As we prepare for Lent…As we prepare for Lent…►K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple SinnerK.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Sinner►1-1-11-1-1►Focus on:Focus on:► 1 Sin that is interfering with my 1 Sin that is interfering with my

personal relationships.personal relationships.►1 Spiritual Exercise to feed the soul.1 Spiritual Exercise to feed the soul.►1 Sacrifice that would remind me of my 1 Sacrifice that would remind me of my

longing for God and home(heaven).longing for God and home(heaven).

The Life and The Life and Teachings of Jesus Teachings of Jesus

ChristChrist

Chapter 4Chapter 4

What is the Incarnation?What is the Incarnation?

►““the fact that the Son of God assumed the fact that the Son of God assumed a human nature in order to accomplish a human nature in order to accomplish our salvation in it.” CCC, 461.our salvation in it.” CCC, 461.

►Distinctive sign of Christian faithDistinctive sign of Christian faith►Distinguishing Christianity from other Distinguishing Christianity from other

religions.religions.

-No other religions hold this.-No other religions hold this.

The Human Nature of JesusThe Human Nature of Jesus

►He was a real man.He was a real man.►Jesus experienced the trials and joys of Jesus experienced the trials and joys of being human.being human.►Raised in a Jewish home to be a Raised in a Jewish home to be a devout Jew.devout Jew.►Lived under Roman rule in 1Lived under Roman rule in 1stst century century Palestine.Palestine.

Learning about Jesus’ earthly Learning about Jesus’ earthly life will enrich our life will enrich our

understanding of the understanding of the Incarnation.Incarnation.

A. A. THE NEW TESTAMENT THE NEW TESTAMENT WORLD OF JESUSWORLD OF JESUS

1. JESUS’ MINISTRY TOOK PLACE AT 1. JESUS’ MINISTRY TOOK PLACE AT A PARTICULAR TIME AND PLACE.A PARTICULAR TIME AND PLACE.

2. MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE 2. MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE WORLD HE LIVED IN.WORLD HE LIVED IN.

B. B. THE HOLY LANDTHE HOLY LAND(See Map)(See Map)

1. KNOWN BY MANY NAMES: PALESTINE, 1. KNOWN BY MANY NAMES: PALESTINE, ISRAEL, PROMISED LAND, ETC.ISRAEL, PROMISED LAND, ETC.

2. 145 MILES NORTH TO SOUTH2. 145 MILES NORTH TO SOUTH25 MILES WIDE IN THE NORTH, 87 MILES 25 MILES WIDE IN THE NORTH, 87 MILES WIDE IN THE SOUTH NEAR THE DEAD WIDE IN THE SOUTH NEAR THE DEAD SEA.SEA.

3. STRATEGIC PLACE AS A CROSSROADS FOR 3. STRATEGIC PLACE AS A CROSSROADS FOR MANY EMPIRES.MANY EMPIRES.

a. Much commercial tradea. Much commercial tradeb. Often conquered by other nations.b. Often conquered by other nations.

4. GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE- MOUNTAINS, 4. GEOGRAPHICALLY DIVERSE- MOUNTAINS, HILLS, LAKES, DESERTS, FORESTS.HILLS, LAKES, DESERTS, FORESTS.

5. 5. 3 KEY REGIONS of the Holy 3 KEY REGIONS of the Holy LandLand

► a. a. GALILEEGALILEE: NORTHERN REGION OF : NORTHERN REGION OF ISRAEL.ISRAEL.► Center of Jesus’ earthly ministryCenter of Jesus’ earthly ministry► FERTILE, HILLYFERTILE, HILLY► PROSPEROUS FOR FARMERS, SHEPHERDS, and PROSPEROUS FOR FARMERS, SHEPHERDS, and

FISHERMAN BECAUSE OF THE SEA OF GALILEE.FISHERMAN BECAUSE OF THE SEA OF GALILEE.► JESUS FROM NAZARETH population 1200.JESUS FROM NAZARETH population 1200.► BEGINS HIS MINISTRY HERE, CALLS DISCIPLES BEGINS HIS MINISTRY HERE, CALLS DISCIPLES

ALONG THE SEA OF GALILEE, PERFORMED MANY ALONG THE SEA OF GALILEE, PERFORMED MANY MIRACLES IN CAPERNAUM, WEDDING OF CANA.MIRACLES IN CAPERNAUM, WEDDING OF CANA.

