Chapter 8 Theology
Explain two ways to understand the meaning of the word mystery.
There are two meanings to the word mystery. One is "God's saving plan." The events leading up to Easter were clearly part of God's plan to save his people. The second is "something that is hidden." Even when they Apostles had a greater sense of God's plan after the Resurrection, they could never fully understand its meaning.
Explain what it means to say that our lives are bound up in the ongoing pattern of the Paschal Mystery.
They are experiences like pain and suffering as well as "little Resurrections" of joy and happiness that offer glimpses of God's eternal Kingdom.
Explain the meaning of the use of palm branches on Palm Sunday.
They commemorate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem in a manner befitting the type of Messiah many Jews had been expecting: a King of Glory.
Explain what will happen at the Parousia.
This event is when Jesus will arrive on earth in all his glory; the Second coming of Jesus.
When did the Apostles and other disciples believe in the Resurrection?
When Thomas touch Jesus' wounds and when Jesus ate with the Apostles.
In we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the grace to handle challenges. The graces of Confirmation help us choose a , whether marriage or religious life. Both marriage and begin with sacraments that help the recipients deal with the " " or sufferings in their lives.
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True or False? Everyone abandoned Jesus at the end of his life.
false
The story of Jesus' of the multitude is meaningful in several ways. First, the baskets of leftovers remind us of the twelve of Israel as well as the Twelve Apostles. Further, by his actions of blessing, , and giving, this miracle the Holy Eucharist, the food that sustains us until we reach the messianic in God's Kingdom.
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The tell us that Jesus differed from other people who claimed to do explanation for his miracles. Today, deny the reality of supernatural events suggesting that can explain away apparent miracles or that Jesus was nothing more than a healer who could diagnose people's disorders.
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What is the real basis for some of the disbelief in Jesus' are miracles?
it is impossible that God would suspend the laws of nature to get directly involved in the natural universe. Science can explain away apparent miracles, both those that Jesus performed and ones today. Jesus was nothing more than a clever healer who could diagnose people's mental disorders
Baptism confers , conforms us to the righteousness of , and cleans us of Original Sin and all . Further, it continually gives throughout one's life and strengthens us to sin and enables us to achieve eternal .
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Whether a suspends the laws of or whether ordinary events lead to outcomes, a true miracle has as its source. An inexplicable originates in Christ who is God's greatest miracle and who redeemed the world from the everlasting of sin.
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Sickness, , and suffering are not God's intention, but are a consequence of . In the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick we unite our own with the Paschal Mystery of Christ as well as with the entire . In doing so, we gain grace and for ourselves and others, and contribute to the of the Church and the of all people.
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Jesus appeared to his disciples several times, realities known as " appearances." The Apostles, such as , had doubts but face-to-face meetings with the Risen Lord the frightened and disciples into bold eyewitnesses, and led many to suffer for their firm conviction that Jesus rose from the dead.
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Love is what makes Jesus' act of so powerful and the source of Salvation. He asked his to memorialize his voluntary offering of himself to the Father in the , and made the Apostles priests of the .
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The Holy Eucharist is a meal that confers the graces Christ on the Cross. It makes the sacrifice on the Cross and offers Christ in an manner. The Eucharist commemorates the . At consecration the bread becomes the of Christ and the wine becomes the of Christ.
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Jesus lived in with sinners and experienced much human and even Death. Humans could not have saved from death. Jesus' lack of sin made it possible for him to humanity from death, the punishment for sin. Though he like human beings, this does not mean Jesus lost his human or became two .
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True or False? After his Death, Jesus went to share the Good News with those who were in the realm of the dead: all the souls of everyone who had died, good and bad.
true
True or False? All of Salvation History led up to the coming of Jesus Christ, whose mission is completed in the Resurrection.
true
True or False? Each miracle of bringing people back to life foreshadowed the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
true
True or False? In God's Kingdom there are no second-class citizens.
true
True or False? It is correct to understand that sinners are responsible for Jesus' crucifixion, not the Jews.
true
True or False? People who witnessed the exorcisms performed by Jesus often asked the question: who is the man?
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True or False? Some people refused to believe in Jesus in spite of his miracles while others were offended because he would not work miracles to satisfy their curiosity.
true
True or False? The sacraments put one in communion with God by miraculously drawing from the B. Paschal Mystery and taking away sin.
true
True or False? While the Gospels indicate that Pilate recognized that Jesus was innocent, he caved in to the pressure of the crowd and pronounced Jesus guilty.
true
Jesus challenged the way were treated in first-century society. While men considered them to be , Jesus treated them in a way and they played an important role in his . He told men to treat women with and used positive female characters to his stories and sayings.
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What does the word "passion" mean as used in the Passion narratives?
"To suffer"
What are four ways we can know that Jesus died freely for love each of us.
1. He headed to Jerusalem knowing he would die. 2. Jesus obediently embraced his Father's will, courageously accepting his mission and the plan of redeeming love. 3. John the Baptist pointed out that Jesus was the Lamb of God, thus showing not only that Jesus was the Suffering Servant, but also that he willingly took on the role of the Paschal Lamb, the symbol of Israel's redemption at the first Passover. 4. Jesus loves sinful humans as much as his Father and wanted to save you from the consequences of sin and provide you with the opportunity to live in communion with the Holy Trinity now and forever.
List five truths that Jesus' miracles demonstrate.
