NT Chapter 2B

What does Matthew’s emphasis on the word “ekklesia” suggest?

He cared about the church and the community of believers.

What belief was the “very foundation of the church”?

Jesus was the Messiah. Son of the Living God

To what event does the “Triumphal Entry” refer?

Jesus riding on the donkey into Jerusalem

To what event does the “cleansing of the temple” refer?

Need for temple reform and authetic worship.

What is the significance of the “Passover meal” in Jesus’ ministry?

Jesus understood his death was necessary in order to forgive sin (necessary sacrifice) and open communication.

To what action in Jesus’ ministry does “table fellowship” refer, and what did it anticipate?

Eating with those formally excluded and show all are able to receive God.

What did Matthew’s recounting of the tearing of the temple’s veil, the ensuing earthquake, the opening of the tombs, and the centurion’s confession imply?

Showcase the statements and occurences were true and highly relevant through large events

When the women and Jesus’ disciples worshiped Jesus after the resurrection, what did this imply about him in Matthew’s message?

Worship is for God alone and Jesus was really the true ruler of Israel.