Salvation History and Covenant: Prophets, Jesus, and Sacrifice in Christianity

What did the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel say about the results of Israel's behaviors and actions in their covenant with God?

Israel's actions resulted in the breaking of their covenant with God.

What new thing will God make with Israel according to Jeremiah and Ezekiel?

God will make a new and everlasting covenant with Israel sometime in the future.

What will be the most excellent result when God carries through with His plan?

All of Israel's sins will be erased; they will be forgiven.

What does a mediator do?

A mediator helps to resolve disputes between two hostile parties.

What does the quote about Jesus entering the holy place signify?

The blood of Jesus erases our sins for all time, putting us in a good and just relationship with God.

Why is the blood of Jesus significant?

It is the blood that makes atonement; Jesus sacrificed Himself once and for all to atone for all sins.

How does Moses and the Golden Calf episode relate to Jesus?

Just like Moses mediated between God and the Israelites, Jesus mediated between all people and God.

How does Moses' sprinkling of blood relate to Jesus?

Moses ratified the covenant with blood, and the blood of Jesus ratifies our new covenant with God.

How does the Manna in the wilderness relate to Jesus?

The manna saved the Israelites from starvation; Jesus' body, signified as bread, will save all people from death.

What was the result of the Passover event?

God was rescuing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and leading them to a new life.

What was the result of the Last Supper?

Jesus was rescuing all people from slavery to sin and leading them to eternal life.

What is one of the main themes of the Last Supper?

Freedom from death.

What two things made Jesus believers look back into their scriptures for an explanation for why Jesus died?

The conviction that Jesus was the long-awaited messiah and the appearances of the resurrected Jesus.

What did Jesus believers find in the prophet Isaiah that helped them understand the death of Jesus?

They found scriptures foretelling the suffering and death of Jesus, indicating he would die for the sins of others.

What is the meaning of the death of Christ?

Christ's death heals the relationship between humanity and God by erasing the barrier of sin.

How do we get redemption according to Christians?

We have faith that Jesus' death and resurrection heals our relationship with God.

What is salvation history?

The history of God saving humanity.

What is the culmination of salvation history?

The Paschal Mystery: the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

What does the Paschal Mystery refer to?

Christ's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

What is the significance of the term 'Paschal'?

It denotes 'protection' or 'offering for protection', referencing the lamb sacrificed during Passover.

What does the Paschal Mystery symbolize in relation to sin?

It symbolizes Christ as the new sacrifice that protects us from the effects of sin, including punishment and death.

What does the Protoevangelium refer to?

The first announcement of the Gospel, found in Genesis 3:15, indicating the eventual eradication of evil.

What does Exodus 12 describe regarding the Passover?

It instructs the Israelites to slaughter a lamb and mark their doorposts with its blood for protection from the angel of death.

What is the promise made in Jeremiah 31 regarding the new covenant?

God will put His law within the people and forgive their iniquity, remembering their sin no more.

What does 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 state about death and resurrection?

It states that death came through Adam, but resurrection comes through Christ, assuring all will be made alive in Him.

What does Christ's Passion include?

Christ's journey to Golgotha, His crucifixion, and His time in the Garden of Gethsemane.

What does Christ's Death represent?

It is the sacrifice that erases the consequences of sin by taking them upon Himself.

What assurance does Christ's Resurrection provide?

It assures believers of everlasting life and that death is defeated. (was witnessed by many)

What does Christ's Ascension signify?

It signifies His enthronement with power at God's right hand and His return to heaven.

What is the role of the blood of the Passover lamb?

It served as protection for the Israelites during the plague in Egypt.

What does the term 'mystery' imply in the context of the Paschal Mystery?

It implies that the workings of salvation through Christ are beyond full human understanding.

How does the Paschal Mystery relate to the concept of sacrifice?

It presents Christ as the ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling the need for protection from sin.

What is the significance of the phrase 'I will put enmity between you and the woman'?

It signifies the ongoing struggle between good and evil, culminating in Christ's victory over sin.

What does the term 'Covenant' refer to in the context of the Paschal Mystery?

It refers to the sacred agreement between God and His people, promising salvation and forgiveness.

What is the importance of Christ's Ascension in Christian belief?

It signifies His return to heaven and the promise of His second coming in glory.