Scripture Study Guide Trimester 2

Royal Kingdom

Samuel - last judge and first prophet - Sams mom is sterile, but God gives her a son - Hannah praises God in the Song of Hannah - Samuel is taken to Shiloh (ark is here) and Eli cares for Sam (cares for the ark) - Samuels Call: Sam heres his name 3x - responds saying Speak Lord for your servant is listening then he is blessed by God Ark ya! - The Philistines have the ark - Israelites are losing to the Philistines - Philistines take the ark bc the Israelites use the ark like a mascot - Eli dies at age 98 after hearing the news - Samuel becomes a Prophet (mouthpiece of God) King?? - people want a king to govern us like all the nations - God warns the people that they should not have a king - Sam gets tribes together and chooses Saul (big, strong + hot) to unify all the tribes into one kingdom - Israel has king but he is subject to God and an instrument of Gods power Saul :// - Saul misses the mark: he fails to listen to Samuel, guard the covenant, and keep the people loyal New King!! - Samuel goes to Bethlehem to get a new king (David; a plain shepherd) - David will become Israel's greatest king - David: anointed king Saul: acting king Goliath of Gath - Philistines invade and Goliath (mad tall 65 and strong) challenges any Israelite to fight him (1 v. 1) - David says he will: does not take armor: simply kills Goliath by throwing a rock at his head: then he cuts his head off - David becomes a national hero and is put in charge of the armies - Davids BFF is Jonathan (saul's son) Saul >:O - saul becomes so jealous of David - he wants to kill him but David finds out and becomes a fugitive - David has opportunity to kill Saul but he cant bc he was appointed by God - Saul's two sons are killed and then he kills himself and David mourns him King David - becomes king! after Saul's death - David conquers Jerusalem and makes it the royal city ((City of David {Zion})) - moves the ark to Jerusalem

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Messiah will come from his line Davids greatest sin is adultery David tries to break up Bathsheba and Uriah by getting Uriah killed in battle David then marries Bathsheba (shes pregnant) and their baby will not survive David repents but theres still consequences - the baby dies David writes over half of the psalms - Thanksgiving (thanking God), Repentance (sorrow for our sin), Adoration (love God), Petition (show faith in Abba [asking]) King Solomon - appointed king who asks for wisdom** rather than power and wealth - Test of the Mothers when two ladys have a baby and one mother accidentally kills her baby and takes the other one saying its hers and Solomon says hell cut the baby in half and give one side to each lady and the real mom says no just don't kill my baby give it to her and that shows who the real mom is - Queen of Sheba is astonished @ his wisdom - builds first temple - he accumulates wealth and wives which leads to the darkest time in Israelis history

- Covenant: God will build David a house (dynasty that will last forever) and the -

Divided Kingdom

The Kingdom Divides - Rehoboam and Jeroboam - After Solomon dies: Rehoboam becomes king - Jeroboam! king in the north (Israel, capital: Samaria) - Rehoboam! king in the south (Judah, capital: Jerusalem) The Kings of Israel - Evils in the Northern Kingdom - Poverty - Idolatry (worship of Baal) - Adultery - Oppression of the poor - Faith is lessening Gods Prophets - All of the evil rises Gods prophets - Prophet: a messenger of God who can see clearly and criticize the present moment as well as advise and correct Kings Elijah - Prophet - Deals with King Ahab and his wicked wife Jezebel who worships - The Miracles: - Predicts a drought - Miracle of meal and oil for the widow - Raising of widows son from death Elisha, successor of Elijah - Taken up to heaven on fiery chariot Page "2 of "10

 Amos - Prophet- first writing prophet - Prophet of Gods justice - Was an unprepared shepherd Hosea - Prophet- prophet of love and mercy of God - Marries Gomer (prostitute) - Compares Gods love as that of a loyal husband to his disloyal wife - **Israels sin is adultery Jonah - Sent to Assyrian capital of Ninevah - Jonah and the fish - Warns Ninevah to repent and it does Isaiah - Means God is salvation - Exposes fall of Judah and Jerusalem - 17 prophecies of Isaiah fulfilled by Christ - The Inaugural Vision - Burning coal touches his lips - Prophecy of the Virgin and Emmanuel - Emmanuel= God is with us - The Birth of the Messiah King - Theme: light and darkness - Titles: Wonderful, counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace - The Reign of the Messiah - Stump of Jesse- Jesus will come from what looked like a dead stump of the Jewish people - There will be universal peace when He comes Micah - Predicts Jesus will be born in Bethlehem- house of bread - Judah (Southern Kingdom) deported to Babylon - Israel (Northern Kingdom) destroyed by Assyria - All because of sin!

