| Hosanna |
Hebrew: “Save now!”; a cry for salvation and praise (Psalm 118) |
Recognize Jesus as Savior and King; urgent faith |
Used in Jewish festivals; messianic hope |
| Denarius |
Roman silver coin with Caesar’s image |
Respect earthly authority but ultimate loyalty to God |
Common currency; symbol of Roman power |
| Lepta |
Smallest copper coin, worth 1/128 of a day’s wage |
Widow’s giving shows faith beyond amount |
“Widow’s mite”; highlights sacrificial giving |
| Shema |
Hebrew: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is one” (Deut 6:4) |
Calls for total love for God |
Recited daily; core Jewish confession |
| Levirate |
Brother marries widow to raise offspring (Deut 25:5–10) |
Explains Sadducees’ question on resurrection/marriage |
Ensured family line; ancient Israelite practice |
| Kyrios |
Greek for “Lord” or “Master” |
Jesus as Lord is divine; calls for submission and worship |
Title for God and Jesus; key in early Christian faith |
| Metanoia |
Greek for “repentance” or “change of mind” |
Turning to God and receiving forgiveness |
Central to Jesus’ message; more than feeling sorry |
| Agape |
Greek for “selfless, sacrificial love” |
Greatest commandment; love that reflects God’s heart |
Divine love; different from romantic/brotherly love |
