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The Life of Christ: The Luminous Mysteries POWERPOINT 3B. Red Letter O utline. What are the five “Luminous Mysteries”? (list & describe ) Discuss some aspects of John the Baptist’s relationship and attitude toward Jesus . Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees ?
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Red Letter Outline • What are the five “Luminous Mysteries”? (list & describe) • Discuss some aspects of John the Baptist’s relationship and attitude toward Jesus. • Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees? • John calls the miracle at Cana Jesus’ “first sign.” How can this sign be interpreted? (John 2:1-11) • TERMS
What are the five “Luminous Mysteries”? (list & describe) The “mysteries of light” are 5 moments from the ministry of Jesus, moments which reveal in a profound way who he is. For Catholics, they have become points of focus for the prayer of the rosary. • The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan (Mt 3:1-17) • Recalls Jesus submission to John’s baptism, and the revelation from the Father associated with it. • The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) • Recalls the “first sign” of Jesus in changing the water into wine after the wedding party had run out. • Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Luke 4) • Recalls Jesus entry into the synagogue in Nazareth to announce Himself as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy. • The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) • Recalls the intense revelation of Jesus to His closest disciples, as His face and clothing become brilliantly transformed, in the presence of and Moses and Elijah (law and prophets). • The Institution of the Eucharist (Luke 22:13-19) • Recall the Last Supper and the inauguration of the new covenant in His body and blood.
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Discuss some aspects of John the Baptist’s relationship and attitude toward Jesus (Mt 3:1-17) • A relative: • Elizabeth his mother a “kinswoman” of Mary • A prophet: • followed the practice of baptism of repentance from sins; (“precursor” or forerunner to Jesus) • A teacher: • Some see John’s followers as an early sect competing with the followers of Jesus • A disciple? • In the baptism of Jesus, John recognizes Jesus as greater than himself; does not feel worthy to baptize Jesus, but Jesus insists; not referred to as disciple of Christ
Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees? (Mt 3:1-17) Two groups of leaders in ancient Judaism: • Pharisees: less “hierarchical”; they are the predecessors of modern day rabbis; not temple-centered. • Sadducees were a priestly group; temple-centered; rejected doctrine of resurrection; (when the Romans destroyed the temple in 70 A.D., they ceased to function). • John the Baptist and Jesus are critical of both groups as needing to truly repent and turn to God.
Cana “The First Sign” John 2: 1-11
John calls the miracle at Cana Jesus’ “first sign.” How can this sign be interpreted? (John 2:1-11) • This sign can be seen to show who Jesus is and what His life is all about; the lack of wine not an insignificant problem, nor is the transformation a magic trick; • The change sends a profound message about the “gospel”: reveals the good news of who God is and how he is about to transform usand redeem our suffering • Note that Jesus transforms water in jars are for rites of purification: the jars can represent the Law, and Jesus is transforming the Law • In turning the contents into wine, we see the “best wine for last”: Jesus Himself is the “best wine” of covenant history; • This also prefigures the wine of new covenant in His blood, and also can signify our enthusiasmof God present in us.
TERMS Pharisees: teachers of law in ancient Judaism; criticized heavily by Jesus; not based in temple; survived destruction of temple in 70AD. Sadducees: temple-based priestly leaders of ancient Judaism Sanhedrin ruling council of ancient Judaism; highest authority in Jewish government Gehenna ancient Jewish version of hell; kind of wasteland of souls Jars of purification or “ceremonial washing” mentioned in Cana miracle; held water for Jewish purification rites Transfiguration moment when Jesus is transformed by power of God; his face and clothes become radiant; Elijah and Moses are present.
