cross, ends with joyful ___________ that God will rescue the petitioner
confidence
-proves Jesus' claim to be God's son
confirms
-the resurrection confirms all christ's works and teachings
confirms
what has Christ's resurrection accomplished for us?
confirms, completes, confers, and creates
the passion narrative in John's gospel describes Jesus in _______________ of events
control
the veil that splits in two in the temple's sanctuary symbolized that the days of the old _________ have ended
covenant
-gives us a new future
creates
-through the power of the HS christians participate in the life suffering death and resurrection of Jesus
creates
-through the power of the holy spirit, christians participate in the life, suffering and death and resurrection of Jesus
creates
St Rose of Lima tells us, "Apart from the ____________ there is no ladder by which we may get to heaven"
cross
Like Jesus, Peter was also _______________ in an inverted position under one of Nero's persecutions
crucified
what was the method of capital punishment used by the romans?
crucifixion
the jewish method of capital punishment
crucify
Jesus commends the woman in Bethany who anoints him because it foreshadows the anointing of his body after his ___________
death
the word____________comes from the latin word that means "learner" and was used often to describe Jesus' followers
disciple
-the life of following Jesus Christ. The word disciple comes from a Latin word that means "learner"
discipleship
why did the Pharisees and Chief priests post guards at Jesus' tomb?
due to their fear that Jesus' body would be stolen
The Dead Sea scrolls discovered in this region of the Judean desert in 1947, were composed by this odd, sectarian group
essenes
The dead sea scrolls discovered in this region the Judarian desert in 1947 were composed by this odd, sectarian group
essenes
some scholars believe John the Baptist was associated with this group
essenes
The events of our salvation are part of God's plan
eternal
-means thanksgiving
eucharist
at the last supper Jesus instituted the ______________ a celebration of his passover from death to new life
eucharist
Catholics meet the risen lord during Sunday liturgies in the _________________
eucharist, readings, sacred scripture
what does "the blood of the martyrs became the seed of christianity" mean?
even though christians were being persecuted, their persecution motivated others to be christians because of the faith of those being persecuted
in this type of miracle, Jesus showed his power over sin and evil
exorcism
-removing evil spirits from a person who was possessed
exorcisms
T OR F: the apostles, after they had figured out they were safe would have probably gone out and spread the word about Jesus even without the resurrection
f
T OR F: All the Gospels portray Pontius Pilate as fair and open minded
false
T OR F: Peter keeps his promise to Jesus that he will not deny him
false
T or F: Christ was Jesus' last name
false
T or F: Peter was the first person to witness the empty tomb according to all the gospels
false
T or F: the disciple whom Jesus loved is only mentioned in the gospel of mark
false
T or F: the gospel writers went to great pains to harmonize their resurrection appearance accounts
false
T or F: when mary Magdalene recognized Jesus in the Garden she called him "Master"
false
at his hearing before the Sanhedrin the Jewish leaders try to obtain _______________ evidence and they bring _____________ witnesses against him (same word in both blanks)
false
T OR F: all the 12 apostles were present at the transfiguration
false only james john and peter
T OR F: the parable of the prodigal son is about a winner and a loser
false, father and two sons
T OR F: before the transfiguration, Peter confessed that he thought Jesus was Elijah
false- he confessed he thought jesus was the messiah
T OR F: Moses and Abraham appeared with Jesus at his Transfiguration
false- moses and elijah
T OR F: Parables are events that the laws of nature cannot explain
false- stories
T or F: The crucifixion was the traditional form of Jewish captial punishment
false: stoning
T or F: The sermon on the plain contains a collection of parables
false: the sermon on the plain contains the beatitudes
T or F: The four gospels agree that the last supper was a Passover meal
false: three gospels agree that the last supper was a passover meal while John's gospel says that the Last supper was the night before Passover
why did Pilate permit some of Jesus' opponents to post guards at Jesus' tomb?
for the fear that his disciples would steal his body
when is there a time of human fear?why?