Galilee, From the Mount of Galilee, From the Mount of Beatitudes (R)Beatitudes (R)

Model of a boat/Sea of Model of a boat/Sea of GalileeGalilee

Nazareth, GalileeNazareth, Galilee

Regions (cont.)Regions (cont.)

b. SAMARIAb. SAMARIA: NORTH-CENTRAL REGION, SOUTH : NORTH-CENTRAL REGION, SOUTH OF GALILEEOF GALILEE

► DESCENDANTS OF THOSE WHOM SETTLED DESCENDANTS OF THOSE WHOM SETTLED IN PALESTINE AFTER THE ASSYRIAN IN PALESTINE AFTER THE ASSYRIAN CONQUEST(8CONQUEST(8thth Century B.C.). Century B.C.).

► GREATLY HATED BY THE JEWS, CONSIDERED GREATLY HATED BY THE JEWS, CONSIDERED HERETICS, ALSO WORSHIPPED IN TEMPLE HERETICS, ALSO WORSHIPPED IN TEMPLE ON MT. GERIZIMON MT. GERIZIM

► JESUS SPEAKS TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN JESUS SPEAKS TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN AT THE WELL IN JN. 4., PARABLE OF THE AT THE WELL IN JN. 4., PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN IN LK. 10.GOOD SAMARITAN IN LK. 10.

► A SMALL GROUP OF SAMARITANS STILL A SMALL GROUP OF SAMARITANS STILL EXIST TODAY.EXIST TODAY.

View of Samaria from Mt. View of Samaria from Mt. GerizimGerizim

Mt. Gerizim (L)Mt. Gerizim (L)

Samaritan PassoverSamaritan Passover

Samaritan High PriestSamaritan High Priest

Passover LambPassover Lamb

Roasting the LambRoasting the Lamb

Regions (cont.)Regions (cont.)

c. JUDEAc. JUDEA: SOUTHERNMOST REGION: SOUTHERNMOST REGION► DRY, BARREN, DESERT-LIKEDRY, BARREN, DESERT-LIKE► WATER SCARCEWATER SCARCE► CENTER: CAPITOL CITY OF CENTER: CAPITOL CITY OF

JERUSALEMJERUSALEM► JESUS BAPTIZED IN THE JORDAN, JESUS BAPTIZED IN THE JORDAN,

DESERT FOR 40 DAYS, BORN IN DESERT FOR 40 DAYS, BORN IN BETHLEHEM, DIES IN JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM, DIES IN JERUSALEM, HEALS A BLIND MAN IN JERICHO, HEALS A BLIND MAN IN JERICHO, WOMAN ANOINTS JESUS IN BETHANY.WOMAN ANOINTS JESUS IN BETHANY.

Arial view of JerusalemArial view of Jerusalem

JerusalemJerusalem

Herodian Temple in Herodian Temple in JerusalemJerusalem

Herodian TempleHerodian Temple

Western WallWestern WallAKA Wailing WallAKA Wailing Wall

Western Wall/ www.thekotel.orgWestern Wall/ www.thekotel.org

Praying at the WallPraying at the Wall

Prayer AreaPrayer Area

Garden of Gethsemane- Mount Garden of Gethsemane- Mount of Olivesof Olives

Cave in QumranCave in Qumran

Qumran caveQumran cave

Interior of caveInterior of cave

Entrance to Qumran caveEntrance to Qumran cave

6. BODIES OF WATER6. BODIES OF WATER

► WEST: MEDITERRANEAN SEAWEST: MEDITERRANEAN SEA► EAST: SEA OF GALILEE, JORDAN EAST: SEA OF GALILEE, JORDAN

RIVER, DEAD SEA.RIVER, DEAD SEA.

