BNEW 1010 Midterm

Darden-Mark and Matthew

List the names of the 12 apostles:

Peter; James; John; Andrew; Philip; Judas Iscariot; Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alpheus; Bartholomew; Judas Thaddeus; and Simon Zelotes

What is fasting?

Denying our own personal desires or needs for a period of time in order to focus on prayer.

Fasting originates with what Jewish day?

Day of Atonement

Who were the Pharisees?

Largest Jewish Group; believed in resurrection; 60K

Who were the Sadducees?

Did not believe in Resurrection; angels or demons; conservative

Who were the Zealots?

No rule but the law; no king but God

Who were the Scribes?

Copiers of the Hebrew Bible

Who were the Herodians?

Jewish political party loyal to Herod

What does the word disciple mean?

one who follows another for the purpose of learning

What does the word apostle mean?

One who is sent

What is a parable?

a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

How many parables are in the Gospel of Mark?

6

What is the kingdom of heaven/God?

Rule of God all over the universe

What is a pericope?

A set of verses that form a short biblical story

What is the first miracle Jesus performs in the Gospel of Mark?

Driving out an impure spirit

What does the word Pneuma mean?

spirit

What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

attributing God's power to that of the devil's

Who was Jesus' ministry conducted amongst?

Outcasts and sinners of society

Who built the first Jewish temple?

King Solomon

What was the second nation that conquered the Jews? (Order of rule)

Persians

What is Hellenization?

Spreading of Greek culture

Jesus arrives in a world under what influences?

Hellenistic and Roman influences

What does the word Gospel mean?

good news

How many chapters are in the Gospel of Mark?

16

List the canonical Gospels.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

List the synoptic Gospels.

Mark, Matthew, Luke

What does the word cannon mean?

measuring stick, standard

What does the word synoptic mean?

"common view" or "same" since they share similar stories

How were John the Baptist and Jesus related?

They are cousins

What message did John the Baptist preach?

repentance

John's baptism was a baptism of.....

repentance

John's baptism was incomplete b/c it didn't impart what?

the Spirit

The Greek word for torn is..

schizo

Divi Filius is a Latin term that means what?

The Divine Son

What does the dove represent in Jesus' baptism?

The Spirit

What did the Spirit do to Jesus after his baptism?

Came down upon him

What does epistemology mean?

The study of how we know what we know

The study of historical Jesus uses...

historical and cultural contexts to understand who Jesus was.

What does the name Jesus mean?

God saves

What does the name Christ mean?

Anointed one

What faith tradition did Jesus grow up following?

Jewish

The word bible is Latin for...

Book

How many books are in the Old Testament?

39 (depending)

What does the term Apocrypha mean?

Hidden things, refers to the books which are outside of the Hebrew Bible but read as religious literature by Jews and Christians

How many authors wrote the Old Testament?

At least 40 different authors

What are the 5 sections of the Old Testament?

Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets

Where was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

Where was Jesus raised?

Nazareth of Galilee

List two miracles Jesus performed while in Galilee.

Story of Legion and

How often did the Pharisees fast?

twice a week

Why was John the Baptist beheaded?

he told king Herod he was wrong to marry his sister-in-law

What are the types of literature are listed in the Gospels?

Law, history, wisdom, poetry, gospel, epistles, prophecy and apocalyptic literature

What is a Syrophenician?

a gentile born in the Phoenician part of Syria

What is the Greek word for dog?

Kuon

What language did Jesus & his disciples speak?

Aramaic

What does Ephphatha mean?

to be open

What is a transfiguration?

A complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state/

What is the messianic secret?

A phrase that refers to certain passages in the Gospels where Jesus tells his disciples not to reveal his true identity.

What is the Sanhedrin?

Jewish Governing Body

What group of Jews make up the Sanhedrin?

Chief Priests, Elders, Scribes

What is a millstone?

circular stones used for grinding grain

What does the word Gehenna mean?

Latin for place of fiery torment for the dead

How many times does Jesus predict his death in the Gospel of Mark?

3 times

The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is also known as.....

Palm Sunday

What is the greatest command?

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength

What is the golden rule?

Treat others the way you want to be treated

What is the passion of Christ?

The week leading up to Jesus' death

What happened on Sunday of Passion Week?

Sunday: Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey

What happened on Monday of Passion Week?

Monday: Jesus flips tables in temple

What happened on Tuesday of Passion Week?

Tuesday: Jesus confronts hypocritical leaders

What happened on Wednesday of Passion Week?

Wednesday: Judas is bribed to betray Jesus

What happened on Thursday of Passion Week?

Thursday: The Last Supper; Judas betrays Jesus; Peter denies Jesus

What happened on Friday of Passion Week?

Friday: Priests rally the crowds to chant "crucify him!" Jesus is crucified and buried

What happened on Saturday of Passion Week?

Saturday: Tomb sealed and guards set at the tomb

What happened on Easter Sunday of Passion Week?

Easter Sunday: Jesus raises from dead; empty tomb; Jesus appears to disciples

Why is the Gospel of Matthew the most widely used Gospel?

Shares Jesus's geneology, more complete,

What was Matthew's profession?

tax collector

Where does the Gospel of Matthew take some of its content?

The Gospel of Mark, a document called the Q (a lost collection of sayings of Jesus, and a pool of oral traditions

Ekklesia is the Greek word for....

church

What is a major theme in the Gospel of Matthew?

Jesus is the Messiah

The Genealogy in Matthew presents the Jewish history in how many verses?

17 verses

What does the word advent mean?

a coming or arrival

Why did Joseph consider divorcing Mary?

because he wasn't the biological father of her child

What are Magi?

priestly caste who advised the king and interpreted dreams

Who ordered the massacre of child 2yrs old and younger?

King Herod

Where did Jesus and his parents flee during the massacre?

Egypt

Satan tempts Jesus in what three ways?

physical provisions, trusting God completely, idolatry & apostasy (falling away from God)

In what chapters are the sermon on the mount located?

chapters 5-7

Give the outline of the sermon on the mount...

1. Beatitudes (5); 2.Fulfillment of the Law(5); 3.Treasures and Promises(6); 4.Judgement and Discernment(7); 5.Golden Rule(7:12); 6.Christ as Lord and Judge(7)

What is a Centurion?

Roman officer in charge of 100 soldiers

Who's faith was Jesus amazed by?

The centurion;gentile

What did Jesus tell & give his apostles when he sends them out?

Given miraculous power to cast out evil spirits; Told to minister to Jews only and to take no money clothes or even a staff;Stay complete strangers; They will be hated, mistreated, arrested, and some killed

List the eight parables in Matthew 13...

The sower, the weeds, the mustard seed, the yeast, the weeds (explained), hidden treasure, the pearl, the net

What verse in Matthew contain the word church?

16:18, 18:17

What are the steps to reconcile with others?

1. First talk one on one
2. Take one or two other with you
3. Tell the church/ last resort is disfellowship

What is a eunuch?

a man who has been castrated, especially (in the past) one employed to guard the women's living areas at an oriental court.

Why did Jesus clear the temple?

the Jews were using it as a place to make money

What did Jesus say about paying tax to Caesar?

Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's

What did Jesus teach about marriage in the afterlife?

People will not be married in heaven, they will be like the angels

When did Jesus say he was going to return back to earth?

No one knows