garden of Gethsemane. there was a growing hostility against him
-do to others as you would have them do to you
golden rule
the place where Jesus is crucified
golgotha
-a free and unearned favor from God, infused into our souls at Baptism, that adopts us into God's family and helps us to live as his children
grace
-abode of the dead in greek
hades
what does Jesus do through exorcisms?
he confronts the power of evil in its most direct form and conquers it
why did Jesus choose not to escape the Garden of Gethsemane?
he had full humanity, full trust in God. He was the new Adam with no sin to block God
Why did Jesus choose not to escape from the Garden of Gethsemane before we would be taken away?
he had full humanity- full trust in God. He is the new Adam- no sin to block God
what does Jesus show through raising people from the dead?
he has the power over life and death
What does Pilate do when Jesus is charged?
he hesitates and lets the people decide. He sends Jesus to King Herod Antipas. He has Jesus beaten up as a punishment- still not enough for Jewish leaders. Let the crowd decide.
why is Jesus able to perform nature miracles?
he is the source of all creation
what happens when Jesus enters Jerusalem?
he is welcomed by the people
why was Jesus seen as a threat to many Jewish leaders?
he often caused conflict by associating with society's outcasts like prostitutes and tax collectors. The outcasts of society were the cornerstone of his teaching which angered authority. Jesus also angered authority by giving himself a position of authority. He was accused of blasphemy since he considered himself son of man and forgave sins
what is the theme of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane?
he prays that the cup of impending death, which also involved his battle with satan, he taken from him. He prays a perfect prayer than not his will, but his father's be done. His prayer shows he is obedient.
why does Mark's gospel end abruptly?
he wants us to do what the women failed to do. He challenges us to spread the good news without fear or confusion- that Jesus of Nazareth is risen from the dead.
what role did Pilate have in Jesus' death?
he was the agent of capital punishment. without his say, it wouldn't have happened
in this type of miracle, Jesus demonstrated his power to restore us to the fullness of health, the way were created to be
healing
-abode of the dead in english
hell
in Jewish history, the person in charge of the Temple Worship. This person shared in the general duties of his profession, however, he was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies, and only then on the day of Atonement. He was a descendant of Aaron
high priest
the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies
high priest
offered sacrifices and took care of other cultic/ritual concerns in the temple
high priest, chief priests, priests and Levites
name three factors that led some Jewish opponents of Jesus to conspire against him
his association with sinners exorcisms his teachings on dietary and ritual and purity laws his heating with unique authority his claims to be the messiah forgiving of sins claim to be the lord of the Sabbath
Why did Matthew use "Kingdom of heaven" instead of "Kingdom of God"?
his audience were Jews and the Jews refrained from using the word God
at the sermon on the plain who was Jesus speaking to?
his disciples not just the 12
at the sermon on the plain, what does Jesus speaking to all of his disciples and not just the 12 reveal?
his teaching was not for the super spiritual but for every follower of Jesus
describe the two qualities of Jesus' resurrected body.
his wounds and he ate
the paschal mystery is commemorated in a special way liturgically during ___________________
holy week
where and when did Jesus begin his public ministry?
in galilee after the arrest of John the Baptist
explain why mark 16:8 may be the place where the evangelist concluded his gospel
in order to stress the astonishment at Jesus' resurrection as well as to challenge his readers to step into the story and do what the freightened women could not, mainly to spread the good news that jesus has risen
how can we experience the living lord?
in sacred scripture, his holy word, and in the seven sacraments, especially the Eucharist
when was there a time of human fear? why?
in the garden of gethsemane, Jesus had a growing hostility against him
where can many elements of the kerygma be found?
in the sermons of St. Peter and the Acts of the Apostles
what do the beatitudes do?
instruct his followers on how to live to be able to enter the kingdom of God
Why is the eucharist the center of the Church's life?
it both celebrates and creates the church, allowing Jesus Christ to live in and transform us
how is the resurrection of Jesus a transcendent event?
it is one that goes beyond history and our own understanding of space and time. No gospel account reports anyone seeing how it physically happened. No one saw how Jesus' body transformed into a risen one.
