Unit 3

What is the Greek word for sign/miracle?

Semeion

What is the definition of semeion?

An indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally

What time phrase is used in John 2:1?

On the third day

Over how many days did John 1:19-51 take place?

Four

What is meant by "on the third day" in John 2:1?

The third day after the previous four days in John 1

In John's narrative, on what day did the wedding at Cana take place?

The seventh day

What time phrase does Jesus use when His mother informs Him that there is no wine?

"My hour"

What kind of feast was the Passover?

A memorial feast

When did the Jews celebrate the Passover every year?

In the spring

Who was required to attend the Passover every year?

All Jewish males

What event did the Passover commemorate?

The Exodus from Egypt

How many Passovers does John's Gospel record?

Three

What are the references for when the Passover is mentioned in John's Gospel?

John 2:13, 6:4, 12:1

What information do we know because of John mentioning three Passovers in his Gospel?

Jesus' public ministry lasted three years

Whose responsibility was it to arrange a Jewish wedding?

Families

Who would negotiate the betrothal contract with the father of the bride?

A friend of the bridegroom

How long before the wedding ceremony was the betrothal contract negotiated?

One year

Who often offered a gift to the father of the bride as a dowry to compensate her family?

The father of the groom

What two things did the groom do when it was time for the wedding?

He dressed in his finest clothing and walked with his groomsmen through the town to take his bride from her house to his

What did the bridesmaids help the bride do on the wedding day?

They dressed her in beautiful clothing and regal jewelry

What began when the couple arrived at the groom's home?

The wedding feast

During the wedding feast, where would the bride and groom preside over the festivities?

Under a canopy

How long did Jewish wedding feasts last?

A week

Why were large waterpots necessary at a Jewish wedding feast?

For regular hand washing and ritual purification

What is the transformation of water into wine at the wedding in Cana a picture of?

The transformation of believers in the new covenant

What passage states that God created man male and female and they should be united as one flesh in marriage?

Matthew 19:4-6

What passage states that the marriage relationship is a picture of Christ and the church?

Ephesians 5:22-33

What passage states that John the Baptist rejoiced as the friend of the bridegroom?

John 3:28-29

What passage describes the bride of the Lamb being clothed in fine linen which is the righteous deeds of the saints?

Revelation 19:7-8

What passage states that God clothes us with garments of salvation and righteousness as a bridegroom and bride adorn themselves?

Isaiah 61:10

What is the Greek word for dwelt?

Skenoo

What is the definition of skenoo?

To tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion)

What is the definition of glory?

The glorious moral attributes, the infinite perfections of God

How did the children of Israel see the visible manifestation of the glory of God?

In the cloud that led them through the wilderness

Where was God's glory seen in the tabernacle?

Above the Ark of the Covenant

What passage mentions God's glory filling the tabernacle?

Exodus 40:34-38

When did God's glory depart from Solomon's temple?

Before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem

Who rebuilt Solomon's temple?

Zerubbabel

Who expanded the rebuilt temple?

Herod

What passage states that God gives light, which is the knowledge of the glory of God in Jesus Christ?

2 Corinthians 4:6

What passage states that the glory of God filled His temple, and the people praised and worshiped the Lord?

2 Chronicles 7:1-3

In what passage did the angels proclaim that the whole earth was filled with God's glory?

Isaiah 6:1-3

In what passage did Jesus state that He would return in power and great glory?

Matthew 24:30

What passage states that the mystery revealed is Christ in you, the hope of glory?

Colossians 1:27

All three Synoptic Gospels record Jesus cleansing the temple at what time?

Shortly before He was arrested

What passage in Luke records the second time Jesus cleansed the temple?

Luke 19:45-48

What did Jesus say the Jews had made the temple into in John 2:13-18?

A place of business

What did Jesus say the Jews had made the temple into in Luke 19:45-48?

A den of robbers

What was the response of the leadership to Jesus' cleansing of the temple in John 2:13-18?

They asked Him for a sign to show He had authority

What was the response of the leadership to Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Luke 19:45-48?

They wanted to kill Him

How did Jesus demonstrate His deity in John 2:13-17?

