Theology Sermon On The Mount

What does Beatitude mean in English?

'blessing'

What does Jesus teach about happiness that is different than the Romans?

True happiness comes from a relationship with God rather than worldly possessions or social status.

What is the main theme of the Beatitudes?

Interior conversion.
collection of Jesus’ ethical teachings in one place 

What prayer is taught by Jesus at the Sermon on the mount?

The Our Father.

What was the social situation of Jesus’ time?

There was a significant difference between the rich and poor.

How did Jesus challenge the social elite?

He challenged the top people to share their wealth.

How were women, tax collectors, gentiles, sick, and sinners viewed in Jesus’ time?

They were considered second class.

What is the main theme of Jesus’s teaching?

The Kingdom of God.

How was Jesus described as a teacher?

Had very good knowledge of the Scripture 

Compassionate  

Authentic and relatable 

How did Jesus teach?

He pursued people and went out to find people who were struggling to teach  

Always had a hidden meaning to his stories  

taught that actions matter more than words do  

What types of miracles did Jesus perform?

Raise people from the dead

physical miracles

nature miracles

exorcism

In the Gospel of Luke, who does Jesus teach us to love and pay special attention to?

The outcasts

the poor

our enemies

the sick

How did Jesus enter Jerusalem, and what is its significance?

On a donkey while people waved palms at him (Palm Sunday)

he entered peacefully without violence.

What happened in Jerusalem leading up to the Last Supper?

He cleaned the temple – drove out those selling and buying  

was questioned by the chief priests

told parables, preached

attracted many followers.

How were the Jewish leaders challenged by Jesus during Passover?

They feared losing worship in the temple due to Jesus's popularity and potential riots.

What Sacrament was instituted at the Last Supper?

The Eucharist- Communion.

Why did Jesus wash the feet of his Apostles, and what does this show?

He showed that he didn’t think he was above anyone Came to serve and not to be served  

What crime was Jesus found guilty of?

Blasphemy.

He was saying he would be a king (but not earthly, God’s Kingdom) and was misunderstood and thought he was trying to overthrow Ceasar  

What is the Paschal Mystery?

Christ’s work of redemption through his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Sacrificing himself for our sins  

What is the significance of the Resurrection?

It showed Jesus was truly the Son of God and gives new meaning to life. (Life after death)

What are the 3 ways in which Jesus was recognized by his disciples?

Eating

physical touch

speaking.

How were the appearances of Jesus life-changing for the disciples?

They were strengthened by the Holy Spirit

He often appeared to women, which was significant because they weren’t treated equally 

What was the job of the Apostles?

Spread the Word of God

make disciples of all nations

baptize

forgive sins

How were the Apostles to do their job?

With PEACE!