what is the importance/ significance of the Passion?
it is the central event of the bible everything leads up to this moment God fulfills his promise in the ultimate paradox: death leads to life
what type of victory was the resurrection?
it was a victory for humanity- victory over Satan, victory over sin, and victory over death
What happened to Jesus' human body?
it was gloriously transfigured, filled with the holy Spririt into an incorrupt, gloruous immortal body seated at the right hand of the father
what is the significance of the empty tomb?
it was strong evidence that Jesus rose from the dead- his body which had laid there and guarded by Jesu' foes was no longer to be found. the empty tomb proves his body wasnt there
Jesus knew that as a prophet he had to die in _________________
jerusalem
Matthew 25 Makes it clear that if we exclude anyone from God's kingdom we are in fact excluding _____________
jesus
list two things that only happen in the gospel of John
jesus appears to thomas and the disciples jesus appears to his discciples at the sea of tiberias
what were examples of the close ties between Judaism and early Christianity?
jesus was believed to be the jewish Messiah the first christians were jews
which gospel (s) mention the disciple whom jesus loved?
john
he betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
judas
the last _____________ is the last day when Christ will come again to fully establish God's kingdom
judgement
-means proclamation, announcement, preaching
kerygma
Define Kerygma.
kerygma is the core teaching about Jesus Christ as savior and Lord. It comes from the Greek meaning "proclamation, announcement, preaching". The kerygma contains the basic message of christianity about Jesus. The heart of the kerygma is the resurrection of Jesus
the roman charge against Jesus is that he claimed to be the ________________________
king of the Jews
ironically, Judas betrays Jesus with a ___________ under cover of dark
kiss
Paschal _____________ was what the Israelites were commanded to eat as a part of the Passover celebration
lamb
-Jesus Christ's judgement of the living and the dead on the last day when he comes to fully establish God's kingdom
last judgement
God the father permitted the suffering and death of Jesus because of his immense ______________ for us
love
What did Jesus send the 11 disciples out to do?
make disciples of all nations, preach the gospel, teach Jesus' commandments, and baptize in the name of the father, son and holy spirit
which gospel(s) have the story on the road to emmaus?
mark and luke
Maximilian Kolbe is considered a _____________ because his death bore witness to the truth of his faith
martyr
a person who bears witness to the truth of faith even unto death
martyrdom
our lady, the Queen of heaven and earth, ever virgin, blessed mother
mary
the following people were present at Jesus' transfiguration except for __________ moses mary james elijah
mary
what is a passover seder meal?
meal eaten by jews to celebrate the night of the passover in egypt
God's __________ and ___________ for sinners extends to all people and opens the gates of heaven for all the good and just people who lived before the Son of God came to earth
mercy and love
the Sanhedrin felt that Jesus' claim to be the _________________ was blasphemous
messiah
________________ are powerful signs of God's presence and action on our behalf
miracles
who appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration?
moses and elijah appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration and the Spirit of God
mary's spiritual ________________ extends to all of us
motherhood
the four separate accounts of the Passion of Christ are called the Passion ______________
narratives
In this type of miracle, Jesus showed his power over all creation and the laws of science
nature
where is Jesus' final appearance to his disciples?
near Bethany where the Lord raises his hands, blesses them and is taken up to heaven
did any of Jesus' friends or enemies claim to find Jesus' body?
no
is raising people fro the dead the same as resurrection?
no
was it proven that Jesus' body was stolen?
no
was what the christians believed about Jesus acceptable to the Jews?why?
no they called "son of God" blasphemy
Do the 4 Gospels agree about the Last Supper being a passover meal?
no they do not all agree, john's is different- it says it takes place the night before and others say it was on passover
were the disciples expecting Jesus' resurrection?
no they were not
what was Jesus' mission?
not to abolish all human suffering but to free us from the worst slavery of sin
what instruction did Jesus give his disciples as they descended the Mountain?
not to tell the vision to anyone until the son of man has been raised from the dead
what does the ascension of Jesus remind us?
