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Exploring Gospel According to Matthew: CBISA 2015-18 Schedule & Activities

Dive into the Gospel of Matthew with the Catholic Bible Institute of Southern Arizona in this detailed schedule of sessions, discussions, announcements, and prayers. Learn about the Synoptic Problem and comparisons with Luke's Gospel.

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Exploring Gospel According to Matthew: CBISA 2015-18 Schedule & Activities

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  1. Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew WELCOMEtoCBISA 2015-18 Catholic Bible Institute of Southern Arizonahttps://www.diocesetucson.org/pastoral-service/cbisa/ Oct. 17, 2015Gospel according to Matthew

  2. Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Opening Prayer:

  3. We Are the Light of the World(by Jean A. Greif) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Opening Prayer: SONG

  4. Welcome from Bishop Kicanas Wi-Fi Access in this Hall: 0m0s1800 Registration Questions/Payments Attendance & Assignments Books on Sale CDs can be ordered Remaining Written Questions from Sept? Other? Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew General Announcements

  5. 8:30 [Saturday Mass in OMOS Church – optional] 9:00 Gathering; Handouts; Refreshments 9:15 Welcome & Opening Prayer 9:30Session 1 (10:30 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 10:45 Break 11:00 Session 2 (12:00 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Session 3(2:30 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 2:45 Break 3:00 Session 4(4:00 Q&A and/or Table-Group Discussions) 4:20 Final Announcements & Closing Prayer 4:30 Clean-up & Departure Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Daily Schedule (Gray HO < Aug.)

  6. Reflection Paper:was due Oct. 3, e-mailed to your reader: • Choose Matt 7, orMatt 18, orMatt 25 • Guidelines on Lilac Handout from August Readings for Today, Oct. 17: Gospel acc. to Matthew • BIBLE: The Gospel acc. to Matthew (all 28 chaps.) • ALAND: Pp. 49-64; cf. Index, pp. 343 & 352 • BROWN: Chap. 6B (pp. 111-122) and Ch. 8; also skim Ch. 5 (as time permits) • RALPH: Chapter 4 Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Year 1 Syllabus(Salmon HO from Aug.)

  7. 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 Handouts from Sept. Session (bottom of pg. 4) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Review: “Four-fold Role” of Evangelists

  8. Today’s Handout, 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 1: Synoptic Problem

  9. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Examples: Matthew = Luke

  10. 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. 14 Indeed 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. 22 But 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Examples: Matthew = Luke

  11. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Examples: Matthew = Luke

  12. Solutions proposed for Synoptic Problem • Traditional/Augustinian Hypothesis • Griesbach/Two-Gospel Hypothesis • Farrer/Goulder Hypothesis (posits Markan Priority) • Most Commonly Accepted Theory Today:Four-Source Hypothesis(a.k.a. Two-Document Hypothesis) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem

  13. Traditional / Augustinian Hypothesis Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: Theories

  14. Griesbach / Two-Gospel Hypothesis Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: Theories

  15. Farrer / Goulder Hypothesis Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: Theories

  16. Four-Source Hypothesis(a.k.a. Two-Document Hypothesis) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Most Common Theory Today:

  17. “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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Synoptic Problem: ISSUES

  18. Single Traditions: use Primary Colors: • RED = Matthew • YELLOW = Mark • BLUE = Luke • Double Traditions (only Two Gospels) • Orange, Green, Purple • Triple Tradition (all Three Synoptics) • Black/Grey: (sometimes also John) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew COLOR ANALYSIS of Synoptics

  19. Analyzing Gospel Parallels, usingSynopsis of the Four Gospels,by Kurt Aland (ABS) • Assigned Readings: • Index, p. 343 – Sermon on the Mount • Texts, pp. 49-64 – Sermon on the Mount • Index, p. 352 – Eschatological Discourse Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 1: Synoptic Problem

  20. What difference does knowing the ORDER of the Gospel composition make to our understanding of Matthew’s Gospel? Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Table-Group Discussions

  21. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Faith-Sharing Guidelines (Gold)“Ten Commandments” – for SPEAKING and LISTENING

  22. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 2: Intro to Matthew

  23. Most Sundays of Year A (pg. 5 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew in Lectionary (no new HO)

  24. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: Outline & Contents (p. 2)

  25. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Initial Sharing in Pairs

  26. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew 4 Gospels: Comparative Charts

  27. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: Literary Historical Issues

  28. Old Testament MARK Q-Source (Quelle, or “Sayings Source”) “Sayings of the Lord” (written by Matthew) Other “M” Materials (oral and/or written) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: SOURCES (HO, p. 5)

  29. 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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew’s Use of Mark’s Gospel

