The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
5. The Message of Jesus
Questions for Review
- What did Jesus mean when he used the phrase 鈥渒ingdom of God鈥?
- What is meant when it is said that the kingdom of God is dynamic and not static?
- Briefly sketch how the concept of the kingdom of God is found in the OT?
- How do non-OT Jewish documents portray the concept of the kingdom of God?
- What is John the Baptist鈥檚 role regarding the kingdom of God, as presented in the Gospels?
- How do Jesus鈥 deeds communicate the kingdom of God?
- Explain the idea of 鈥渢he overlap of the ages鈥 with regard to the kingdom of God.
- Why were many Jews of Jesus鈥 day not willing to accept the notion of a suffering Messiah who would ultimately die?
- Why does the language of 鈥渞estoration鈥 or 鈥渞econstitution鈥 not suffice with regard to Jesus鈥 preaching of the kingdom of God?
- What is meant by the statement that 鈥渢he kingdom is inseparable from [Jesus鈥橾 person and his mission鈥?