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1. Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew WELCOMEtoCBI-Orange Catholic Bible Institutein the Diocese of Orange Oct. 22, 2016The Synoptic Problem & The Gospel according to Matthew

2. Seek Ye First (by Karen Lafferty) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Opening SONG: Seek Ye First

3. Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Song: Whatsoever You Do

4. Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Aland, Synopsis 4 Gospels, p. 61

5. 8:00 [Saturday Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel – optional] 8:30 Gathering; Handouts; Refreshments 8:55 Welcome & Opening Prayer 9:00Session 1 (10:00 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 10:15 Break 10:30 Session 2 (11:30 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Session 3(2:00 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 2:15 Break 2:30 Session 4(3:30 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 3:45 Final Announcements & Closing Prayer 4:00 Clean-up & Departure Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Daily Schedule (Green HO from Aug.)

6. Blue HO from Sept. (front): • Role of the Facilitator • Readers for CBI Groups • Maggie (green); Fiona (blue) • Maureen (pink); Randy (gray) • Blue HO, back: • Sacred Space, Opening Prayer, Closing Prayer • Morning Refreshments: Light Snacks (healthy?) • (Coffee,Tea, Water will be provided each month) Group Facilitators & Contributions

7. Reflection Paper:was due Oct. 1, e-mailed to your reader: • On Mark 5, orMark 7, orMark 13 • Detailed Guidelines on Yellow HO from Sept. Readings for Today, Oct. 22: Gospel acc. to Matthew • BIBLE: The Gospel acc. to Matthew (all 28 chaps.) • BROWN: Chap. 6B (pp. 111-122) and Ch. 8; also skim Ch. 4&5 (as time permits) • POWELL: Chapters 4 & 5 • RALPH: Chapter 4 Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Year 1 Syllabus(Salmon HO from Aug.)

8. http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Biblical_References.htm • Have you read the parables of Jesus, such as the famous parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37)? • The Gospel according to Mark is the first Christian text that uses the word "gospel" or "good news" (1:1). • The death of Jesus is briefly but powerfully described in the Fourth Gospel: "When Jesus had received the wine, he said, 'It is finished.' Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit" (John 19:30). • Matthew usually uses the phrase "Kingdom of Heaven" rather than "Kingdom of God" (e.g., Matt 3:2; 4:17; 5:3; etc.; but cf. 6:33; 12:28; 19:24; 21:31, 43). • The feeding of the 5000 is found in all four canonical Gospels (Mark 6:32-44; par. Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10b-17; John 6:1-15). • The Fourth Gospel begins with the same two words as the LXX Greek version of Genesis (cf. John 1:1 and Gen 1:1). Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Biblical References (Orientation HO, pg. 11)

9. Selectors– from among the many things Jesus said and did, they chose which stories they wanted to include and which to omit. Arrangers– they organized materials in a particular sequence, not necessarily chronologically but often in thematic blocks. Shapers– they adapted and edited the individual stories from their sources so as to emphasize the themes they wanted to stress. Proclaimers– they were not objective historians, but preached the “good news” about Jesus in ways appropriate to their audiences. See stapled HO’s from Sept. Session (bottom of pg. 2) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Review: “Four-fold Role” of Evangelists

10. Today’s HO packet, pp. 3-4; R. Brown, chap. 6 • Historical & Literary Relationships between Matthew, Mark, and Luke • What’s the “Problem” with the Synoptics? • Similarities are so great (identical wording in Greek for long stretches); can’t be explained merely by common “Oral Tradition” • Must be SOME “Literary Dependence” Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 1: “Synoptic Problem”

11. Luke 6:41-42 (Aland p. 69) • "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye." Matt 7:3-5 • "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your eye? 4 Or how do you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ and behold, the log is in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Examples: Matthew = Luke

12. Luke 10:13-15 (Aland p. 166) • "Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14Indeed it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. 15 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to the skies? No, you will go down to Hades. Matt 11:21-23 • "Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to the skies? No, you will go down to Hades. Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Examples: Matthew = Luke