our rightful home is heaven and we live in hope that one day we may follow him there
what would have happened if Jesus had not been raised from the dead?
out faith itself would have been dead
-an allegory where one reality is compared to something that is better known
parable
A favorite teaching device of Jesus in which he told a short story with a striking, memorable comparison that taught a religious message, usually about some aspect of God's kingdom
parable
the name for the four separate accounts of the passion of christ. This story in the Synoptic Gospels follow a general literary and thematic plan. This story in John's gospel provides an independent version
passion narratives
what typical greeting did the risen Lord give to his disciples when he appeared to them?
peace be with you
-the day when the holy spirit descended on the apostles and gave them the power to preach with conviction the message that Jesus is risen and the lord of the universe
pentecost
Jesus predicts that this apostle will deny him three times
peter
they believed in the resurrection of the dead
pharisees
-Jesus restores us to the fullness of life, the way God created/ intended us to be
physical healing
what are the four types of miracles?
physical healing, exorcisms, nature, raising people from the dead
although he knew that Jesus was innocent, he fails to follow his conscience
pilate
which of the following is NOT one of the conditions Jesus sets for entrance into the kingdom of God? praying three times a day feeding the hungry clothing the naked visiting the imprisoned
praying three times a day
Many people have _____________ or unsubstantiated or pre-formed judgements about individuals or groups based on race, gender, etc.
prejudice
an unsustainable or preformed judgement about an individual or group
prejudice
who was Pontius Pilate?
procurator/ governor of Judea
when Jesus enters Jerusalem during the week before Passover the crowd greets him as a ______________
prophet
The presence of Jesus Christ in the consecrated species of bread and wine
real presence
Jesus' charge that the temple had become a den of thieves showed he had authority over the __________________ practices of Israel
religious
Jesus' said that entrance into the kingdom requires ____________ and ____________ in the good news
repentance, belief
christ took our sins to the cross, and like a new Adam, ________________ us to the father
represented
what is the symbolism of the last supper?
represents freedom (slavery/sin)
what is the symbolism of the last supper (a passover seder meal)?
represents freedom of slavery/ sin
in this type of miracle, Jesus shows his power over life and death
restoration of life
a smaller more elite group
sadducees
this group followed the torah- that is, the pentateuch alone. In reality, they outright rejected newer texts and traditions
sadducees
the parable of the Good _______________ teaches us that we should love our neighbor, even our enemies
samaritan
Jesus' rule was not one of political or military power but one humble ____________
servant
-abode of the dead in hebrew
sheol
the real authors and instruments of Jesus' crucifixion
sinners
according to the original ending why did John write his Gospel?
so we may come to believe jesus is the messiah and through his beliefe we may have life in his name
what happens in all four gospels?
some women find Jesus' tomb empty
-the innermost or spiritual part of a person. The soul is the subject of human consciousness and freedom. Body and soul together form one human nature. The soul does not die with the body. It is eternal and will be reunited with the body in the final resurrection.
soul
the __________ is the innermost or spiritual part of a person and lives on eternally
soul
Matthew reports that certain priests and Pharisees were concerned that Jesus' disciples would ___________ his body and claim he rose from the dead
steal
When teaching his disciples, what did Jesus say would happen to him in Jerusalem?
suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes and be killed and on the third day be raised
what was the cause of death for most crucifixion victims?
suffocation
T or F: instead of being a ghost, Jesus had a glorified body after the resurrection
t
Describe the dialogue between the risen lord and peter in John
tJesus asks Peter if he loves him 3 times. Peter's yes to Jesus reverses his bettrayal in the courtyard and Jesus establishes Peter as the leader of the church by telling him to feed his sheep. Peter asks the lord what would happen to the beloved disciple.
what is the shorter ending of Mark?
tells how the women reported to Per and other apostles. It gives Jesus' commission to preach the good news of salvation from east to west
A tipping point in the judgement of Jesus came when he predicted that the _________ would be destroyed and rebuilt in three days
temple
what did the Apostle's creed profess about the dead christ?
