Rel New Testament, (Test 2) (Chunk 1)

Front 1

When and where was the Gospel likely written?

Back 1

In Syria/ Antioch (a city in Syria) in the 80’s AD

Front 2

When was the Gospel of Matthew first attributed to Matthew the text collector?

Back 2

2 century

Front 3

What are the possible/likely scenarios under which the Gospel of Matthew was written and what is the relevant evidence?

Back 3

Written to Jews. Internal evidence of the New testament is the relevant evidence. IE citation and imagery from the Old Testament, focus on Jesus as Jewish Messiah, Son of David, How he interpreted the Law, etc.

Front 4

List the main themes of the Gospel of Matthew.

Back 4

Jesus is Fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant. Jesus as New Moses/Law Giver, Jesus as Davidic King

Front 5

In the mid-1st century, what were Jewish-Christians insisting for gentile conversion to the church? How extensive was this debate? (Acts 15:1-5)

Back 5

Insisting that they needed to be circumcised. It was very extensive, Those of the sect of the pharisees insisted that it was necessary.

Front 6

What was the debate at the Apostolic Council of Jerusalem in A.D. 49? (Acts 15:6-32)

Back 6

Circumcision being necessary for salvation

Front 7

What was the position of Peter and Paul at the council? (Acts 15:7-12)

Back 7

That Through grace the gentiles would be saved just like them, and that God looks upon the heart, not on circumcision. peter- a little uncomfortable with the idea. Paul- already had gentile converts and pushed for full fellowship

Front 8

What did James suggest at the council for Gentile conversion? (Acts 15:13-21)

Back 8

That instead of worrying them about circumsicion that they write unto them about abstaining from pollutions of idols, and fornications etc.

Front 9

What was the final decision of the Apostolic Council and what actions followed? (Acts 15:22-33)

Back 9

That circumcision was unnecessary, They wrote them a letter telling the gentiles that they need not bee circumcised (we gave no such commandment) But explained to them that they would give unto them the necessary things: abstain from meats offered to idols, from blood and strangled, and from fornication, etc.

Front 10

According to Paul, what did the “false brethren” try to do at the Council of Jerusalem? (Gal 2:4)

Back 10

Tried to spy out their liberty that they might bring them into bondage

Front 11

According to Paul, what two missions existed in the mid-1st century church? (Gal 2:7-8)

Back 11

Mission to the uncircumcised (gentiles)-committed to Paul and mission to the circumcised (jews)-committed to Peter

Front 12

Why was Paul upset with Peter and Barnabas in Antioch after the Jerusalem Council? How did Paul react? (Gal 2:11-14)

Back 12

Because they know that Peter had eaten with gentiles previously and acted uncomfortable around the circumcised. He got up in peters face saying “don’t compel the gentiles to live like the jews, especially when you a jew are living like a gentile”

Front 13

According to Paul (and opposed to his enemies in the church), what was required of Gentiles for conversion? (Gal 2:16-21)

Back 13

They must have faith in Jesus Christ.

Front 14

What three theological statements does Matthew make at the beginning of his presentation of Jesus’ genealogy (i.e., who is Jesus)? (1:1)

Back 14

He is the new king (son of david), He is the Christ. And Son of Abraham. And Part of the Abrahamic covenant come to bless all nations. (including the gentiles)

Front 15

In how many sets of 14 generations does Matthew present Jesus’ genealogy? (1:2-17)

Back 15

3 Different sets of Fourteen generations.

Front 16

Whose genealogy does Matthew actually give? (1:16)

Back 16

Josephs

Front 17

How does Jesus become part of Joseph’s Davidic lineage? (1:18-5)

Back 17

His mother was espoused to Joseph. But not only that, He was adopted by Joseph the son of david, Joseph Named him Jesus.

Front 18

What images does Matthew use to narrate the veneration of Jesus by the gentile wise men? (2:1-2, 9-11) How do these images relate to the Old Testament passages of Numbers 24:15-19, Isaiah 60:1-7, and Psalm 72:10-16?

Back 18

Star coming. In the old testament says that a star will arise out of Jacob.

Front 19

In Matthew’s narrative of Jesus’ infancy, what are the different reactions to young Jesus by the gentiles (wise men) and Jews (Herod and all Jerusalem)? (2:1-3, 9-11, 16-18)

Back 19

Most wanted to see him to worship him. Rejoiced. Herod was angry and sent for all infants under 2 to be killed.

