Religious Studies and Bible Review

Flashcards covering Old and New Testament facts, biblical figures, religious terminology, and the moral interpretations of the Ten Commandments.

Total books in the Bible

There are $73$ books in the Bible.

Books in the Old Testament

The Old Testament contains $46$ books.

Books in the New Testament

The New Testament contains $27$ books.

Tabernacle

A shrine where God's presence is located.

Names for the chosen people

The three names for the chosen people are Israelites, Jews, and Hebrews.

God's Gender

God has no gender.

Pentateuch

The first $5$ books of the Bible.

Sistine Chapel Artist

Michelangelo.

Symbolic number $3$

Represents the Trinity.

Symbolic number $6$

Represents imperfection.

Symbolic number $7$

Represents perfection.

Symbolic number $12$

Represents God's people.

Symbolic number $40$

Represents a long time.

Ecumenical Councils

A meeting of bishops.

Sins of Commission

Sins that are actively committed.

Sins of Omission

The ones you didn't do but you should have done.

Adonai

A term meaning 'Lord' used by Jews when they see God.

Tower of Babel

A tower made to reach heaven.

Greatest Revelation of God

Jesus.

Church Tradition

How God continues to talk to us.

The Holy Spirit

Described as the great wind going over the water and the presence of God in the world.

Ishmael's Descendant

Has $12$ sons.

Joseph (Son of Jacob)

A biblical figure who received a coat of many colors from his father and predicted a famine.

Dogma

A Catholic teaching that everyone should know.

Four Marks of the Church

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.

Conclave

The election process for a Pope.

Jewish Laws in the Torah

There are $613$ laws.

Magisterium

The teaching body of the Church.

Manna

Unleavened bread provided by God to the Israelites that came from the dew.

Gideon

The judge who defeated the Mennonites with $300$ men.

Major Prophets

Prophets whose writings are called major because they are larger in size.

Christ

A Greek word meaning 'the anointed one' (not messiah).

Adonai el-roi

A term meaning 'the God who sees me.'

Melchizedek

The king and priest who blessed Abraham.

Bethlehem

A name meaning 'House of bread.'

Symbolism of Age

A person of age symbolizes wisdom and respect.

Jesse

The father of King David.

Abraham

A name meaning 'father of many nations.'

Shalom

The Hebrew phrase that means peace.

Jesse Tree

A celebration used to connect us to Jesus and our spiritual ancestors.

Mesopotamia

The location of the four rivers in the story of Adam and Eve.

Rainbow

The symbol used by God as a promise never to destroy the world again.

Levites

The group in charge of taking care of the covenant.

Names of Abraham's children

Ishmael and Isaac.

Jericho

The city whose walls fell down.

Lot

The person who went with Abraham to the Fertile Crescent.

Jewish Sabbath

Saturday.

Laban

The person whose house Jacob went to in order to get away from Ishmael.

Biblical name changes

Three characters whose names were changed are Abraham, Sarah, and Jacob.

Circumcision

The conventional sign established between Abraham and God.

Moses

A name meaning 'drawn out of the water.'

Yahweh

The name of God, meaning 'I am.'

Passover

A celebration of when the Israelites put blood on their doors.

Elijah

The person for whom the Passover meal is set because he is supposed to return.

God's Will

Includes wanting us to be happy, healthy in everything, and to add more to the world than we take away.

First Commandment (Moral Truth)

'I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD. YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GOD'S BESIDES ME.' Love should be the motivation for life, choosing the good of the other over the self.

Second Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD IN VAIN.' Do not use God as collateral for your honor; let your 'yes' mean yes.

Third Commandment (Moral Truth)

'KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH DAY.' Show appreciation and gratitude for what you have and for the God who gave it to you.

Fourth Commandment (Moral Truth)

'HONOR YOUR FATHER & MOTHER.' Treat family with respect and take care of them in their old age.

Fifth Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT KILL.' This applies physically, psychologically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Sixth Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.' Keep your promises and be true to your ministry or relationships.

Seventh Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.' Includes stealing things, time, opportunities, reputations, and energy.

Eighth Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR.' Do not blame others for your mistakes; own your responsibilities.

Ninth Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S WIFE.' Do not be jealous of other people's relationships.

Tenth Commandment (Moral Truth)

'YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S GOODS.' Do not be jealous of what others have.