Chapter 6
"________is at the hand" means among other things, that God's _____ has come to his people and humans will _____ God's word. "_____" means to turn away from _____ and toward God. "Believe in the Gospel" means that _____is the Good News, the Gospel, and the _______ of God the Father.
"THE KINGDOM OF GOD is at hand" means among other things, that God's RULE has come to his people and human will OBEY God's word. "REPENT" means to turn away from SIN and toward God. "Believe in the Gospel" means that JESUS is the Good News, the Gospel, and the REVELATION of God the Father.
According to the Gospel of Mark, how does Jesus summarize his message?
"This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
What two major themes are highlighted throughout Luke's writings?
1. Jesus is a universal Savior who brings Salvation to Jew and Gentile alike 2. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly Good News and thus a cause of celebration.
All synoptic Gospels agree that Jesus'_____ ministry began with his baptism by John the _________, Jesus' cousin. He was the prophet foretold by ______ who would be sent to announce the coming of the _____. John called the people to _____ for the repentance of their sins and told them someone ______ than he would come after him.
All synoptic Gospels agree that Jesus' PUBLIC ministry began with his baptism by John the BAPTIST, Jesus's cousin. He was the prophet foretold by ISAIAH who would be sent to announce the coming of the MESSIAH. John called the people to BAPTISM for the repentance of their sins and told them someone GREATER than he would come after him.
At his ________, Jesus gave his Apostles a quick vision of the Kingdom of God when Jesus is revealed in his _______ before Peter, James, and John. Jesus appears with ______ and Elijah-- whose presence recalled the ________ given through Moses, and the _______ through ________ who announced the coming of the ______.
As his TRANSFIGURATION, Jesus gave his Apostles a quick vision of the Kingdom of God when Jesus is revealed in his DIVINITY, before Peter, James, and John. Jesus appears with MOSES and Elijah--- whose presence recalled the LAW given through Moses, and the PROPHETS through ELIJAH who announced the coming of the MESSIAH.
Why were Shepard looked down upon by pious Jews?
Because their occupation did not allow them to keep the ritual precepts of the Law faithfully.
T/F: Jesus gave Peter and his successors the authority to govern the Church with the assistance of their successors, the priests.
False
T/F: The Church recalls the forty days of Jesus trial in the desert during the season of Advent
False
T/F:Mark's Gospel is considerably longer than either Matthew or Luke.
False, Luke's gospel is the longest
T/F: Matthew and Mark follow the general outline of Luke's Gospel in reporting the events of Jesus life.
False, they follow the general outline of mark's gospel.
T/F: The "hidden years" refers to the fact that the Gospels share no stories about Jesus between his return to Nazareth as a toddler and his adulthood.
False. The "hidden years" refers to the fact that the Gospel shares ONE story about Jesus between his return to Nazareth as a toddler and his emergence.
T/F: Mark stressed Jesus divinity throughout his Gospel, even through the view of Jesus is more blunt when compared to the other Evangelists.
False; Humanity
Explain what it means to say that Jesus is God's fullest Revelation
God's fullest revelation took place when he assumed human nature in order to accomplish salvation for all his people. Therefore, everything about Jesus-his words, deed, teachings, passion, death and resurrection- reveals God as infinitely loving and merciful.
What does the feast of the Epiphany commemorate?
It commemorates Jesus manifestation to the world during the visit of the magi to the Holy Family.
Jesus______ marked him as a member of the ______ of the Chosen People and Mary and Joseph raised him according to the ______. They also followed tradition when they _______ the firstborn son to God in the ______. Here, Simeon and Anna recognized him as the _______________________________.
Jesus CIRCUMCISION marked him as a member of the COVENANT of the Chosen People and Mary and Joseph raised him according to the JEWISH LAW. They also followed tradition when they PRESENTED JESUS the firstborn son to God in the TEMPLE. Here, Simeon and Anna recognized him as the LONG-AWAITED MESSIAH, A FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES.
Jesus began to call and attract disciples following his temptations in the desert, some of whom would become his ______. He had many disciples, including ________ whose presence would have been _____. Some of these women helped him financially, ______ with him, supplied means and lodging, witnessed his Crucifixion and visited his ____ on Easter Sunday.
Jesus began to call and attract disciples following his temptations in the desert, some of whom would become his APOSTLES. He had many disciples, including A SPECIAL GROUP OF 70 whose presence would have been unusual. Some of these women helped him financially, TRAVELED with him, supplied meals and lodging, witnessed his Crucifixion and visited his TOMB on Easter Sunday.