  30. “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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew: Literary Features (p. 6)

  31. “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. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew CHRISTOLOGY in Matthew

  32. Ideal Disciple = Loyal “MATHETES” • “Subject” who obeys his/her King • “Student/pupil” who learns from Teacher • Put Faith into Action • Practice what you’ve learned! • Don’t be a “hypocrite”! Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew DISCIPLESHIP in Matthew

  33. “Sermon on Mount”: Matt 5–7 “Missionary Instructions”: Matt 10 “Parables Collection”: Matt 13 “Community Instructions”: Matt 18 “Eschatological Sermon”: Matt 23–25 http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Matthew-Discourses.htm Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Five Major Discourses of Jesus

  34. Aland, Synopsis of the Four Gospels • Index, p. 343 • Texts, pp. 49-64 Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5–7)

  35. What impresses/surprises you most about Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus? How is the “Sermon on the Mount” a summary of the whole Gospel? (consider both Christology and Discipleship) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Table-Group Discussions:

  36. F O O D ! Conversation! Relaxation! Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew LUNCH Break

  37. Today’s HO, pp. 13-16 Definitions: What are “Parables”? (and what are they not?) What is the “Purpose” of Jesus’ Parables? Gospel Parables and Related Materials in the Four Gospels Parables in Matthew, esp. Matt 13, Matt 20–22, and Matt 24–25 Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 3: PARABLES of Jesus

  38. Choose ONE of the following: • Vineyard Workers & Employer (20:1-16) • Two Sons (21:28-32) • Wedding Banquet (22:1-14) • Analyze This Parable: • What’s the “strange twist(s)” within the story? • What meaning was intended by JESUS? • What meaning was intended by MATTHEW? Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Table/Group Discussions

  39. Miracle Stories in the Synoptic Gospels Matt 8–9: Jesus the Miracle-Worker Matt 10: Apostles “sent out” on a Mission Matt 18: Community Life of the “Church” Matt 26–27: Matthean Passion Narrative Matt 28: Resurrection & Great Commission Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Session 4: Miracles, Mission, Church

  40. Definitions of “Miracle” • Modern Idea: against “laws of nature”? • Ancient Idea: showing “mighty power”! • Four Types of “Miracle Narratives” • Healings • Exorcisms • Restorations • Nature Miracles • Also “Evangelists’ Summaries” Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew NT Miracle Stories (HO, pp. 17-18)

  41. Biblical “Form Criticism” – detects PATTERN, with FIVE main STAGES: • Introduction • Conflict/Delay • Healing Action • Confirmation • Reaction • Check the miracle stories of MATT 8–9 Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew How Miracle Stories Are Told

  42. Matt 10: Apostles “sent out” on Mission • Selection of 12 “disciples” as “apostles” • Instructions: what to do & what to expect • Do they actually go out (in Matt)? • When do they finally go out on mission? • Matt 18: Community called “Church” • Care for “Least Ones” within the community • Sin/forgiveness/reconciliation in the cmty Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Matthew 10&18: Mission & Church

  43. Matt 26-27 – “Mt’s Passion Narrative” See today’s Handout, pg. 20 http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Passion.htm Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Passion of Jesus in Matthew

  44. Matt 28: • Empty Tomb • Appearance to the Women • Appearance to the Disciples • Great Commission • http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Resurrection.htm • Much more on Resurrection next month! Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Resurrection of Jesus in Matthew

  45. AFTER Session: Writing Assignment • Monthly ONE-page Reflection Paper • Email to your “Reader” within TWO weeks • BEFORE next Session: Reading Assignments • BIBLE: New Testament itself • Textbooks: • M.N. Ralph, A Walk through the NT • R. Brown, Introduction to the NT • K. Aland, Synopsis of the Four Gospels Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Monthly Assignments (Lilac HO)

  46. Reflection Paper, e-mail to your reader by Oct. 31: • Choose Matt 7, orMatt 18, orMatt 25 • Follow Guidelines from Lilac Handout from August Readings for Nov. 21: Luke’s Two-Volume Work • BIBLE: All of LUKE & All of ACTS • ALAND: Pp. 28-48, 65-71; cf. Index, pp. 342, 344, 347-49 • BROWN: Chapters 9-10; also skim Ch. 4 • RALPH: Chapters 5 & 7 Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Year 1 Syllabus(Salmon HO from Aug.)

  47. Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Monthly Reflection Papers (Lilac)

  48. Shepherd Me, O God(by Marty Haugen) Like a Shepherd(by Bob Dufford, SJ) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Closing Prayer: Songs

  49. Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Opening Prayer:

  50. God Bless You! See you on Nov. 21 (Luke & Acts) Oct. 17, 2015 – Gospel acc. to Matthew Departure

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