Chapter 3&4 Flashcards

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its a story with a heavenly meaning -

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parable

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How does St. Augustine interpret the parable of the Good Samaritan?

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Jerusalem = heaven
Jeriocal is world
robbers are satan
the wounded is adam
priest/law
levi the prophets
samaritan is jesus
in keeper is church
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3
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Why are the parables of Jesus so import?

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they are the heart of is message
easy to remember
used to defend hinmself

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4
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they are signs that reveal truth of God’s work -

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miracles

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5
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What does Scripture call miracles -

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power & signs

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Why did Jesus perform miracles -

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to liberate people from probs
to show he was sent by God
to help us escape from slavery of sin

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what do miracles accomplish?

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show us that Jesus had power over satan
power to forgive sins
He is the messiah who has love&compassion

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8
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intercessory prayer -

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paralytic

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9
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unbelief -

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father of the boy possessed

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10
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faith -

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the centurion

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11
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what are the main elements of the Transfiguration -

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Elijah & Moses
Peter James and John
Jesus’ face & clothes illuminated

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12
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What fruits do we receive from receiving Christ in the Eucharist -

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the sinner of the Church’s life
allows Jesus to live & transform us
a memorial of the last supper

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13
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main message of the woman caught in adultery -

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he sets us free from our sins
he forgives us if we are sorry
he invites us to a new life

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14
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main message of the woman at the well -

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Jesus always does good
troubles
keeps our eyes fixed on Jesus
Thirsts for something only Jesus can satisfy

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15
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its a long sermon -

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discourse

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16
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what does heal mean -

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I save

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17
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three styles of speech used by Jesus -

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pronouncements
short sayings
instructions how to live christian life

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18
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what are 4 miracles Jesus performed -

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exercism
healing
resurrection
nature

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19
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***what are the primary messages of the parables & describe them -

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salvation is here = kingdom of God surrounds
kingdom of God is pure gift = everyone invited
God loves sinners & will do anything to find us
God requires urgent response - rich fool
good news demands repentance - forgives enemies

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20
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**what are three major teachings of Jesus in his famous Sermon on the Mount -

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Blessed are the merciful
Blessed are the pure in heart
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

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21
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what was the source of the Gospel writers -

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eyewitnesses

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22
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what do these Gospels agree on about the birth of christ -

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angel foretold
virgin mary
Joseph-son of David
Bethlehem

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23
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what point is Matthew trying to make by including sinners in the genealogy of Jesus -

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Jesus associates w/ sinners, marvelous way that God accomplished salvation

24
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what are 4 OT prophecies that Matthew quotes in his infancy -

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Isaiah - Emmanuel
Micaha - Bethlehem
Hosea - called out of Egypt
Jeremiah - Rachel weeping-holy innocents

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what role does St. Joseph play in Matthew's infancy narrative -
descendant of David gives jesus his name "God saves" accepts the angels message takes jesus to Egypt
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What is the significance of the visit of the magi to the infant Jesus?
pagans discover Jesus- the gospel is for all nations
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***what lessons are there in the visit of the magi -
``` eyes open to the sign of God's purpose they moved and acted despite dangers expect opposition gifts-give yourself as a gift to Christ no one comes back the same way ```
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its the feast that celebrates the manifestation of Christ as Savior of the whole world -
epiphany
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what do Herod's slaughter and the flight into Egypt reveal about Jesus' life -
forces of darkness oppose him throughout his life
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what is the importance of Nazareth -
province in Galilee where Jesus first proclaimed the Kingdom of God
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what are major themes of LUkes gospel -
jesus preaching to the lowly outcasts, etc | the lost parables
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why is John baptist so important -
bridge between OT and the NT prepare way for repent | coming of the messiah
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what is the event that is known as the Annunciation -
announcement of the birth of Jesus, by the angel to MAry
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Mary Mother of God conceived without sin -
immaculate conception
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which women of OT prepared the way for Mary -
``` eve sarah deborah esther ruth hannah magnificant ```
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what is the significance of jesus being born in bethlehem -
birthplace of david = "living bread"
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what does jesus being born in a manger and in swaddling clothes signify -
humility and poverty
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who were the first people to visit jesus -
shepards
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what is the message of the shepards visiting jesus -
peace
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taking of human flesh -
incarnation
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its also a dogma of the catholic faith -
incarnation
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how does the mystery of Christ's redemption take place throughoutt the Lord's entire life -
``` hidden life incarnation preaching curing the sick driving out demons cross and resurrection ```
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what were the 3 events that took place @ Jesus' baptism -
sky opens & he looks up to heaven dove descends "you are my beloved son whom i am well pleased"
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what happens when Christians receive the sacrament of baptism -
adopted into God's fam | reborn w/ holy spirit
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what were thee 3 temptations jesus faced in the desert -
stones into loaves to test God power
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what can we do when we face temptations -
Jesus can sympathize w/ our weaknesses
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sacraments, parables, miracles, apostolic succession, words of Jesus -
kingdom of God
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what is the meaning of the miracle at Cana -
1st miracle by Jesus Jesus blesses marriage as divine love clear references to the sacraments of baptism & holy communion do what he tells u to do - mary
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power, honor, pleasure, & wealth take us away from God -
Thomas Aquinas
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they are best exemplified by Jesus on the cross -
beatitudes
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to love Christ it to love the one Christ loves -
Mt 25
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How did Jesus announce his Kingdom of God -
he taught with authority he talked in context of his day he engages whole person he had a unique message
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scripture says about real presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacraments John 6:35 :::
hidden life
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scripture says about real presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacraments 1 corinthians 11:23-29 :::::
curing the sick
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scripture says about real presence of Jesus in the Holy Sacraments MArk 14:22-24
preaching