| Term | Definition |
| discourse | speeches by Jesus, used for teaching purposes. |
| synoptic | to see together. |
| Martyr | to witness |
| Religious Truth | looking for the deeper meaning in scripture |
| Infancy Narratives | Matthew and Luke's account of birth of Jesus. |
| Abba | intimidate way of saying father,-personal relation. |
| Parables | to place beside |
| Jerusalem Council | early christian leaders say you don't have to be a Jew before a christian |
| Vocation | to call |
| Revelation | last book in the bible. |
| Nationalism | separation from countries/cultures |
| Miracles | signs that revealed the truth and words of Jesus. |
| The New Israel | What the twelve aps. created new community of faith |
| Jesus | Yahweh saves. |
| St. Paul | a pharisee,-tent maker, spread Christianity |
| St. Stephen | first Martyr of the Church |
| Mary and the Magnificat | her prayer of saying yes to God. |
| Acts of the Apostles | Luke's account of the early Church |
| Simeon and Anna | prophesied over the child Jesus at the temple |
| John the Baptist | in Luke 7:28- Christ says no one is greater than He. |
| St. Peter | first pope, name is mentioned more than any other apostle in the gospel |
| Barnabas | travel companion with St. Paul- son of consolation |