Jordan RiverJordan River

Jordan RiverJordan River

Dead SeaDead Sea

Dead Sea ShorelineDead Sea Shoreline

Dead Sea RocksDead Sea Rocks

C. C. POLITICAL SCENE IN POLITICAL SCENE IN JESUS’ DAYJESUS’ DAY

1. PALESTINE--PART OF THE ROMAN 1. PALESTINE--PART OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 63 B.C.EMPIRE IN 63 B.C.

2. A VASSAL STATE, SUBJECT TO 2. A VASSAL STATE, SUBJECT TO ROMAN EMPEROR.ROMAN EMPEROR.

3. HEROD THE GREAT- KING OF 3. HEROD THE GREAT- KING OF JUDEA 37 B.C.-4 B.C.JUDEA 37 B.C.-4 B.C.

4. 4. HEROD THE GREATHEROD THE GREAT

a.a. GREATLY IMPROVED PALESTINE GREATLY IMPROVED PALESTINE

b. HEAVILY TAXED THE CITIZENSb. HEAVILY TAXED THE CITIZENS

c. Was a cruel rulerc. Was a cruel ruler

d. HATED BY THE JEWS.d. HATED BY THE JEWS.

e. DIED IN 4 B.C.e. DIED IN 4 B.C.

5. HIS KINGDOM WAS 5. HIS KINGDOM WAS DIVIDED AMONG HIS THREE DIVIDED AMONG HIS THREE

SONS:SONS:► HEROD ARCHELAUS (4 B.C.- 6 HEROD ARCHELAUS (4 B.C.- 6

A.D.): A.D.):

► HEROD ANTIPAS (4 B.C.-39 A.D.): HEROD ANTIPAS (4 B.C.-39 A.D.): EXECUTED JBAP.EXECUTED JBAP.

► HEROD PHILIP (4 B.C.-34 A.D.):HEROD PHILIP (4 B.C.-34 A.D.):

6. AFTER ARCHELAUS WAS 6. AFTER ARCHELAUS WAS BANISHED, HIS TERRITORY BANISHED, HIS TERRITORY

WAS REDUCED TO A WAS REDUCED TO A PROVINCEPROVINCE ► a. PROCURATOR ruled over a a. PROCURATOR ruled over a

province.province.► b. MILITARY ADMINISTRATOR: b. MILITARY ADMINISTRATOR:

who MAINTAINED PUBLIC who MAINTAINED PUBLIC ORDERORDER

► c. FINANCIAL Administrator: c. FINANCIAL Administrator: COLLECTED TRIBUTE FOR THE COLLECTED TRIBUTE FOR THE EMPEROR.EMPEROR.

7. 7. PONTIUS PILATE, PONTIUS PILATE, PROCURATOR OF JUDEA (26-PROCURATOR OF JUDEA (26-

36 A.D.)36 A.D.)a. stern, inflexible, cruela. stern, inflexible, cruel

b. stole money from the Temple b. stole money from the Temple treasurytreasury

c. unjust executionsc. unjust executions

d. sent to Rome because of his d. sent to Rome because of his crueltycruelty

8. 8. JEWS FINALLY REVOLTED JEWS FINALLY REVOLTED AGAINST ROMAN AGAINST ROMAN

OCCUPATION IN 66 A.D.OCCUPATION IN 66 A.D.

►a. ROMAN-JEWISH WAR ENDS IN a. ROMAN-JEWISH WAR ENDS IN 70 A.D. 70 A.D.

►b. JEWS DEFEATED.b. JEWS DEFEATED.►c. End of Biblical Judaism- No c. End of Biblical Judaism- No

temple, No sacrifices.temple, No sacrifices.