that he went to the abode of the dead and there proclaimed the good news of salvation to the just who were waiting the redeemer
what does Jesus promise to his disciples?
that he will remain with the church until the final coming of God's Kingdom
what does the ascension of jesus remind us of?
that our rightful home is in heaven dn we live in the hope that we may one day follow him there
what do the beatitudes teach?
that wealth can blind us to the truth that God is the source of all gifts which we should share with others
-allows Jesus to live in us
the Resurrection gives us new life, justifies God's grace and adopts us into the divine family
-we become, through the gift of God's grace and love, brothers and sisters to Jesus
the Resurrection gives us new life, justifies God's grace and adopts us into the divine family
-we share in Jesus' life
the Resurrection gives us new life, justifies God's grace and adopts us into the divine family
What is the Passion?
the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus
what is the passion?
the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus
what does the kerygma contain?
the basic message of christianity about Jesus
who is the first to recognize Jesus in the Appearance by sea
the beloved disciple
who is a model of faith in the Resurrection narratives in John's gospel?
the beloved disciple john is a model of faith
who is our model?
the blessed mother
which of the following events prior to Jesus' crucifixion is NOT shared by the four evangelists? -carrying of the cross by Simon -the arrest -questioning by the high priest -trials before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate
the carrying of the cross by Simon
what was the sign at the top of Jesus' cross?
the charge against Jesus; INRI
what does the parable of the wheat and the weeds tell us?
the coming go the kingdom indicates God will separate the good from the bad and reward the faithful and punish the evildoers.
what does it mean to say that Jesus "descended into hell"?
the dead christ went to the abode of the dead and there proclaimed the good news of salvation to the just who were awaiting the redeemer. he was bringing the good news to the people
what other story only appears in John's gospel?
the dialogue between peter and jesus
cite evidence that Jesus' resurrection is a historical event.
the empty tomb- a sign he rose because no one found his body he was seen by various people walked on the road with others
-contains the pascal sacrifice
the eucharist
what would have happened if the Resurrection had not occured?
the gospels would not have been written
what does the resurrection of Jesus form?
the heart of the kerygma
how were peter and the apostles changed on pentecost?
the holy spirit descended on the apostles and gave them the courage to preach with conviction the good news that Jesus rose from the dead and is the lord of the universe. Peter became a bold and corageous witness for Jesus and inspired by the holy spirit. he preached to the jewish people who had come to Jerusalem for the pentecost feast
-Jesus asks his apostles to do this in memory of him
the last supper
-Jesus breaks bread with his disciples
the last supper
-the blood shed represents a new covenant with God
the last supper
what was the result of the christians beliefs being unacceptable to the Jews?
the message began to spread outside the faith to the gentiles with angered the jews more
what was the Jewish reaction to Christianity?
the message was rejected
what was the transfiguration of Jesus?
the mystery from Christ's life in which God's glory shone through and transformed Jesus' physical appearance while he was in the company of the Old Testament prophets Moses and Elijah. Peter, James, and John witnessed this event. An epiphany event in which the Glory of God appeared through the son.
what does the abrupt conclusion in Mark cause some to believe?
the original ending may have been lost
what does paschal refer to?
the passover, Christ's passing through death to new life
explain why the parables give us a good idea of why Jesus was able to defend himself against opponents
the point of the parables is that the gospel is new and revolutionary. The Kingdom of God is an entirely new way of believing and living
-Jesus uses "I AM"
the resurrection confirms all christ's works and teachings
-fulfills the old testament promises and those of Jesus himself made during his earthly life
the resurrection confirms all christ's works and teachings
-proves Jesus' claims to be God's son
the resurrection confirms all christ's works and teachings
-the resurrection offers proof for the divinity of Jesus
the resurrection confirms all christ's works and teachings
what does it mean to say that the resurrection is also a transcendent event?
the resurrection is an event that goes beyond history and our own understanding of space and time. the resurrection can be described as transcendent because no gospel account reports anyone seeing how it physically happened.
