gospels unit 3

2 timothy 3:16

all scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for reproof, for teaching, for correction, and for training in righteousness.

hebrews 4:15

for we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

john 3:2

this man came to Jesus by night saying,”we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.”

romans 3:20

for by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

luke 19:10

the son of man came to seek and to save the lost

what was the role of a prophet?

God’s Representative

How was Christ a prophet?

Jesus revealed God’s truth to the people

what is the role of a priest?

priest represents humanity to God

Why do we need a priest?

intercede to God, offerings, sacrifices, prayer to God on our behalf

what is the different between pagan sacrifices and Christians sacrifices

pagans sacrifice for favor, and Christians sacrifice for forgiveness

how is christ our king?

wore crown of thorns, herod called him a king, descendant of david

kingdom of power

king of all people

kingdom of grace

believers

kingdom of glory

God’s eternal reign in heaven

who were the first disciples?

simon, james and john

what tasks did Jesus give to the disciples?

cast out demons, cure disease, proclaim the kingdom of God

what was the purpose of the first miracle?

his disciples would believe him.

why did john the Baptist send his disciples to Jesus?

to bring the focus off of him.

define miracle

something that is against the laws of nature and shows God’s glory.

define circular reasoning

the argument is over before it began

why are biblical miracles not circular reasoning?

God created the laws of nature therefore they exsist around his glory.

what do Jesus’ miracles have in common?

the subjects were forgiven and healed

how does Jesus perform miracles

jesus directs, jesus physically touches, jesus speaks.

what did people think was the reason Jesus could perform miracles?

he was the prince of demons

a time when people were supportive of Jesus.

when Jesus healed a paralytic

a time when people rejected Jesus.

healed the man with a withered hand because it was the sabbath

what is meant by demon possession?

satan controls your being

a time when a demon displayed supernatural insight

in Mark 1 when the demon recognized Jesus

a time when a demon displayed supernatural strength

in Mark 5, when the man pulled his chains apart

were these people mentally ill?

no, God said they were possessed and he wouldn’t lie.

how did Jesus know the difference between possession and illness?

He is God.

what is a synagouge?

jewish place for worship

what is a temple?

place for sacrifice.

why was Jesus preaching in the synagouge?

rabbi, or guest speaker

what is the significance of Jesus reading from Isaiah?

messianic prophecy, he is the fulfillment of that prophecy.

how did people react to Jesus preaching on the Isaiah text?

some marveled, some were not impressed

how did Jesus describe his relationship to the law?

did not come to abolish it but to fulfill it

is it possible to be justified by works?

no, the law shows us our sin and the gospel truth grants us righteousness.

define parable

comparison using a common earthly event to reveal a spiritual truth.