WELCOME to CBISA 2015-18

1. Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts WELCOMEtoCBISA 2015-18 Catholic Bible Institute of Southern Arizonahttps://www.diocesetucson.org/pastoral-service/cbisa/ Nov. 21, 2015Luke’s Two-Volume WorkGospel acc. to Luke & Acts of the Apostles

2. Collect Prayer: Opening Song: Gather Us In Scripture: Luke 1:39-56 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Opening Prayer:

3. 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 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Daily Schedule (Gray HO < Aug.)

4. Reflection Paper, was due to your reader Oct. 31: • On Matt 7,or Matt 18,or Matt 25 • Follow Guidelines from Lilac Handout from August Readings for Today: 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 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Year 1 Syllabus(Salmon HO from Aug.)

5. First time ever in Catholic Church USA! Nov. 15-21, 2015 50th Anniv. of Dei Verbum (11/18/65) Great resources on the USCCB website:http://www.usccb.org/bible/national-bible-week/ Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts National Bible Week (USCCB)

6. Monthly Missalette (free sample Dec.) Similar to Magnificat, Living with Christ, etc. Daily MP & EP & Mass Readings Daily Reflections & “Blessed Among Us” Weekly Feature: “Within the Word” Extra Front & Back Material Regular, Large-Print, Online, APP Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Give Us THIS DAY

7. Beautiful Photos (mostly Southwest!) Inspiring Quotes 2015(not yet 2016) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Calendars from LIS

8. Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts The BOTH / AND Approach

9. Based on Vatican II: Dei Verbum 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. Sept. Handout, p. 4 (bottom) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Four-fold Role of the Evangelists

10. Lit-Hist Questions: Who? When? Where? For Whom? Why? Luke’s Sources, Structural Outline, Unique Materials Literary Features & Thematic Emphases of Luke Lukan Christology (Who is Jesus?) Lukan Discipleship (How do we follow Jesus?) Lectionary Readings for Advent & Christmas Infancy Narratives of Matthew & Luke Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Session 1: Luke/Acts Overview

11. 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 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts 4 Gospels: Comparative Charts

12. Attributed author: physician & companion of Paul (Col 4:14; 2Tim 4:11; Phlm 1:24 only) Implied author: Gentile Christian convert; well-educated Greek "historian"; client of Theophilus (1:1-4)? Audience: wealthier Gentile Xns, urban, becoming complacent Location: prob. Greece; maybe Syria/Antioch (Pauline missions) Date: mid to late 80's (incl. "many" earlier written sources) Sub-genre: "orderly account" to get "secure knowledge" (1:1-4) Purpose: challenge believers to put faith into practice more fully Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Luke: Literary-Historical Issues

13. Preface & Infancy Narrative: 1:1 – 2:52 Preparation for Ministry: 3:1 – 4:13 Galilean Ministry: 4:14 – 9:50 Journey to Jerusalem: 9:51 – 19:27 Jerusalem Ministry: 19:28 – 21:38 Passion Narrative: 22:1 – 23:56 Resurrection & Ascension: 24:1-53 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Luke: Structural Outline (HO, p.2)

14. Brief Summary: HO packet, pp. 2-3 • Detailed Overview: Legal-sized HO • Full Details: Aland, Index, pp. 341-355 • Retains Overall Itinerary & Chronology • One-year public ministry; one adult trip to Jerusalem • Keeps Most of Mark (except Mk 6:45—8:26) • Adds Material from “Q” (shared with Matthew) • Adds Lots of Unique Materials (oral or written?) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Luke’s Use of Mark

15. Since manyhave undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed. Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Literary Preface (1:1-4, NRSV)

16. Postpones Call of 1st Disciples to 5:1-11 • After some teachings & miracles (Luke 4) • At end of teaching from the boat & catch of fish • Chooses a different “Inaugural Event” • Begins story of Jesus’ public ministry with incident in the Synagogue at Nazareth (4:16-30) • Jesus reads Isa 61:1-2; Reactions & Results • [We’ll come back to this crucial text later!] Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Luke Rearranges Two Texts

17. Theological Geography & Contextualized History Prominence of Holy Spirit – drives all action in Gospel (& Acts) Emphasis on Prayer and Praise, Thanksgiving and Joy, Mercy and Salvation Prominence of Parables – more than in any other Gospel Prominence of Women – reflects Luke’s original readers; cf. women leaders in Pauline churches Prominence of Food & Meals – hospitality, community,sharing Attention to Poor & Lowly, Sick & Sinners, Women & Children, Samaritans & Gentiles Theme of Reversal – poor/rich, hungry/satisfied, weak/strong… Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Literary Features of Luke

