Chapter 9-11 Flashcards
In which two Gospels do we find the infancy narratives?
Matthew and Luke
Jesus taught about the kingdom of God using stories with surprising twists that forced people to see life differently. What do we call such stories?
Parables
Jesus resisted Satan’s temptations after 40 days of fasting and prayer in the desert. Jesus was tempted by instant gratification when Satan suggested he do what?
Satan suggested he turn the stones into bread
What do we mean by the “hidden life” of Jesus? Be specific!
The years we know little about (much of his childhood)
Jesus was ___ years old when he was baptized in the ______ by his cousin ___________.
30 Years Old
Jordan River
John the Baptist
Matthew wrote for who?
Jewish Christians
Luke wrote for who?
Gentile Christians
The Christmas story we know comes from what 2 gospels?
Luke and Matthew
When/Where did Jesus’ public ministry begin?
At the age of 30 at his baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist
Why did Jesus spend 40 days in the desert?
To prepare for his difficult mission ahead
When did Jesus begin his preaching?
when he emerged from the desert
What was Jesus’ mission?
to proclaim the kingdom of God
While in the desert for 40 days, Jesus was tempted with what 3 things?
instant gratification
fame
power and wealth
The kingdom of God is where…
wherever people are showing love and forgiveness beyond the minimum requirments
The kingdom of God is open to all…
sinners
poor
outcast
Jesus taught about the kingdom of God throught ____.
parables
Jesus preformed 4 types of miracles…
physical healings
exorcisms
brimging the dead back to life
nature miracles
How many miracles are described in the New Testament?
38 miracles
A cross is… (contains what?)
plain
A crucifix is… (contains what?)
contains body of Jesus
INRI means what? Where was it? What does it do?
Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews; the top of the cross; described Jesus’ “crime”
Jewish Teaching: No one works on the Sabbath…
Jesus Says…
“Healing should happen any day of the week”
Jewish Teaching: God alone forgives sins…
Jesus Says…
“I forgive sins too”
Jewish Teaching: God favors the wealthy…
Jesus Says…
“blessed at the poor and shame on you for not helping them”
Jewish Teaching: Avoid sinners…
Jesus Says…
“Welcome sinners like I do”
Pontius Pilate thought Jesus…
was innocent