Life of Jesus Flashcards
(19 cards)
Name three events in Jesus’ life
Crucifixion, Resurrection, Birth, Baptism
Can you outline the concept of a Messiah
A messiah is an anointed one who has come down from heaven to save humanity and take a snake bite for humanity.
Can you explain the historical background to the arrival of Jesus
Jesus’ was a carpenter in Nazareth who came to the Jordan river to be baptised from then he went and delivered God’s messages to the people
Can you give two separate views of what sort of Messiah was expected, and link them to their Jewish sects?
The pharisees believed that Jesus would be
a good king who makes all things right. The Zealots believed the Messiah would be a king who came in with a bow and arrow ready to fight.
Can you outline the following concepts. ‘Historical source’, ‘Bias’, ‘Context’, ‘Reliability’ and explain their relevance to the Gospels and other historical sources.
Bias is an inclinationor prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair. Historical sources are, something that tells us about history. Context is The circumstances that form the setting for which a source is written. Reliability is The quality of being trustworthyor of performing consistently well. This may impact the Gospels as if The person to write the last Gospel he would have an advantage as he could copy of all the others.
Can you explain the difference between historical and religious truths
A religious truth is something that is said in a holy book e.g. God created the earth which has no real proof. A historical truth is a truth backed up with evidence.
Can you explain/give reasons why the Gospels might/might not be reliable
It may not be reliable as the last three Gospels can copy off the first Gospel which means they are not telling their full opinion and the full truth
Can you explain the relationship of the synoptic Gospels to each other and give biblical evidence in support
The synoptic Gospels-Matthew Mark and an Luke- share a similar perspective on Jesus’ life ministry and teachings. The Gospels share many similarities in wording and structure and because Mark wrote the first Gospel many believe he was used as a source. e.g.the story of the Feeding of the 5000.
Can you outline what Q might be
Q may be a collection of Jesus’ sayings that only Matthew and Luke used like the Lord’s prayer
Can you explain the separate Gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth
Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth claimed that when Jesus was born a group of shepherds came to visit he was also born in a manger. Matthew’s account claims Jesus was born in a house and his visitors were three wise men came to visit. Matthew’s’ account focuses on Joseph’s perspective and Luke on Mary’s. They both present different details in characters, complementing each other to form a fuller narrative.
Can you define Baptism and outline the aims of Baptism
Baptism is the christian religious right of commiting to the church the aims are to repent your sins and come out a new man if you have a bad pass the lord will forgive you for your sins if you are baptised.
Can you explain the relationship between John the baptist to the messiah
He was Jesus’ cousin
Can you explain the key teachings from the sermon on the mount
The key teachings were elaborating on The Torah and changing them for example an eye for an eye is what was said in the old testament Jesus’s if someone slaps you on the right cheek give them your left.
Can you explain how Jesus’ key teachings link to Old Testament law.
Jesus teachings link to Old Testament laws as he elaborates on every law and makes sure that none disobeyed these laws by anyone
Can you explain why people may have found this suspicious/radical
As many people believed that Jesus was ripping up the old testament laws so they thought he couldn’t be the son of God.
Can you define the word parable
simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
Can you explain why Jesus taught parables
Jesus may have taught parables to teach people morals and spiritual lessons.
Can you Explain three key parts of the Lost son and the wedding banquet parable
In the lost son the son asks for his inheritance then goes to a different land squanders his fortune comes back a party is held for his return as his father believed him dead.
In the wedding banquet the father invites guests to his son’s wedding they decline as they feel they are to good for him and some kill the fathers servants he burns their city and murders them, he then tells his servants to go on the street and invite anyone later at the banquet there is a man who is not properly dressed and consequently is killed.
Can you explain the significance of the phrase the kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is a concept that places the whole of humanity under the spiritual rule of the Christian God.
