christian kvam quiz on -hidden years-jesus baptism-temptation in the desert-jesus the teacher-kingdom of God
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ashleycolerogers on November 10, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 what does "the boy jesus in the temple" tell us about jesus and his "hidden years" | -faithful jewish parents -religious curiosity and insight -close relationship with God -"grew in wisdom age and favor" |
| jesus was like all people in all things except for what | sin |
| sin | choosing something God wouldnt want us to choose-turning away from God |
| during his hidden years we can imagine jesus was what and not what | he was special not strange |
| apocryphal story | story not included in the bible that dsecribed jesus as a young boy who in order to entertain and impress his friends would take clay models of birds and magically make them come alive and fly away |
| do you think this story is historically accurate? | no because jesus never did things to impress-he did it out of compassion and love |
| what was a theme from luke and how did it connect to the baptism account | holy spirit and prayer-holy spirit came down in the form of a dove and the heavens opened while jesus was praying |
| what was a theme from matthew and how did it connect to the baptism account | connection to hebrew scripture-quote from prophet isaiah-locusts plagues honey-israel was the land of milk and honey |
| what did john the baptist preach about | repentance |
| repentance | awareness of sin and change of heart and action |
| jesus baptism is the starting point of what | jesus ministry |
| what were 3 symbols from jesus baptism | -opening of the sky -dove -voice |
| opening of the sky | God has come to the people |
| dove | joy-innocence-freedom-power-direction of the holy spirit |
| voice | fulfillment of prophecies about messiah and the suffering servant |
| why would jesus be baptized | -obedience to Gods plan (humility) -foreshadows "baptism of death" for forgiveness of OUR sins -model/example for out own baptism (takes on our identity) |
| first temptation | turn stones to bread |
| response | no by bread alone does a man live but by every word that comes from the mouth of the lord |
| significance | his ministry is about providing peoples spiritual needs |
| second temptation | prove hes the son of God and throw himself down from a high cliff (angels will catch him) |
| response | dont put the lord your God to the test |
| significance | jesus will use Gods power only to bring about good |
| third temptation | power over all the kingdoms |
| response | you shall serve God and by his name shall you swear |
| significance | jesus will not be a political leader but he will lead by his example of love and obedience |
| what helps jesus to identify with us | his temptations |
| what do his temptations recall | hebrew scripture |
| examples of how they recall hebrew scripture | -time in the desert-40 days (hebrews 40 years) -temptation of power=adam and eve |
| what is the difference between temptations in hebrew scripture and jesus temptations | jesus remained faithful |
| what kind of messiah will jesus be | not the one people expected |
| what does the first temptation talk about | relying on material things; seeking comfort in "stuff" rather than God |
| what does the second temptation talk about | putting God to the test; showing off |
| what does the third temptation talk about | trying to gain power over people; "worshipping" something other than God |
| during his life what was jesus called | rabbi |
| what does rabbi mean in jewish | teacher |
| what types of places did jesus teach | -temple -synagogue -houses -mountains |
| what topics did jesus teach about | -taxes -divorce -commandments -family inheritance (EVERYDAY THINGS) |
| what were jesus' qualities as a teacher | -authentic -pursued people -enjoyed life -down to earth language -spoke with authority -good debater |
| how was jesus authentic | led by example and practiced what he preached |
| how did jesus pursue people | he taught wherever they were |
| how did jesus speak with authority | he had unique perspectives |
| what is an example of how jesus was authentic | love-layed down his life |
| what is an example of how jesus pursued people | he healed and taught crowds outside |
| what is an example of how jesus enjoyed life | the wedding at cana |
| what is an example of how jesus used down to earth language | "you are the salt of the earth" |
| what is an example of how jesus spoke with authority | "turn the other cheek" |
| what is an example of how jesus is a good debater | telling tax collectors to pay caesar what is caesars |
| what is the kingdom of God also known as | -reign of God -kingdom of heaven |
| definition of the kingdom of God | the rule of Gods love over the hearts of people and a new social order based on peoples unconditional love for one another |
| what is the central theme of jesus' teaching | the kingdom of God |
| who started the kingdom of God | jesus |
| what are special features of the kingdom of God | -its here now -its the kingdom of a loving God, the father -is a free gift from a merciful God and no one can earn it -it is for everyone -the church is the seed and the beginning of Gods kingdom -kingdom is united by the holy spirit -it involved a life of service |
| how is the kingdom of God here now in the present | support of friends and family |
| how is it being here now absent | wars and gangs |
| how is the kingdom being of the loving God the father in the present | family and friends |
| how is it absent today | abuse |
| how is the kingdom being for everyone present today | people of different races are equal |
| how is it absent | even though people of different races are equal some people are still racist |
| how is the kingdom of God a free gift from a merciful God | -going to church is priceless |
| how is it absent | people trying to buy the happiness or friendship of others |
| how is the church the beginning of Gods kingdom present today | sacraments |
| how is it absent | putting other things before God and church |
| how is the kingdom of god united by the holy spirit in the present | church example: when everyone holds hands to say the our father the holy spirit is with us |
| how is it absent | not believing in the holy trinity and that there are really three persons in one God |
| how does the kingdom of God involve a life of service in the present | soup kitchens |
| how is it absent | selfishness and greed of people |
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