Review & Reflection Questions Jesus Christ: God’s Revelation to the World Review & Reflection Questions Chapter 6

138 Mark, Matthew, Luke. They are called synoptic because they "look similar" and have much in common.

138 Answers may vary but should evidence an understanding that Mark was the first Gospel and that Matthew and Luke drew

138 Mark: AD 67-73, John-Mark, a disciple of Peter; Matthew: AD 80s, a Jewish scribe; Luke: AD 75-90 (85), a Gentile Christian (perhaps a physician and friend of St. Paul).

138 Gospel means "Good News." We use it to describe: (1) the very life of Jesus himself—that is, the Messiah has arrived and he is Jesus; (2) preaching about Jesus; (3) the four written versions of the Good News of Jesus.

Matthew (M) and the author Luke (L). 138 Q means quelle (source); it probably was a collection of Jesus' sayings; M and L refer to material unique to the author Matthew (M) and the author Luke (L).

138 Mark wrote for persecuted Gentile Christians; Matthew wrote for Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures; Luke wrote for poor and disenfranchised Gentile Christians.

138 A central theme of Mark's Gospel is the teaching that Jesus is both divine and human.

138 Answers may vary, but may show that Mark simply states that Jesus is God's Son and that he offers examples of Jesus acting humanly (e.g., displaying emotion, embracing children, etc.).

138 Answers will vary.

139 "Christ" means that Jesus is the anointed or Messiah; "Son of Man" (from the Book of Daniel) refers to the Messiah who will come in glory; "Suffering Servant" is the title that refers to the suffering the Messiah must endure for the sake of his people. See page 135.

139 When the Gospel of Matthew refers to Jesus as the Son of David and the New Moses, it is linking him to the Davidic line and identifying him as the promised Messiah; when Matthew refers to Jesus as the New Moses, it is declaring that Jesus is the new law-giver who will establish a new and everlasting covenant with God's people.

139 Emmanuel means “God with us.” It is an appropriate title for Jesus, because he is the fulfillment of the Emmanuel prophecies and clearly and repeatedly states that he will be “with us” always.

139 Students may list any of the ten Old Testament prophecies referenced on page 137 of the Student Text.

139 Answers will vary

142 God is a mystery. In the New Testament, mysterion also refers to the mystery of Salvation.

142 For example, both highlight Joseph and Mary. See the list on page 140 of the student text for other examples.

142 Jesus means "God saves." It points to both Jesus' identity and mission.

144 Disciple means “learner,” a disciple is a follower of Jesus. Apostle means “send”.

144 First Jesus chose his Apostles. Second, Jesus taught on his own authority.

The Twelve Apostles are listed on pgs. 143-144 of the Student Text.

147 Epiphany celebrates the mystery of Christ's manifestation as the Savior.

147 Jesus' baptism showed Jesus' humility. It showed he accepted his mission. It heightened all Three Persons of the Trinity.

147 The first temptation taught not to give in to sensual appetites. The second discouraged worldly power. The third showed God should not be tested.

Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God by his very person. 149 Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God by his very person.

149 The miracles were signs of the messianic age. They showed his power over sin.

Jesus revealed his divine glory at the Transfiguration. 149 Jesus revealed his divine glory at the Transfiguration.