13. Luke 13:34-35 (Aland p. 191) • "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those sent to her! How often I wanted to gather (episunagagein) your children together, just as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not have it! 35 Behold, your house is left to you desolate; for I say to you, from now on you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’." Matt 23:37-39 • "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather (episunaxai) your children together, the way a hen her own chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. 38 Behold, your house is being left to you desolate! 39 But I say to you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’." Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Examples: Matthew = Luke

14. Solutionsproposed for Synoptic Problem • Traditional/Augustinian Hypothesis • Griesbach/Two-Gospel Hypothesis • Farrer/Goulder Hypothesis (posits Markan Priority) • Most Commonly Accepted Theory Today: • Four-Source Theory • (a.k.a. Two-Document Hypothesis) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem

15. Traditional / Augustinian Hypothesis Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: Theories

16. Griesbach / Two-Gospel Hypothesis Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: Theories

17. Farrer / Goulder Hypothesis Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: Theories

18. Four-Source Theory(a.k.a. Two-Document Hypothesis) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Most Common Theory Today:

19. “Markan Priority” • Mark is the OLDEST complete Gospel • Proposed Contents of Q: “Quelle” • See FJ website; or R. Brown, pp. 118-119 • Objections against “Q-Source” • And Counter-Arguments • Why Was Mark Preserved? • “Gospel of Peter” & “Gospel of Rome” Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: ISSUES

20. Single Traditions: use Primary Colors: • RED = Matthew • YELLOW = Mark • BLUE = Luke • Double Traditions (only Two Gospels) • Orange, Green, Purple • Triple Tradition (all ThreeSynoptics) • Black/Grey: (sometimes also John) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew COLOR ANALYSIS of Synoptics

21. Analyzing Gospel Parallels, usingSynopsis of the Four Gospels,by Kurt Aland (ABS) • Recommended Readings: • Index, p. 343 – Sermon on the Mount • Texts, pp. 49-64 – Sermon on the Mount • Index, p. 352 – Eschatological Discourse Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 1: Synoptic Problem

23. See Jesus in every member of your group. Love each member just as she or he is today. Treat everyone as well as you want them to treat you (the “Golden Rule”). Share only what God is revealing to you about yourself and your own life. Allow each person equal time to share with the group, but don’t force anyone. Be courteous of one another. Allow each person to speak without interruption. Listening is even more important than speaking (we have two ears, one mouth). Do not try to solve another person’s problems. Do not teach, preach, judge, condemn, or give advice. Just listen and offer support. Do not share with others outside the group what you heard in the group. Confidentiality is essential for the trust level of a group. All members of the group assume responsibility for these guidelines.Gently remind and lovingly encourage one another if anyone forgets. Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Faith-Sharing Guidelines (Gold HO)“Ten Commandments” – for SPEAKING and LISTENING

24. What difference does knowing the ORDER of the Gospel composition make to our understanding of Matthew’s Gospel? Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Table-Group Discussions

25. Matthew’s Gospel: Outline / Overview / Literary Features Christology in Matthew: Son of David, Son of Abraham, Teacher/Lawgiver like Moses Discipleship in Matthew: Learning and Living according to Jesus’ Teachings Five Great Speeches of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel The Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5–7) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 2: Intro to Matthew

26. Turn to ONE neighbor (or at most two), and briefly share: What were your overall impressions as you read ALL of Matthew’s Gospel? What stood out for you or surprised you? How did reading this Gospel affect you? Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Initial Sharing in Pairs

27. Most Sundays of Year A (pg. 3 of Sept. HO) • Not just Ord. Time; but also most Liturgical “Seasons” (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter) • Parts omitted on Sundays are mostly used on weekdays Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew in Lectionary (no new HO)