- Name means God saves - Miracle worker like Elijah

God Becomes Man - The Incarnation

God becomes flesh/Jesus becomes man * central event in history where everything is dated according to this event logos in Greek means Word` second person in the Trinity Jesus Genealogies - descendant of Jesus shown in Matt and Lukes Gospel - Matt - (Jewish) fulfills promises made to Abraham in OT - Luke - (Gentiles) we are all created by God and made to follow him Page "3 of "10

 Infancy Narratives - Luke: shepherd come to visit, Jesus comes for us all - Matt: 3 Kings came to visit, Jesus fulfills OT According to Luke Annunciation of the Birth of John - Zechariah: Johns dad who was offering incense when Angel Gabriel says he will have a son. - He doubts this and is not able to speak until John is born - When John is born, Zechariah writes his name is John and is able to speak again - Song of Zechariah (The Benedictus) which says how John will prepare for Jesus Annunciation - Gabriel: Power of God - Marys parents are Anna and Joachim (only couple to conceive w/o original sin) - celebrated December 8 - Mary is born on September 8 - Joseph is a poor carpenter - betrothed: couple is married but doesnt like together yet - March 25: Gabriel tells Mary, Mary says yes (the fiat) Visitation - John leaps in Lizs tummy bc he recognizes Jesus - Mary stays with Liz until John is born - Mary is new ark of covenant bc she carried Jesus Magnificat - Marys song of praise for everything good that God has done for her - similar to the song of hannah - whenever you look at Mary, God gets bigger (magnifies) Birth of Jesus - Census (counting the population) so Mary and Joseph must travel to Bethlehem (town of fathers origin) - Jesus born in a manger (thing for animals food -> Jesus is the bread of life) in a stable Shepherds - first to adore jesus - shepherds - lowest/poorest of society - first to preach about Jesus as Messiah Circumcision and Presentation - 8 days: Jesus circumcised and naming - 40 days: Jesus presented in the Temple - Mary - purified - Jesus - brought back from God Presentation - Simeon wont die until he sees Jesus

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Gentiles -> Luke wrote) first born presented bc its a reminder of the Angel of Death Simeon predicts Marys suffering Anna also sees Jesus celebrated February 2 Jesus Shows Himself in Temple - goes to Jerusalem for Passover - Jesus comes when he is 12, his family traveled in a caravan and stayed for 8 days Jesus is Missing - they realize Jesus isn't in the caravan and go back he was found asking and answering questions with the priests/teachers - Jesus says he was in his fathers house of coarse - Jesus is now subject to his parents - following the 4th commandment According to Matthew Infancy Narratives - Joseph and Mary quietly divorce bc Joseph thinks he is not worthy - Angel explains Mary conceived via holy spirit - Matthew -> Jesus fulfills the prophet Isaiah (Pattern of Gospel) - Emmanuel - God is with us - Jesus = the Lord saves 3 Wise Men - they go to Jerusalem looking for Jesus bc Herod said to - Herod keeps it between himself and Magi that he wants to kill Jesus 3 Reactions - adoration - brings gifts - hostility - Herod wants to kill Jesus - indifference - religious leaders show no interest 3 Gifts - Gold - Jesus is king - Frankincense - Jesus is priest - Myrrh - Jesus is redeemer (dies for us) - wise men were told in a dream not to return to Herod - Epiphany - feast of three kings Flight of Egypt and Slaughter of the Children - Angel appears to Joseph and says flee to Egypt, don't return until i say so because Herod is going to try and kill Jesus - Herod orders to kill every male under the age of 2 - Holy Innocents - December 28 - Herod died and Joseph and fam return to Nazareth

- Canticle of Simeon he can die now because he saw Jesus (light of the -

Baptism to Temptation

John the Baptist -Mentioned in all 4 gospels. Page "5 of "10

-Some mistake him for the messiah MISSION John= voice of God -Metanoia= change in mind + heart Leaders are not pleased - John fulfills Isaiah Jesus Baptized - Jesus identifies himself with us by getting baptized - Fathers voice is heard - Holy Spirit! dove - Messiah is king and suffering servant. Baptism - Sacrament of initiation. - Only received once. - Deacon, priest, bishop. - Anyone in an emergency can administer sacrament. Temptation - 40 days without food and water in the desert. - Israel in desert for 40 years. First temptation - Turn stone into bread - Gods plan= more important Second temptation - Worship Satan and you will become king - Worship the lord- only Gods way Third temptation - Throw yourself down > God will catch you - Worship lord - Satan= prove your lord - Jesus= no way Jesus= New Adam for overcoming temptation when Adam and Israel could not.

Calling the Disciples - Andrew is the first called Apostle in Johns Gospel - Rabbi menas teacher in Greek - Rabbi means my great one in Hebrew - Messiah = Hebrew for Gods anointed king - Christ = Greek for Gods anointed king - Peter (Cephas) is the rock

- Nathanial = no guile (trickery) -

his name change = New Relationship with God

can anything good come from Nazareth and Jesus knows that Nate was under a fig tree Theme of Discipleship seek the lord Page "6 of "10

say yes to the call be responsible by bringing others to Jesus Mary is never named in John Wedding in Cana they ran out of wine and Mary asked Jesus to fix it he did Mary has total faith in God Amen, Amen - authoritative teaching John uses signs instead of saying miracle protoevangelium: Mary is the new Eve Jesus is upset that moneychangers cheat their own people (corrupt) Jesus goes after the corruption of the clergy destroy temple and rebuild in 3 days (represents the Resurrection) Nicodemus (nick at night) came to talk to Jesus ((at night)) 4 truths revealed in Nick and Jesus convo man must be baptized work of spirit is like the wind Christ has authority Christ must die for forgiveness of sin Jesus (big crowd) and John are baptizing people John says he must increase, I must decrease John is arrested because he speaks out against Herod Jesus reveals that he is the Messiah to a Samaritan women weird bc Samaritan (not a jew) and a women (they dont like talk) Fishers of Men Peter doubts Jesus but repents when he realizes he was wrong

