MATG 4 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What did Jesus do during the 40 days after his resurrection?
He taught the disciples how to interpret the scriptures (in relation to life, death, and resurrection)
Directed them to continue his mission.
What is Hell “essentially”?
The absence of God
Why did the Gospel writers have a difficult time describing the Ascension?
It was beyond human comprehension
What is the source of joy for both Easter morning and the Ascension?
Knowing Christ is who he claimed he claimed to be
What did the angels mean when the asked the disciples at the Ascension, “why are you looking at the sky?”
Jesus is now in heaven at the right hand of the father
How did the absence of Christ’s physical presence lead to greater faith?
Because we no longer have the deception of our senses that leads us to believing
Why, according to 2 Cor. 2:18, do we look not to what is seen but to what is unseen?
yes
How did the apostles choose Matthias to replace Judas?
They cast lots and voted
How is the Lord’s prayer a very Jewish prayer?
It talks about heaven and Earth coming together “On Earth as it is in Heaven.”
The ascension does not mean a space trip in the sky but what?
The translation of Earthly reality into heaven, bringing Heaven and Earth together.
The Church is the Mystical Body of Jesus, so what is our job as the Body?
To continue his work and to bring Heaven and Earth together (link) Do what Jesus did.
What is the essential difference in the Jewish and Greek way of thinking about heaven and earth?
Jewish: Heaven and Earth should be combined
Greek: Believe they are seperated
Exactly where is Jesus now?
Everywhere, in everyones hearts and in scripture. He bridges the gap between heaven and earth.
According to Romans 8:9-11, what will God give us through his Spirit?
It will give us life to our mortal bodies through his spirit.
According to Gal 5:16-23, what are the fruits of the Spirit? (2)
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Generosity, Kindness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
Read John 3:1-8. What does Jesus say a person needs to do to enter the kingdom of God?
To be born both of water and spirit, born from above.
What does the Hebrew term “Ruah” mean?
Both wind and spirit
What does Jesus do to communicate his Spirit to the Apostles in John 20?
By breathing on the apostles
What is the means by which God Shares his very self with us?
Both the Father and Son give the gift of themselves by way of the spirit.
If the Spirit is Adored by Christians, what does it mean that the Spirit is?
God
In the OT, for what did the Spirit prepare the Jews?
the time of the messiah
Why is the liturgy the “most useless” thing of all?
The liturgy is beautiful and playful, its to feel happy and connected and to feel inner harmony
Why do we confess our sins at the beginning of Mass?
It makes you aware of your sins and to ask for forgiveness to prepare for prayer
How are the readings at Mass like the opening of the Lord of the Rings?
Tolkien had to draw the reader into his book, just as the readings in mass must draw people in
