Unit 3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is a covenant?
The special relationship between God and the Chosen People
What are prophets?
Holy persons in Israel that were spokespersons for God
What is Revelation?`
Gods self-communication to humanity
What is the name of God represented to Moses?
YHWH
What is the kingdom of God?
The symbolic expression used by Jesus to speak about God and Gods action among us
What does the word incarnation mean?
In the flesh
What is the Torah translated as?
The law
Where was Moses given the 10 commandments?
Mount Sinai
What are parables?
Short stories that are often about ordinary events, but give us a glimpse into the mystery of the kingdom of God
What is Abba translated as?
Abba
What is the birthday of the church called?
Pentecost
How does Jesus revealGod’s love for humanity?
- People
- Sacred Scripture
- Eucharist
Who was the first of Jesus’s followers to find out about the dissapearance of his body?
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdelene did not recognize the risen Jesus until:
He called her by name
Jesus is seen as one who:
Transforms culture
Jesus was born by:
The virgin mary
Where was Jesus born?
In the town of Bethlehem
Where did Jesus grow up?
Nazareth
What does Jesus mean?
YHWH saves
Where did the title Christ come from?
It was given to Jesus by his disciples after his death and resurection
Who was Jesus baptized by?
John the Baptist
Where was Jesus Baptized?
In the Jordan River
At what age did Jesus begin his ministry?
The age of 30
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
