New Testament: The Parable of the Prodigal Son

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Match the New Testament books with their authors:

John = The apostle John The Acts of the Apostles = Luke Ephesians = The apostle Paul Galatians = The apostle Paul

Match the New Testament books with their focus:

Romans = Explaining the gospel of Jesus Christ and its implications for both Jews and Gentiles The Acts of the Apostles = Early history of the Christian church 1 Corinthians = Addressing issues in the Corinthian church Ephesians = Emphasizing the unity of believers in Christ

Match the New Testament books with their themes:

Galatians = Justification by faith and freedom from the law Colossians = Supremacy of Christ and warnings against false teachings Philippians = Living in unity and humility John = Jesus' divinity and the Word of God incarnate

Match the New Testament books with their recipients:

Romans = Early Christian communities 1 Corinthians = The Corinthian church Philippians = The Philippian church Galatians = Early Christian communities Signup and view all the answers

Match the New Testament books with their purposes:

The Acts of the Apostles = Detailing the early history of the Christian church Romans = Explaining the gospel of Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians = Defending the apostolic authority Ephesians = Emphasizing the unity of believers in Christ Signup and view all the answers

Match the New Testament books with their authors' tone:

Philippians = Joyful and thankful 2 Corinthians = Defensive and authoritative Galatians = Emphatic and encouraging Colossians = Warning and cautionary Signup and view all the answers

Match the Gospel writers with their descriptions:

Matthew = Presents Jesus as the Messiah and King of the Jews Mark = Focuses on Jesus' actions and deeds, presenting him as a servant Luke = Emphasizes Jesus' compassion for the marginalized and his universal message John = Presents Jesus as the embodiment of love and mercy Signup and view all the answers

Match the character in the parable with their description:

The younger son = Wanted to leave his father's home for a distant land The father = Praised the young sinner who returned to the right path The brother = Considered himself faithful yet lacked the spirit of love and mercy The servant = Accompanied the young sinner on his journey Signup and view all the answers

Match the Bible divisions with their descriptions:

The New Testament = Presents the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ The Gospels = The first four books of the New Testament The Old Testament = Presents the history of the Israelites before Jesus Christ The Psalms = A collection of prayer songs and hymns Signup and view all the answers

Match the authors with their works:

Francis = Christus Vivit Matthew = The Gospel of Matthew Luke = The Gospel of Luke John Mark = The Gospel of Mark Signup and view all the answers

Match the prayers with their descriptions:

The Lord's Prayer = The summary of the whole gospel, the most perfect of prayers The Hail Mary = A prayer to the Virgin Mary The Our Father = Another name for the Lord's Prayer The Glory Be = A prayer of praise to God Signup and view all the answers

Match the book references with their descriptions:

CCC, pg. 734 = A reference to the Catholic Catechism Lk 15:11-32 = A reference to the Gospel of Luke Christus Vivit, pp. 7-8 = A reference to the book by Francis Matthew, chap. 5 = A reference to the Gospel of Matthew Signup and view all the answers

Match the New Testament books with their descriptions:

1 John = Emphasizes the importance of love and warns against false teachings 2 John = Warns against false teachers and emphasizes the importance of truth and love Jude = Warns against false teachers and encourages believers to contend for the faith 3 John = Commends Gaius for his hospitality and warns against Diotrephes Signup and view all the answers

Match the biblical approach with its description:

Hermeneutics = The critical interpretation of the biblical text to uncover its intended meaning Exegesis = The philosophical study of interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Match the New Testament books with their authors:

1 John = The apostle John 2 John = The apostle John Jude = Jude, the brother of James The Book of Revelation = The apostle John Signup and view all the answers

Match the themes with the relevant New Testament book:

Importance of love and warnings against false teachings = 1 John Warnings against false teachers and emphasis on truth and love = 2 John Hospitality and warnings against Diotrephes = 3 John Warnings against false teachers and encouragement to contend for the faith = Jude Signup and view all the answers

Match the New Testament book with its content:

The Book of Revelation = A prophetic vision of the end times 1 John = A prophetic vision of the end times Jude = A letter warning against false teachers 3 John = A commending letter to Gaius Signup and view all the answers

Match the biblical interpretation approaches with their descriptions:

Hermeneutics = The critical interpretation of the biblical text to uncover its intended meaning Exegesis = The study of biblical interpretation to discover truths and values Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions related to Liturgy:

Etymology = The study of the origin of words Leitourgia = A term signifying an expensive offer of service of people to polis/state Ergon = The people Lit = Work, service or activity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following liturgical seasons with their characteristics:

Advent = A time of hope, of waiting, and of preparing Lent = A time of celebration and feasting Easter = A time of penance and reflection Christmas = A time of fasting and abstinence Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps with the correct order in using the Ordo:

Identify the date = Step 1 Identify the celebration and the proper color = Step 2 Identify the readings for the specific date = Step 3 Identify the Mass setting or proper flow of the liturgy = Step 4 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions related to Liturgy:

Liturgical Year = The Church's annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons Liturgy = The work of God, fulfilling the duties of praise and worship Solemnities = A type of feast day in the Catholic Church Feasts = A type of celebration in the Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

Match the following seasons with their corresponding liturgical colors:

Advent = Purple Lent = Green Easter = White Christmas = Red Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions related to Liturgy:

Liturgy = The people's work and public duty Leitourgia = The priest's work and private duty Eucharistic Celebration = A type of Mass setting or proper flow of the liturgy Proper = A type of celebration in the Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

Match the liturgical seasons with their descriptions:

Ordinary Time = The age we live in now, between the age of the Apostles and the age of Christ’s second and final coming Feasts = secondary importance in our liturgical calendar and are celebrated on a particular day Solemnities = celebrations of greatest importance Christmas = A Sunday in the Christmas season Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions:

Solemnity = celebrations of greatest importance Feast = secondary importance in our liturgical calendar and are celebrated on a particular day Ordinary Time = The age we live in now, between the age of the Apostles and the age of Christ’s second and final coming Vigil Mass = A Mass celebrated on the prior evening of a solemnity Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics with the type of celebration:

Begins on the prior evening with first vespers = Solemnity Has no Vigil Mass = Feast Occurs on a particular day = Feast Has the Gloria and the Creed = Solemnity Signup and view all the answers

Match the celebrations with their classification:

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God = Solemnity Feast of the Ascension = Feast Christmas Day = Solemnity All Saints' Day = Feast Signup and view all the answers

Match the celebrations with their characteristics:

Has a Gloria and Creed = Solemnity Is celebrated on a Sunday in Ordinary Time = Feast Is of secondary importance = Feast Has a Vigil Mass = Solemnity Signup and view all the answers

Match the times with their descriptions:

Ordinary Time = The time between the age of the Apostles and the age of Christ’s second and final coming Christmas season = A time of celebration for the birth of Jesus Feast day = A day of secondary importance in our liturgical calendar Solemnity = A celebration of greatest importance Signup and view all the answers