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Sandlin Test 1
Sandlin 1pm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does Theological mean? | thinking about or talking about God |
| What assumptions about God are present in the Bible? | 1. The Bible assumes Theism. 2. The Bible also assumes that he is the LORD of Israel. |
| Break down the word Theological into its Greek origin. | Theos- God Logos- word |
| Define gospel vs. Gospel | gospel- message or good news Gospel- Matthew, Mark, Luke, John |
| When were the New Testament Gospels written? | 1st century A.D. |
| What were the three major culutural groups surrounding the time of Jesus? | 1. Greeks/Hellenists 2. Romans 3. Jews |
| What did the Greeks contribute to culture? | Language, currency, Meditteranean economy, culture |
| What did the Romans contribute to culture? | roads (infrastructure), religious toleration, Pax Romana (political stability) |
| What did the Jews contribute to culture? | Rebellion, theological contribution |
| What does Messiah mean? | The anointed one, the King |
| What was the Diaspora? | The dispersion of Jews about the Mediterranean world. Even can look on a larger scale and say the whole world, over thousands of years. |
| Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? | Roman census; Mary & Joseph were of the tribe of Judah and had to go to Nazareth |
| What culture did Jesus interact with the most? | The Jews |
| What four things do you need to learn? | 1. Humility- "I don't know" 2. Curiosity- "I want to know" 3. Hope- "I can know/learn" 4. Courage- "I will learn/know, even if it's hard" |
| What was the Babylonian Exile and what ended it? | Nebudchanezzar II (Babylonian) attacked the Jews, forced many to live in Babylon. King Cyrus (Persian) came 2-3 generations later and allowed them to move back to Jerusalem. |
| Who were the Pharisees and what did they believe? | The Pharisees lived in the Synagogue and were devoted to the Torah (Law). They would, read, study, write, and teach it. They were often scholars, and lawyers. |
| Who were the Sadducees and what did they believe? | The Saducees lived in the temple at Jerusalem. They were aristocrats; the Romans gave them high positions? They did not believe in angels, the Holy Spirit, or the Resurrection. |
| Who were the Essenes and what did they belive? | The Essenes lived in the wilderness, and were kind of like a cult. They hated the Romans, and were waiting for the Messiah. |
| Who were the Zealots and what did they believe? | The Zealots lived in cities, and were passionate about overthrowing the Romans and stirring up trouble. They often murdered people and were committed to violence. |
| What is the Synoptic Problem? | The puzzle of how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are so similar in content, order, and wording, but also share distinct (but not contradictory) differences. |
| What is a Pericope? | Small section of the Bible, like "The Sermon on the Mount," or "The Fruits of the Spirit." |
| Which Roman Emporer reigned while Jesus was alive? | Augustus |
| What empire came before the Romans? | Alexander the Great came 300 years before Christ. |
| What are the Synoptic Gospels? | Matthew, Mark, Luke |
| Which gospel is non-synoptic? | John |
| Break down what the word Messiah means. | Messiah(hebrew, anointed one)->The Christ(greek, the king) |
| What empires had conquered Israel up until Jesus' time? | Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans |
| What tribe were Mary and Joseph of? | Judah |
| Where was Jesus born? | Bethlehem, a small town in Judea |
| Where was Jesus raised? | Nazareth, in Galilee |
| What was a Nazarite? | Someone who vowed to the Lord to: * not cut their hair * not drink alcohol * not touch dead things Ex: Sampson, Samuel, John the Baptist |
| What are angels? | Messengers of God |
| What does the name "Jesus" mean? | The Lord saves |
| What does Mary's name mean? | Bitter |
| What is Theism? | The belief that there is a God. |
| What are some key features of Matthew's birth narrative? | * Wise men instead of shepherds * No detail of conception; straight into Joseph's dream * Emphasizes Joseph |
| What are some key features of Luke's birth narrative? | * Begins with a detailed story of Mary's conception * Emphasizes Mary |
| What was Jerusalem? | Where God's temple and people were. Mary and Joseph traveled there for the feast of the Passover. |
| What was Galilee? | Where Jesus began his ministry. |
| Where was Nazareth? | A small town in Galilee where Jesus was raised. |
| What was the Jordan River? | Where Jesus was baptized. |
| What was Judea? | A town in Palestine. Jesus was born here. |
| What was the significance of Egypt? | Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fled there after Jesus was born becuase Herod the Great wanted Jesus dead. |
| What is a Pericope? | A small section of the Bible. i.e. "Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand" |
| Mark begins his gospel with his conclusion, which is?? | Jesus Christ is the Son of God |
| What does baptist mean? | A baptizer |
| What does baptize mean? | To dunk; immerse |
| What kind of baptism did John the Baptist proclaim? | A babtism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. |
| What does repentance mean? | To turn around |
| What does the forgiveness of sins mean? | washing way/removal |
| What character from the Old Testament did John the Baptist represent? | Elijah |
| Where was Jesus Baptized? Why is Jesus' baptism a little odd? | The Jordan River; it was odd because John the Baptist was proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus hadn't sinned. |
| Why was Jesus baptized? | He went down to the river Jordan WITH the Jews. He is one with them, in the flesh. ALSO:"To fulfill all righteousness"(Matthew 3) 1. Information 2. Conformation 3. Affirmation 4. Inauguration |
| What happened in Mark when Jesus was baptized? | "You are my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." |
| What happened in Matthew when Jesus was baptized? | "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." |
| Name the first temptation of Jesus and how Jesus responded. | Stone into bread; "Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." |
| Name the second temptation of Jesus and how Jesus responded. | Top of Temple: jump and make angels save you; "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test." |
| Name the third temptation of Jesus and how Jesus responded. | Very high mountain: Satan says 'worship me and I will give you all the kingdoms of the world.' Jesus says: "You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve." |
| What did the disciples think Jesus meant by fishers of men? | They thought it was a political invitation to rebellion; to overthrow the Romans. |
| What was Jesus' first mission statement in Mark 1:38? | "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out." |
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