Sophomore Theology
Introduction to the New Testament
Journey Through the New Testament
Teresa LaCompte
Harcourt Religion Publishers, 2006
ISBN: 0-15-901666-5
Chapter Two: Called to Follow Jesus
Chapter Goals
In this chapter you will:
- examine what it means to follow Jesus.
- explore the beginnings of public ministry and the Church.
- experience the life of early Christians.
- examine the development of the Gospels and the New Testament.
- learn about Sister Thea Bowman.
Review
- What are the differences between the baptism given by John the Baptist and sacramental Baptism?
- What prayer accompanies the ritual of Baptism?
- Who are the three Persons fo the Holy Trinity? How can yo develop a greater relationship with each Person of the Trinity?
- How did Pentecost transform or change those who were present? Why is Pentecost important to the Church?
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church? And the difference between the Jewish and the Christian understanding of the Spirit of God and the Holy Spirit?
- List the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
- What role did the house church have in early Christianity? What did the house churches leave as a lasting legacy for the Church today?
- Which Gospels are referred to as synoptic? Why are those Gospels called synoptic?
- Identify and describe the three stages of development of Scripture.
- Identify and describe the key audience of each Gospel.
- How does the location where the Gospel was written help yo identify the key audience?
- Lis the four sources other than Scripture that provide historical information about Jesus and the early Christians. Give a one-sentence summary of what each source said.
Key Words: apostolic succession, Baptism, Evangelists, Gosepls, Holy Trinity, miracles, parables, Pentecost, Sacrament, synoptic Gospels.