Book of Revelation:
- Know the two theories: 1) Rome & Nero and/or (2) Jerusalem
- What do the four horses represent?
- Know chapter 3, the notes on chapter 3, and the significance of the Letter to Philadelphia
- Is the text an apocalyptic text or an interpretive text?
Sacraments:
- General Background
- Be able to identify which "group" the various sacraments belong to
- Be able to identify various scripture passages & the sacraments which correspond to said passages
- Know the four (4) necessary components for the sacraments to be valid
- Be able to discuss the differences between the early church sacraments vs. the modern church sacraments (specifically regarding baptism, eucharist, and marriage).
Baptism:
- Know the necessary requirements / formula for the sacrament
- Know the O.T. & N.T. references for baptism
- Be able to identify the understanding of "Original Sin" and baptism
- How does baptism make us part of the priesthood of believers?
Eucharist:
- Know the necessary requirements / formula for the sacrament
- Know the relationship between ordained men and the sacrament
- Be able to identify the relationship between the rise in the world's population & the decrease in the ordained priesthood. Where is the biggest increase and why?
- Know the difference between Transubstantiation & Consubstantiation
- Know the differences between the Catholic Church teaching, John Zwigli, Martin Luther, and John Calvin.
- Recognize the steady decline in the number of individuals who attend weekly liturgy within the U.S. and Europe.
Make sure all of your readings have been completed at this point.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Freshmen Review: Joshua & Judges
* Friday, May 23, 2008: Test Date *
- CHAPTER 5 FROM YOUR TEXT BOOK [pgs. 127-151]. Questions will be taken from the information given in your textbook; therefore, make sure you have completed all the assigned reading and homework assignments.
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- God's relationship to his people when they arrive at the Holy Land & then when they enter
- Defends against enemies, corrects the Israelites against sin, and (eventually) gives them strong leaders/king(s)
- Some Stories: Naomi & Ruth (Intro. Material Only) AND David/Johnathon (details)
- Generalities of Joshua & Judges:
- What time periods do they cover?
- What are some of the major stories?
- Theological Themes - where are they also found?
- Who was their main adversary?
- Josh. & Jud.: Give different accounts as to how they enter/conquer the H.L.
- Be able to list the characteristics of the two texts (combined)
Specifics: Joshua -->
- Joshua's name/meaning
- Where does the story pick up at?
- What does the book specifically discuss?
- How is Joshua like Moses? What does he use? What characteristics/abilities does Joshua have that Moses had as well?
- Is he real? No support for massive destruction @ Jericho. The book is one of "religious history".
- Expectation: To continue the covenant...
- Who does Joshua pray to when entering a battle? Why? Joshua 1:5.
- Look at Joshua 2 specifically. What happens in the story? Who are the major characters? What happens at the end of Chapter 2? How does it conclude? What is the sign in the window of the home? What does it represent (think Passover)?
- They enter Jericho, by crossing over what body of water? What or who stops the waters of the Jordan River? What is this person/'thing' held within? Is it a miracle? Earthquake? Legend/Myth?
- Jericho: the oldest city. How are the walls taken down (2 theories)?
- The city of "Ai" - what happens? Who is the military leader? What happens to him? Why? What's the underlying theme?
- Destruction/Looting -- Why? What is the Hebrew word? Aramaic word? People put their trust in God.
- Seems immoral today -- but a modern theory can be applied, what is this theory called? Remember, there are 7 Criteria.
- The end of Joshua: Two Chapters: what are the two speeches about? Why is this done? What city do they meet in? Why is this significant?
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THE BOOK OF JUDGES:
- 1200 - 1030 BC: From death of whom to when?
- Where do these Judges come from?
- Function (x3)?
- Cycle of Apostasy...what is it? Where is it found? Who are the key figures? Does it repeat?
- "More Debauchery" --> Baals and Astares - what is the human relationship with these gods and the people? What about the Israelites?
- Is it an Abandonment of God? Why or why not?
- Similarities between Canaanite religion and Judaism?
- Can humans manipulate the gods? Yahweh?
- Deborah
- What happens with her? The Midianites?
- Gideon - His story.
- "EVEN the Judges can do wrong"
- Samson
- Most famous; not sure if real or folklore
- He's a "Nazirite"
- Source of strength? What did he think it was? What was God's role in his strength?
- Examples of his strength (Joshua 14-16).
- Historical-Fiction -- What happens at the end of the book of Judges?
- Judges 21:25
- CHAPTER 5 FROM YOUR TEXT BOOK [pgs. 127-151]. Questions will be taken from the information given in your textbook; therefore, make sure you have completed all the assigned reading and homework assignments.
