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The Nativity of Jesus+

The Nativity of Jesus+. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABP57sznhZ0. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS.

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The Nativity of Jesus+

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  1. The Nativity of Jesus+ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABP57sznhZ0

  2. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS • SCV.04 demonstrate a familiarity with and an ability to retell key biblical narratives that illustrate God’s faithful covenant relationship with a chosen people and the community’s response to this relationship; • SCV.05 express connections between the relationships described in biblical events and their own life experiences. • PFV.02 explain the identity of Jesus as the Incarnate Word of God, and the importance of this teaching for the Christian faith (CCC §461-478), and how it makes sacred all that is human; • I can explain how Jesus coming to earth shows how special and holy I am.

  3. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS • Incarnation means “in the flesh”. • ‘The Incarnation’ refers to Jesus becoming a human being while remaining truly God. • Some early Christians claimed that Jesus was a ‘special’ person, close to God, but not truly so. …the Council of Nicea said that the Trinity was one person. • Other Christians claimed that Jesus was truly God but only ‘appeared’ to be human. …the Council of Chalcedon said that Jesus was at once fully human and fully divine. • Ideas, like these, that we know to be true even though we cannot prove them scientifically are called ‘mysteries’. • Therefore, if God came to earth as a human then humans are very special and wonderful things, full of dignity and goodness.

  4. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS REVIEW: What does it mean to read scripture contextually? Scripture tells us about the people we… 1. 2. 3. • There are two stories in the Gospels that describe the birth of Jesus: • Matthew tells the story of Jesus to Jewish followers of Christ. • Luke tells the story of Jesus to gentile followers of Christ. • Neither story was written until 80 years after Jesus died.

  5. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS REVIEW: What does it mean to read scripture contextually? Scripture tells us about the people we… 1. 2. 3. • Matthew wants to describe Jesus as the royal son of God • Matthew chapter 1.18 – chapter 2.23 • Matthew begins by listing all of the generations from King David to Joseph • Luke wants to describe Jesus as poor and vulnerable. • Luke chapter 1.26 – chapter 2.40 • Luke begins by talking about the birth of John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin

  6. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS REVIEW: What does it mean to read scripture contextually? Scripture tells us about the people we… 1. 2. 3. • In groups of three: • Everybody read the story from Matthew together; • Write down the highlights of the story; • Write down what is different from the traditional Christmas story; • Repeat the steps for the story from Luke…

  7. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS REVIEW: What does it mean to read scripture contextually? Scripture tells us about the people we… 1. 2. 3.

  8. THE NATIVITY OF JESUS A good paragraph has: A clear opening sentence (what is it about); 3-6 sentences expanding your point (evidence, explanation, expansion); A strong concluding sentence that restates your point or position. • Write a paragraph describing what the two stories of Jesus’ birth tell us about him. • Swop with a partner and provide feedback on structure, style, and spelling/punctuation.

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