Proclamation and Signs of the Kingdom

Miracles - -33 total miracles - Nature - Demon - Sick - Dead -Miracles are signs of Jesus that become invitations to faith. Jesus cures Peters Mother-in-law - She had a serious fever - Jesus heals so we can serve others Jesus heals a Paralytic - They bring the man through the root - Jesus heals him and forgive sins The Call of Levi (Matthew) - Matthew= tax collector= bad reputation - Jesus eats with sinners to call them to God Jesus Proclaim Mission and is rejected -Jesus reads at synagogue -Chooses him to read Isaiah Page "7 of "10

-Reveals he is Son of God, Messiah 2 reactions 1. (Good) amazed about teachings 2. (Bad) Jesus isnt special because he is only a carpenters son Jesus chooses 12 Apostles -Apostle- one who is sent Sermon on the mount -Beatitudes -Jesus greatest teachings -These are fundamental attitudes that we need to have toward God/others Not to Abolish but fulfill Jesus fulfill law and prophetMT v. 17- key to understanding old testament/ new testament

John 3:16

For God so loved the world (providence) that he sent his only son (incarnation) that everyone who believes in him might not perish (faith) but might have eternal life (salvation) all done through Mary

! The 12 Apostles !

1. Bartholomew, Nathaniel - the true and guileless Israelite, brought to Jesus by Phillip, died as a martyr by being flayed to death 2. Andrew - introduces others, brings man with fish and loaves to Jesus, dies as a martyr by being crucified on an X shaped cross 3. Peter (Cephas; Simon) Rock - leader of apostles, 1/3 inner circle, denies Jesus three times, died as a martyr by being crucified on an upside down cross 4. Phillip - brings Bart/Nate to Jesus, died in Hieropolis 5. Thomas Didymus (twin) - doubted the report of the resurrection, wanted to touch Jesus wounds to believe, died as a martyr by lance 6. James (the greater) - 1/3 inner circle, present at the agony in the garden, died as a martyr by being beheaded in Jerusalem 7. James (the lesser) - author of epistle of James, cousin of Jesus (?), first bishop of Jerusalem, died as a martyr by being thrown down from the temple and stoned 8. John - 1/3 inner circle, disciple whom Jesus loved, died a natural death 9. Jude - brother of James the less, Epistle of Jude, patron saint of the hopeless, death(?) 10. Judas - betrayed Jesus, dies by killing himself 11. Simon (the Zealot) - succeeded James (his brother) as head of Jerusalem Church, died as a martyr 12. Matthew/Levi - tax collector, wrote a gospel, died as a martyr by the sword 13. Matthias - replaces Judas, stoned to death

Beatitudes
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Beatitudes - attitudes of being Beatitudes are guidelines on how Jesus wants us to live 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven - those who need to know more, pray more, and practice religion more 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted - respond and show kindness, do not run away 3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth - the meek are humble people 4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied - desire to follow Jesus and do what is right 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy - forgiveness and kindness 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God - pure hearted = single hearted 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God - bridge builders v. troublemakers 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven - fair, just and right

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GOSPEL WRITERS

Synoptic Writers- Mark, Matthew, Luke (Aramaic) Greek- Language all gospels were originally written in Apostles- John, Matthew Mark -Peters Friend - Shows suffering of Jesus -Suffering servant image of Isaiah -Stress the humanity of Jesus -Audience= Christians under persecution -Style of writing- choppy and unrefined -no other new testament works - theme! suffering Matthew -Presents Jesus as Teacher (Rabbi) -Jesus fulfills the O.T. Prophesies as Messiah -Audience= Jewish converts to Christianity in Antioch -Style of writing- many references to Old Testament -No other new testament works -Theme! what it means to be members of Kingdom of heaven Luke -Pauls friend

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-May have spoken directly to Mary -Jesus and the Good News are focused on the outcasts, the poor, etc. -Jesus as Great Healer -Audience= All Christians, especially gentiles and legal brief of Pauls trial in Rome -Style of writing- very well written, Luke is a doctor and knows Greek -Other New Testament Works- Acts of the Apostles -Theme! Jesus and church for all John -Shows Jesus as the Son of God -Stresses Jesus divinity -Audience= community in religious and spiritual crisis in Ephesus, Turkey -Style of writing- very poetic, symbolic style -Other New Testament Works: Book of Revelation, Three Epistles or Letters -Theme! Salvation is available for those who believe in Jesus and commit their lives to Him

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***** see Into to Gospels Sheet #1

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