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The Essential Jesus

The Essential Jesus. Textbook Chapter 3. A. Infancy Narratives. 1. Background MYSTERY – A term referring to: God ’s infinite incomprehensibility God’s plan of salvation & redemption The events of Jesus’ life that show & accomplish this plan. A. Infancy Narratives (continued).

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The Essential Jesus

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  1. The Essential Jesus Textbook Chapter 3

  2. A. Infancy Narratives • 1. Background • MYSTERY – A term referring to: • God’s infinite incomprehensibility • God’s plan of salvation & redemption • The events of Jesus’ life that show & accomplish this plan

  3. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 2. Key Points • INFANCY NARRATIVE – story of Jesus’ birth • Only Matthew & Luke include an I.N. • I.N. used to introduce & summarize the major themes of the Gospel • Accounts are interested primarily in Theology not history • I.N.s use symbolism to reveal Jesus’ identity & purpose

  4. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative • a. Background • Author: Jewish Christian • Audience: Jewish Christians • Style: Draws on themes from Hebrew Scripture • Purpose: Show how Jesus fulfilled prophecies about the messiah

  5. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative(continued) • b. Content • Read Matthew’s Infancy Narrative • Create a heading for each section: • 1:1-17, 1:18-25, 2:1-12, 2:13-23 • Identify specific points that correspond to Matthew’s audience, style, & purpose

  6. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative(continued) • b. Content (continued) • 1. Genealogy (1:1-17) • 2 Key Ancestors • Abraham – 1st patriarch; “father” of Judaism • David – Greatest King; messianic expectation * Jesus is rooted in Jewish history and is identified as the messiah*

  7. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative(continued) • b. Content (continued) • 2. Birth & Naming (1:18-25) • Joseph’s Dream recalls the dreams of the patriarch Joseph in Genesis • Plan of salvation • Prophecy Fulfillment: virgin will conceive and bear a son who will be called Emmanuel • “God with us”

  8. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative(continued) • b. Content (continued) • 3. Visitors from the East (2:1-12) • Magi/Wise Men/Men who study the stars • Prophecy fulfillment: messiah born in Bethlehem  Herod feels threatened • Symbolic Gifts: • Gold – gift for a king • Frankincense – burned in honor of God • Myrrh – prepares body for burial

  9. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative(continued) • b. Content (continued) • 3. Visitors from the East (continued) • Gentiles who recognize Jesus’ significance • Epiphany – the mystery of Christ’s manifestation as Savior of the World

  10. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative(continued) • b. Content (continued) • 4. Massacre, Flight, Return (2:13-23) • 3 more dreams for Joseph • 1. Go to Egypt 2. Safe to return 3. Settle in Galilee • Allusion to Moses – slaughter of the innocents • More prophecy fulfillment • “Out of Egypt I called my Son” • Rachel weeping for her children • He will be called a Nazorean

  11. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • c. Themes • Continuitybetween Judaism & Christianity • Jesus is the messiah & the “new Moses” • Jesus is rejected by Jews & accepted by Gentiles

  12. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 3. Matthew’s Infancy Narrative (continued) Review Activity: Begin writing a paragraph to answer the following question: How does Matthew’s infancy narrative demonstrate his style, purpose, and themes? After 1 minute, you will pass your paper to the person behind you and add information to the new paper you receive.

  13. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative • a. Background • Author: Gentile Christian • Audience: Gentile Christians • Purpose: show that Jesus has come to save everyone (even the lowly)

  14. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • b. Themes • Prayer • The Holy Spirit • Women • Outcasts/The Poor • Jesus is the “new Adam”

  15. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • c. Outline/Content • 1. Elizabeth & Zechariah • 2. Annunciation • 3. Visitation • 4. Birth of Jesus • 5. Visitors • 6. Presentation in the Temple

  16. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • c. Outline/Content (continued) • 1. Elizabeth & Zechariah • See worksheet with comparison chart • Using your chart (and your Bible if necessary), list 2 specific examples of how Luke’s THEMES show up in this section

  17. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • c. Outline/Content (continued) • 2. Annunciation (1:26-38) • Write down one word to describe Mary • “Let it be done unto me” by Danielle Rose • See worksheet for more details

  18. “Let it Be Done Unto Me” by Danielle Rose

  19. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • c. Outline/Content (continued) • 3. Visitation (1:39-56) • 3 examples of how Luke’s THEMES are present in the Visitation account • Mary’s Canticle of Praise – Magnificat • HW assignment

  20. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • c. Outline/Content (continued) • 4. Birth of Jesus, 5. Visitors, 6. Presentation • See worksheet • Using your worksheet (and your Bible if necessary), list 4 specific examples of how Luke’s THEMES show up in these three sections

  21. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 4. Luke’s Infancy Narrative (continued) • d. Catholic connection • Annunciation + Visitation  Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners Now and at the hour of our death.

  22. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 5. “Hidden Years” • a. The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) • What does this passage tell us about Jesus and his “hidden years? • Faithful Jewish parents • Religious curiosity and insight • Close relationship with God • Obedient to his parents • “Grew in wisdom, age, and favor”

  23. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 5. “Hidden Years”(continued) • b. Key Points • Throughout his life, Jesus was like other people in all things except sin. • During his “hidden years”, we can imagine that Jesus was special, but not strange.

