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The New Testament : Final
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What do we know about the Book of Matthew?
Edited, collected, reorganized and added
Draw upon other oral and written sources
A.D. 70-90
Jewish audience
What is the mission of Abraham's family?
To bless the lives of others
Who was Israel waiting for? What was he to do?
A king to set them free from bondage or “sin”
What do we know about the four women in Jesus' genealogy?
They are gentiles
The repeated phrase fourteen generations may reference whom?
David
What were the implications of Israel being forgiven of their sins?
They are set free from bondage
The bookends at the beginning and ending of Matthew indicate…
By saying that God’s presence has returned (previously a prophet saw God’s presence leave the temple)
Which Old Testament figures are alluded to in Matthew 2?
Joseph and Moses
What was John's message?
To repent
"This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased" may reference…
Psalm 2:7 & Isaiah 42:1
What is Jesus' message?
Change your mind. Repent. The kingdom of heaven is at hand
What is the work of the Kingdom?
teach, heal and bless, to set the captives free
What is one of the major structural features of the book of Matthew?
5 major sermons
Why might Matthew highlight the fact Jesus went up a mountain to give his law?
In reference to moses, he is the new and better moses
Is "Ye" plural or singular in Matthew 5:14?
Plural, you as a people
What is Jesus' relationship to the law of Moses?
He is the purpose of the law
How can the law of Moses be summed up?
Treat others the way you want to be treated matthew 7:12
What does Jesus say about worrying?
Matthew 6:31-34 to not worry
Hypocrite can be translated as…
Play actor
What does Jesus teach about money?
Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also matthew 6-21;24
Are the beatitudes if/then statements?
No but kind of
What is the formula for the six antitheses?
“It used to be this but I say it unto you as this”
According to Jesus, why should we love our enemies?
Then we will be like Jesus Christ, and god loves them too
For the leper to be made clean meant he would have…
Been brought back into the community
What does the centurion mean in Matthew 8:9?
That jesus has the authority to speak something and it happens
The centurion story points to which theme in Matthew?
Eventually the gospel covenant blessings will go to all people
What do the first three healing stories have in common in Matthew 8?
All directed to outsiders
Matthew 9:36-38 acts as a ____ for chapter 10?
Bridge
The apostles are commissioned to preach…
The Kingdom of Heaven is here
Jesus gives his apostles authority to do what?
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils
What is surprising about some of the healing stories in Matthew 8-9?
Sometimes people didn’t even ask for it
The fact that Matthew highlights 10 healing stories in chps 8-9 might point to…
A contrast to the 10 curses in moses, he is a new and better moses
The central theme of all 10 healing stories is…
Realizing who is in charge, that Jesus is God’s authorized Messiah
What did the disciples of John come asking Jesus?
Are you the one? Or are you another?
What was at least one of the reactions to Christ?
They think he is a gluttonous wine bibber and he hangs out with tax collectors and sinners
What is Jesus' promise to those who come to him?
Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I shall give you rest
Matthew 12:14 points to…
An increase in opposition to Jesus
What was Jesus' response to people who said that he worked under the influence of the devil?
He points out that if it’s a good thing then it didn’t come from the devil, and that means the kingdom of God is coming and here
What is the theme of the parables in Matthew 13?
The Kingdom of God
Why did Jesus speak in parables?
It rewards good students and punishes bad ones
What did Jesus say regarding the wheat and tares?
To let them grow for a time, don't make decisions for people too quickly
Why do people reject the gospel message?
Because they don’t get it, persecution arises, or things of this world (riches)
What is the message of the parable of the pearl of great price and the parable of the hidden treasure?
Once you see the kingdom of god, your priorities will drastically change
How did Jesus respond to those who wondered if he was really the Christ?
He told them about the miracles and signs of the kingdom of heaven
How did Jesus say that the Pharisees were transgressing the commandment of God?
Through their tradition
How did Peter know that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living of God?
Revelation or the spirit revealed it to him
According to Joseph Smith what is the rock that the church is built upon?
Revelation
What power did the Savior give Peter?
The sealing power, the power to bind and loose
Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Child like or humble, the most humble
Matthew 18:4 is an example of what?
A reversal (the greatest is the lowest)
How many times did Jesus tell Peter we should forgive?
70x7
How much is ten thousand talents in today's currency?
Lots and lots of money
The Savior taught that if we don't forgive others…
Then god will not forgive us
Why did the Savior say he was going to pay the temple tax?
To not offend them
What did Jesus promise to those who have forsaken all and followed him?
We shall receive 100 fold and eternal life
How much were those who were hired in the eleventh hour paid?
The same as those who were hired first
Why did those who were hired first complain?
They said we've done more work
Why did the householder (landowner) feel that he could pay everyone equally?
Because it's his money
What are palm branches associated with?
Coronation and victory
Why is it significant that Jesus was riding a donkey?
A sign that he is a king of Peace and humility
What did Jesus say were the great commandments?
Thou shalt love the lord thy god with all thy heart and with all thy soul and all thy mind. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
Jesus said that one should _______ but do not _______?
listen to what the Pharisees teach; do what they do
Jesus said the Pharisees _____ their phylacteries and like to eat _______?
listen to what the Pharisees teach; the chief feasts in the upper most rooms
Jesus said the Pharisees focus on small matters as opposed to ____, _____, ____.
Judjement; mercy; faith
What is one advantage of Joseph Smith Matthew as opposed to Matthew 24?
It clearly divides if the prophecy is about the destruction of the temple or the second coming
What year did the temple fall to Titus?
70 AD
What did Joseph Smith teach the Savior meant by "end of the world"?
The destruction of the wicked, to be made celestial
Why did Jesus preach Matthew 24?
He doesn't want us to be deceived
Sorrows in Matthew 24:8 can be translated as....
Before the second coming it will be like a woman in labor
What is at least one sign of both the destruction of the temple and the second coming?
The love of many will wax cold
What do the three parables in Matthew 25 have in common?
Designed to help us be ready for the second coming
True or False. There is a reversal of grace in the parable of the ten virgins.
False it is a parable of justice
The bridesmaids represent whom according to Matthew 25:1?
Members of the kingdom of god/ ⅓ were members of the church
According to Matthew 25, how will we be divided up at judgment day?
We will be divided into sheep and goats, sheep on the right
What do we know about Caiaphas?
High priest from 1836-1837
Roman
Son-in-law of annas
Sadducee
What was known to happen sometimes during the passover?
riots
Why were the disciples upset when they saw the women anointing Jesus?
Because they said you could give this oil to the poor
What was Jesus' response?
She's done something good
What did the disciples say when Jesus told them that one of them was going to betray them?
Is it me?
What did Jesus teach about using the sword?
If you use the sword to solve problems you'll die by it
What did Jesus say could have called upon in the moment of his betrayal?
12 legions of angels
What is at least one way the sacrament points both backwards and forwards at the same time?
The sacrament points to the passover and points to the messianic banquet
What were the chief priests worried about after talking to Judas?
It is not lawful to put the money into the treasury because its blood money
Why is Pilate probably in Jerusalem?
To keep the peace and contain the riots
The claim to be king would be......
Treason
Whose prophecies are alluded to throughout the Savior's passion narrative?
Isaiah
What does Barabbas mean?
Son of a father
Why was Jesus given a purple robe, a reed, and a crown of thorns?
Purple is royalty and they mocked him
Was it common to crucify criminals in public?
yes
Where did Jesus suffer for our sins?
On the cross
How did some of the people mock Jesus while he was on the cross?
The word IF
Which book's prophecies are alluded to throughout the Savior's passion narrative?
Isaiah and Psalms