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12 Cards in this Set
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Kingdom of God-
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reign of God over the hearts of people; the development of a new social order based on love:
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Apostles-
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means one who is sent; refers to the 12 chosen by Jesus
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Disciples-
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a follower of Christ:
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miracle-
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a special sign of the presence and power of God active in human history
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Parable-
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story intended to convey a religious truth for a particular teaching through the use of metaphors.
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Passion
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the suffering and death of Jesus
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Pharisees
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a Jewish sect during the time of Jesus known for their strict obedience to the Law and their concern with superficial matters:
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scribes
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Jewish government officials and scholars of the Law of Moses, enforced requirement of the Law too
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Chief priests-
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the priests were responsible for the proclamation of God’s will, interpretation of the Law, and worship and ritual sacrifice in the synagogues:
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Resurrection-
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the passage of Jesus from death to life “on the 3rd day” after crucifixion
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Paschal Mystery
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term given to entire process of God’s plan of salvation by which God redeemed humanity from sin in and through Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and Ascension
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Ascension-
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“going up” into heaven of the risen Christ 40 days after his Resurrection
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