Front 20

How was the young Hasmonean High Priest Aristobulus III received by the Jews during the Feast of Tabernacles? How did Herod react to this popularity? (Ant 15.50-61)

Back 20

He was well received by them and they rejoiced. Herod drowned him out of jealousy.

Front 21

How did Herod handle the potential political threat posed by the Hasmonean John Hyrcanus II before going to plead before Caesar Augustus? What did Herod do to his wife Mariamne while he was away? (Ant 15.161-186)

Back 21

He arranged for him to come and questioned him and put him to death immediately.
He placed her at Alexandrium, guarded by his treasurers.

Front 22

How did Herod treat his wife’s servant when suspicious about a potion? What did he do to his falsely accused wife Mariamne? After ordering her execution, in what ways did Mariamne’s death haunt Herod for the rest of his life? (Ant 15.218-246)

Back 22

He killed her immediately
Falsely accused wife for a love potion.
He would often call for her and lament in an indecent manner.

Front 23

How did the Jews react to Herod’s building of a Roman temple in Panias? How did Herod respond? (Ant 15.364-369)

Back 23

They were uneasy for disturbing their worship. Talked against him. He foud out by sneakily acting as a citizen in town and listening to what they had to say about his government. He responded by punishing them severely and making them swear an oath of fidelity towards him.

Front 24

How does Josephus describe and explain Herod’s paradoxical beneficence and ruthlessness? (Ant 16.150-159)

Back 24

He said many see him as a stranger, very unique, and explains that herod knew of the bad things that people would say about him, and because they would speak of his offenses, he would even more have reason to prove them right and be as ruthless as they spoke. Was very ambitious, respectful, even paid his respects to them who were his superiours.

Front 25

How did Herod react to a rumor about his son’s (Alexander) plan to murder him (both to his son and the accusers)? (Ant 16.387-394)

Back 25

He slew them, they were strangled, killed.

Front 26

How did many Jews feel about Herod at the end of his reign? (Ant 17.146-148)

Back 26

They were pleased with his misfortune. Despised him.

Front 27

Describe Herod’s condition in the final years of his life. How did Herod hope to ensure that the Jews would mourn his death? (Ant 17.168-181)

Back 27

He was very sick and afflicted. Unable to breath heavily or move. (many thought it as a punishment from god.
Made it so one person from every family was slain.

Front 28

*How do the above accounts help us to better understand Herod’s actions upon hearing of the birth of Jesus in Matt 2?

Back 28

It easy very easy after examining his life to believe that he responded this way when Jesus was born. He seemed to always make rash decisions, which often lead to killing whenever his authority was feeling even a little threatened

Front 29

What warnings of John the Baptist does Matthew add to Mark’s account regarding righteousness and lineage? How does this relate to Matthew’s unique gospel message? (3:1-17; cf. Mark 1:4-8)

Back 29

He adds that It is fulfilling words of the prophet Esaias. His message is for the Jews who were familiar with the old testament.

Front 30

What additions does Matthew make to Mark’s account of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness? (4:1-11; cf. Mark 1:1-13)

Back 30

He adds Old testament scriptures as a back up from Jesus and from satan.

Front 31

According to Matthew, how does Jesus pass the temptations that ancient Israel failed during their temptation in the 40 year wilderness wanderings? (4:1-11; cf. Deut 8:3; 6:16; 6:13) *

Back 31

By living by the word of God rather than bread, By saying that thou shalt worship the Lord they God and him only.

Front 32

According to Matthew, when and to where did Jesus go to begin his public preaching? What was his initial message? (4:12-13, 17)

Back 32

Capernaum. That they need to Repent.

Front 33

Since ancient fishermen used dragnets that brought in all kinds of fish from the lake (clean and unclean; Lev 11:9-12), what type of image is Jesus using when calling the disciples to be “fishers of men” (cf. Matt 13:47-50)? (4:18-22)

Back 33

That all should be his disciples, (even the gentiles)

Front 34

According to Matthew, in what region did Jesus begin his ministry, and what types of activities accompanied his preaching? (4:23-25)

Back 34

Galilee, teaching in the synagogues, preaching the gospel, healing all manner of sickness and disease,

Front 35

*In presenting Jesus as the “New Moses,” Matthew used images of Jesus escaping a slaughter of babies (Matt 2; cf. Ex 1), coming out of Egypt (Matt 2), passing through water at baptism (Matt 3; cf. Ex 14), and experiencing temptations in the wilderness for 40 days (Matt 4; cf. 40 years of the Israelite exodus). In that context, why would Matthew describe Jesus giving his sermon on the Law on a mountain? (Matt 5:1)

Back 35

Because Moses received the ten commandments from the top of mount Sinai and Jesus was fulfilling that law.

