Vocab Chapters 7-9 Flashcards
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Beelzebub Controversy
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 blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Confession of Peter
A key transitional passage in the Synoptic Gospel as Peter acknowledges that Jesus is the Messiah, and Jesus begins speaking about his upcoming death
Discipleship
The role of those who follow Jesus as their Lord
Docetism
An early heresy which claimed that Jesus was not a real human being but only appeared to have a physical body
Emmaus Disciples
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Exorcism
The act of driving or casting out of an evil spirit possessing a person. Jesus taught that his exorcisms revealed the presence and power of the kingdom of God
Fulfillment Formulas
A common formula used by Matthew to introduce Old Testament quotations related to Jesus: “This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet saying…”
Gospel for the Outcast
Another name for Luke’s travel narrative or journey to Jerusalem which presents the many stories and parables which stress God’s love for the lost
Great Commission
Jesus’ final command to his followers after his resurrection, commissioning them to make disciples of all nations
Historiography
A term meaning “the writing of history” and referring to Luke’s intention to write an accurate historical account of the origins of Christianity
Inclusio
A “bookend” Structure in which a similar statement or episode begins and ends a narrative sequence
Intercalation
A “sandwiching” technique, similar to to inclusio, where one episode is inserted into the middle of another.
Irony
A rhetorical device where the apparent meaning is contrary to the real meaning
Messiah
God’s end-time Savior sent to deliver his people. From a Hebrew term meaning “Anointed One” and translated into Greek as “Christ”
Nazareth Sermon
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Olivet Discourse
Jesus’ message to the disciples given on the Mount of Olive concerning the destruction of the temple and the end of the age
Passion prediction
Jesus’ prediction of his upcoming death
Prophet like Moses
An important description of Jesus in Luke-Act which is intended to warn Israel to listen to him or else face judgment
Sermon on the Mount
Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Matthew which sets out the radical values of the kingdom of God
Servant of the Lord
A reference to Jesus as the messianic figure who appears repeatedly in Isaiah 40-55 and especially in a suffering role in Isaiah 52-53
Son of David
A traditional messianic title referring to the Messiah’s descent from the line of David, Israel’s greatest king
Son of God
A title for the Messiah indicating a unique relationship with God the Father
Son of Man
Jesus’ most common self-designation, the title is likely draw from Daniel 7:13 and refers to Jesus’ true humanity as well as his role as glorious redeemer
Structural signals
Common phrase or expression which introduces a transition in the narrative. Matthew uses the phrases, “And it came about when Jesus finished these words…” and, “From that time Jesus began to…” to mark the key transitions in his narrative
