Theology Chapter 6
What other connections does Matthew draw between Judaism and Jesus?
The gospels quotes many old testament prophecies to proclaim Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah.
True or False: 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
True or False: The presence of all Three Persons of the Holy Trinity at Jesus' baptism emphasizes that Jesus is God.
True
True or False? From the beginning one can see that Jesus came to minister to humble people and this is foreshadowed in the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke.
True
True or False? 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
True or False? The Q source was likely a collection of Jesus' sayings that came to Matthew and Luke in either a written or oral form.
True
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 is the central theme in the Gospel of Mark? What did Mark emphasize theologically?
Following Jesus often means suffering as Jesus did. Mark emphasized Jesus Christ's role as a suffering Messiah for Christians to imitate.
Explain how Jerusalem serves as a symbol in Luke's narrative
Gospel emphasizes that the Messianic age began in Jerusalem and the second part of Jesus' ministry centers on his journey to the holy land.
What are 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 teachers. Jesus taught on his own authority, directly interpreting the will of his father.
Explain the connection between Jesus' time in the desert and the Chosen People.
Jesus was in the desert for 40 days, this number recalls the forty years the chosen people wandered in the dessert after the Exodus from Egypt.
What does the feast of the Epiphany commemorate?
Jesus' manifestation to the world during the visit of the magi to the Holy family.
What is the Paschal mystery
Jesus' passion, death, resurrection, and ascension. Jesus most clearly proclaimed the kingdom through this.
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 truth that is taught in each of the four Gospels.
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, has risen from the dead.
What three titles for Jesus are used in the passages from mark?
Christ, Son of Man, suffering servant.
What does the Gospel of Matthew emphasize?
Christian morality, the fulfillment of old testament prophecies
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
What three sources were used by Matthew and Luke
1. Mark's gospel 2. A shared source known as q 3. Their own distinct sources
True or False: Jesus gave Peter and his successors the authority to govern the Church with the assistance of their successors, the priests.
False
True or False? Mark stressed Jesus' divinity throughout his Gospel, even though the view of Jesus is more blunt when compared to the other evangelists
False
True or False? Mark's Gospel is considerably longer than either Matthew or Luke
False
True or False? Matthew and Mark follow the general outline of Luke' s gospel in reporting the events of Jesus' life
False
True or False? 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
True or False? The Church recalls the forty days of Jesus' trial in the desert during the season of Advent?
False
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 people.
How did Jesus' response to temptation differ from Adam and Eve? Explain.
Instead of going his own way, Jesus remained faithful to his fathers mission for him.
Which Gospel do biblical scholars consider the oldest of the four? When was it likely written?
Mark's gospel, between AD 67 and 73
Explain the significance of Jesus' selection of Twelve Apostles
Their number represented the twelve tribes of Israel and symbolized a renewed people of God.
Why were shepherds looked down upon by pious Jews?
Their occupation dd not allow them to keep the ritual precepts of the law faithfully.
What does King Herod' slaughter of the children indicate about the life of Jesus?
This slaughter indicates that the forces of evil were gathering against Jesus from the very beginning.
What does source criticism reveal about the authors of the synoptic gospels
shows that the synoptic gospels authors did share sources.
