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JC's Impact on World History & Historical Events - A Synoptic Gospel

Explore the connection between JC and world leaders like King Herod, Emperor Augustus, Emperor Tiberius, and Pontius Pilate. Discover historical events such as the Holy Family in Bethlehem for the world census. Learn about the Synoptic Gospels, the Gospel According to Mark, and unique material found in Luke's Gospel. Understand JC's defiance of social norms and his teachings about prayer, justice, and the inclusion of marginalized groups.

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JC's Impact on World History & Historical Events - A Synoptic Gospel

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  1. traced to Adam • JC is the savior of all: Jews & Gentiles • JC affects world history • connected w/ world leaders • (King Herod/ Emperor Augustus/ Emperor Tiberius/ Pontius Pilate) • & historical events • (Holy Family in Bethlehem for world census)

  2. ANY QUESTIONS?

  3. A Synoptic Gospel: Its References • The Gospel According to Mark • Q • principally the sayings of Jesus • not found in Mark • (NOTE: Matthew also draws information from this source) • L • unique material found in this Gospel ONLY

  4. The Synoptic Gospels & John • 1 & only 1 of JC’s miracles is in all 4 Gospels: The Feeding of the 5 Thousand (Luke 9:10-17) • JC defies social norms • the Apostles serve the crowds, not the women • everyone ate together: Jews & Gentiles • JC alludes to the Eucharist • the similarity: JC blesses, breaks, & gives the bread to the disciples • the difference: • disciples in crowd get bread • disciples @ The Last Supper get JC’s Body & Blood

  5. ANY QUESTIONS?

  6. Jesus teaches the disciples (us) to pray always! pray for any reason & for any thing petition/thanksgiving/praise/forgiveness/…just to chat with Big G Upstairs… sometimes the best prayers are the “unanswered” ones God the Father will give you what you need even though it may not always be what you want

  7. Reflection: Unanswered Prayers Explain a time in your life where it seemed that God did not answer your prayer(s), but in the long run, it was to your benefit that your prayer was “unanswered.”

  8. ANY QUESTIONS?

  9. JUSTICE Sticky Wars

  10. The Fundamental Message: Justice • respect neighbors’ rights • honor their dignity as human beings • work to ensure the needs & rights of ALL major player to make this happen: The Holy Spirit continues the work of salvation

  11. Jesus:An Advocate for the Underdog • the poor • illiterate so…following their faith & codes was challenging • anawim “ppl of the land” • many were shepherds • Luke: shepherds were VIP (1st to hear of JC’s birth) • sick • many believed evil caused illness (weren’t allowed in the Temple) • JC cures MANY • slaves • during JC’s time, they were POWs or ppl in debt • JC encouraged non-abusive relationships b/w owner & slave • sinners • were severely punished • JC tells them to STOP & REPENT • tax collectors • Jews who collected taxes for Rome • some collected a lil’ extra on the side so weren’t so popular w/ the ppl • JC eats w/ them • outcasts • The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke10:25-37) • LESSON: True holiness is found in compassionate love despite social norms. • ignoring results in committing a social sin • negative attitudes & actions of groups that cause evil in society (sexism/racism/ageism/etc) • women • had limited legal & no political rights • JC recognizes women’s role in life as important & essential

  12. The Tri-fecta:The Blessed Trinity • God the Father • God the Son • God the Holy Spirit gifts: (came from the OT) WisdomReverence Understanding Right Judgment Wonder & AweCourage Knowledge cannot be separated… where there is 1, there is all!

  13. ANY QUESTIONS?

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