Gods Revelation 7 Flashcards
(45 cards)
List the three qualities of a good teacher that Jesus possessed.
Passion for his mission
Love for his listeners
Creative means of sharing his mission
True or false? Jesus visit to the synagogue in Nazareth is a good example of how some people reacted negatively to Jesus.
True
What comment did Jesus make that incited the crowd?
Today the passage is fulfilled
What type of messiah was Jesus?
He was a humble one
Summarize the three ways that Jesus connected with his listeners.
Jesus was genuine
Jesus was available
Jesus used every day language
Summarize five successful teaching techniques that Jesus employed.
Challenged his listeners Used metaphors Appealed to the senses He used his body He used amen
__________________ was a region north of Judea and Samaria with a mostly _____________ population. Both the Apostles and Jesus were natives of this area and grew up in ___________________ about an hours walk from Galilee’s largest and important city, _____________________. The land was ____________ and supported ______________ and Shepards.
Galilee Jewish Nazareth Sephoris Fertile Farmers
True or false? Cana, Capernaum, and Jerusalem were all in the region of Galilee
False
The ___________________ were decedents of the northern kingdom of ___________________ and the lived in the region of ______________. Tensions were high between the ________ and Samaritans because the Judeans had destroyed the samariatin ____________ on Mount Gerizum. Consequently, Galelians would avoid Samaria when going on _______________ to Judea.
Samaritans Israel Galilee Jews Temple Pilgrimages
True or false? Jesus did not allow his Apostles to preach to Samariatians?
True
_______________ was the southern most region and most of its inhabitants were descended from Jews who returned the _________________________. ______________________ was the regions main city serving as Judea’s ___________, political, and economic center. Most importantly, the _________________ was located there.
Judea Babylonian exile Jerusalem Religious Temple
True or false? Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jericho were all located in Judea.
True
What is the kingdom of God?
It’s the active presence of God’s love and salvation
True or false? Jesus often explained the kingdom of God with the parables.
True
Why was the use of the parables a brilliant way to teach about God’s kingdom?
They told about the truths in an exaggerated way.
What is the message of the parable of Lazarus and the rich man?
Do not oppress the poor.
What is the urgent message of the pearl of great price?
Be wise with your decisions
List the six themes of the parables in the gospels?
Forgiveness Love Charity Wisdom Kindness Patience
What do the three parables found in Luke collectively teach about sinners?
They will repent
True or false? Those who criticized Jesus for associating with outcast believed that doing so indicates that one is also evil.
True
What is the clear teaching of the parable of the lost sheep?
To be patient with God.
What does the parable of the lost coin reveal about God?
He will always be there
True or false? In the parable of the prodigal son, the fathers generous extended to both the younger son and the older son.
True
In the parable of the workers in the ______________, Jesus taught that God does not __________________ people the way humans do. These show the _________________ ways that God saves: he does not only reward those who __________________ and listen early on, he also rewards those who take longer to come to him. God _______________all people in his time, not ours.
Vineyard Love Amazing Repent Understood