28. Matthew’s Gospel in theLectionary for Mass • Sundays of Ordinary Time (Year A): • semi-continuous readings from Matthew • selections from Chapters 3 to 25 • Sundays of Advent (Year A): • 1stSunday - Matt 24:37-44 (Apocalyptic) • 2ndSunday - Matt 3:1-12 (John the Baptist) • 3rdSunday - Matt 11:2-11 (John the Baptist) • 4thSunday - Matt 1:18-24 (Joseph’s dreams)

29. Matthew’s Gospel in the Lectionary • During the Christmas Season: • Christmas Vigil (ABC) - Matt 1:1-25 • Holy Family (A) - Matt 2:13-15, 19-23 • Epiphany (ABC) - Matt 2:1-12 • Baptism of Lord (A) - Matt 3:13-17 • Early in the Season of Lent (Year A): • 1st Sunday - Matt 4:1-11 (Temptations) • 2ndSunday - Matt 17:1-9 (Transfiguration)

30. Matthew’s Gospel in the Lectionary • Holy Week (Year A): • Palm Sunday: Procession with PalmsMatt 21:1-11 “Son of David” enters into Jerusalem • Palm Sunday: Passion ProclamationMatt 26:14–27:66 (or Matt 27:11-54)Most of Matthew’s Passion Narrative

31. Matthew’s Gospelin the Lectionary • Easter Triduum (Year A): • Easter Vigil – Matt 28:1-10Women go the tomb, find it empty;Jesus appears to them on the way back • Easter Season (Year A): • Ascension of the Lord – Matt 28:16-20Jesus’ appears to the disciples, on a mountain in Galilee (but doesn’t ascend!)

32. Genealogy & Infancy Narrative: Matt 1–2       Narrative (mostly): Matt 3–4First Discourse: "Sermon on Mount": Matt 5–7       Narrative (mostly): Matt 8–9Second Discourse: "Missionary Instructions": Matt 10       Narrative (mostly): Matt 11–12Third Discourse: "Parables Collection": Matt 13       Narrative (mostly): Matt 14–17Fourth Discourse: "Community Instructions": Matt 18       Narrative (mostly): Matt 19–22Fifth Discourse: "Eschatological Sermon": Matt 23–25Passion & Resurrection Narrative: Matt 26–28 Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: Outline & Contents (p. 2)

33. Full-color handout (from Sept.): • Mark = Yellow • Matthew = Red • Luke = Blue • John = Grey (or Brown) • Study Vertically and Horizontally • Vertically: focus on each Gospel separately • Horizontally: compare features in 4 Gospels Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew 4 Gospels: Comparative Charts

34. Attributed author: tax collector & apostle (Mark 3:18; Matt 9:9; 10:3; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13) Implied author: bilingual (Aramaic & Greek) early Jewish Christian; trained “scribe” of 13:52? Audience: educated Jews who already believe in Jesus, but argue over the proper interpretation of the Law Location: possibly Galilee; probably in/near Antioch in Syria Date: late 70’s or 80’s (core text by Matthew himself in 50’s?) Sub-genre: a book of “heritage” (1:1) with much “teaching” (28:20) Purpose: to teach a community that is experiencing internal divisions and external enemies Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: Composition History Q’s

35. Old Testament Gosp. MARK Q-Source (Quelle, or “Sayings Source”) “Sayings of the Lord” (written by Matthew) Other “M” Materials (oral and/or written) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew’s SOURCES (HO, p. 5)

36. RETAINS overall geographical outline • RETAINS most of the contents • IMPROVES grammar and writing style • CORRECTS historical inaccuracies • REARRANGES materials differently • ADDS much new material • Both Narrative (stories) & Discourse (teachings) • Material Unique to Matthew (HO, p. 2) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew’s Use of Mark’s Gospel

37. “Fulfillment” of Hebrew Scriptures • See HO, pp. 9-12 • Improves portraits of Jesus’ Disciples • Worsens portraits of Jesus’ Opponents • Frequent use of Pairs / Twos • Sometimes together; sometimes in contrast • Restricts Jesus’ Ministry to JEWS only • “Don’t go to Gentiles or Samaritans” Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: Literary Features (p. 6)