1. Jesus is God. 2. God's power has broken into human history. 3. Jesus mastered Satan and the forces of darkness. 4. God's kingdom in here, and Satan's kingdom in ending. 5. Jesus had and has power to forgive sins.
What are four reasons that the Resurrection is important for us?
1. The Resurrection gives you confidence in all of Christ's world and teachings, because it proves that he is divine. 2. The Resurrection tells you that promises from the Old Testament and Jesus' own words are authentic. 3. Jesus' Resurrection makes possible and gives you hope for your own future Resurrection. 4. The Resurrection further reveals the unending loving communion of God as Trinity: The Father glorifies the Son, the Son makes a sacrifice that merits this glory, and the Holy Spirit contributes life and resurrection.
According to historical criticism, what are three ways that Jesus' miracles distinctive?
1. There is no record that anyone else cured such a variety of problems. 2. Jesus did not engage in any bizarre rituals to bring about the cures, he healed on his own authority. 3. Jesus did not perform miracles for pay.
What are miracles?
A powerful sign of God's Kingdom worked by Jesus.
What are the consequences of Original Sin?
A weakened human nature that is subject to ignorance, suffering, and death, and an inclination to sin known as concupiscence.
What is the cause of death by crucifixion?
Dehydration, loss of blood, shock, or respiratory arrest due to suffocation.
True or False? Jesus did not perform miracles to confirm that God the Father sent him; he performed them on demand to satisfy people's curiosity.
False
True or False? After his Resurrection, Jesus returned to ordinary life like Lazarus did after Jesus raised him.
False: he did not return to ordinary life
True or False? Nicodemus asked Pilate for permission to bury Jesus.
False; Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for permission
True or False? According to the Gospel of John, Caiaphas stationed a guard by the tomb to prevent the disciples from stealing Jesus' body.
False; Pilate stationed the guard
True or False? The real miracle of God's love is that God forgave Adam and Eve and forgives us our sins as well.
False; Real miracle-God became human in Jesus Christ
True or False? In the Sacrament of Penance, the priest can give absolution for venial sins, but not mortal sins.
False; both are forgiven at Penance
True or False? According to Roman law blasphemy was punishable by death while sedition was not a capital offense.
False; law of blasphemy was not a capital offense while sedition was punishable by death
True or False? The chief priests interpreted Jewish Law and transcribed the Torah.
False; not the chief priest, scribes did this.
True or False? The greatest freedom that Jesus gives us is the freedom of religion and worship.
False; the greatest freedom in freedom from the eternal effects of sin.
Explain why Jesus ordered those who witnessed the raising of Jairus's daughter not to tell anyone.
He didn't not want people to misunderstand his identity and his mission.
What did Jesus promise his disciples before he was lifted up at his Ascension? What did the two messengers tell the Apostles?
He promised to send the Holy Spirit; the two messengers told the Apostles that Jesus would return one day the same way he went into Heaven.
What three things did Jesus' miracles achieve?
Healed people Showed people that the Kingdom of Heaven was present in him Proved that he was the Messiah
What did Jesus wish to accomplish through his healing miracles?
Jesus caused blind people to see, deaf people to hear, and lame people to walk. They confirmed that God sent Him.
At the Jesus ate the Passover meal before he humanity from sin and death just as the celebrated the meal prior to their liberation from . The central part of the Last Supper was the of the Holy Eucharist which would be the of Jesus' sacrifice.
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The uses three different but related words to describe miracles: dynamis which means " ", ergon which means " ", and semeion which means " ". These three nouns tell us that Jesus' miracles reveal God's and that Jesus' works were signs of God's .
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When Christians use the word they are usually referring to the celebration of the Resurrection. The word Paschal comes from the Jewish word for which points to a journey from to freedom. Likewise, Easter celebrates a from slavery to freedom and new life.
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Following the meal Jesus and several Apostles went to the garden of to pray before his arrest, , and Death. However, his could not stay awake as Jesus recoiled at the of Death. Jesus was arrested after he was by Judas and did not use violence to resist. .
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Developed an elaborate system of oral interpretation of the Law which was almost as sacred as the Law itself
Pharisees
Though they have a rather poor reputation in the New Testament, many were good and pious Jews
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What types of miracles did Jesus perform?
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Jesus' Death was not a act. God allowed it to happen because it was part of his of Salvation. Jesus' Death was consistent with , even though not all Jews accepted him as the Messiah and the . Jesus died out of love for us; his Father did not him to die.
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Collaborated with the Romans
Sadducees
Many were members of the Sanhedrin
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Preserved Judaism after the destruction of the Temple in AD 70
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Were aristocrats who cared for Temple practice and worship in Jerusalem
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Jesus was brought to the where he was interrogated by the high priest and other priests. False testified against him. When Jesus acknowledged that he was the , the Jewish authorities accused him of , a sin and crime punishable by death under Law. They believed he was a false .
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Why did Jesus refuse the wine mixed with myrrh?
So he experienced the full pain of the crucifixion.
What is ironic about the Roman centurion's profession of faith in Jesus?
That a Gentile understood and recognized Jesus, while many of his fellow Jews and closest followers did not.
What is the Ascension of Jesus?
The Ascension of Jesus refers to the time when Jesus stopped appearing to his disciples in visible, human form. Jesus in his glorified resurrected body went up to Heaven to sit at the Father's right hand in even greater glory.
What did the angels tell the Apostles at Jesus' Ascension?
The angels told the Apostles that the Lord would come again.