The Pre-Public Ministry and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key terms and concepts from the pre-public ministry of Jesus and the proclamation of the Kingdom of God.

Discens

The Latin word for disciple, meaning a lifelong learner.

Mathetai

The term identified in the lecture notes as Hebrew for disciple, meaning to be equipped for the ministry.

Voluntas

The Latin word for Will, defined as that which initiates, directs, and determines action.

Original Sin (Theological Context)

The spiritual and psychological impairment of humanity's capacity to know and love God, stemming from Adam and Eve's pride and disobedience.

John's Baptism of Repentance

A cleansing ritual performed in the Jordan River that involved the physical act of immersion for the forgiveness of sins.

Jesus' Baptism

Being clothed by the Holy Spirit, bringing about a state of change in the human soul through an outpouring of grace to die with Christ and rise with Him.

Temptare

The Latin root for temptation, in which the tempter took advantage of Jesus' physical and mortal conditions to invite Him to stray from the Father's Will.

Physical Attack (Jesus' Temptation)

The devil's attempt to exploit Jesus' physical hunger by tempting Him to command stones to become loaves of bread.

Psychological Attack (Jesus' Temptation)

The devil's attempt to pressure Jesus into testing God by urging Him to throw Himself down from the parapet of the temple.

Spiritual Attack (Jesus' Temptation)

The devil's attempt to derail Jesus' mission by offering Him all the kingdoms of the world if He would prostrate Himself and worship Satan.

Basileia

The Greek word for Kingdom of God, referring to the recognition and acknowledgement of God as the Sovereign Ruler of all creation.

Paghahari

The Tagalog term for the Kingdom of God (Kaharian ng Diyos), defined as the pamamayani ng Kalooban o ng Kagandahang-Loob ng Diyos in all human activities.

Ancient Israel's View of the Kingdom

A primarily physical and worldly view driven by hopes for political freedom from enemies and economic prosperity.

Call of the Twelve Disciples

A sign that God is creating His People anew, where Jesus instructed His followers to trust, forgive, care, and turn their attention outward to others.

Christian Humanism

The vision of human flourishing with God taught in the Sermon at the Mount; a response to God's offer of friendship through the radical and urgent assimilation of Jesus' life and death.

Beatitudo / Makarios

The Latin (Beatitudo) and Greek (Makarios) terms for Beatitude, defined as a state of happiness and well-being with its beginning and end in God.

Poor in Spirit

The Beatitude defined as recognizing and acknowledging the need for God in one's life.

Mourn (Beatitude)

The Beatitude defined as being moved with empathy regarding the effects of sin on others and taking action to counter it.

Meek

The Beatitude defined as remaining gentle and calm even when provoked.

Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

The Beatitude defined as constantly hoping and acting for righteousness, rather than just trying to get things done.

Merciful

The Beatitude defined as forgiving and showing compassion without demanding anything in return.

Pure of Heart

The Beatitude defined as having honest and sincere intentions aligned with one's actions, also known as integrity.

Peacemakers

The Beatitude defined as prioritizing harmony, reconciliation, and healing over personal pride and ambition.

Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake

The Beatitude defined as enduring persecution, rejection, and discrimination, even at the cost of losing everything except God.

Dunameis

The Greek term for miracles interpreted by Mark, Matthew, and Luke as God's acts of power revealing His sovereignty over creation.

Semeia

The Greek term for miracles interpreted by John as signs of the Kingdom fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ.

Autobasileia

A Greek concept designating Jesus Christ as the Kingdom of God in Person.

Miracles of Healing

A category of miracle that restores spiritual and physical health in the present as a sign of future reconciliation with God.

Miracles of Exorcism

A category of miracle that restores true freedom from demonic influence in the present as a sign of future victory over sin.

Miracles of Resuscitation

A category of miracle involving revival from apparent death and restoration of the soul into the mortal body, pointing toward future resurrection.

Nature Miracles

A category of miracle that restores harmony, order, and abundance in the present, pointing toward the future new heavens and new earth.

Parabole / Marshall

The Greek (Parabole) and Hebrew (Marshall) terms for parables, defined as fictive and illustrative symbolic illustrations conveying the truth and value of the Kingdom of God.

Good News Parables

Parables that convey the Kingdom of God as a spiritual reality unfolding quietly but powerfully, such as the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

Children Parables

Parables illustrating traits, behavior, and attitudes within the Kingdom of God, such as the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

Judgment Parables

Parables that highlight the urgency of response and the consequences of failing to respond, such as the Parable of the Net.

Transfiguratio

The Latin term meaning change in form, defined as the temporary unveiling of Jesus' heavenly glory to His disciples.

Apparition of Moses and Elijah

The appearance of Moses (representing the Law) and Elijah (representing the Prophets) at the Transfiguration, confirming Jesus' superiority over previous traditions.