Grade 8 Bible & Church History – Review Flashcards

28 Question-and-Answer flashcards covering prophets, Gospels, epistles, and Malankara Church history for Grade 8 Lesson 1-23 review.

What do the names and phrases used to describe Isaiah mean?

They mean “Help from God” or “God Helps.”

In Isaiah’s visions of the Suffering Servant, what truths about God are highlighted?

God is the creator and only savior; He brings us from vanity to reality; He is the Alpha and Omega; there is only one omnipresent God.

Why is Amos known as a prophet of righteousness?

Because he stressed that inner righteousness and purity are more important than merely following religious rites.

Name Amos’ five visions and their significance.

Vision of Locusts, Vision of Fire, Vision of a Plumb Line, Vision of a Basket of Fruit, and Vision of the Lord standing by the altar—each warning Israel of impending judgment and urging repentance.

What event caused Hosea deep sorrow?

His miserable married life.

What prompted Micah to begin prophesying?

The moral and social degradation in Israel and Judah.

Why is Jeremiah called the prophet of lamentation?

He constantly displayed sorrow and is remembered as the “Weeping Prophet.”

How did the life of Jeremiah end?

He was stoned to death.

What did Zephaniah proclaim about the Day of the Lord?

It is very near; any generation breaking God’s law will be punished; it will be a day of fury, trouble, and distress.

Explain Habakkuk’s statement, “The just shall live by faith.”

Believers must trust God even when events seem senseless, confident He will care for His children.

According to Nahum, how did Nineveh become desolate?

Its people worshipped idols and challenged God.

State the main themes of Obadiah’s prophecy.

Anger toward one’s brethren brings disaster, and arrogance rooted in knowledge leads to downfall.

Which Gospels are called the Synoptic Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Who were nicknamed the “Sons of Thunder”?

James and his brother John.

What special privilege did John receive from Jesus on the cross?

Jesus entrusted His mother Mary to John’s care.

Why did St. John write his Gospel?

To reveal to the world the true place and identity of Jesus.

Which miracle is recorded in all four Gospels?

Jesus feeding 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish.

Why is St. John called the apostle of love?

His writings frequently mention love, he twice states “God is love,” and he compares Jesus and disciples to a vine and its branches.

Who received the first blessed opportunity to see the resurrected Jesus?

Mary Magdalene.

Why did Pilate hand Jesus over to be crucified even though he found no fault?

To satisfy and please the Jews.

Which apostles are referred to as the “pillars of the Church”?

James, Peter, and John.

What evidence shows that the first epistle is genuinely from St. Peter?

The letter’s tone matches Peter’s transformed character and powerful speeches after receiving the Holy Spirit.

According to St. John, who is an Antichrist?

Anyone who denies that Jesus Christ came in the flesh to save mankind.

List the duties of a true believer according to Jude.

Live a clean life awaiting eternal life, bring back those who stray, and show compassion to others.

What were the main contributions of Mor Dionysius V to the Malankara Church?

Regained churches from Marthomites, founded Parumala Seminary and St. Thomas Press, authorized liturgical text printing, and established schools including M.D. Seminary High School.

How did the split in the Malankara Church begin?

When the Metropolitan handled church properties single-handedly without informing the co-trustees.

Which church in Malankara had Holy Chrism (Mooron) consecrated twice?

Mulanthuruthy Church.

Who consecrated a Catholicos for the Metran Group, when, and why is it considered invalid?

Mor Dionysius VI consecrated the deposed Patriarch Mor Abdul Messiah as Catholicos; it is invalid because it lacked the blessing of the Patriarch of Antioch.