D. RELIGIOUS FEAST AND D. RELIGIOUS FEAST AND PRACTICES OF JESUS’ TIMEPRACTICES OF JESUS’ TIME

1. SYNAGOGUE1. SYNAGOGUE► a. Greek word meaning a. Greek word meaning

“assembly”“assembly”► b. house of prayer, legal b. house of prayer, legal

settlements, settlements, local schoollocal school► c. opened 3 times a day for c. opened 3 times a day for

prayerprayer► d. No priests used, leader from d. No priests used, leader from

the the town was appointed.town was appointed.►http://www.cbn.com/tv/1419016029001

2. TEMPLE2. TEMPLE

►a. One and Only in Jerusalem.a. One and Only in Jerusalem.►b. offered sacrifice to God.b. offered sacrifice to God.►c. Priests made the sacrifices.c. Priests made the sacrifices.►d. Jews required to pay a temple tax.d. Jews required to pay a temple tax.►e. Jewish men required to take a e. Jewish men required to take a

pilgrimage to the Temple at Passover, pilgrimage to the Temple at Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles.Pentecost, and Tabernacles.

►http://jerusalem.com/tour/jewish_temple_3D

3. JEWISH FEASTS3. JEWISH FEASTS

►aa. Passover/Pesach- . Passover/Pesach- The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. And, by following the rituals of Passover, we have the ability to relive and experience the true freedom that our ancestors gained..

►http://www.chabad.org/multimedia/media_cdo/aid/2611819/jewish/The-Passover-Seder.htm

JEWISH FEASTSJEWISH FEASTS Cont. Cont.► b. Pentecost/Shavu’ot/Weeks- b. Pentecost/Shavu’ot/Weeks-

The period from Passover to Shavu'ot/Weeks is a time of great anticipation.

Celebration of the early harvest, May or June. Count each of the days from the second day of Passover to

the day before Shavu'ot, 49 days or 7 full weeks. 50th day is Pentecost.

Reminds us of the important connection between Passover and Shavu'ot

Passover freed us physically from bondage, but the giving of the Torah on Shavu'ot redeemed us spiritually from our bondage to idolatry and immorality.

Celebrated Yahweh’s giving of the Law to Moses.Celebrated Yahweh’s giving of the Law to Moses.(Christian Pentecost- Birthday of the Church.)(Christian Pentecost- Birthday of the Church.)

Jewish Feasts (cont.)-Jewish Feasts (cont.)-

►c. Tabernacles (AKA c. Tabernacles (AKA Sukkoth/Booths)- Pilgrims to Sukkoth/Booths)- Pilgrims to Jerusalem built huts out of Jerusalem built huts out of branches to remind them of the branches to remind them of the time their ancestors spent in the time their ancestors spent in the desert. Processed to the Temple desert. Processed to the Temple waving branches and praising waving branches and praising God.God.

►http://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/template_cdo/aid/994728/jewish/All-About-Sukkot.htm

SukkahSukkah

E. E. RELIGIOUS GROUPSRELIGIOUS GROUPS

1. 1. PHARISEES-PHARISEES-

► a. a. “separated ones”: separated themselves “separated ones”: separated themselves from those who did not observe the Law as they from those who did not observe the Law as they diddid

► b. b. Strict observance of the LawStrict observance of the Law, the very letter , the very letter of the Law.of the Law.

► c. c. Developed elaborate oral tradition/oral law Developed elaborate oral tradition/oral law to to help them follow the letter of the Law in their help them follow the letter of the Law in their daily life.daily life.

► d. d. Criticized Jesus Criticized Jesus for associating with people for associating with people who did not strictly observe the Law.who did not strictly observe the Law.

► e. e. Saved Judaism after 70 A.D. Saved Judaism after 70 A.D. by gathering the by gathering the rabbis together and setting the canon and the rabbis together and setting the canon and the liturgical calendar.liturgical calendar.

Sabbath LawsSabbath Laws

►Sabbath comes from the Hebrew word Sabbath comes from the Hebrew word that means “to cease”that means “to cease”

►Sabbath is a day of ceasing from work.Sabbath is a day of ceasing from work.►39 activities that prohibit any activity 39 activities that prohibit any activity

that “creates” or exercises control or that “creates” or exercises control or dominion over one’s environment.dominion over one’s environment.

►Prohibited and Permitted Activities- Prohibited and Permitted Activities- see list.see list.