18. Titles from Mark: • Christ, Son of God, Son of Man, Son of David, King of Jews • New emphases in Luke: Jesus is… • Lord (of Israel, and of all nations) • Savior (of all, but esp. the poor); • God’s anointed Prophet (in word and deed) • How Jesus is portrayed, words & deeds: • More Jesus healing the sick • More stories involving foreigners, esp. Samaritans • “Inaugural Event” of Jesus’ ministry (Luke 4:16-30) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Christology in Luke

19. Jesus’ disciples & others as positive role models: • Anon. sinful woman anoints Jesus in Galilee (7:36-50) • Galilean women: earlier than in Matt/Mark (Luke 8:1-3) • Seventy disciples: also sent on mission (10:1-12) • Martha & Mary of Bethany (10:38-42) • Zacchaeus, tax collector in Jericho (19:1-10) • Explicit teachings about discipleship: • Sermon on Plain (6:17-49); would-be disciples (9:57-62); divisions in families (12:49-53); costs of discipleship (14:25-33) • Parables: Two Debtors (7:41-43); Good Samaritan (10:25-37); Rich Fool (12:16-21); Lost/Prodigal Son (15:11-32); Shrewd Steward (16:1-8); Rich Man & Lazarus (16:19-31) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Discipleship in Luke

20. Sundays, Year C • Not just Ord. Time (HO, pg. 26) • but ALL Liturgical Seasons! • Weekdays, Ord. Time • Weeks 22-34, each year! • Advent & Christmas • Often on Feasts & Weekdays • Esp. Luke 1–2 (obviously?) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Luke in Lectionary (HO, pp. 5-6)

21. Birth of Jesus in Matthew & Luke • Little related material in Mark & John • Apply Both/And Approach to Matt & Luke • Comparing Matt 1-2 & Luke 1-2 • Common Elements • Different Contents/Episodes • Different OT Influences/Parallels • Different Emphases/Messages Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Infancy Narratives (pp. 7-8)

22. Discrepancies: Matt 1 vs. Luke 3? • Direction • Extent • Specific names • Differing Purposes: Jesus’ heritage is… • Matthew: Jewish, Royal (despite rumors!) • Luke: Universal, Historical (ca. 30 years old) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Genealogies of Jesus (pg. 9)

23. How is Luke’s Infancy Narrative a “Gospel in Miniature”? (i.e. Are the major themes of the whole Gospel already found in Luke 1–2?) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Table-Group Discussions

24. Holy Spirit in Luke/Acts Jesus as Prophetic Messiah: Inaugural Sermon at Nazareth Women in Gospels; esp. Luke’s parallel stories Prayer in New Testament, esp. Luke/Acts Sermon on Plain: Demands of Discipleship Parables of Jesus in Gospels, esp. in Luke Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts 2: Major Themes of Luke/Acts

25. Turn to ONE neighbor (or at most two), and briefly share: What were your overall impressions as you read ALL of LUKE’s Gospel? What stood out for you or surprised you? How did reading this Gospel affect you? Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Initial Sharing in Pairs

26. Could also be called: Gospel of the Holy Spirit Gospel of Social Justice Gospel of Women Gospel of Prayer Gospel of Mercy Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Gospel of Luke

27. Handout, pg. 9 • Also FJ’s website: • Meaning and Use of PNEUMA • Wind, Breath, Spirit • [Holy] Spirit in the New Testament • In Mark & Matthew • In Luke & Acts • In John & Paul & other NT writings Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Holy Spirit in Luke/Acts

28. Intro/Setting: Nazareth, Synagogue, Sabbath • Reading of Isaiah 61:1-2a • Jesus sits and briefly speaks • People react: positive or neutral or negative? • Jesus speaks further: refers to Elijah & Elisha • People drive Jesus out, but he escapes Historicity? When? One or more occasions?Why do people react so strongly? Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Inaugural Event, at Nazareth

29. Handout, pp. 11-12 • More details on FJ’s website • Women in Mark & Matthew; Women in John • Many More Women in Luke • Positive stories? Or kept down, in traditional roles? • Parallel Stories in Luke • Men & Women in separate/similar stories • Men & Women together in the same story Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Women in Gospels

30. Handout, pp. 13-14 • More detail on FJ’s website • Vocabulary of “Prayer” (bottom of p. 14) • Prayers spoken by Jesus • Other occasions when Jesus prays • Prayers spoken by other NT characters • Other occasions of praying; also in Acts • Jesus’ Instructions about Prayer Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Prayer in NT, esp. Luke

31. Handout, pg. 15 • More detail on FJ’s website • Contrasting Matthew 5 – 7 & Luke 6 • Matthew: Jesus teaches even better than Moses • Luke: shorter here; other teachings later in Luke • Emphases of the Sermon in Luke • Beatitudes & Woes • Love of Enemies • Relationships with Others • Discipleship in Action Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6)

