religion unit 1 review redone

The Decalogue

The Ten Commandments given by God that guide moral living and covenant relationship

Revelation

God revealing Himself to humanity; fully revealed in Jesus Christ

Gospels

Four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) that tell the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus

Moses

Old Testament leader who received the Law (Torah) and led Israel out of Egypt

Exegesis

Understanding Scripture in its original historical and cultural context

Hermeneutics

Applying Scripture’s meaning to our lives today

Matthew’s Gospel

Written 80–100 AD; for Jewish + Gentile Christians; presents Jesus as new Moses and teacher

Mount Sinai

Place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God

Parousia

The second coming of Christ at the end of time

Torah

The Law; first five books of the Bible; foundation of Jewish life

Typology

Old Testament events foreshadow New Testament fulfillment (e.g., Moses → Jesus)

Apocalyptic literature

Writing about the end times/fullness of time with urgency

Covenant

A sacred agreement between God and His people

Word of God

Jesus (living Word) and Scripture (written Word)

Eschatological

Related to the end times or fulfillment of God’s plan

God’s Name

Respected so deeply that Jews avoid using it directly

Jesus

Son of God; fulfills the covenant; priest, prophet, king

Beatitudes

Teachings of Jesus describing the values of the Kingdom of Heaven

Vocation

Call from God to live a life of purpose and holiness

Messiah

“Anointed one”; Jesus fulfills this role

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus’ key teaching on ethics and the Kingdom of God (Matthew 5–7)

Prophet

A messenger of God who calls people to conversion and justice

Priest, Prophet, King

Jesus’ three roles: mediator, messenger, leader

Kingdom of Heaven

God’s presence and action among us; not a place but a reality

Sin and Transgression

Actions that go against God’s will

Works of Mercy

Actions that help others physically and spiritually

Missionaries

People sent to spread the Gospel and serve others

Purpose of Mosaic Covenant

To establish a relationship with God and guide people to live morally and justly

How covenants call us today

They call us to love, obey God, and act justly toward others

Why miracles are important

They reveal God’s power, compassion, and presence

Miracles of Moses

Parting of Red Sea, burning bush, plagues of Egypt

Role of a prophet

Speak God’s truth, call for justice and conversion

Old vs modern prophets

Both challenge injustice; modern ones may be activists or leaders

Matthew Gospel audience

Jewish and Gentile Christians in Antioch

Mark Gospel audience

Gentile Christians in Rome

Luke Gospel audience

Gentiles; emphasizes compassion and inclusion

John Gospel audience

Universal audience; emphasizes divinity of Jesus

Matthew portrayal of Jesus

New Moses and teacher

Mark portrayal of Jesus

Human, active, on a mission

Luke portrayal of Jesus

Compassionate healer and savior for all

John portrayal of Jesus

Divine Son of God

God and wealth

Wealth is not evil but must not replace God

Rich man lesson

Attachment to wealth prevents full commitment to God

Kingdom of God meaning

God’s presence in our lives and actions

How to live the Kingdom

Through love, justice, humility, forgiveness

Sermon on the Mount sections

Beatitudes; Law and Prophets; Moral teachings/conclusion

Main message of Sermon

Love, justice, humility, radical goodness

Ethics in Sermon

Focus on inner intention, not just actions

Love your enemies meaning

Forgive and act with compassion even when it’s hard

Exegesis of Good Samaritan

Love your neighbor regardless of differences

Hermeneutics of Good Samaritan

Help others in real life without prejudice

Exegesis of Lost Son

God’s mercy and forgiveness

Hermeneutics of Lost Son

We should forgive others and accept them back

Role of laity

Live faith in everyday life and society

Role of hierarchy

Teach, guide, and preserve Church doctrine

Difference

Lay people live faith publicly; hierarchy leads and teaches

Citizens and politicians called to

Promote justice, common good, dignity

Politician moral responsibility

Follow conscience and oppose unjust laws

Beatitude: poor in spirit

Humility and dependence on God

Beatitude: mourn

Compassion and empathy

Beatitude: meek

Gentleness and respect

Beatitude: hunger for righteousness

Desire for justice

Beatitude: merciful

Forgiveness

Beatitude: pure of heart

Sincerity and love

Beatitude: peacemakers

Promote reconciliation

Beatitude: persecuted

Stand for justice despite suffering

Priest role (Jesus)

Mediator between God and humanity; sacrifice

Prophet role (Jesus)

Proclaims truth and calls to conversion

King role (Jesus)

Serves and leads with justice and love

How to be priest today

Pray, help others, show compassion

How to be prophet today

Speak truth and stand for justice

How to be king today

Lead through service and good decisions

True/False: The Kingdom of God is a physical place

True/False: Jesus fulfills the Torah

True/False: Beatitudes focus on wealth and success

True/False: Exegesis means applying scripture today

True/False: Hermeneutics means applying scripture today

True/False: Matthew presents Jesus as new Moses

True/False: Mark focuses on Jesus’ divinity

True/False: Luke emphasizes compassion

True/False: John emphasizes humanity

True/False: Sermon on the Mount is about ethics

True/False: Wealth is always condemned

True/False: Prophets always predict the future

True/False: Jesus is priest, prophet, and king

True/False: Kingdom of God is already present

True/False: Parables teach moral lessons

True/False: Church = Kingdom fully

Application: Sermon on Mount today

Calls us to live with love, forgiveness, justice in daily actions

Application example

Helping others, forgiving enemies, choosing kindness

Thinking Q: exegesis meaning

Original meaning in historical context

Thinking Q: hermeneutics meaning

Applying message to modern life

Final thinking (defend)

Jesus’ teachings challenge society because they demand radical love and selflessness