Religion Chapter A

An event in which Jesus' appearance was transformed and he revealed his divinity

• Pharisees

• scribes

• Transfiguration

• evangelize

A Jewish sect known for their strict adherence to the Old Law

• Pharisees

• scribes

• Transfiguration

• evangelize

To actively work to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ

• Pharisees

• scribes

• Transfiguration

• evangelize

Government officials and scholars of the Law; teachers of the Law

• Pharisees

• scribes

• Transfiguration

• evangelize

The Gospel of Matthew begins with the ancestors of Jesus to show that

• Jesus had many relatives

• Jesus came from the house of David as God promised the Messiah would

• The author of the Gospel had done his research

• Jesus was the Son of God

The visit of the Magi shows us that

• they were very wise because they studied astronomy

• gifts should be given to newborn children

• the kingdom of God was open to Gentiles as well as Jews

• they could find their way home by following the stars

Jesus spoke the truth, no matter what the consequences, because

• he enjoyed arguing with the scribes and Pharisees

• he wanted to be known as the smartest teacher in the land

• he was sent by God to bring people back to the truths of love, forgiveness, justice, and concern for others

• he was looking forward to suffering and death

The Transfiguration showed the disciples, and shows us today, that Jesus is

• only human

• only divine

• partly human and partly divine

• fully human and fully divine

Jesus called Simon Peter "the rock" because

• Peter was physically strong

• Peter was stubborn as a rock

• Peter would be the first foundation of the Church

• Peter was immovable

Jesus sends us out into the whole world

• to discover beautiful places

• to share his teachings

• to look for natural resources in other countries

• to care for the environment