Front 36

Describe the ministry of Banus in the wilderness. How do his actions relate to those of John the Baptist?

Back 36

He lived in the desert, wore clothing of that which he found in the desert, (kind of like john the Baptist wearing camel hair, wild looking clothing) he in a way converted or changed the believes of Josephus. John converted many.

Front 37

*In presenting Jesus as the “New Moses,” Matthew used images of Jesus escaping a slaughter of babies (Matt 2; cf. Ex 1), coming out of Egypt (Matt 2), passing through water at baptism (Matt 3; cf. Ex 14), and experiencing temptations in the wilderness for 40 days (Matt 4; cf. 40 years of the Israelite exodus). In that context, why would Matthew describe Jesus giving his sermon on the Law on a mountain? (Matt 5:1)

Back 37

Because Moses received the original law (the ten commandments) on a mountain (Sinai)

Front 38

In the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, how does Jesus describe everything in society changing with the coming kingdom? (5:3-10)

Back 38

That the way society was wasn’t enough, but even more blessed would be those that live the higher law. Those that are poor now, will be rich, those that are mourning now will be happier in he new coming kingdom, and those that are currently rich and on top of society will be flipped over and on the bottom in the new kingdom.

Front 39

What is Jesus’ relationship to the Law of Moses in the Sermon on the Mount? (5:17-20)

Back 39

He came to fulfill the law. He did fulfill it. and

Front 40

In what consistent way does Jesus interpret Mosaic/Jewish commandments regarding murder (5:21-22), marital issues of adultery and divorce (5:27-32), civic penalties (5:38-42), and practices of fasting (6:16-18)?

Back 40

He who kills shall be in danger of the judgment was what they believed. He said even he who is angry shall be in danger of judgment , that shouldn’t lust after a woman, you should be faithful to your wife till the end, he replaced the civic penalties with forgiveness. Fasting should be done in secret (they were open and in public about it when they fasted)

Front 41

According to Jesus, how must one prepare for ritual/temple activities? (5:23-24)

Back 41

Come without having contention in your heart. Reconcile yourself first to those who have acted against you, become worthy without hard feelings towards others.

Front 42

According to Jesus, how are we to understand the Old Testament categories of loving your neighbor (Lev 19:16-18) and taking vengeance upon one’s enemies (Nahum 1:2)? (5:43-48)

Back 42

That God is the only one that decides where to put vengeance. We should love our enemies and bless those that hate us and do good to them.

Front 43

How does Jesus feel one should conduct the “righteous/religious” acts of giving alms, praying, and fasting? (6:1-18)

Back 43

That it should all be done in secret, that way God can reward you openly, for not doing it to praise men, but to praise God.

Front 44

How does Jesus feel about the pursuit of mammon (“money”)? What should his followers be seeking instead? What examples does he give as to how God will take care of those who follow this path? (6:19-34)

Back 44

That it isn’t possible to pursue and serve money and at the same time serve God, they should be seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness first. The birds and lilies, they live just fine, God takes care of them, just like that he will take care of his children who follow his path.

Front 45

How does Jesus feel about those who judge others? (7:1-5)

Back 45

That they are hypocrites because everyone has faults; he says that we will be judged with the same judgment with which we judge other people.

Front 46

Why will many who outwardly did “righteous” acts (healing, prophesying) be cast out of the coming kingdom of heaven? (7:15-23)

Back 46

Because they were really workers of iniquity not with true intentions to serve and praise God. It isn’t about talking the talk but actually walking the walk and doing the things which God wants.

Front 47

The narrative portion of Matthew’s “Book 2” presents Jesus as performing 3 sets of 3 miracles. In the first set of three miracles, what types of people did Jesus interact with and heal? (Matt 8:2-14)

Back 47

Lepers, sick of palsy, gentile, (later on dead girl, woman with issue of blood unclean)

Front 48

What social implications accompany leprosy in Jewish/Mosaic Law? (Lev 13:44-46, 52) What happens to someone who touches the house of an unclean leper? (Lev 14:46-47) How would Jesus’ interaction with the leper in “Book 2” have impacted the way most Jews would have viewed him?

Back 48

That they are unclean. They become unclean and have to wash their clothes. They definitely would have judged him and thought he was doing something wrong.

