Exam 5: Biblical Ethics

Identify the general characteristics of Hebrew morality taught in scripture. Do those same moral rules apply to Christians? How have modern-day Jews and Christians upheld these standards? In what ways have they failed to do so?

Within "The Writings" of Hebrew scripture, only the __________ literature contains material concerning morality.

The __________ anticipated a military movement led by the Messiah when God freed his people.

What are Jesus's primary qualities? How could applying those qualities to our own lives lead to moral action? Can we ever live as morally at Jesus?

__________ was known for teaching in response to specific situations and talking in terms of the ideal pattern of human relationships.

Paul argued against unrestrained sexual expression by stating that our body is a __________ of the Holy Spirit.

Leviticus 17-26, which sets out the requirements of being a people in the service of God, is called the __________.

What role does love play in Christianity? How did both Jesus and Paul explain the importance of love?

Why were the Hebrew prophets so important to Jews in eighth century B. C.E.? What roles did the prophets fulfill?

Compare the ritual practices and beliefs of Christians and Jews. What do they have in common? How are they dissimilar? What common themes are present?