Salvation History and Covenant: Prophets, Jesus, and Sacrifice in Christianity

What did the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel say about the results of Israel's behaviors and actions in their covenant with God?

Israel's actions resulted in the breaking of their covenant with God.

What new thing will God make with Israel according to Jeremiah and Ezekiel?

God will make a new and everlasting covenant with Israel sometime in the future.

What will be the most excellent result when God carries through with His plan?

All of Israel's sins will be erased; they will be forgiven.

What does a mediator do?

A mediator helps to resolve disputes between two hostile parties.

What does the quote about Jesus entering the holy place signify?

The blood of Jesus erases our sins for all time, putting us in a good and just relationship with God.

Why is the blood of Jesus significant?

It is the blood that makes atonement; Jesus sacrificed Himself once and for all to atone for all sins.

How does Moses and the Golden Calf episode relate to Jesus?

Just like Moses mediated between God and the Israelites, Jesus mediated between all people and God.

How does Moses' sprinkling of blood relate to Jesus?

Moses ratified the covenant with blood, and the blood of Jesus ratifies our new covenant with God.

How does the Manna in the wilderness relate to Jesus?

The manna saved the Israelites from starvation; Jesus' body, signified as bread, will save all people from death.

What was the result of the Passover event?

God was rescuing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and leading them to a new life.

What was the result of the Last Supper?

Jesus was rescuing all people from slavery to sin and leading them to eternal life.

What is one of the main themes of the Last Supper?

Freedom from death.

What two things made Jesus believers look back into their scriptures for an explanation for why Jesus died?

The conviction that Jesus was the long-awaited messiah and the appearances of the resurrected Jesus.

What did Jesus believers find in the prophet Isaiah that helped them understand the death of Jesus?

They found scriptures foretelling the suffering and death of Jesus, indicating he would die for the sins of others.

What is the meaning of the death of Christ?

Christ's death heals the relationship between humanity and God by erasing the barrier of sin.

How do we get redemption according to Christians?

We have faith that Jesus' death and resurrection heals our relationship with God.

What is salvation history?

The history of God saving humanity.

What is the culmination of salvation history?

The Paschal Mystery: the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

What does the Paschal Mystery refer to?

Christ's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

What is the significance of the term 'Paschal'?

It denotes protection or offering for protection, referencing the lamb sacrificed during Passover.

How does Christ serve as the new sacrifice?

Christ is the once-and-for-all sacrifice that protects us from the effects of sin.

What is salvation history?

The belief that God was working out a plan of salvation immediately after Adam sinned.

What does the Protoevangelium refer to?

The first announcement of the Gospel, culminating in Christ.

What does Exodus 12 describe regarding Passover?

It instructs the Israelites to slaughter lambs and mark their doorposts with blood for protection from death.

What does Genesis 3:15 signify?

It foretells the enmity between the serpent and the woman, indicating the eventual defeat of evil.

What is the role of Christ's Passion?

It includes His suffering on the road to Golgotha, crucifixion, and prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.

What does Christ's Death represent?

The sacrifice that erases the consequences of sin by taking them upon Himself.

What does Romans 3:24-25 state about justification?

We are justified by God's grace as a gift through the redemption in Christ Jesus.

What assurance does Christ's Resurrection provide?

It assures us of everlasting life and that death is defeated.

What does 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 say about resurrection?

It states that just as death came through Adam, resurrection comes through Christ.

What is the significance of Christ's Ascension?

It marks His return to heaven and His enthronement at God's right hand.

What does Acts 1:9-11 describe about Christ's Ascension?

It describes Jesus being taken up into heaven and the promise of His return.

What does John 14:2-3 promise about Christ's return?

It promises that He will prepare a place for us and come again to take us to Himself.

What does Hebrews 2:14-15 explain about Christ's death?

It explains that through death, Christ destroys the power of death and frees those enslaved by fear.

What does Romans 6:22 say about the end result of sanctification?

It states that the end result of sanctification is eternal life.

What does Revelation 20:14 indicate about death?

It indicates that death and Hades will be thrown into the lake of fire.

What does Mark 14:24 signify about Christ's blood?

It signifies that His blood is the blood of the covenant, poured out for many.

What does Hebrews 10:10 say about Christ's sacrifice?

It states that Christ offered a single sacrifice for sins for all time.

What does Ezekiel 18:4 declare about sin?

It declares that the person who sins shall die.

What does Romans 5:12 explain about sin and death?

It explains that sin entered the world through one man, and death spread to all because all have sinned.

What does Luke 23:34 reveal about Jesus' words on the cross?

Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'

What does Matthew 26:39 express about Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane?

Jesus prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.'

What does John 19:30 state about Jesus' last words?

Jesus declared, 'It is finished!' before giving up His spirit.

What does 1 Peter 3:22 say about Christ's authority?

It states that Jesus is at the right hand of God, with angels and authorities made subject to Him.