The Ministry of Jesus Christ: Chapters 6 and 7

Luminous Mysteries

Rosary mysteries focusing on Jesus' public life.

Public Ministry Start Age

Jesus began His public ministry at 30 years.

Baptism

Event that initiated Jesus' public ministry.

Jordan River

Location where Jesus was baptized.

SHORT ANSWER how did John the Baptist announce Jesus twice

Announced Jesus at Visitation (when both were in the womb) and baptism (behold the lamb of God)

Why was it necessary for Jesus to be baptized even tho he was sinless ?

Symbolizes acceptance of his mission and anticipation of his own death / resurrection. To fulfill all righteousness.

(Short answer ) explain how the trinity was present at Jesus baptism

Came as a dove during Jesus' baptism descending upon him.

Theophany

Manifestation of God on earth, e.g., Baptism, burning bush, and transfiguration

How long was Jesus in the desert to fast and pray ?

Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights.

Lent

Liturgical season corresponding to Jesus' desert time.

Three Temptations

Satan tempted Jesus with hunger by having him turn a stone into bread

2. To jump from the top of the temple and have angels rescue him from injury

3. Offered him all of the kingdoms and glory of the world if Jesus would worship him.

What r 3 practices that Jesus teaches us to conquer the devil?

Fasting, prayer, and understanding God's body.

What was Jesus First Public Miracle

Turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana

Mary's Role

Brought the wedding need to Jesus' attention.

What are Mary's last words in scripture

"Do whatever he tells you"

What event at the end of time does this miracle point forward to?

The wedding feast of the lamb at the 2nd coming of Christ

Short answer * explain how the kingdom of God is realized and anticipated within the Catholic Church as the body of Christ .

The kingdom of God is not of this world but it is still at hand. The kingdom is to be built on earth among his people but will not reach its fullness until the end of time when Christ comes again. The Catholic Church is the sign of the kingdom, it is in the church that he seeks to gather all people into one body. The Church is the seed and beginning.

Who did Jesus call with his preaching ?

Everyone

What'd jesus call sinners to?

Conversion and healing

Particular judgement ~ upon our death

General judgement ~ upon his return

What's a parable?

A simple story/comparison that reveal some aspect of the kingdom. They use familiar characters/situations to convey unfamiliar or complex truths in a simple way

What's another word for signs?

Miracles

What r 4 types of miracles?

1. Miracles of healing -physical ailments

2. Miracles of nature -calming the storm

3. Miracles of the supernatural- exorcisms

4. Miracles of supply - wine and fishes

What do christs miracles bear witness to?

His identity as the messiah and his earthly mission

Before many of the physical healings there was what?

Spiritual healing

What does the number 12 symbolize/represent regarding the apostles

The church is the restoration of the kingdom of Israel (12 tribes )

What was Peter's special authority and mission?

To protect the faith and strengthen the other apostles

Who did Jesus give the keys of the kingdom to?

Peter

Who had the power to blind and loosen on earth and heaven

Peter and all apostles

Who are the apostles successors ?

Bishops

Who is Peter's successors?

Pope

Who were the apostles at the transfiguration ?

Peter, James and John

Who were illuminated with Christ

Moses and Elijah

What did each figure represent

The law and prophet

SHORT ANSWER*** How was the Trinity present at the Transfiguration

A cloud which is the H.S overshadowed and a voice from heaven said "This is my chosen son, listen to him"