Chapter 2 Study Questions Flashcards
How does St. Paul use the image of marriage?
Marriage is a symbol of the relationship between God and man. Marriage is restored in the Church.
What are some of the familial qualities of the Church?
We gather in a house and celebrate a meal (eucharist). We are also called by name to follow rules and share a mother.
What does the parable of the weeds and the wheat explain about the Church?
This parable explains there will be evil in the kingdom of earth. This evil will last till the end of time.
How does Christ fulfill the promise to David?
God promises David that his heir will reign forever. He fulfills this because his heir is Jesus, whose reign is the Church.
What experience of St. Paul led to a deeper understanding of the Church as the Body of Christ?
His experience of conversion led to a deeper understanding of the Church as the Body of Christ when Jesus identified with the Church. When Jesus says “why are you persecuting me” Saul realized that when he presecutes christians, he is also persecuting Jesus.
What does the Church being the Body of Christ say about our role in the Church?
The Church being the Body of Christ says that our role in the Church is us being the body parts of the Church. We all have a different role in the Church.
Why does Jesus share His authority?
Jesus shares His authority so the apostle can help in his public ministry. The Apostles formed the Church to carry out Christ’s mission after his Ascension.
What Old Testament figure do the details of Christ infancy show He is connected to?
The details of Christ’s infancy show that He is connected to the Old Testament figure, David. This proves that Jesus is the promised messiah.
What does the parable of the leaven say about the Church?
The parable of the leaven says that as the Church, we must sanctify the world from within. The kingdom of heaven works through people on earth spreading the word of the lord.
How is Christ still present in the Church?
Christ is still present in the Church. He is present through the Eucharist.
How is the Church the New Temple?
Church is the New Temple because Christ gave us his body as the new temple where we go to worhip. This connects to how Solomon built the old temple.
From where is the Church born?
The Church is born from the side of Chirst. This connects to how Eve was born from the side of Adam.
How is the Chirch the Poeple of God?
The church is a pilgrimage. The Israelites were on a pilgrimage
What kind of relation with the Father is Jesus calling us to?
Jesus is calling us to be sons and daughters of the Father. He wants us to call on him as abba.
How does Christ and the Church fulfill the promise to Abraham?
Christ and the Church fulfill the promise to Abraham because all the nations are blessed throught the church. This fulfills the promise of universal blessing.