what is the fundamental fact of our faith?
the resurrection of Jesus
-Jesus is victorious over sin and opens the gates of heaven for us and won our redemption
the resurrection, following Christ's sacrifice on the cross, accomplished our Salvation
-by vanquishing death Jesus conquered the most evil effect of pain
the resurrection, following Christ's sacrifice on the cross, accomplished our Salvation
where were the beatitudes preached?
the sermon on the mount for matthew, Sermon on the Plain for Luke
who are the first evangelists of the resurrection of Jesus in Luke's gospel?
the women: mary magdalene, joanna, and mary the mother of james
why are the gospel stories all different?
the writers made no attempt to mask the differences to argue that there were valid experiences behind the various accounts
the evangelists shaped the events of Christ's passion to emphasize certain _____________ points
theological
explain why the parables show that Jesus was an outstanding teacher
they are easy to remember therefore easier to bring to mind important points in his teaching
which of the following is NOT a reason why the parables are important? they convey the heart of Jesus' message they show that Jesus was an outstanding teacher they give us a good idea of how Jesus was able to defend himself against opponsnts they are interesting to young children
they are interesting to young children
what does the crowd decide?
they choose to set barabbas free and sentence Jesus to crucifixion
how did the disciples react to the voice at the transfiguration?
they fell prostrate and were very afraid
why did the Sanhedrin meet?
they held court to determine what charge they could bring against Jesus
how do the discrepancies in the resurrection narratives actually argue for their historical value
they show different witnesses and what they saw. stories were handed down through oral tradition. The writers made no attempt to fix it to be smooth so prove they were true experiences
how were the disciples after the Jesus' death?
they were heartbroken and saddened and afraid
what did the disciples do after Jesus' crucifixion? why?
they were in hiding in Jerusalem, fearful that they too might be arrested and executed.
how did the disciples react when told the tomb was empty?
they were skeptical but even seeing it empty for themselves did not cause all of them to believe Jesus had risen.
Identify Levi and Zacchaeus
they were tax collectors, or public sinners in the eye of the Jews because of their alignment with the Romans
in luke what do the disciples do at the ascension?
they worship Jesus, return to Jerusalem joy-filled and go to the temple to praise God as they await Jesus' sending of the Holy Spirit.
what happened to Saint pul when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus?
this encounter changed Paul from a fierce persecutor of Christians into a great missionary who preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ far and wide
what is the significance of the woman anointing Jesus at Bethany?
this woman of simple faith recognizes Jesus' true identity and mission when so many others do not. It foreshadows the anointing of his body for burial. It speaks to Jesus' being, the christ, the anointed one
who are those who 'mourn'? What does this type of weeping do to the person crying?
those who have seen the awful state of God's people, so many people don't know God, they are sad because of the state of the world. Those who mourn go out and try to teach people
when did Jesus rise from the dead?
three laters after his death, on easter Sunday
Where do Catholics meet the Risen Lord in the Sunday Liturgy?
through the eucharist, the body of christ. also when we read scripture we meet the risen lord in the sunday liturgy
what is the task of all believers?
to be bearers of the Gospel, to tell the world of the salvation won for us by the death and resurrection of Jesus.
what does the word comforted imply?
to comfort need to be strengthened, they start to preach and teach. They can reach people. To go out and motivate others and to reach people
explain why the parables convey the heart of his message
to learn from them is to learn about the major theme of the preaching of the kingdom of God
why did Mark write his gospel?
