Chp 5, 6, 7 lecture slides NT exam 2

What complaint arose among the Hellenistic Jews in Acts 6?

Their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.

What was the apostles' response to the complaint in Acts 6?

They appointed seven men of good reputation to handle the distribution.

Who were the first seven men chosen to assist the apostles?

Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus.

What is the purpose of writing a Gospel according to Luke 1:1-4?

To compile a narrative about the events fulfilled among us and provide certainty to Theophilus.

When was Jesus born?

Between 6—4 BC.

When were the Gospels written?

Between AD 40—95.

What is a Gospel?

An oral proclamation about Jesus or a written narrative account of Jesus' life.

What does 'euangelion' mean?

Good news, often of national importance.

How does Justin Martyr describe the Gospels?

As 'memoirs of the apostles.'

What is the closest category of ancient writing to the Gospels?

A bios (Greek 'life') or vita (Latin 'life').

What is one similarity between Gospels and bios?

Both highlight the significance of the main character (Jesus).

What is one difference between Gospels and bios?

Gospels interpret the Old Testament and present a living character.

What is the purpose of the Gospels as a type of bios?

To offer eyewitness testimony regarding the overall significance of Jesus Christ.

What is the 'synoptic problem'?

The question of the literary relationship between the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke).

What does the Oral Tradition Hypothesis suggest?

Similarities between the synoptic Gospels are due to common oral traditions.

What is the 'triple tradition'?

The agreement among Matthew, Mark, and Luke on certain accounts.

What does the Griesbach Hypothesis propose?

Matthew wrote first, Luke used Matthew, and Mark wrote an abbreviated combination of both.

What is Marcan Priority?

The theory that Mark was written first, with Matthew and Luke using Mark and a hypothetical document Q.

What is the significance of the feeding of the five thousand in the Gospels?

It demonstrates the miraculous provision of Jesus and is recounted in all four Gospels.

What does Jonathan Pennington argue about the Gospels?

They make theological and historical claims simultaneously through testimony.

How do the Gospels function in relation to the Old and New Testaments?

They connect the Old Testament Scriptures with the rest of the New Testament writings.

What does the term 'Q' refer to in the context of the Gospels?

A hypothetical document containing sayings of Jesus used by Matthew and Luke.

What is the role of the Evangelists according to Luke 1:1-3?

They are authors and compilers who provide an orderly account of the events.

What is one characteristic of the Gospels that distinguishes them from other ancient writings?

They interpret the Old Testament and present Jesus as a living character.

What is the significance of the fourfold Gospel book?

It holds together the Old Testament and New Testament, completing the story of God's work.

What does the term 'memoirs of the apostles' imply about the Gospels?

They are based on the teachings and accounts of those who directly witnessed Jesus' life.

What is the importance of eyewitness testimony in the Gospels?

It provides credibility and authenticity to the accounts of Jesus' life and ministry.

Who is the implied author of the Gospel of Matthew?

Matthew, written to Jewish readers.

What is a key concern of the Gospel of Matthew?

The fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies.

What unique title does the Gospel of Matthew use for Matthew?

Matthew is referred to as 'a tax-collector.'

What does the Gospel of Matthew emphasize about Jesus?

Jesus' Jewishness and his opposition to Jewishness as he found it.

What does the genealogy in Matthew 1:1-25 highlight?

Jesus' Jewish heritage.

How many generations does Matthew's genealogy list from Abraham to David?

Fourteen generations.

How does Matthew portray Jesus in relation to Moses?

As a 'new Moses.'

What is the literary structure of the Gospel of Matthew?

Narrative and five discourses.

What is the content of the Sermon on the Mount?

It includes teachings on the Law and Beatitudes.

What is Jesus' attitude toward the Law according to Matthew 5:17-20?

He did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it.

What does Matthew 7:12 summarize as the essence of the Law and the Prophets?

Whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them.

What is the significance of the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10?

They describe the characteristics and blessings of those in the kingdom of heaven.

What does Matthew say about righteousness in relation to the scribes and Pharisees?

Unless your righteousness surpasses theirs, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

What is the structure of the first unit of Matthew?

Narrative (3:1—4:25) and Teaching (5:1—7:29) - Sermon on the Mount.

What does the genealogy in Matthew conclude with?

Joseph, the husband of Mary, who gave birth to Jesus called the Messiah.

How many generations does Matthew list from David until the exile to Babylon?

Fourteen generations.

What does Matthew 5:21-47 address?

Jesus' teachings on the Law and moral standards.

What is the relationship between the genealogy and Jesus' identity?

It establishes Jesus as the Son of David and the Son of Abraham.

What does Matthew's portrayal of Jesus emphasize about his mission?

It emphasizes Jesus' role as the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies.

What are the themes of humility and forgiveness found in Matthew?

They are central to Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.

What does Matthew's Gospel suggest about Jesus' authority?

It presents Jesus as a teacher with authority over the Law.

What are the implications of Jesus fulfilling the Law?

He shows the direction the Law always pointed towards himself.

What does the term 'antitheses' refer to in Matthew's teachings?

Statements contrasting traditional interpretations of the Law with Jesus' teachings.

What does Jesus say about murder in the Sermon on the Mount?

He states that those who are angry with their brother will be subject to judgment.

What does Jesus teach about adultery?

He says that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart.

What is required for divorce according to Jesus?

He states that whoever divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.

What does Jesus say about oaths?

He teaches that one must not break their oath but keep their oaths to the Lord.

What does Jesus say about retaliation?

He states that instead of an eye for an eye, one should turn the other cheek.

How does Jesus redefine love for neighbors and enemies?

He teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

What is Jesus' attitude towards the Law?

He expects his followers to obey the Law but reinterprets its application.

What is the purpose of parables according to the text?

To reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of God and confront the audience to respond.

How do parables engage the audience?

They imaginatively engage the audience and call for a response.

What does Jesus say about the disposition of the hearer in relation to parables?

Parables either conceal or reveal truths depending on the hearer's disposition.

What does Matthew 13:10-17 reveal about the secrets of the kingdom?

The secrets of the kingdom of heaven are given to those who are willing to understand.

What does Jesus mean by 'whoever has, more will be given'?

Those who accept His message will receive more understanding, while those who do not will lose what they have.

What is the significance of Isaiah's prophecy in relation to Jesus' teaching?

It highlights the hard-heartedness of the people who refuse to understand His message.

What do the different soils represent in the parable of the sower?

They represent different responses to the message of the Kingdom of God.

What do the seeds in the parable symbolize?

The seeds symbolize the word of God and how it is received by different individuals.

How does Craig Blomberg interpret the groups of soils in relation to the Kingdom?

He suggests that groups 1 and 4 represent those outside and inside the kingdom, while groups 2 and 3 are ambiguous.

What does it mean to have 'ears to hear' according to Jesus?

It means to be open and receptive to the teachings of Jesus.

What is Matthew's unique witness to Jesus regarding Jewish leaders?

He highlights Jesus' confrontations with the scribes and Pharisees, questioning the Jewish practices of the time.

What is the significance of the phrase 'His blood be upon us' in Matthew?

It reflects the responsibility of the Jewish leaders for the rejection of Jesus.