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Who is the founder and progenitor of Christianity?

Jesus

What does the abbreviation AD stand for?

Anno Domini (in the year of our lord)

What is the Western date for the birth of Jesus?

December 25

What is the Eastern date for the birth of Jesus?

January 6

What was the age that a Levite man began his service?

30 years old

Why were women included in the genealogies of Jesus?

It underscores God's providence, as well as giving women the status they deserved.

What is special about the nature of Jesus's birth?

it was a virgin birth.

What is the importance of Jesus's virgin birth?

Jesus's conception by the holy spirit broke the line of Adam's seed, allowing for the birth of a child without any sin.

What caused Mary and Joseph to return to Bethlehem?

There was a census held by Augustus carried out by Quirinius.

Who were the first people to see Jesus?

Shepherds

Why is it important that shepherds are singled out to be the first to view the Messiah?

the shepherds represented the poor and obscure commoners, and that is who Jesus came to save and represent.

Why was Jesus born in a manger and not in a palace?

Because the Messiah's goal is not to establish an earthly kingdom but a heavenly one.

What was the hometown of Jesus?

Nazareth

What is important about Nazareth?

It was near the great road from Damascus to Egypt and had a significant Gentile Population (Jesus was hellenized!)

What is another thing important about Nazareth?

It was the center of Jewish civil unrest. (Jesus was exposed to zealots.)

Who was John the Baptist?

Jesus' cousin and Forerunner who played the role of Elijah.

Why must Elijah come first before the Messiah?

To prepare the hearts and minds of the people to receive the message of the Messiah.

What did John the Baptist preach?

A salvation of baptism and repentance

What did John say about how Jesus would baptize?

That he (john) baptizes with water, but Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit to renew hearts.

What is important about John's baptism of Jesus?

While Jesus was being baptized, the holy spirit came down from heaven and acknowledged Jesus as the messiah.

What is the key takeaway from the Temptation of Jesus?

Jesus was able to resist the temptations of the Devil, though human, and come out sinless, while Adam was not able to resist. (This is why Jesus is called the "New and Better Adam!"

What did Jesus call his followers to do?

Take up his cross and follow Him.

What does it mean to "take up your cross"?

To deny yourself and follow Jesus' path of suffering.

(T/F) Jesus promised that following him would be easy.

False (Jesus instead promised that "'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.")

There are two stages of Jesus' encounters with his Twelve disciples. What are they?

The Jordan River, Sea of Galilee

(Name the twelve Disciples) two brothers known as the "sons of John"

Andrew and Simon (Peter)

(Name the twelve Disciples) two brothers known as the "sons of Zebedee" or Boanerges: Sons of Thunder)

James and John

(Name the twelve Disciples) Encountered an Ethiopian eunuch.

Philip

(Name the twelve Disciples) "A true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false" , also known as _______________ (two answers)

Bartholomew, Nathanael

(Name the twelve Disciples) "Doubting ____________"

Thomas

(Name the twelve Disciples) ______________, the tax collector, also known as ________

Matthew, Levi

(Name the twelve Disciples) _____________, the son of Alphaeus or ______________ the younger. (both blanks have same answer.)

James

(Name the twelve Disciples) __________________ or _______________ the son of James. (Diff answers.)

Thaddaeus, Judas

(Name the twelve Disciples) ____________, the Zealot

Simon

(Name the twelve Disciples) _____________ Iscariot, or ____________ the Betrayer. (same answer)

Judas

(Name the twelve Disciples) Now name all twelve of the disciples. (Use commas)

Andrew, Simon Peter, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the younger, Thaddaeus (Judas), Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot

(T/F) Jesus included women in his ministry.

True (They played a big role.)

Our notes described the Saducees as ______________

Worldly aristocracy

What belief did the Saducees deny?

the physical resurrection of bodies

Mr. Smythe described the Saduccees as _______________

country club golfers

Early on, what kind of response did the Pharisees have to Jesus' message?

Positive (Sadducees condemned from beginning)

(1/3) what did Jesus do that aggravated the Pharisees?

Associated with Sinners

(2/3) What did Jesus do that aggravated the Pharisees?

Rejected the Tradition of the elders (Said only Ten Commandments were important)

(3/3) What did Jesus do that aggravated the Pharisees?

Preached free forgiveness for all people

What is the Law to a Christian?

a mirror

"The Pharisees __________ the law through their 613 traditions." - Mr. Smythe (Paraphrased)

nullified

What was a flaw of the Pharisees?

they were Legalistic and Hypocritical, exercising Superiority over the common Jew and Deceiving widows and orphans.

"The Pharisees kept ______ on Jesus." - Notes, Lesson 20B

Tabs (Were trying to catch him doing something)

What did the Essenes think about Jesus?

Jesus was not the messiah because he did not practice ascetism, and did not forsake the "Corrupt" temple and synagogue.

"The _________ were the apple of Jesus' eye." - Mr. Smythe

poor

Who were the "Disreputable?" (Notes, 21 s.3)

Tax Collectors, Sinners, Lepers

What was the Jewish attitude towards Women?

much inferior to men (Eve)

What was the Greco-Roman attitude towards Women?