Front 49

After healing the centurion’s servant in Matthew (a story not found in Mark), what did Jesus say about the role of gentiles in the future kingdom? (Matt 8:10-12)

Back 49

That they shall have much faith, maybe even more than those in Israel. And That they will sit next to Abraham and Isaac in the new kingdom

Front 50

How does Matthew understand Jesus’ healings as a fulfillment of Isaiah 53? (Matt 8:16-17) How does this view compare/differ with how Alma applies Isaiah 53 to Jesus in the Book of Mormon? (Alma 7:11-12)

Back 50

Matthew interprets him bearing there sicknesses as healing the current sicknesses that they have, Alma explains that he himself suffered those temptations, sicknesses, and afflictions.

Front 51

In the second set of three miracles in Matthew’s “Book 2,” how would most Jews have felt about Jesus operating in a gentile region (Gergesenes = Roman Decapolis) within proximity of a herd of swine while healing a demoniac living among tombs? (Matt 8:28-34)

Back 51

They would have disapproved of it, would think he should not associate with the gentiles,

Front 52

What did Jesus do to anger the scribes after healing the man with palsy? (Matt 9:2-8)

Back 52

He told the man that his sins were forgiven him.

Front 53

With what groups of people did Jesus eat, how did the Pharisees react, and how did Jesus respond (cf. Hosea 6:6)? (Matt 9:9-13)

Back 53

At with publicans and sinners. He told them that people who are whole don’t need a physician but the sick.

Front 54

How does the Law of Moses describe a man or woman that has an issue of bodily fluid (seminal or menstrual emission), as well as everything/everyone that person touches? What needs to happen if someone touches the person? (Lev 15:2-11, 19-28)

Back 54

They are unclean. Also unclean. That person needs to bathe himself in water and is considered unclean until the other person is considered clean (usually 7 days)

Front 55

According to the Law of Moses, what is the state of a person that touches a corpse and what would the social implications have been if the person did not go through the prescribed purification rituals? (Num 19:11-22)

Back 55

He is unclean. He shall be cut off from the congregation if he doesn’t purify himself. (7 days)

Front 56

In the third set of three miracles in Matthew’s “Book 2,” how would touching a dead girl and a woman with an impure issue of blood have affected Jesus socially? (Matt 9:20-26)

Back 56

According to Law of Moses and the current social standings, he would be unclean before society.

Front 57

As a Jew, what would Jesus have worn that was touched by the woman with an issue of blood? (Num 15:37-41; Matt 9:20-21)

Back 57

Fringes in the border of the garment. A ribband of blue.

Front 58

How does Matt. summarize the narrative section of “Book 2” (= the power of the kingdom)? (Matt 9:35)

Back 58

Teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing everyone.

Front 59

In his sermon in “Book 2,” with what does Jesus empower his disciples? (Matt 10:7-8, 20)

Back 59

The same power and things he was doing, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, heal sick, raise dead etc.

Front 60

How will Jesus’ disciples be treated in their preaching of the kingdom? (Matt 10:16-18, 28)

Back 60

They will be scourged, persecuted, treated bad.

Front 61

What effect will the preaching of the kingdom have on society? (Matt 10:34-39)

Back 61

It will separate the way society currently is. Daughter against mother etc.

Front 62

According to Pharisaic/Rabbinic law, in what state does a person need to be in order to share food at the table? (Mishnah Hagigah 2.5-3.3)

Back 62

Hands need to be rinsed, if his hands are not clean, he is not clean.

Front 63

According to Josephus, how did the Essenes prepare for their communal meals? What does one need to do in order to eat with the Essenes? (Josephus, War 2.129, 137-144)

Back 63

Bathe bodies in cold water, purify themselves first. Had to take tremendous oaths. Become like them.

Front 64

According to the Community Rule of the Dead Sea Scroll Sect/Essenes, what must one do before he can partake of the “pure food and drink of the community”? What types of activities exclude an Essene from the community meal? (1QS 6.15-25, 7.1-25)

Back 64

The food he has to wait a year after being with them and tried and tested and examined in spirit and in deed. 2 years for the pure drink. Same deal, examined in his actions and such. And only if it be his destiny, judged by the priests.
Speaking out of turn, getting angry, spit in an assemble, poorly dressed, foolish comments. Etc.

Front 65

According to one Dead Sea Scroll about Essene religious law (4QMMT), what group of people is specifically excluded from the “pure food” of the community? (4QMMT b 64-71)

Back 65

The Lepers.

Front 66

*How do the above passages on Pharisaic and Essene “table fellowship” illuminate our understanding of Jesus eating with publicans and sinners? (Matt 9:10-13)

Back 66

Really shows us how dramatic and against the social norm were the things that Jesus was doing. Gives us a little insight in why people treated him the way they did.