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Theology Test
Slides 8A and 8B
Question | Answer |
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What are some titles/designations for Jesus-linking Jesus God's plan? | 1. Son of God-Creater, 2. Fulfillment of covenant- Abraham and his descendants, 3. Savior of Israel- Passover, Moses, 4. "Son of David-David the model king, 5. Messiah (Christ): prophets- Isaiah and others |
What is the threefold implication to "Messiah" (anointed one)? | 1. Prophet: speaks for God, brings his word, interprets our age, 2. Priest- bridge between God and humans-Pope as "Pontifex,3. King- ruler, one whose is to be done, he authority over us |
What does I.N.R.I. signify? | The abbreviation in Latin "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews."- the sign that Pontius Pilate has placed over the cross |
What are the three ways Jesus is linked to David? | 1. David is seen in NT as a hero-deicated to the Lord-59 references,2. nickname for Jesus "Son of David"-at least 16 times as his descendants, 3. referred to as king |
What was the first period of the historical stages? | The period in the wilderness- 40 years, after leaving Egypt lead byMoses and they receive the 10 commandments |
What was the second period of the historical stages? | The time of conquest and settlement- Moses does not enter the promised land, but only goes to the border, Joshua leads the people in |
What was the third period of the historical stages? | The period of the judges- Their first form of leadership from the time Moses is by judges |
What was the fourth period of the historical stages? | The united monarchy- From Saul, David and Solomon, into the period of a divided kingdom of Israel and Judah, through to the Assyrian and Babylonian conquests |
What was the fifth period of the divided kingdom? | The people of Israel became divided into two kingdoms, north (Israel) and south (Judah) |
Explain about the period of the period of the Judges | Before kings they had judges, were charismatic and moved by the spirit, no established hereditary monarchy, bible prefers judges |
Who was Gideon? | He was a judge, like a prophet. First hears God's calling but feels unworthy. Does not having power like a king, can't command people does not things not based on his political position and can not control people |
What was the Ark? | The Ark of the Covenant was a box containing the "presence of God", presented central power, moves around, the Lord can defeat anything- including the Philistine's God: Dagon, Israel must rely only on him, not their own strength |
Why should they not have a king? | Being different from other nations is okay, the Lord is their king, abuses and problems kings give- send sons to war, take over fields, make you slaves, use your daughters for his purposes |