38. “WHO IS JESUS?” (acc. to Matthew) • Matt retains most titles from Mark • More Emphasis on Jesus as: • Son of Abraham (& Isaac & Jacob) • Son of David = King of the Jews • Prophet and Teacher LIKE Moses • Emmanuel (God is with us) Oct. 22, 2016 – Gospel acc. to Matthew CHRISTOLOGY in Matthew

39. One Jesus, Four Portraits • How do we use the Gospels? • Usually pick & choose, mix & match? • Value in studying each one separately. • Study the emphases of each Evangelist! • Jesus in the New Testament: • The Jesus of Matthew’s Gospel • The Jesus of Mark’s Gospel • The Jesus of Luke’s Gospel • The Jesus of John’s Gospel • The Jesus of Paul, Hebrews, James, Peter, etc.

40. Jesus & Four Evangelists

41. One Jesus, Four Portraits • Titles emphasized in MARK (cf. 1:1) • Christ/Messiah (anointed one, chosen) • Son of God (authority over demons) • Miracle-worker (power over nature) • Son of Man (suffering servant) • Crucified (yet risen from the dead) • First Event in Public Ministry • Exorcism at Capernaum (Mk 1:21-28) • Shows Jesus’ power & authority

42. Mark’s Jesus • On the Way to Jerusalem 8:31 – “Son of Man must suffer, be rejected, be killed, and rise after three days.” 9:31-32 – “Son of Man will be betrayed, be killed, but rise after three days.” 10:32-34 – “Son of Man will be handed over, condemned to death, mocked, spat upon, scourged, put to death, but will rise after three days.”

43. One Jesus, Four Portraits • Titles stressed in MATTHEW • Uses same titles for Jesus as Mark does: • Son of God, Christ/Messiah, Son of Man • But some are new; some stressed more: • Son of Abraham, Son of David • Emmanuel (“God with us”), King of the Jews • Great Teacher, a “New Moses” • Can’t be “Son of Moses,” since Moses was in Tribe of Levi, while Jesus is in Tribe of Judah

45. Matthew’s Jesus • Five Great Teachings/Speeches 1) Sermon on Mount: Matt 5–7 2) Missionary Instructions: Matt 10 3) Parables Collection: Matt 13 4) Community Instructions: Matt 18 5) Eschatological Sermon: Mt 23–25

46. Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus • Son of Abraham, Son of David • legitimate “King of the Jews” • unlike the Herodians (family of King Herod),who are not “Davidic” (family of King David) • King of the Jews • In Mark, used only at Jesus’ trial (Mk 15) • In Matt(already in 2:2), the Magi ask, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” • many more parables involving kings; • more royal allusions as Jesus enters Jerus.

47. Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus • Matthew’s Genealogy(1:1-17) “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham… Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations.” (1:1, 17) • Why 14? Why recall Babylonian exile?

48. Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus • Hebrew Numerology (“Gematria”) • Each letter has an associated number;most common system (for 22 Hebrew letters):Alef = 1; Bet = 2; Gimel = 3; Dalet = 4; Hey = 5; Vav = 6; etc. • Hebrew omits vowels: "David" = DVDdalet-vav-dalet = 4+6+4 = 14 ! • Babylonian Exile? • 587 BC = Babylonians conquer Jerusalemand kill the last Davidic king’s sons!

49. Jesus: King of the Jews • Matthew’s Genealogy “Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations.” (1:1, 17) • Davidic Monarchy: ca. 1000 – 587 BC People hoping for its restoration, for a “Son of David” to be “Messiah” (“anointed king”)

50. Jesus: Beloved Son of God • Voice from heaven at Baptism: • “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (3:17) • Devil tempts Jesus in the desert: • “If you are the Son of God…” (4:3, 6) • Voice from heaven at Transfiguration: • “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (17:5) • People taunt Jesus on the cross: • “If you are the Son of God…” (27:3, 6) • Strange incidents at Crucifixion: • Temple veil torn; earthquake; tombs open (27:51-53)