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The Bible
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16
English
12th Grade
03/11/2007

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Term
Good Shepherd
Definition
title of Jesus, from Gospel of John, 23rd Psalm (connected to pastor)
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gospel
Definition
"good news" of salvation, also refers to religious music
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Gospels
Definition
4 books of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

anything undisputably true called "gospel truth"
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the handwriting on the wall
Definition
refers to an impending misfortune

recalls story of Daniel, saw writing that told of the king's imminent murder
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He that is not with me is against me
Definition
Teaching of Jesus, says indifference is the same as opposition
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Holy Spirit
Definition
belief of Father and the Son combined in the Holy Spirit/ Holy Ghost
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heaven
Definition
place of great grace or beauty, where God dwells, something extremely enjoyable
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Hebrew
Definition
language of Israel and the Old Testament
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hell
Definition
where Satan and devils live, place of pain and torment.

refers to painful situation, place of heat and fire.
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Isaiah
Definition
Israili prophet, foretold coming of the Messiah
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Israel
Definition
Name given to Jacob after he wrestled God, name of Israeli kingdom
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Jacob and Esau
Definition
Esau traded his birthright for pottage because he was hungry, and his brother Jacob got it.

trade for a mess of pottage = bad bargain
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Jacob's ladder
Definition
seen by Jacob in a ladder, had a vision where God blessed him and promised to lead him to the Promised Land
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Jehovah
Definition
aka God, means "I am that I am" or "I am the one who is"
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Jeremiah
Definition
Israili prophet

jeremiad = long lamentation or angry denunciation
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Jerusalem
Definition
holy city of Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Means "city of peace", called Zion, site of Jesus's life
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