► writing, erasing, and tearing;► business transactions;► driving or riding in cars or other vehicles;► shopping;► using the telephone;► turning on or off anything which uses electricity,

including lights, radios, television, computer, air-conditioners and alarm clocks;

► cooking, baking or kindling a fire;► gardening and grass-mowing;► doing laundry;

Modern activities refrained from on Sabbath/ Shabbat:

How is the Sabbath How is the Sabbath different/special for you?different/special for you?

►Does all this mean that Shabbat is somewhat of a miserable affair, where we sit hungry in the dark? Not at all. It simply means that we have to prepare for Shabbat in advance, so that, on the contrary, we celebrate in luxury, without doing any of the actual work, on Shabbat.

This is what Jesus taught about the Sabbath.

►Don't worry about prohibiting work — be more concerned about doing good.

►Sabbath was made for humans, to serve their needs and to benefit them. 

►Our relationship with God needs time.►The Son of Man has authority over it. He

is more important than the Sabbath. Our relationship with God is based on faith in him, not in old covenant institutions.

Jesus and the Sabbath cont.Jesus and the Sabbath cont.

►Jesus used the Sabbath, in his preaching and in his miracles, to deliver poor people from bondage. His ministry was like a jubilee year. He preached the good news that the Lord's favor was on the people. He gave physical sight to a few, but spiritual sight to many. He did not release anyone from physical prisons, but freed many from spiritual captivity.

2. 2. SADDUCEES-SADDUCEES-

► a. PRIESTS AND ARISTOCRATSa. PRIESTS AND ARISTOCRATS► b. SUPERVISED TEMPLE b. SUPERVISED TEMPLE

WORSHIP AND PRACTICEWORSHIP AND PRACTICE► c. COLLABORATED WITH THE c. COLLABORATED WITH THE

ROMANS IN ORDER TO RETAIN ROMANS IN ORDER TO RETAIN THEIR POWER AND POSITION.THEIR POWER AND POSITION.

► d. MADE UP THE SANHEDRIN, d. MADE UP THE SANHEDRIN, WITH THE PHARISEES.WITH THE PHARISEES.

► e. DISAPPEARED AFTER 70 A.D.e. DISAPPEARED AFTER 70 A.D.

3. 3. ESSENESESSENES

► a. WITHDREW TO A DESERT a. WITHDREW TO A DESERT COMMUNITY OF QUMRANCOMMUNITY OF QUMRAN

► b. CELIBATE LIFE, SHARED GOODS, b. CELIBATE LIFE, SHARED GOODS, RITUAL PURITYRITUAL PURITY

► c. LIVED STRICT, ASCETIC LIVESc. LIVED STRICT, ASCETIC LIVES► d. BELIEVED GOD’S REIGN WOULD BE d. BELIEVED GOD’S REIGN WOULD BE

REVEALED IN SOME CATASTROPHIC REVEALED IN SOME CATASTROPHIC EVENT.EVENT.

► e. DISAPPEARED AFTER 70 A.D.e. DISAPPEARED AFTER 70 A.D.► f. Dead Sea scrolls were the writings f. Dead Sea scrolls were the writings

of this group.of this group.

4. 4. ZEALOTSZEALOTS

► a. a. DESPISED ROMAN RULEDESPISED ROMAN RULE► b. BELIEVED IN VIOLENCE TO b. BELIEVED IN VIOLENCE TO

OVERTHROW THEIR ENEMIES.OVERTHROW THEIR ENEMIES.► c. PROTESTED TAXATION AND c. PROTESTED TAXATION AND

ROMAN OCCUPATION DURING ROMAN OCCUPATION DURING JESUS’ DAY. JESUS’ DAY.

F. F. OTHER PEOPLE IN THE OTHER PEOPLE IN THE NEW TESTAMENTNEW TESTAMENT

►1. TAX COLLECTORS1. TAX COLLECTORS a. Despised by the Jews because they a. Despised by the Jews because they

worked with the Romans.worked with the Romans. b. Were often corruptb. Were often corrupt

►2. COMMON PEOPLE2. COMMON PEOPLE► a. Jesus associated with these a. Jesus associated with these

people.people.► b. Open to his messageb. Open to his message

Other People (Cont.)Other People (Cont.)

