Midterm test Flashcards
All of John chapters _____ take place before start of Galilean ministry
1-5
The reason why the synoptic writers pass over the Judean ministry and focus on the Galilean ministry:
An old testament prophecy 700 years before His birth
The northern tribes had been separated from Judah in 936 BC and had been defeated by the Assyrians in the 8th century abc as a judgement of God
They were cut off from contact in Jerusalem and were scorned
The intent of the Synoptic writers in focusing upon the ministry of Jesus in Galilee-
To affirm He is Messiah of whom Isaiah prophecies
_______ was densely populated in Jesus time, 240 cities and villages
Galilee
DA p. 32- Relationship of
Jesus, rabbis, and Galileans
What is the background to the expression- the kingdom of heaven is near?
Talking to disciples-This is the old age, but someday the new age will someday come, they think the Messiah will rule with the jewish people
What text did Jesus quote from in Luke 4:18-19?
The spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me
What did “physician heal yourself” mean?
Show us your credentials
Jesus used the ______ to answer questions
Scriptures
Jesus used the Scriptures to defend His _______
Conduct
Jesus used the scriptures to reveal the true spirit of his ________
Opponents
What 2 terms do the Gospel writers use in referring to miracles?
Dunamis- (Power)Used to categorize miracles as manifestation of undivine power NOT USED BY JOHN
Semeion (Sign) Used as a visible confirmation of Jesus authorship USED BY JOHN
How many miracles of Jesus are recorded in the 4 gospels?
35
What is the true purpose of Christ’s miracles?
They proclaim the nature of redemption, they were a challenge to the powers of evil, they reveal why God has allowed evil in this world, they reveals that Satan is the real author of evil, they reveal the character of Christ, and they reveal the characters of Jesus.