___________
- God's relationship to his people when they arrive at the Holy Land & then when they enter
- Defends against enemies, corrects the Israelites against sin, and (eventually) gives them strong leaders/king(s)
- Some Stories: Naomi & Ruth (Intro. Material Only) AND David/Johnathon (details)
- Generalities of Joshua & Judges:
- What time periods do they cover?
- What are some of the major stories?
- Theological Themes - where are they also found?
- Who was their main adversary?
- Josh. & Jud.: Give different accounts as to how they enter/conquer the H.L.
- Be able to list the characteristics of the two texts (combined)
Specifics: Joshua -->
- Joshua's name/meaning
- Where does the story pick up at?
- What does the book specifically discuss?
- How is Joshua like Moses? What does he use? What characteristics/abilities does Joshua have that Moses had as well?
- Is he real? No support for massive destruction @ Jericho. The book is one of "religious history".
- Expectation: To continue the covenant...
- Who does Joshua pray to when entering a battle? Why? Joshua 1:5.
- Look at Joshua 2 specifically. What happens in the story? Who are the major characters? What happens at the end of Chapter 2? How does it conclude? What is the sign in the window of the home? What does it represent (think Passover)?
- They enter Jericho, by crossing over what body of water? What or who stops the waters of the Jordan River? What is this person/'thing' held within? Is it a miracle? Earthquake? Legend/Myth?
- Jericho: the oldest city. How are the walls taken down (2 theories)?
- The city of "Ai" - what happens? Who is the military leader? What happens to him? Why? What's the underlying theme?
- Destruction/Looting -- Why? What is the Hebrew word? Aramaic word? People put their trust in God.
- Seems immoral today -- but a modern theory can be applied, what is this theory called? Remember, there are 7 Criteria.
- The end of Joshua: Two Chapters: what are the two speeches about? Why is this done? What city do they meet in? Why is this significant?
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THE BOOK OF JUDGES:
- 1200 - 1030 BC: From death of whom to when?
- Where do these Judges come from?
- Function (x3)?
- Cycle of Apostasy...what is it? Where is it found? Who are the key figures? Does it repeat?
- "More Debauchery" --> Baals and Astares - what is the human relationship with these gods and the people? What about the Israelites?
- Is it an Abandonment of God? Why or why not?
- Similarities between Canaanite religion and Judaism?
- Can humans manipulate the gods? Yahweh?
- Deborah
- What happens with her? The Midianites?
- Gideon - His story.
- "EVEN the Judges can do wrong"
- Samson
- Most famous; not sure if real or folklore
- He's a "Nazirite"
- Source of strength? What did he think it was? What was God's role in his strength?
- Examples of his strength (Joshua 14-16).
- Historical-Fiction -- What happens at the end of the book of Judges?
- Judges 21:25
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Freshmen: Reminder
[The following was an e-mail sent to the class on Wednesday, May 7, 2008:]
Gentlemen,
A reminder - projects are due on Monday. Please make sure all editing and so forth is completed by Friday afternoon at the Prep - or, if you have the ability to do so at home - by Sunday evening.
Further, remember to complete ALL aspects of the project, including the small research portion at the end of the directions. Use your textbook and the library to come up with the background information for this portion of the project. YOU MAY NOT use Wikipedia. If you do so, you will automatically be given a failing grade. You will be expected to provide a one page bibliography of your short research at the conclusion of your presentation.
Mr. McGravey
A copy of the assignment is posted to the right of this post.
Gentlemen,
A reminder - projects are due on Monday. Please make sure all editing and so forth is completed by Friday afternoon at the Prep - or, if you have the ability to do so at home - by Sunday evening.
Further, remember to complete ALL aspects of the project, including the small research portion at the end of the directions. Use your textbook and the library to come up with the background information for this portion of the project. YOU MAY NOT use Wikipedia. If you do so, you will automatically be given a failing grade. You will be expected to provide a one page bibliography of your short research at the conclusion of your presentation.
Mr. McGravey
A copy of the assignment is posted to the right of this post.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Sophomores: Galatians Study Guide
Here is a BASIC outline of the Galatians material:
- Know the life/timeline of Saul/Paul
- Know about Paul before and after his conversion. How did he describe himself? What did he do?
- Know Paul's relationship with Peter & James, Titus, and Barnabas.
Galatians:
- Know the standard layout of ancient letters
- Date of authorship
- Supposed place of authorship
- Know a bit about the region of Galatia
- What type of people were typically in the Gentile regions? In Judea/Jerusalem?
- What is the big issue of Paul's letter to the Galatians? How does Paul address it?
- What is Paul's issue with circumcision? The law?
