Vocab Chapter 7,8,9

Question 1

Gods end-time savior sent to deliver his people

Answer 1

Messiah

Question 2

A title for the messiah including a unique relationship with God the Father

Answer 2

Son of God

Question 3

The act of the driving or casting out of an evil spirit possessing a person

Answer 3

Exorcisms

Question 4

A “sandwiching” technique, similar to inclusio, where one episode is inserted into the middle of another

Answer 4

Intercalation

Question 5

A pattern or group of three, a common literary device in Marks Gospel

Answer 5

Triad

Question 6

A rhetorical device where the apparent meaning is contrary to the real meaning

Answer 6

Irony

Question 7

A pattern in Mark where Jesus repeatedly silences those who recognize him to be the Messiah or the Son of God

Answer 7

Messianic secret

Question 8

A key episode in the Synoptic Gospels in which Jesus is accused of casting out demons by Satan’s power and responds by accusing his opponents of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

Answer 8

Beelzebub Controversy

Question 9

A key transitional passage in the Synoptics, as peter acknowledges that Jesus is the messiah, and Jesus begins speaking about his upcoming death

Answer 9

Confession of Peter

Question 10

Jesus’ prediction of his upcoming death

Answer 10

Passion prediction

Question 11

A reference to Jesus as the messianic figure

Answer 11

Servant of the lord

Question 12

The mountaintop revelation of Jesus’ true glory to 3 disciples- peter, James and John

Answer 12

Transfiguration

Question 13

Jesus’ most common self-designation, the title is likely drawn from Daniel and refers to Jesus’ true humanity as well as his role as glorious redeemer

Answer 13

Son of Man

Question 14

An important parable of Jesus that allegorized his rejection by Israel’s leaders

Answer 14

Parable of the Wicked tenant Farmers

Question 15

Jesus message to the disciples given on the mount of olives concerning the destruction of the temple and the end of the age

Answer 15

Olivet Discourse

Question 16

A designation given to miracles which demonstrate Jesus’ authority over nature

Answer 16

Nature miracles

Question 17

The central theme of Jesus’ preaching

Answer 17

Kingdom of God

Question 18

The role of those who follow Jesus as their Lord

Answer 18

Discipleship

Question 19

An early heresy which claimed that Jesus was not a real human being but only appeared to have a physical body

Answer 19

Docetism

Question 20

A common formula used by Matthew to introduce Old Testament quotations related to Jesus

Answer 20

Fulfillment Formulas

Question 21

A common phrase or expression which introduces a transition in the narrative

Answer 21

Structural signals

Question 22

Introductory sections of Matthew and Luke which describe the events surrounding the birth of Jesus and sets the stage for their theological themes

Answer 22

Birth narratives

Question 23

A comparison or analogy made between an Old Testament person, thing or event

Answer 23

Typology, type, antitype

Question 24

A “bookend” structure in which a similar statement or episode begins and ends a narrative sequence.

Answer 24

Inclusio

Question 25

Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Matthew, which sets out the radical values of the kingdom of god

Answer 25

Sermon in the mount

Question 26

Jesus’ final command to his followers after his resurrection, commissioning them to make disciples of all nations

Answer 26

Great commission

Question 27

Jesus’ parables which explain for the disciples the “mysteries” and nature of the kingdom of God

Answer 27

Parables of the kingdom

Question 28

A traditional messianic title referring to the messiahs descent from the line of David, Israel’s greatest king

Answer 28

Son of David

Question 29

The story of God’s actions in human history to accomplish his salvation

Answer 29

Salvation history

Question 30

Matthews preferred title for the kingdom of God- Gods sovereign reign coming to fulfillment through the words and deeds of Jesus

Answer 30

Kingdom of heaven

Question 31

A term meaning “the writing of history” and referring to Luke’s intention to write an accurate historical account of the origins of Christianity.

Answer 31

Historiography

Question 32

Refers to Luke’s extended and theologically significant account of Jesus’ final trip to Jerusalem

Answer 32

Travel Narrative or Journey to Jerusalem

Question 33

He was most likely the patron who sponsored the writing of the Gospels and Acts

Answer 33

Theophilus

Question 34

Galilean ministry with Jesus given in the town where he was raised

Answer 34

Nazareth Sermon

Question 35

Another name for Luke’s travel narrative or Journey to Jerusalem which presents the many stories and parables which stress Gods love for the lost

Answer 35

Gospel for the Outcast

Question 36

This represents the climax to Luke’s travel narrative as a chief tax collector responds to Jesus’ message of Gods love for the lost

Answer 36

Zacchaeus episode

Question 37

This account is Luke’s most important contribution to the resurrection narratives. It’s theme is the fulfillment of Scripture through the death and resurrection of the messiah

Answer 37

Emmaus disciples

Question 38

An important description of Jesus in Luke-Acts which is intended to warn Israel to listen to him or face judgement

Answer 38

Prophet like Moses