Key Concepts from the Gospels and Biblical Prophets

Matthew

Gospel written by the Apostle who was a tax collector; 44 references to money.

John

Gospel writer symbolized by a winged eagle.

True

Mr. Stricklin and Mr. Saunders both want the best for you!

Matthew

This Gospel is full of Jewish references, beginning with Jesus' genealogy.

Jeremiah

Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and __________ are the major prophets in the Bible.

trinus

Latin word that means 'threefold.'

Jeremiah

At the Last Supper, Jesus speaks of a New Covenant in his blood. ________ had used this same language of a New Covenant.

Messiah Prophet

Because of all of his prophecies that came true in Jesus, Isaiah is known as the _______.

resist evil

We must ___________ when reading the violent passages in the Old Testament as analogies for the spiritual life.

Pharisees

These are the experts in Jewish law, who were very concerned about strictly following the law.

they did not have the fullness of God's revelation

We can hope that the people killed in the flood in Noah's time may be in heaven because ______.

Micah

This prophet foretold that the messiah would be born in Bethlehem, which is also where David was born and Joseph.

Jesus was a King, like David and Solomon

Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey would have signified that Jesus was a King, like David and Solomon.

Zechariah 9:9

It was the prophet ___________ that foretold that the messiah would be humble, riding on a donkey.

Psalm 22

On the cross, when Jesus cried out, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,' he is quoting _______.

because life was symbolized by blood

In the O.T. ritual of the priest sprinkling blood on the altar and on the people, this signifies cleansing . . .

Mediator

By his passion, death, and resurrection, Jesus forms a bridge between God and humanity. Jesus is _______.

money changer

What is a 'money changer?'

one who convinces us to have a different perspective on material wealth

another name for the 'Rich Young Man' in the Gospel

one who exchanges one currency for another, for a fee

A: one who exchanges one currency for another, for a fee

Mary Magdalen was the first to discover Jesus' empty tomb!

True

Polytheism

the belief in many gods

This person was the Roman Governor of the region of Judea who ordered Jesus' crucifixion.

Pontius Pilate

Why are Matthew, Mark, and Luke called 'synoptic'?

They are similar

This member of the Sanhedrin began to believe in Jesus and assisted at his burial.

Nicodemus

Greek word which means 'anointed.'

christos

On which Jewish feast did Jesus enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey?

Passover

This Jewish political party hoped for the mashiach to be a military leader to overthrow the Romans.

Zealots

A truth of faith or morals, revealed by God, transmitted by the Apostles, and proposed by the Church.

dogma

All three Persons of the Trinity have always existed.

God is Eternal

Each member of the Trinity is ______ God.

Equally

The _____________ is begotten of the Father?

Son

This Gospel writer is the winged man.

Matthew

'Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God is One!'

Shema

This term describes foreshadowing in the Bible. Old Testament figures represent Christ.

Typology

The word 'blessed' which Jesus used in the Beatitudes can be also translated as _______.

Happy

What is the purpose of the Law?

To make us free to love God and neighbor

The event in which the 2nd Person of the Trinity assumed a human nature while remaining God.

Incarnation

Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Why is this is significant?

Because Micah foretold it

What did Jesus do after his baptism in the Jordan?

Went into the desert and was tempted

The Hebrew word 'mashiach' is translated best _______.

annointed

In the Noah story, the number 7 is used repeatedly. What does this signify?

God is making covenant

What is the sign of the covenant with Moses?

10 Commandments

Jesus summarized the law of the old covenant with this new law.

love God and love your neighbor as yourself