The Later Ministry of Jesus (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

'Son of Man' — who 'must undergo great suffering... be killed, and after three days rise again'.

False.

He predicts it on three occasions — at Caesarea Philippi, after healing the epileptic boy (Mark 9:31), and in the passion prediction (Mark 10:32-34).

The event where Jesus was transfigured (changed) before three disciples on a mountain — his clothes became dazzling white.

Peter, James and John.

The Shekinah — God's presence in Judaism — a sign of Jesus's divinity or godly nature.

Elijah (representing the Prophets) and Moses (representing the Law) — showing Jesus fulfils God's promises in both.

'This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!' — echoing Jesus's baptism and showing he is the Son of God.

To make three dwellings — one each for Jesus, Moses and Elijah — though he was terrified and did not know what to say.

To tell no one what they had seen until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead — another example of the Messianic Secret.

It is a miracle that happens to Jesus rather than one he performs.

It shows humanity meets the divine through Jesus, that he is the Son of God and Messiah, and (as Moses and Elijah appear) that eternal life is real.

The Transfiguration took place on a high mountain, with Peter, James and John.

As a literal mystical experience, a vision or dream Peter had, or an event from after Jesus's resurrection placed here by Mark.

Elijah was expected to return to Earth before the Messiah came — so his presence is a sign that Jesus is the Messiah.

True.

Both declare Jesus is God's beloved Son — be careful not to confuse the two events.

When Jesus tells his disciples what would happen to him at the end of his life — his suffering, death and resurrection.

He would be handed over to the chief priests and scribes, condemned to death, handed to the Gentiles, mocked, flogged and killed, and rise again after three days.

Non-Jews — here the Romans, who ruled the land and had the authority to execute people, which the Jewish leaders did not.

No — it was the third, and the one with the most detail about what would happen.

That he knew exactly what was going to happen and had accepted it as God's will and a key part of his ministry.

The promise of resurrection at the end of it all.

They were amazed and afraid — going to Jerusalem was full of danger.

He remained committed to his mission and was prepared to suffer, rather than taking the safe route and staying in Galilee.

To remain committed to their faith in hard times, and to be prepared to face suffering to stay true — like the early disciples who became martyrs.

Jesus predicted the Son of Man would be killed and 'after three days he will rise again'.

'Son of Man' — signifying that he was the Messiah who would suffer, leading to his death.

False.

The passion prediction is an accurate summary of exactly what happened to Jesus at the end of his life.

To sit at his right and left sides in his glory (in heaven) — making themselves the most important of his disciples.

With a question: 'Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptised with the baptism that I am baptised with?'

The events or experiences a person has to go through — something given by God; Jesus was asking if they could endure what he would.

They were angry with James and John for wanting to be more important than them.

'Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first must be slave of all' (Mark 10:43-44).

Those who are humble and serve others on earth — Jesus soon demonstrated this through his own death.

'not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many' (Mark 10:45).

His death — he wanted them ready for his sacrifice; many disciples later suffered and became martyrs themselves.

By making acts of sacrifice — giving time, talents and money to help others, through caring careers or dedicating their lives to the Church (priest, monk, nun).

Jesus taught that whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.

'We are able' — and Jesus confirmed they would indeed share his cup and baptism.

False.

Jesus said 'to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared'.

A blind beggar (his name is Aramaic for 'son of Timaeus') whom Jesus met on the roadside leaving Jericho.

'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!' — the crowd tried to silence him, partly because 'Son of David' was a dangerous Messianic title.

He sat by the roadside as a beggar, and his blindness meant others viewed him as unclean — disability was believed to be caused by sin.

For his sight to be restored — showing his total faith in Jesus.

'Go; your faith has made you well' — making clear the healing was a result of the man's faith.

It is the final miracle before Jesus's entry into Jerusalem — and, though blind, Bartimaeus could 'see' Jesus was the Messiah better than others.

That people are spiritually blind without Jesus and need faith like Bartimaeus to have their eyes opened to the path they should follow.

To seek spiritual riches and leave behind earthly possessions to follow Jesus.

Jesus was happy to help someone considered an outcast, so Christians today must seek out and help those on the margins of society.

It connects to being the Messiah, the one descended from King David — suggesting Jesus should be the King of the Jews.

Bartimaeus called Jesus 'my teacher' (Rabbi), a title showing Jesus's authority as a teacher.

He followed Jesus on the way.

False.

It has greater significance — about faith, spiritual sight, helping outcasts, and seeking spiritual over earthly riches.

Riding on a colt (donkey) — which he had two disciples fetch from a nearby village.

They laid down cloaks and leafy branches and shouted greetings — treating him like a great king.

'Save now' — showing the crowd believed Jesus had come to save them.

Because of how Jesus was received by the crowds — with cloaks, branches and shouts of praise, treating him as a king.

Zechariah 9:9 — that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem on a donkey.

His humility and that he came in peace — a peaceful Messiah, not the military leader some expected.

It is the start of the Passion narrative — the week of events leading to Jesus's death.

'Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!... Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!'

Christians remember the entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week.

He went into the temple, looked around at everything, and — as it was late — went out to Bethany with the twelve.

To keep faith in Jesus as a peaceful saviour, unlike those who turned against him in the days that followed.

False.

He entered openly, acclaimed as a 'king' — not in secret.