Week 4 Flashcards
esus often used metaphors to illustrate his teaching, comparing something from the natural world, or our interaction with it, to a strong point of emphasis that he wanted to make. During class we discussed one of these metaphors that comes to us in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 5. What did we discuss
Salvation and the mission of Christ-followers likened to the work of fishing.
When it comes to the study of the nature of God in westernized theology, which of the following tends to be the primary emphasis?
That God controls all things, and has planned everything out and will in no way change his mind - believers must simply learn how to prayerfully align themselves with the predetermined will of God.
In class we discussed the theme of prayer in Luke’s Gospel, and the importance of the Greek word ἀναίδειαν* (anaideian - an-ah’-ee-die-ah’). What does that word mean?
Shameless, audacious boldness (with the application idea of praying in this manner when facing trouble in life, all while retaining a stance of humility and submission before God).
tell us facts about John
A. Likely the youngest disciple.
B. A part of Jesus’ inner circle.
C. Author of the Gospel of John, 1, 2 & 3 John, and Revelation.
E. Escaped death during the outbreak of persecution against Christians but was banished to an island.
G. Emphasizes eternal life through believing in Jesus, as a primary or main theme.
John 1:1-14 neatly introduces what is later expounded upon the remainder of John’s Gospel. What are some of the main ideas that John introduces in this section?
A. The Cosmic Christ
B. The Incarnation of Christ (The Cosmic Christ took on flesh)
C. The conflict between Light and Darkness
D. The saving effect of believing in the Light that came; that we become children of God through belief in the Son.
John’s Gospel presents a metaphorical background of conflict between light and darkness. What is the primary way this conflict shows up in the record of events it contains?
By the way that people responded to Jesus – they either believe in him, or have unbelief.
The Incarnation of Christ (God taking flesh and dwelling among us) reveals to us:
That God took on weakness and became vulnerable, even to death, identifying with our needy state AND That human life is sacred, and truly made in the image and likeness of God.
What metaphor best describes what is happening with the giving of the Holy Spirit in that verse?
Breath/Wind
What does the branch represent in John 15
People/servants/friends of God
What does the gardener/vine grower represent in John 15
God the Father
What does the pruning represent in John 15
cleaning and preparing work of God for future growth
What does the True Vine, or Vine represent in John 15
Jesus
What does the Fruit represent in John 15
God’s love, and other good things God intends to bring forth
