Religious Studies Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards based on the provided lecture notes covering Jesus' parables, the Last Supper, and key events in the early church as recorded in Acts.

Seed

In the Parable of the Sower, this represents the Word of God.

Sower

In the Parable of the Sower, this represents the Preacher.

Lost

A term defined as gone astray, missing or misplaced.

Shoes

In the Parable of the Lost Son, these signify freedom or sonship because slaves were not allowed to wear them.

Robe

In the Parable of the Lost Son, this signifies honor.

Ring

In the Parable of the Lost Son, this signifies authority.

Rich Fool

A character in Jesus' parable who decided to build a bigger barn to store his harvest and retire, rather than being rich towards God.

Prayer

Defined as talking to God.

Pharisee

A man in Jesus' parable who was boastful in his prayer, noting he gave $\frac{1}{10}$ of his income to God.

Publican

A man in Jesus' parable who prayed humbly, saying, 'Lord, be merciful to me a sinner,' and whose prayer was answered by Jesus.

Plot

A conspiracy or secret plan.

Anoint

To apply oil or ointment to, especially as a religious ceremony.

Spikenard

The substance inside the alabaster box that Mary Magdalene broke to pour on the feet of Jesus.

Passover Festival

A Jewish festival symbolic of freedom from Egyptian slavery, commemorating when the death angel passed over homes with the blood of the lamb.

Eucharist

One of the common names for the Last Supper, alongside The Lord's Supper, The Fellowship Meal, and The Holy Communion.

Luke

The author of the book of Acts.

Theophilus

The person to whom the book of Acts is addressed.

Pentecost

Meaning 'Fiftieth', it is a Jewish festival occurring fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus and marks the beginning of the Christian Church.

Joel

The Prophet who prophesized the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Common Fund

The name of the fund started by the Early Church where believers shared their belongings and proceeds from property sales.

Barnabas

A name meaning 'one who encourages'; a man who sold property to give all the proceeds to the church.

Deacon

A name used in churches today for the 'helpers' like Stephen and Philip who were chosen to handle administrative work and the distribution of goods.

Martyr

One who dies for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Matthias

The person who replaced Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle.

Casting of lots

A method of selection where candidate names were written on stones and placed in a pot until one fell out.

Akeldama

The 'Field of Blood' bought by Judas Iscariot with the money received for his betrayal.

Conversion

To change from one belief or religion to another.

Eunuch

A man whose testicles have been removed; specifically the treasurer for Queen Candace of Ethiopia.

Centurion

A captain of the Italian Regiment, such as Cornelius, who was a God-fearer.

Commission

The authority to perform a task or duty.

Idolatry

The worship of idols or materialistic things.

Sorcerer

The profession of Elymas (also called Bar Jesus) in Paphos.

Lydia

A seller of purple textiles in Philippi who was converted and baptized after meeting Paul by the riverside.

Epicureans and Stoics

The names of the philosophers in Athens who encountered Paul.

Mar's Hill

The location in Athens where Paul delivered his famous speech regarding the 'Unknown god'.

Tentmakers

The profession shared by Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla.

Agabus

A prophet of God who bound his own hands and feet with Paul's belt to show what would happen to Paul in Jerusalem.