to show us the example of Jesus who endured all so that we may have eternal life
At the _________________, the glory of God incarnate in the Son was displayed
transfiguration
the transfiguration reveals the __________
trinity
the transfiguration reveals the ___________
trinity
T OR F: Blaming Jews for the death of Jesus is anti- Semitism and is contrary to the love of Christ
true
T OR F: Jesus is really present in the consecrated bread and wine at mass
true
T OR F: Jesus was accused of the crime of blasphemy
true
T OR F: The splitting of the veil in the Temple's sanctuary symbolizes that the days of the Old covenant have ended
true
T OR F: The transfiguration revealed that Jesus was the Son of God
true
T OR F: it is important to unite sufferings and disappointments in out lives to the sufferings of Jesus
true
T OR F: the gospel of John calls Jesus' miracles signs or works
true
T OR F: the parable of the tenants is an allegory
true
T OR F:Jesus' planning of the passover meal shows that he is in control of events and that he freely makes the sacrifice of the cross
true
T or F: All four gospels agree that women were the first to arrive at the tomb
true
T or F: All of the gospels mention that Mary Magdalene came to the empty tomb
true
T or F: In John's gospel, Jesus gives his disciples the gift of the Holy Spirit on Easter Sunday
true
T or F: Jesus Entered Jerusalem for the final time on the back of a colt
true
T or F: Jesus died for our sins; therefore, we all bear responsibility for his death
true
T or F: Jesus performed exorcisms to establish his power over Satan and the demons who war against God's purposes and tempt humans to do evil
true
T or F: Jesus' body did not decay in the tomb like normal bodies
true
T or F: Jesus' real mission was to free humanity from the slavery of sin
true
T or F: Jesus' resurrected body could appear whenever he wished
true
T or F: No gospel account reports anyone seeing how the Resurrection happened
true
T or F: The Eucharist is a memorial of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross
true
T or F: The Kingdom of God may begin small but it will bring great results
true
T or F: The Risen Lord appeared to more than 500 people at one place
true
T or F: The Sanhedrin found Jesus guilty of blasphemy but brought him to pilate with a charge of sedition
true
T or F: The beloved disciple believed in the Resurrection after seeing the discarded burial clothes
true
T or F: The chief priest and other members of the Sanhedrin had an economic and religious interest in the temple
true
T or F: Thomas was told by Jesus to place his hand in Jesus' side and his fingers in the nail holes of Jesus' hands to prove he had risen
true
T or F: We can call Jesus' ascension a true homecoming
true
T or F: many elements of the kerygma can be found in the sermons of st peter
true
T or F: only Matthew's gospel tells us why guards were posted at Jesus' tomb
true
T or F: the Sadducees were jealous of Jesus and saw him as a threat to the civil order (the status quo) and to their authority as religious leaders
true
T or F: the account of Jesu appearing to his followers by the seaside was probably added to John's gospel by one of his disciples
true
T or F: the most special way we encounter Jesus alive today is in the Eucharist
true
describe the story in Luke of the Appearance on the road to Emmaus
two Disciples, one Cleopas, were going to the village of Emmaus and Jesus joins them and they do not recognize him. They tell their new companion about the recent events of Jerusalem. Jesus explains the prophecies from the scriptures to them about how the messiah had to suffer before he entered his glory. They arrive at the village and the two men invite Jesus to stay with them. With them, Jesus takes bread, says the blessing, and breaks it and gives it to them. The disciples recognize him as Jesus. Jesus vanishes and the disciples now understand what Jesus was saying to them on the road. They immediately return to Jerusalem to tell the 11 what they saw and learned that Jesus had already appeared to Peter
what was the outcome of the battle with Constantine's smaller army?
victory
how are all people implicated in the death of Jesus?
we are all sinners, making us the real authors and instruments of Jesus' crucifixion, his death. We believers crucify Jesus every time we betray him though our sins. Jesus died for our sins so that we may be with him again.
the parable of the _______________ and weeds revealed that only God can decide who will be punished as evildoers and who will be rewarded in heaven
wheat
when do the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognize Jesus?
when he breaks bread with them
how would you describe someone who is "Poor in Spirit?
who's treasure is in heaven, they are poor in this world but rich in heaven. A poverty poor in spirit is a poverty to this world but an openness and richness to the kingdom of God
who become the first evangelists?
women- Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of james
was Mark composed by someone other than Mark?
yes
describe Jesus' death
yes he dies in 6 hours- shorter than normal -sabbath law required prisoners be removed -legs of others are broken- not Jesus -Jesus was pierced with a sword
