Studied by 6 peopleWhose dramatic story of conversion is told in the Acts of the Apostles?
Paul
Who is the first martyr of the Christian faith according to Acts?
Saint Stephen
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What stories about Jesus are the most central to the entirety of the New Testament?
Passion, Death, Resurrection
What are three primary forms of work in first century Palestine that Jesus often referenced?
Farmers, Fishers, Shepherds
What is the most central value (primary rule) in first century Jewish culture?
Family Responsibility
What empire oppressed Israel in the first century?
Romans
Herod the Great
ruler of Jeudea at the time of Jesus’ birth
Herod Antipas
son of Herod the great, has John the baptist killed
Pontius Pilate
roman governor of Judea
centurions
roman soldier
High Priest
appointed to run the temple
Pharisees
law
Sadducees
temple (denied resurrection)
Scribes
scholars and teachers, made money off the temple
Zealots
rebels who wanted to fight rome
chief priests
leaders of the temple
When and where is Mark probably written?
In the 60’s (AD) in Rome
What is the historical context (hint: apostasy)?
The persecution under Nero
How does Mark begin his gospel?
the baptism of jesus
Why is Mark considered to have an emphasis in the human side of Jesus’s nature?
His human emotions (crying, sweating)
What types of miracles does Jesus primarily perform in Mark?
healing
What does the seed represent in the parable of the sower?
the word of God
What is Jesus doing when the disciples fear they may perish in a storm at sea?
sleeping
What kind of miracle is the man from Gerasene receiving that angers the locals?
exorcism
How do the people of Nazareth respond to Jesus when he comes back to town?
rejection
What is the central question of importance for Mark asked in the middle of this gospel?
Who do you say that I am?
What are the three main responses from people in general?
John the Baptist, Elijah, one of the Prophets
How does Simon Peter answer the questions to Jesus?
you are the Messiah
What does Jesus say about his mission that the apostles never fully understand or accept (why does Jesus say “get behind me Satan” to Peter)?
The messiah must suffer and die
Who is present next to Jesus during the Transfiguration and what do they represent?
Elijah (Prophecy) and Moses (Law)
How does the rich man respond when Jesus says he should give up all his possessions?
Goes away sad
How do the crowds respond when Jesus first enters Jerusalem?
He is celebrated
What story is framed between Jesus cursing a fig tree then seeing it withered?
overturns tables at the temple
What image does Jesus point to when asked about paying taxes to Rome?
coin with ceasers face
What two things should we love according to the greatest commandment?
You should love the lord your god, and you should love your neighbor as yourself
Which two apostles foolishly request to be honored by Jesus in the kingdom?
James and John
Which apostle betrayed Jesus?
Judas
What are the apostles unable to do while Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane?
stay awake
How does one follower of Jesus foolishly respond with violence in the garden?
cuts off a mans ear
Which apostles deny knowing Jesus three times?
peter
Who are the only followers of Jesus who appear at the crucifixion?
some women
Who are the two women named as first witnesses to the empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene, the other Mary
Who informs them that Jesus is risen?
A man dressed in white (angel)
How do they respond to this news?
bewilderment
What is unique about Mark’s account of the Resurrection?
He has a longer ending and a shorter ending
Who does Jesus appear to in the longer ending of Mark?
Mary Magdalene, 2 apostles, then the 11
With what event does Mark end his gospel (longer ending)?
ascension
What are the three main stages in the development of the Gospels?
Actual historical events, Oral Tradition, Written Tradition
what does gospel mean
good news
How did the Roman Empire aid in the spreading of the gospel story?
they had good roads that were safe for travelers
What led to the transition from oral to written forms of the gospels?
Persecution, martyrism, major trauma, THE EYE WITNESSES WERE DYING
What is meant by the canon of Scripture?
The inspired word of God, the books that were in the bible
Jewish audience, quotes OT most, presents
Jesus as the New Moses,
main theme: the fulfillment of the prophecies about the messiah
matthew
Why was Matthew the preferred gospel for early Christian converts?
The requirements of discipleship are clear
What are the five big dialogues or speeches that comprise Matthew meant to mirror?
the Torah
main theme: humanity of jesus he suffers
lots of action
mark
Main theme: jesus loves EVERYONE
only gentile author
luke
main theme: jesus is word made flesh
has the 7s
written last
john
What does synoptic mean
to be seen together
What are the main miracles held in common?
Feeding the 5000, calms storm, transfiguration, heals a leper
What are the main traits of the parables?
Short stories that have surprise endings and have a moral
What is the main purpose for three different gospels with similar content?
different audiences
What is the difference between Tradition and tradition?
We cannot change the capitol
When is the exercise of infallibility most likely to be at work?
Ecumenical Council
Which Gospel emphasizes the mystery of the Incarnation the most?
johns
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