What are the two ways that Jesus relationship to his Apostles differed from a typical relationship between students and their rabbis?
Jesus chose the apostles whereas rabbinical students commonly selected their teacher. Jesus taught in his own authority directly interpreting the word of his father.
How did Jesus' response to temptation differ from Adam and Eve? Explain
Jesus stayed faithful when tempted but Adam and Eve fell to the temptation.
What connection does the author draw between Jesus and Adam?
Jesus submission to his mother and foster father contrasts sharply with Adam's disobedience to God in the Garden
Explain the connection between Jesus' time in the desert and the Chosen People.
Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and the chosen people were in the desert for 40 years. They were both tempted during this time
What is the Pascal Mystery?
Jesus' passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Explain the truth that is taught in each of the four Gospels
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, has risen from the dead. Reality is different than it was before. Believe in this Good News. Accept the Lord and Holy Spirit into your lives. Share the truth of faith with others. Let the Good News truly sink in.
Mark's Gospel begins with_____ announcing the Advent of the ______. Only Matthew and Luke focus on the events surrounding Jesus' ______. There are similarities between their ______ accounts such as the virginity of Mary, the birth in______, and Jesus's discordance from King ______.
Mark's Gospel begins with JOHN THE BAPTIST announcing the Advent of the MESSIAH. Only Matthew and Luke focus on the events surrounds Jesus' BIRTH. There are similarities between their accounts such as the virginity of Mary, the birth in BETHLEHEM, and Jesus's discordance from king HEROD THE GREAT.
Which Gospel do biblical scholars consider the oldest of the four? When was it likely written?
Mark's gospel is the oldest, it was most likely written between AD 67 and 70
What three sources were used by Matthew and Luke?
Mark's gospel, a shared source known as Q, and their own distinct sources
What does the Gospel of Matthew emphasize?
Matthew emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, thus beautifully linking the Old and New Testament
What three title for Jesus are used in the passage from Mark 8:27-34? Summarize the meaning for each
Son of Man- Comes from prophecy in Daniel Christ- Comes from Greek word Christos, also English translation of Hebrew word Messiah which means anointed one Suffering Servant- comes from the prophecy in Isaiah
Explain how Jerusalem serves as a symbol in Luke's narrative.
The Gospel emphasizes that the Messianic age began in Jerusalem and that the second part of Jesus' ministry centers on his journey to this Holy City where the drama of Salvation unfold.
The early_____ believed that the author of the Gospel of Mark was _____, a disciple of Peter whose writing included themes of Peter's ________. The Gospel presents a vivid, human, and down-to- earth ______ of Jesus and highlights Jesus' _____ more than his words. He wrote for a _______ audience that was undergoing ______.
The early CHURCH believed that the author of the Gospel of Mark was JOHN THE MARK, a disciple of Peter whose writing included themes of Peter's PREACHING. The Gospel presents a vivid, human, and down-to-earth PORTRAIT of Jesus and highlights Jesus' DEEDS more than his words. He wrote for a GENTILE-CHRISTIAN audience that was undergoing PERSECUTION.
What other connections does Matthew draw between Judaism and Jesus?
The gospel quotes many Old Testament prophecies to proclaim Jesus as the Messiah
What is the central theme in the Gospel of Mark? What did Mark emphasize theologically?
Theme- Following Jesus often means suffering as Jesus did Theological Emphasis-Christ's role as a Suffering Messiah for Christians to imitate
Explain the significance of Jesus selection of Twelve Apostles.
There number represents the 12 tribes of Israel and therefore symbolizes a renewed people of God
What does King Herod's slaughter of the children indicate about the life of Jesus?
This slaughter indicated that the forces of evil were gathering against Jesus from the very beginning.
T/F: Although Jesus did not need baptism, his willingness to receive it emphasized both his humility and his acceptance of the Father's mission to save people from their sins.
True
T/F: From the beginning one can see that Jesus came to minister to humble people and this to foreshadowed in the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke
True
T/F: The Gospel of Matthew emphasizes to both Jewish-Christian readers as well as new Gentile converts, that Jesus Christ is the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament
True
T/F: The presence of all Three Persons of the Holy Trinity at Jesus baptism emphasizes that Jesus is God.
True
T/F: the Q source was likely a collection of Jesus sayings that came to Matthew and Luke in either a written or oral form.
True