Church:
- What was the model of Peter & Paul's church in the early Christian community?
- What tends to be the model of Church today?
- What's the difference?
- What is the discussion Paul articulates when presenting partiality among church leaders (ie: Peter and James)?
- Know the life/timeline of Saul/Paul
- Know about Paul before and after his conversion. How did he describe himself? What did he do?
- Know Paul's relationship with Peter & James, Titus, and Barnabas.
Galatians:
- Know the standard layout of ancient letters
- Date of authorship
- Supposed place of authorship
- Know a bit about the region of Galatia
- What type of people were typically in the Gentile regions? In Judea/Jerusalem?
- What is the big issue of Paul's letter to the Galatians? How does Paul address it?
- What is Paul's issue with circumcision? The law?
Church:
- What was the model of Peter & Paul's church in the early Christian community?
- What tends to be the model of Church today?
- What's the difference?
- What is the discussion Paul articulates when presenting partiality among church leaders (ie: Peter and James)?
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Freshmen: O.T. Test III
HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THIS WEEK'S TEST INFORMATION:
- Why did the Israelites end up in Egypt?
- What happened to the Israelites in Egypt?
- What is the theory behind Joseph & the Pharaoh / Monotheism? Akenaton? Ramses II?
Exodus:
- Who is Moses?
- What happens to him at birth? Who actually raises him?
- KNOW his family members
- KNOW his wife and sons (Gershom & Joshua)
- Where does Moses flee to following his murder of the Egyptian guard? Why does he flee?
- Who does he marry?
- What does he encounter in the desert?
- Know Moses 4 arguments as to why he should not be chosen by God to represent the Israelites to the Pharaoh.
- ALSO: Know the information regarding the Plagues...
* The Exodus Plagues; Psalm 78 & 105 (Be able to compare the three accounts)
- What are the scientific reasons? Can you explain 3-5 details about each one of the reasons?
- Know the additional laws (basic summaries) in the chapters we reviewed following chapter 20 of Exodus.
Leviticus:
- Essay (see link to the right -->)
- Background information of Leviticus
- Purpose of Leviticus
Numbers:
- Background Information
- Continues the Mosaic Laws
- Discusses further historical details (about the Israelites in the desert) and the number of people: 1.2 million in the desert
- Numbers 20: Moses is instructed to talk to a rock in order to receive water from God. Impatiently, Moses doesn't follow the directions, and taps the rock twice. Thus, some argue this is the reason why Moses was not allowed into the Holy Land. *What is another, and more plausible, reason for Moses' non-entry into the Holy Land?
Deuteronomy:
- Deuteronistic Historian / Editor
- Chapters 31 (Joshua's appointment) and 34 (Moses Death)
- What is the significance for this book?
** What, if any, is the historical evidence for 6,000 or 600,000 or 1.2 million people crossing the Sinai Desert/Peninsula?
- Why did the Israelites end up in Egypt?
- What happened to the Israelites in Egypt?
- What is the theory behind Joseph & the Pharaoh / Monotheism? Akenaton? Ramses II?
Exodus:
- Who is Moses?
- What happens to him at birth? Who actually raises him?
- KNOW his family members
- KNOW his wife and sons (Gershom & Joshua)
- Where does Moses flee to following his murder of the Egyptian guard? Why does he flee?
- Who does he marry?
- What does he encounter in the desert?
- Know Moses 4 arguments as to why he should not be chosen by God to represent the Israelites to the Pharaoh.
- ALSO: Know the information regarding the Plagues...
* The Exodus Plagues; Psalm 78 & 105 (Be able to compare the three accounts)
- What are the scientific reasons? Can you explain 3-5 details about each one of the reasons?
- Know the additional laws (basic summaries) in the chapters we reviewed following chapter 20 of Exodus.
Leviticus:
- Essay (see link to the right -->)
- Background information of Leviticus
- Purpose of Leviticus
Numbers:
- Background Information
- Continues the Mosaic Laws
- Discusses further historical details (about the Israelites in the desert) and the number of people: 1.2 million in the desert
- Numbers 20: Moses is instructed to talk to a rock in order to receive water from God. Impatiently, Moses doesn't follow the directions, and taps the rock twice. Thus, some argue this is the reason why Moses was not allowed into the Holy Land. *What is another, and more plausible, reason for Moses' non-entry into the Holy Land?
Deuteronomy:
- Deuteronistic Historian / Editor
- Chapters 31 (Joshua's appointment) and 34 (Moses Death)
- What is the significance for this book?
** What, if any, is the historical evidence for 6,000 or 600,000 or 1.2 million people crossing the Sinai Desert/Peninsula?
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