  24. A. Infancy Narratives (continued) • 5. “Hidden Years”(continued) • c. Apocryphal story • In the early church, there was a story that described Jesus as young boy who, in order to entertain & impress his friends, would take clay models of birds and magically make them come alive and fly away.  Do you think this story is historically accurate? Why or why not? * Philippians 2:5-9 “Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped...”

  25. B. Jesus’ Baptism • Use your Venn diagram to discover 1 specific example of how a theme of each author shows up in his account of Jesus’ baptism. • Matthew • Theme: • Connection to baptism account: • Luke • Theme: • Connection to baptism account:

  26. B. Jesus’ Baptism • John the Baptist preached REPENTANCE • awareness of sin and a change of heart and action • Baptism is the starting point of Jesus’ ministry • 3 Key Symbols: • Opening of the sky – God has come to the people • Dove – joy, innocence, freedom, power, direction of the Holy Spirit • Voice – fulfillment of prophecies about the messiah & the Suffering Servant

  27. B. Jesus’ Baptism (continued) • WHY would Jesus be baptized? • Obedience to God’s plan (humility) • Foreshadows “baptism of death” for forgiveness of our sins • Model/example for our own baptism (takes on our identity)

  28. C. Temptation in the Desert • Look up and copy down the following verses from the book of Deuteronomy: • 6:13 • 6:16 • 8:3

  29. C. Temptation in the Desert(continued) • Matthew 4:1-11

  30. C. Temptation in the Desert(continued) • Matthew 4:1-11

  31. Temptation 1 • Turn stone into bread • Deut. 8:3 • Jesus’ ministry is about providing the spiritual needs of the people • Temptation 2 • Deut. 6:16 • Prove you are God’s son by jumping & having angels catch you. • Jesus will use God’s power to do good not to force people to believe in him

  32. Temptation 3 • Deut. 6:13 • Worship Satan to have power over all the kingdoms of the earth • Jesus will not be a political leader but will lead by his example of love and obedience

  33. C. Temptation in the Desert(continued) • Key Points • Jesus’ temptations help him identify with us • Jesus’ temptation recalls Hebrew Scripture • Time in the desert = 40 days (Hebrews 40 years) • Temptation of power = Adam & Eve • But Jesus remained faithful • Jesus refused the easy way out. Love is demanding, but it is the way to go. • Jesus will not be the kind of messiah the people expected

  34. C. Temptation in the Desert(continued) • The 1st Temptation: Relying on material things; seeking comfort in “stuff” rather than God. • The 2nd Temptation: Putting God to the test; showing off • The 3rd Temptation: Trying to gain power over people; “worshiping” something other than God • Discuss the following questions in your small group • How do teenagers today face similar temptations? • Think of specific situations and examples. • Come up with a faithful but realistic response a teenager could give in the face of each temptation.

  35. What makes a good teacher?

  36. D. Jesus the Teacher • Copy the statements into your notes and use your Bible to fill in the blanks. • During his life, Jesus was called ____ (John 6:25) • Jesus taught in many places: • ______ (Luke 2:46) • ______ (Luke 4:16) • ______ (Luke 4:38) • ______ (Matthew 5:1) • Jesus taught about many topics • ______ (Mark 12:14) • ______ (Mark 10:2) • ______ (Luke 12:13) • ______ (Mark 12:28)

  37. D. Jesus the Teacher (continued) • Jesus’ QUALITIES as a teacher • Authentic(led by example; practiced what he preached) • Example: • Pursued people (taught wherever they were) • Example: • Enjoyed life • Example: • Down-to-earth language • Example: • Spoke with authority (unique perspectives) • Example: • Good debater • Example:

  38. D. Jesus the Teacher (continued) • Match the following passages with the quality they exemplify. Write a brief description of the passage along with the citation. • John 2:1-2 • Luke 6:17-18 • Matthew 5:13-14 • John 15:12-13 • Matthew 22:15-22 • Matthew 5:38-39

  39. E. The Kingdom of GodWhat do these people have in common?

  40. E- An Oppressed People Dream of a Liberator 1-Messiah- associated with King David a) He will be born of the House of David b) King David-United 12 tribes-defeated their enemies c) It was a time of peace and prosperity 2- Took on mythic qualities a) great warrior king b) great military leader 3- Divinity not part of the expectation Jesus- beyond human expectations

  41. E 4. The Kingdom of God • a. A.K.A. • The Reign of God • The Kingdom of Heaven • b. Definition • The rule of God’s love over the hearts of people and a new social order based on people’s unconditional love for one another. • c. Key points • K0G = central theme of Jesus’ preaching • Jesus initiated the KoG through his words & deeds

  42. E. The Kingdom of God (continued) • d. Special Features pages 95-96 (in italics) • Use your workbook to list and explainthe 7 “special features” of the Kingdom of God

  43. E. The Kingdom of God (continued) • d. Special Features • Use your textbook to list and explainthe 7 “special features” of the Kingdom of God • Assignment: Create a Kingdom of God collage that includes 2 images to demonstrate each of the 7 special features listed in the textbook (14 images total) • Class time to work on the collage • Due at the beginning of class Monday 11/14 • 25 points

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