His zeal

How did Jesus demonstrate His deity in John 2:18-22?

His resurrection power

How did Jesus demonstrate His deity in John 2:23-25?

His omniscience

What passage states that no creature is hidden from God's sight, demonstrate His omniscience?

Hebrews 4:13

What Old Testament passage about the Messiah did the disciples remember in John 2:17?

Psalm 69:9

What cross-reference states the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy in John 2:19-21 that He would raise the temple in three days?

Luke 24:6-8

What passage states that God's eyes and heart would be on the temple for all time?

2 Chronicles 7:16

What passage reminds believers that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit?

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

According to Acts 10:36-43, how did Jesus receive His power?

God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power

How many times is the Greek word dynamis used in the New Testament?

120 times

What is the Greek word for power in Acts 10:38?

Dynamis

What is the definition of dynamis?

Force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

What are three other translations of the word dynamis besides "power"?

Mighty works, miracles, and virtue

According to Matthew 28:18, what is the extent of Jesus' authority/power?

Heaven and earth

How many times is the Greek word exousia used in the New Testament?

103 times

What is the Greek word for authority/power in Matthew 28:18?

Exousia

What is the definition of exousia?

The power of authority (influence) and of right (privilege)

What are three other translations of the word exousia besides "authority/power"?

Right, domain, and strength

Is dynamis or exousia used in Matthew 7:28-29?

Exousia

How is exousia used in Matthew 7:28-29?

Jesus taught with authority

Is dynamis or exousia used in Mark 5:28-30?

Dynamis

How is dynamis used in Mark 5:28-30?

Power went out of Jesus and healed a woman who had a flow of blood

Is dynamis or exousia used in Luke 4:36?

Both are used

How are dynamis and exousia used in Luke 4:36?

Jesus commanded unclean spirits with authority and power

Is dynamis or exousia used in John 1:12?

Exousia

How is exousia used in John 1:12?

Those who believed in Jesus were given the right to become children of God

Is dynamis or exousia used in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9?

Dynamis

How is dynamis used in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9?

The Lord told Paul that His power/strength was made perfect in Paul's weakness

What is the Greek word for obeyed?

Hypakouo

What is the definition of hypakouo?

To hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority

What statement about obedience is found in Matthew 8:27?

The winds and the sea obeyed Jesus

What statement about obedience is found in Mark 1:27?

The unclean spirits obeyed Jesus' commands

What statement about obedience is found in Acts 5:29?

The apostles said that they must obey God rather than men

What statement about obedience is found in Ephesians 6:1?

Children are to obey their parents

What statement about obedience is found in Colossians 3:22?

Servants are to obey their masters in sincerity and the fear of the Lord

What statement about obedience is found in James 1:22?

We are to be doers of the word and not hearers only

What does 1 John 2:3-5 teach about the one who says he knows God, but does not keep His commandments?

He is a liar and the truth is not in him

What does 1 John 2:3-5 teach about the one who keeps God's commandments?

The love of God has been perfected in him

In what region did Jesus spend most of His life and ministry?

Galilee

What larger nation was the region of Galilee once a part of?

The northern tribes of Israel

When were the northern tribes of Israel taken into captivity by Assyria?

722 BC

When did the descendants of assimilated Israelites begin repopulating the region of Galilee?

600 years after their exile

What two characteristics did Galilean residents have that stricter Jews looked down upon?

Ethnically mixed origin and a diluted Jewish religion

What passage demonstrates that Galileans spoke with a distinguishing accent?

Mark 14:70

What were Galilee and Jerusalem geographically separated by?

Samaria

What did many Jews who traveled from Jerusalem to Galilee do because of their animosity toward Samaritans?

They traveled a sliver of land on the west side of the Jordan River which was not part of Samaria

What area had the highest elevation points in Israel?

Upper Galilee

What was Jesus' hometown of Nazareth in Lower Galilee characterized by?

Fertile agricultural plains

How many of Jesus' twelve disciples were from Galilee?

Twelve

What location is mentioned in Matthew 4:18?

The Sea of Galilee