theology unit 2
A paradox that Jesus used to teach a lesson?
" Many who are first will be last, and the last will be first " (MT 19:30)
4 blessings for all humans that result in the incarnation of Jesus
1) reconcile us with god 2) show gods love to us 3) perfect model of holiness 4) Jesus made it possible for us to share in gods own nature
4 miracles Jesus performed
1. Physical healing 2. Nature healing 3. Exorcisms 4. Raising people from the dead
4 purposes of Jesus' miracles
1. To reveal the presence of Gods kingdom here on earth had begun 2. To prove that he was the long awaited Messiah 3. To confirm he was sent by God 4. To invite people to believe in him ( or to strengthen their faith. )
The announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that God wanted her to be the Mother of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Annunciation
How was Marys response to the angel Gabriel a model for youth follow in your own life?
Behold, I am the handmaid of the lord, may it be done to me according to your word. Marys simple and humble response to god is a model or all believers
Any thought, word, or act that expresses hatred or contempt for God, Christ, the Church, saints, or holy things. It is a grave sin, contrary to the Second Commandment
Blasphamy
Where and how did the ministry of Jesus begin?
Christ ministry begins after John the Baptist was arrested. Jesus left his hometown of Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.
When is the nativity celebrated each year ?
December the 25.
A first-century heresy that taught that Jesus only seemed to be human
Docetism
what did the heresy of docetism teach
Docetism could believe that god would demean himself by becoming like us all our weakness and humanity seen to be human
God is with us
Emmanuel
the celebration of the manifestation of god in human form; the manifestation of Jesus to the gentiles or non-jews
Epiphany
what part of the NT is the best place to meet Jesus?
Gospels, they are all about Jesus when he was alive on earth
From the Latin, meaning "to become flesh," referring to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, becoming man. In the Incarnation, Jesus Christ became truly man while remaining truly God.
Incarnation
Why is is belief in the resurrection Jesus a fundamental belief for christians?
It shows that Jesus is God, Death has no power, and Jesus was true of his word Christians faith is a response to a living God
"YHWH is Salvation" or "Savior"
Jesus
How did Jesus put himself into the story in Matthew 25, a story about caring for the poor and outcast?
Jesus reminded his followers that when we respond to the least of these, we are responding to him, Identifying himself with the poor and outcast.
Why was John the Baptist surprised that Jesus came to him for baptism?
Jesus was without sin and did not need to be baptized for that purpose, which John immediately recognized
The beginning of God's new reign on earth, which was to bring the forgiveness of sins, the healing of the sick, and the establishment of a time of peace and joyful living for all. Jesus, the Redeemer,
Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven
The birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and of the Virgin Mary.
Nativity
A figure of speech or statement that seems contradictory but actually contains a hidden truth
Paradox
The redemptive passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ through which Jesus not only liberated us from sin, but also gave us new life through his resurrection
Paschal Mystery
The presentation of the infant Jesus by Mary and Joseph in the Temple took place forty days after his birth. This ritual observed the Law of Moses and marked the end of forty days of purification for the mother after childbirth. This presentation also completed the "redemption" of a firstborn son with a ritual offering.
Presentation in the Temple
The rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day after his Death on the cross. Jesus was able to conquer death because he is God.
Resurrection
What are three different ways that we can meet Jesus in the church?
Sacraments, Prayer, and the body of christ
How have Catholics received the testimony of the Apostles about Jesus Christ?
Sacred tradition and Sacred Scripture but are both part of the deposit of faith
Who were the first 4 apostles? what do we know about them?
Simon, Peter, James and John. They all left their nets and boats to follow Jesus immediately.
What happened at the Annunciation? When does the Catholic Church celebrate it each year?
The angle Gabriel announced to Marty that she would become the mother of the Son of God though the power of the Holy Spirit. March 25
What was the central theme of Jesus teachings?
The central theme of Jesus teaching was about repentance, the coming of Gods kingdom and the need to put ones faith in Gospels.
What took place during the Transfiguration? Why did the two OT figures also appear with Jesus?
The event took place on a mountain in the company of Peter, James, and John. Two OT figures Moses and Elijah also appeared. Their presence symbolized that in the law given to Israel thought Moses and the prophets (Elijah was the great prophet) the sufferings of the Messiah had been announced. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as whites the light
what were the three temptations presented to jesus in the desert?
The first temptation challenged Jesus to satisfy his hunger by turning rock into bread. The second asked him to use his divine powers and throw himself from he Temple parapet, and the angles could catch Jesus and any adoring followers would be won over to him. The third temptation promised Jesus worldly power if he would just worship Satan.
What were the two major message Jesus gave the world when his ministry began?
The kingdom is open to all and the poor and lowly are beloved in the kingdom, Called people to conversion and to acknowledge the kingdom of god was being establish
why does the text call the sacraments " guaranteed encounters " with Jesus?
The sacraments, we have all the ways to meet Jesus singing, prayer, and the Eucharist.
How did the actions and teachings of Jesus anger Jewish authorities?
They felt threatened, he spoke with authority and associated with prostitutes and tax collectors.
what sign did god give mary so that she would know that god was at work in this momentous event
a sign that god was at work in this great event was that marys distant relative elizabeth had conceived a child in her old age
why does everything about jesus christ reveal something about god
all events of his life are worthy of reflection and imitation. jesus christ is god
belief in the incarnation is the distinctive and defining belief of what faith? what's do you think this mean
christian y, if you don't believe in the incarnation you are not a christian
where did joseph rush his family away when king herod ordered the killing of all male infants in bethlehem
egypt
what does it mean the jesus christ is the word of god
everything about this unique person reveals something about god because Jesus Christ is the lord god
who was joseph, who was he a descendent and what did he teach
foster father of jesus, husband of mary, descendent of kind of david, joseph taught jesus to be a gentle man, jewish faith and carpetender
discuss the power of gods word in the 1st creation account
god spoke and it happened
Jesus' life as a child, adolescent, and young adult
hidden life of Jesus
what was the danger of the heresy docetism
if jesus only seemed to be human then he only seemed to die and rise from the dead
A truth about God and his saving plan that will always be beyond human understanding
mystery
what moment and where did the event of the incarnation possible
the word of god took on human flesh from his mother mary by power of the holy spirit when mary said yes to the angel the holy spirit overshadowed her
The glorious Jesus that manifested his divine identity for Peter, James, and John on a high mountain, probably Mount Tabor. The event, reported in all three Synoptic Gospels, also involved the appearance of both Moses and Elijah.
transfiguration
