Chap 4/5 Review Flashcards
(8 cards)
Patterns of how prophets are called
Hint: CGIORA
Confrontation with God
God introductionary speech
Imparting of a mission
Objection by the prophet
Reassurance by God
A confirming sign
PHSWB what are these?
Preamble - name title, etc
Historical prologue - review of past relationship
Submission - expectations, loyalty, taxes
Witness - Gods and natural elements
Blessings and curses - consequences of loyalty and betrayal
Types of sin
Original sin - state of broken relationships caused by the first sin
Actual sin - sinful actions we personally commit
Acts of ommisson - failin to act when it’s needed
Personal sin - individual harmful sins
Social sins - groups actions that harm
Mortal sins - grave choice that cuts off from god and others
Venial sin - lesser sin, harms relationship but doesn’t full sever it
Implications of God’s name
Consequences for Moses - represents God to pharaoh and Israel
Powerful name - changes history (slaves and overthrowing oppression)
New way of living - ethical demands (Decalogue)
Source of judgement - disobedience leads to punishment
Ethical implications for Today (hermeneutics)
A world where God’s love reigns
No name-calling or anger
Radical forgiveness
Equality, no violence
Compassionate for the poor, vulnerable, and even enemies.
Becoming God’s children through modeling his perfection
Be perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.
Live as images of God’s love
Eschatological Ethics
Living now as if God’s kingdom is fully here
Working for a world that reflects divine love and justice
Jesus is portrayed as?
Ultimate teacher
Fulfills Moses teachings
Divine authority (acts with God’s authority) with the holy sprit present in church (after Jesus’s resurrection’s he promised the Holy Spirit would guide his followers)
The kingdom of God?
Symbol/metaphor for God’s presence
Jesus models the kingdom by:
Inviting outcasts
Giving generously
Healing and teaching love
The kingdom is already but not revealed yet
The church through liturgy (public worship of the church) and sacraments (special rituals channeling God’s love) lives as a sign of his kingdom
