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Explain the relation between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
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Explain the relation between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
.The NT is hidden in the OT (sneak previews), and the OT is fulfilled in the NT (prophecies of the Messiah).
Recall what the word "gospel" means and explain what the gospel is.
Gospel means "good news." The Gospel is the good news that God became a human being to die for our sins. He rose from the grave to make us children of the Father.
There were many books in the early Church claiming to be authentic stories about Jesus. Explain how the early Church chose these four Gospels and no others to be a part of the Bible.
Criteria for selecting the Gospels:
It had to be connected with one of the Apostles
It had to be consistent with what the early Church knew about Jesus
It had to have been read in the churches
Define evangelist.
A writer of one of the Gospels. The four evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Explain the three stages in the way the Gospels were formed.
Three stages in the formation of the Gospel:
First, the historical events of the life of Jesus happened.
Second, the Apostles preached the good news of Jesus throughout the region.
Third, they wrote down the Gospels to fit the needs of their audiences.
Explain five ways that the four Gospels are alike.
Five ways the Gospels are alike:
All revolve around the person of Jesus.
All include His preaching and His miracles.
They explain how He is both human and divine.
They explain His death and Resurrection as the high point of His mission here on earth.
Recall Matthew's distinctive features.
Matthew:
He wants to connect Jesus with the Old Testament, so he begins by connecting Jesus with Abraham and David and talks a lot about OT sneak previews.
Matthew emphasizes God's kingdom, the Church on earth which is like a seed that grows into Heavenly glory.
Explain five reasons that there are differences in what the four Gospels say.
Five ways the Gospels are different:
Words:
1. The authors might be quoting or paraphrasing Jesus
Jesus might have talked about the same topic, multiple times using different words
Deeds:
3. The authors different opinions about what was important
Differences in words or deeds:
4. The gospel writers had different audiences
5. The Gospel writers had a little concern for an exact timeline and often grouped things by
Recall Mark's distinctive features.
Mark:
Jesus hides his identity as the Messiah because he knows people will think him a military leader who will drive out the Romans.
Mark was writing to the Romans who thought power was unloving and love weak. Therefore, in Mark's Gospel Jesus shows both power AND compassion in his miracles.
Recall the three Synoptic Gospels and explain why they are called "Synoptic Gospels."
Synoptic Gospels:
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They are called synoptic because they are similar, and synoptic means "taking the same point of view."
Recall Luke's distinctive features.Luke: Luke emphasizes prayer by having three parables on prayer that are not found elsewhere: the midnight friend, the unjust judge, and the Pharisee and humble man. Luke emphasizes that God is our savior by having the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the Prodigal Son.Explain what the Acts of the Apostles is about.Acts of the Apostles: A record of the early Church. IT shows how the Holy Spirit led the Church after Jesus ascended into Heaven.Recall John's distinctive features.John: John emphasized Jesus's divinity by beginning by talking about "the World" who was with God and IS God. He also records Jesus "I AM" statements. He arranges his story around seven "signs" (miracles) ending with the most perfect miracle, the ResurrectionExplain who St. Stephen and St. Paul were.St. Stephen- the first martyr of the church, he was killed by stoning. St. Paul- the greatest persecutor of the early Church who became the greatest advocate for the faith. He was converted when Jesus spoke to him from Heaven.Define epistle and recall who wrote most of the Epistles.Epistles - letters written from the Apostles to the churches. Most were written by St. Paul to specific churches with specific needs.Explain what the Catholic Epistles are.Catholic Epistles - epistles written by Peter, James, John, and Jude to the entire Church. Catholic- means UniversalExplain what the Book of Revelation is about.Book of Revelation - In this book, Jesus shows that though He has not yet come back, Christians are already victorious in Him.Recall six ways that, in the Liturgy, the Church shows that the Gospels are the most important books in the Bible.Six ways that, in the Liturgy the Church shows that the Gospels are the most important books in the bible: 1. Trace the signs of the cross on heads, lips, and heart 2. Stand 3. Say alleluia 4. Incense the Gospel 5. Only the minister can read the Gospel 6. Special ending you say "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ."BONUS: the three I am'sI am the lamb of God I am the bread of life I am everlasting life