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In your own words, who were the Pharisees?

Describe or explain one memorable moment from the Gospels involving Peter. (a few words or 1 sentence will suffice)

The Roman governor who ultimately oversaw and condoned the crucifixion of Jesus was ________.

What is the significance of the word Gehenna (g’henna) in understanding and studying the Gospels?

This is the term, borrowed from prophetic Old Testament writings like Ezekiel, and is often used to refer to Jesus; there is no consensus meaning among scholars, but at its simplest form it may mean ‘chosen human.’

Meaning literally, “the called out,” Jesus uses this word to refer to the group of people who would become the earthly manifestation of the Kingdom of Heaven.

In your own words…Who were the Samaritans?

Often considered Jesus’s most important sermon, this speech took place in the Gospel of Matthew and expressed a deeper way of living life in connection with God and with people.  What is this sermon often referred to as? 

What procedures are usually included in a typical payroll accounting system?

In Jewish religion and worldview, this day was the last day of the week in which all Jewish people were required to rest. It often became a day of contention between Jesus and the Jewish leaders about whether or not Jesus and his disciples were breaking the commandment. What is this day?