REL 3 Flashcards
(45 cards)
What are the themes of the Gospel of Mark?
Discipleship & The triumph of Jesus
Mark 3:1-5, what’s the significance of the miracles and healings of Jesus
Jesus demonstrates spiritual authority by healing man on sabbath
Which book and chapter of scripture:
“35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side… Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
Mark 4:35-41
What is the theme of Jesus calming the storm
Discipleship failure
What is the other theme of Jesus calming the storm
Power and authority of Jesus demonstrated through his deeds
Which ones reflect the themes in Matthew?
NOTE: Select all that are correct.
A. Discipleship, including failure
B. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy in Jewish scripture
C. Jesus as a new Moses
D. Jesus as the promised Messiah
E. Jesus as the Royal Son of David
F. Jesus as the source of Eternal Life
B. Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy in Jewish scripture
C. Jesus as a new Moses
D. Jesus as the promised Messiah
E. Jesus as the Royal Son of David
What event came about because of Cyrus’s actions?
Return of many Exiles from Babylon to Judea
What political entity was Cyrus a part of?
The Persian Empire
The word Messiah comes from a Hebrew root. What does this Hebrew root mean?
Anointed one
Which one does NOT reflect factors influencing Jewish messianic expectations at the time of Jesus
A. The political independence and conquests of the Hasmonean Dynasty
B. The militaristic and conquering images found in Old Testament passages associated with the coming of the Messiah
C. The selection of Alexander the Great as the one anointed by God to end the period of the Exile
D. The fact that in the period recorded in the Old Testament, those who were anointed were normally priests and kings
C. The selection of Alexander the Great as the one anointed by God to end the period of the Exile
What’s the reasons why Jews at the time of Jesus were so interested in living the law of Moses?
Being Holy so God wouldn’t destroy & scatter them
3 Important principles about divorce
- Divorce should be avoided unless extreme circumstances make it necessary
- If a divorce does happen, we shouldn’t hold grudges and should forgive each other
- We shouldn’t judge people who have gone through a divorce
Why did the Anti-Nephi-Lehites kept the law of Moses in Alma 25:15-16
It strengthened their faith in Christ
What 3 things does President Oaks urge us to do?
- Avoid overly contentious settings
- Love others; find common ground, even when we disagree
- Be a light to the world. Show the world what you can do that is good as a disciple of Jesus Christ
Which ones reflect the themes of the Gospel of Luke?
Universal Savior and Jesus’ Ministry to all
What is the unique emphasis of the genealogy of Jesus given in Luke?
Jesus is part of the family of all humanity
In which Gospel is the Magnificat found?
Luke
Who is the speaker of the passage known as the Magnificat?
Mary
List 4 groups of people that Jesus ministered to
The poor, the captives, the blind, and the oppressed
What is the source of the “Two Great Commandments”
Two passages from the Old Testament
What is the relationship between a a priest, a Levite, and a Samaritan?
Samaritans were distinct politically, genealogically, and religiously from the Jews
How would someone in the time of Jesus have experienced the story of the Good Samaritan?
They would have expected the third person in the story to be a Jew
In your own words, what is the single most significant theme of the gospel of John?
In the gospel of John, he emphasizes that Jesus came to earth to help us reach exaltation
What is the literary context of the parables in Luke 15?
Jesus tells these parables after having sat down to eat with a group of people perceived to be sinners
