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What were the initial Jewish expectations of the Messiah?
What were the initial Jewish expectations of the Messiah?
- A philosopher who would offer new interpretations of scripture.
- A spiritual leader who would bring inner peace.
- A religious reformer who would purify Jewish practices.
- A political liberator who would overthrow Roman rule. (correct)
According to Pope Benedict XVI, what is the central theme of Jesus's Gospel?
According to Pope Benedict XVI, what is the central theme of Jesus's Gospel?
- God's presence in human affairs in a new way through the Kingdom of God. (correct)
- Strict adherence to Jewish law.
- The imminent arrival of the apocalypse.
- The importance of ritual observance.
Who were specifically mentioned as being welcomed into God's family, according to the Second Vatican Council and the Catechism?
Who were specifically mentioned as being welcomed into God's family, according to the Second Vatican Council and the Catechism?
- The Pharisees and Sadducees.
- Roman officials and soldiers.
- The wealthy and influential.
- Repentant sinners, the poor, and the lowly. (correct)
What was the initial reaction to Jesus's preaching in Nazareth?
What was the initial reaction to Jesus's preaching in Nazareth?
What Old Testament prophet did Jesus read from in the Nazareth synagogue?
What Old Testament prophet did Jesus read from in the Nazareth synagogue?
Flashcards
Messianic Expectations
Messianic Expectations
High hopes for a Messiah-King to restore Israel's kingdom.
Jesus's Kingdom
Jesus's Kingdom
A kingdom open to repentant sinners and the poor, as taught by Jesus.
Pope Benedict XVI's View
Pope Benedict XVI's View
Jesus's preaching signifies God's presence in a new way, central to the Gospel.
Incident at Nazareth
Incident at Nazareth
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Isaiah's Prophecy
Isaiah's Prophecy
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Study Notes
Messianic Expectations
- Jews expected a Messiah-King to restore the kingdom of Israel
- Romans' presence at the time of Jesus did not match the expectations of the Jews
- Jesus had a different kind of kingdom in mind
Jesus' Kingdom
- Pope Benedict XVI described Jesus' preaching of the kingdom as the "core content" of the Gospel
- Kingdom represented God's activity in human affairs
- Open to repentant sinners, the poor, and lowly
Incident at Nazareth
- Initial enthusiastic reception
- Jesus read from Isaiah in the synagogue
- Focused on proclaiming good news, release for captives, sight for blind.
- Proclamation of the acceptable year of the Lord
- Jesus' words resonated, but an ugly incident followed
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