Jesus' Ministry Flashcards

Flashcards about Jesus' Ministry

Lower Galilee

Region of Galilee with important trade routes connecting the Sea of Galilee to the Mediterranean.

Tiberias and Sephoris

Cities in Lower Galilee constructed by Antipas with Roman facades, mosaics, frescoes, and red tile roofs.

Capernaum

Fishing village in Lower Galilee where Jesus spent much of his time and first taught in the synagogue.

Scribes

Coordinated calls to prayer with the Temple service in Jerusalem and took offense when Jesus forgave sins.

Christian family

Redefined by Jesus to include those who do the will of God.

Exorcism

The act of summoning demons from a tormented man and transferring them to a herd of swine, who then drowned in the sea.

Miracles Performed by Jesus

Jesus not only calms storms and exorcizes demons but also heals disease and even brings people back from death.

Nazareth

Jesus' hometown where he taught in the synagogue but faced disbelief, limiting his ability to perform miracles.

Apocalyptic Theology

Theology that believed the end of time drew near, with the Almighty's dominion being a real kingdom on earth.

Sermon on the Mount

Set high ethical standards, emphasizing forgiveness and love for God and neighbor.

The Great Commandment

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and Love your neighbor as yourself.

The Golden Rule

Treating others as you would have them treat you, equated with serving God.

Pharisees

Experts in the interpretation of written law (Torah) who supplemented it with unwritten rules.

Jesus' Response to the Pharisees

Believed defilement came from within (the human heart) rather than from without.

Machaerus

Fortress where John the Baptist was imprisoned and later executed by Antipas.

Salome

Daughter of Herodias who danced for Antipas and asked for John the Baptist's head on a platter.