Much higher, had more freedom.

What was Jesus' attitude towards Women?

Jesus uplifted the status of women, including them in his disciples and giving them roles to serve.

What was the Pagan attitude to Children?

"Personless" - led to abortion and abandonment

What was Jesus' (and the Jewish) attitude towards Children?

a person made in the image of God, to be loved and cared for. ("For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." -Psalm 139:13)

What was the Jewish attitude toward Gentiles

Barbarians, unclean, forsaken scum

What was Jesus' attitude towards Gentiles?

Made and created in the image of God, just like the Jews, and thus salvation is open to them. (Good 4 u and me)

"My house (the church) will be called a house of prayer for _____________ _____________" - Notes, S21 s.5 (b)

All Nations

What was the Jewish expectation of the Messiah?

A militaristic king who would kick out a Romans and establish an everlasting Jewish state

What was the true purpose of the Messiah?

To save every person (of all tribes, all races, all peoples) by dying to atone for their sins as the last and perfect sacrifice

(Messianic Titles) What was the title that had political overtones?

Christ

(Messianic Titles) What was the title that emphasized lineage to the Davidic dynasty?

Son of David

(Messianic Titles) What was Jesus' favorite term for himself?

Son of Man (undertones of humanity, overtones of divinity)

Why did Jesus have to die?

To bear the curse of God in place of us.

What did the Sadducees, Pharisees, and Herodians conspire to do?

Kill Jesus.

What was Jesus' reaction to his knowing that he would suffer and die?

Sweated blood, and asked for it to not be so, but still submitted and complied. (obedient until death - Philippians 2:8)

What did the High Priest charge Jesus with?

Speaking against the temple (bs charge!)

What did the Sanhedrin condemn Jesus as?

Worthy of Death

Who was Pontius Pilate?

Roman governor (had previously clashed with Jews TWICE - next time Caesar would have his head.)

What did Pilate attempt to do?

free Jesus (under heavy pressure from wife, Caesar, and Jewish population)

What famous question did Pilate ask Jesus? (John 18:38)

What is Truth?

What now famous path did Jesus walk on his way to Golgotha?

via dolorosa

What was the gruesome aspect about Jesus' cruxifixion?

Beforehand Jesus was flogged until he almost died.

What is the purpose of cruxifixion?

slow death, maximum pain.

"Cross the Romans, and they will ________ you." - Mr. Smythe

cross

What happened (spiritually) to Jesus when he died on the Cross?

He was cursed by God and "Descended into Hell" (God turned his back on Jesus, which is equivalent to Hell)

What seven words did Jesus say from the Cross?

"My God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me?" (my god is repeated)

(Who killed Jesus? 1/3) Medieval View:

Jews did. (Anti-Semitism that still permeates to this day.)

(Who killed Jesus? 2/3) Current Theological Opinion:

All of Humanity (You and me are the reason why Jesus ahd to die.)

(Who killed Jesus? 3/3) "Congenial Solution"

Some Jews, Some Gentiles.

"Then Everyone __________ Him and Fled." - Notes, s25 p.2 (a)

deserted

What did Judas do after he betrayed Jesus?

returned the 30 pieces of silver and hanged himself. (Guilt, but not repentant because he acts as God to administer justice.)

What did Thomas Jefferson believe to be the end of Jesus' story?

Jesus' death

What is the single most important part of Christian theology, essential to the entire faith?

the Resurrection of Jesus (Defeated Death, so his believers can too.)

(Resurrection 1/2) What were the first people to encounter Jesus?

Women

(Resurrection 2/2) Why is the answer to part 1 significant?

the testimony of a woman was worthless in court.

(T/F) During the time when the gospel of Mark was written, (c.65 ad) there were NO witnesses to support the claim that Jesus resurrected.

False (There was an ABUNDANCE of witnesses)

What is the "true" title of the book of Acts?

The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles

How did the early church deal with Judas's betrayal?

They replaced Judas with Matthias (after casting lots)

Who is the only Apostle to not be martyred?

John

How did the Church spread outside the borders of Jerusalem?

The Apostles gradually left Jersualem to go preach the gospel elsewhere

Who was the leader of the church at Jerusalem?

James

"________ and ________ are the two most important people in Acts." - Mr. Smythe

Peter and Paul

Who is the human author of the book of Acts? What was his profession?

Luke the physician

What was Luke's goal in writing the book of Acts?

to write a history of the Spirit's activity in the decades after Jesus' ascension

Who does Luke address his Gospel to? (and the book of Acts)

Theophilus (god-lover)

Who is the Key Character in the book of Acts? (Notes, L26 [verbal] s.3 (g))

The Holy Spirit

What is the dominant theme throughout the book of Acts? (Notes L26, s.5 )

The Spread of the Gospel all the way from Jerusalem to Rome

"______________ will see God's Salvation" - (Notes L26, s.5 (b))

All Mankind