► 3. GENTILES3. GENTILES a. Proselytes- converts to Judaisma. Proselytes- converts to Judaism b. God-fearers- accepted Jewish beliefs, but b. God-fearers- accepted Jewish beliefs, but

were not circumcised.were not circumcised.

► 4. WOMEN4. WOMEN a. considered inferior to mena. considered inferior to men b. segregated from men during Temple and b. segregated from men during Temple and

synagogue worship.synagogue worship. c. Their domain was the home and child-c. Their domain was the home and child-

rearing.rearing. d. Jesus elevated the position of women.d. Jesus elevated the position of women.

JesusJesus

The TeacherThe Teacher

Characteristics of an effective Characteristics of an effective teacher?teacher?

Jesus:Jesus:Was authentic- he modeled what he taught.Was authentic- he modeled what he taught.He pursued people- he was an itinerant He pursued people- he was an itinerant preacher.preacher.He loved life and related well to people.He loved life and related well to people.He used images and language that could be He used images and language that could be understood by his audience.understood by his audience.He spoke with authority- he did not need to He spoke with authority- he did not need to quote others to back up his teachings as the quote others to back up his teachings as the rabbis did. (Amen I say to you.)rabbis did. (Amen I say to you.)He was a good debater.He was a good debater.

How did He Teach?How did He Teach?

Through ParablesThrough Parables

What is a parable?What is a parable?

A parable is aA parable is a► metaphor or similemetaphor or simile (comparison) (comparison)► drawn from nature or common lifedrawn from nature or common life (food, (food,

planting, fishing, shepherding, planting, fishing, shepherding, master/servants)master/servants)

► arresting the hearer by its vividness or arresting the hearer by its vividness or strangenessstrangeness (Ex. Good Samaritan, Lost Son, (Ex. Good Samaritan, Lost Son, Lost Sheep, Lost Coin)Lost Sheep, Lost Coin)

► and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt and leaving the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise applicationabout its precise application

► to tease it into active thought.to tease it into active thought.

Parable Search-Parable Search-

►Find and read 3 parables. Write down title Find and read 3 parables. Write down title and ch/vs. #s. (Mt., Mk., and Lk. only.)and ch/vs. #s. (Mt., Mk., and Lk. only.)

► Identify all the parts of a parable.Identify all the parts of a parable.

-What comparison is being made?-What comparison is being made?

-Images from nature or common life?-Images from nature or common life?

-How is it surprising/shocking?-How is it surprising/shocking?

-What are you left contemplating/thinking -What are you left contemplating/thinking about?about?

What does He teach?What does He teach?

The kingdom of God is here!The kingdom of God is here!

Mark 1:14-15Mark 1:14-15

What is the kingdom of God?What is the kingdom of God?

The kingdom is a reality here and now.The kingdom is a reality here and now. NOT HEAVEN, that is an “otherworldly” realityNOT HEAVEN, that is an “otherworldly” reality A reality wherein God is recognized as A reality wherein God is recognized as

Sovereign, Lord, Father and Mother of ALL Sovereign, Lord, Father and Mother of ALL PEOPLE.PEOPLE.

A reality where all people are one family who A reality where all people are one family who strive to live harmoniously with one another.strive to live harmoniously with one another.

God’s presence can be seen in the actions of God’s presence can be seen in the actions of justice, peace, mercy and love.justice, peace, mercy and love.

The rule of God manifested in Christ to The rule of God manifested in Christ to bring redemption to the earth.bring redemption to the earth.

(Cont.) What is the kingdom of (Cont.) What is the kingdom of God?God?

It is here but it is not yet complete.It is here but it is not yet complete. It will be complete at the end of the world.It will be complete at the end of the world. Ushered in by the MessiahUshered in by the Messiah Jesus taught that the kingdom will triumph Jesus taught that the kingdom will triumph

despite all opposition.despite all opposition. We must decide now whether we will be We must decide now whether we will be

part of the kingdom since it may be part of the kingdom since it may be complete tomorrow!complete tomorrow!

The parables in the gospels teach many The parables in the gospels teach many themes. themes.

Some of these themes are:Some of these themes are:

1. Decide! There is a sense of 1. Decide! There is a sense of urgency.urgency.

2. The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom 2. The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of Love, Mercy, Peace, and Justice.of Love, Mercy, Peace, and Justice.

3. The Kingdom of God will Triumph 3. The Kingdom of God will Triumph despite all Opposition.despite all Opposition.

4. Christians should live joyfully.4. Christians should live joyfully.

Read the following parables. Read the following parables. Give a brief description, Give a brief description,

identify the symbolism, and identify the symbolism, and the theme.the theme.

►Lk. 15:8-10 Lk. 15:8-10 Mt. 13:31-32Mt. 13:31-32►Mt 21:28-32 Mt 21:28-32 Mt. 20: 1-16Mt. 20: 1-16►Mk 4:26-29 Mk 4:26-29 Mt. 13:44Mt. 13:44►Lk. 15:1-7Lk. 15:1-7 Mt. 13:45-46Mt. 13:45-46►Mt. 25:1-13 Mt. 25:1-13 Mt. 22:1-14Mt. 22:1-14►Lk. 15:11-32Lk. 15:11-32 Mt. 13:33Mt. 13:33

JESUS, THE MIRACLE JESUS, THE MIRACLE WORKERWORKER

►an extraordinary event in the an extraordinary event in the 

physical worldphysical world►surpasses all known human or natural surpasses all known human or natural 

PowersPowers►Ascribed to a supernatural causeAscribed to a supernatural cause►An effect or event manifesting or An effect or event manifesting or 

considered as a work of God.considered as a work of God.

What is a miracle?What is a miracle?

All gospels attest that Jesus All gospels attest that Jesus was a miracle worker.was a miracle worker.

1. Vital part of his ministry.1. Vital part of his ministry.

2. Reveal that God is saving 2. Reveal that God is saving humanity right here and humanity right here and now.now.

3. God’s kingdom of love, 3. God’s kingdom of love, mercy and peace has begun mercy and peace has begun on earth.on earth.

4. Types of 4. Types of miracles-miracles-

►physical healingsphysical healings►naturenature►exorcismsexorcisms►raising from the raising from the deaddead

NEW TESTAMENT CONCEPT OF NEW TESTAMENT CONCEPT OF MIRACLEMIRACLE

1. Uses 2 different words for miracle1. Uses 2 different words for miraclea. dynamisa. dynamis- power- powerb. semeionb. semeion-sign-sign

2. Jesus’ miracles reveal 2. Jesus’ miracles reveal ► God’s power has broken into God’s power has broken into

human historyhuman history► God has power over Satan/evilGod has power over Satan/evil► That He has the power to forgive That He has the power to forgive

sins sins ► His identity as God.His identity as God.

3. Jesus’ miracles are signs of 3. Jesus’ miracles are signs of the presence of God’s the presence of God’s

kingdomkingdoma. Jesus’ miracles shows God’s love and a. Jesus’ miracles shows God’s love and

compassion for those who suffer.compassion for those who suffer.

b. God conquers sickness, death and b. God conquers sickness, death and evil.evil.

c. Response to people’s faith in Jesus. c. Response to people’s faith in Jesus.

Miracle Search-Miracle Search-►Divide your paper into 4 squares, Divide your paper into 4 squares,

label with each type of miracle. (Do label with each type of miracle. (Do in class notes section of notebook.)in class notes section of notebook.)

►Read through your Synoptic gospel Read through your Synoptic gospel of choice, not John.of choice, not John.

►Find examples of each type of Find examples of each type of miracle. You should have several for miracle. You should have several for each type.each type.

►Write down the title/description and Write down the title/description and Ch./vs. #s for each miracle.Ch./vs. #s for each miracle.