32. Handout, pg. 16 • See also HO from October; and FJ’s website • Review Definition of “Parable” • More in Luke are “Example Stories” • List of All Parables in Luke • Parables from Mark • Parables from “Q” (also in Matthew) • Parables only in Luke (esp. chap. 10–18) • Parables of MERCY? Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Parables in Gospels, esp. Luke

33. What does Luke’s Gospel emphasize about Discipleship? (i.e. How are we Christians to live out our faith, acc. to Luke?) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Table-Group Discussions:

34. Rest, Relaxation Conversation F O O D ! Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts L U N C H B R E A K

35. Feeding of the Multitudes; Last Supper; Lord’s Supper; Eucharist; Breaking Bread What is (and is not) “Resurrection”? Various Types of Resurrection Stories Empty Tomb Narratives & Resurrection Appearance Stories Handout packet, pp. 17-18 & 19-20 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts 3) Eucharist & Resurrection

36. Feeding of the Multitudes • Other meals with Jesus, esp. in Luke • Last Supper: “Words of Institution” • Synoptics: Mark 14; Matt 26; Luke 22 • Paul: 1 Cor 11 • John 6 • Early Christian Meals • Breaking of Bread; Lord’s Supper; Eucharist • “Body of Christ” in Paul: two meanings! Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Meals in NT, esp. Luke & Paul

37. Handout, pp. 19-20(& FJ’s website) • Definitions: • “Resurrection of Body” vs. “Immortality of Soul” • Not just resuscitation, reanimation, reincarnation • Biblical Background • Various Types of Resurrection Stories • Brief Statements of Belief • Empty Tomb Narratives • Resurrection Appearance Stories • Ascension Narratives Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Resurrection in the NT

38. Empty Tomb Story • More Women (24:1-11); Peter alone (24:12) • Disciples on Road to Emmaus (24:13-35) • Who? Where? Why? When? • Evening Appearance in Jerusalem (24:26-43) • Disciples’ Reactions; Jesus’ Challenges • Ascension at Bethany (24:44-53) • Paralleled in Acts 1:1-14 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Resurrection in Luke

39. Analyze the Ascension Stories: Luke 24 & Acts 1 (see Aland, p. 335) (briefly compare also Matt 28 & Mark 16) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Table/Group Discussions

40. Structural Outline and Contents of Acts Literary Features & Thematic Emphases Acts of the Holy Spirit! Portrayals of the Apostles: Peter, Paul, et al. Conversion of Paul (cf. Acts 9, 22, 26) Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) Q & A Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Session 4: Acts of the Apostles

41. Handouts, pp. 21-22 • More on FJ’s website (as usual !) • “Theological Geography” • Preview in Acts 1:8 - “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem (Acts 1–7), in all Judea and Samaria (Acts 8–12), and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13–28).” • Itinerary actually from Jerusalem to ROME ?!? Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Outline/Contents of Acts

42. Handouts, back to pg. 9 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts “Acts of the Holy Spirit”

43. Sermons given by Peter, Paul, others. Overall message: • Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, the Christ, sent by God, • as promised in the Scriptures, as foretold by the prophets, • for the forgiveness of sins, for the salvation of the world; • He was rejected by people, condemned by the authorities; • he suffered, was crucified, died, and was buried. • Yet God exalted him on high, raised him up to new life; • and he will one day return to us in glory. • In response, people must repent, believe, be baptized, • receive the Holy Spirit and join the community of believers. Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Theology in Speeches/Sermons

44. Acts 2:42-47 – just after Peter’s Pentecost Sermon • 2:42 – “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” • 2:43-47 – Expansion on these four themes • Acts 4:32-35 – another summary, shortly later • "Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. / With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. / There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. / They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need." • Two particular examples, one positive, one negative:Barnabas (4:36-37) & Ananias & Sapphira (5:1-11) Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Christian Community in Acts

45. Two main points: • All the Apostles are just like Jesus • Words, Actions, Reactions, Results • Paul & his companions (2nd half) are just like Peter & his companions (1st half) • WHY? Historicity: Acts vs. Paul’s Letters? • Example: Peter to Jews vs. Paul to Gentiles?Or rather, did both preach to both peoples? Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Portrayal of the Apostles in Acts

46. Handout, pp. 24-25 • More on FJ’s website (of course!) • Sundays of Easter Season • Also Christmas Vigil & Baptism of the Lord • Weekdays of Easter Season • Semi-continuous readings; more from 1st half Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts ACTS in the Lectionary

47. 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 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Monthly Assignments (Lilac HO)

48. Reflection Paper, e-mail to your reader by Dec. 5: • Choose Luke 10, or Luke 16, or Acts 7, or Acts 19 • Follow Guidelines from Lilac Handout from August Readings for Dec. 12: Gospel acc. to John • BIBLE: Gospel according to JOHN(all 21 chaps.) • ALAND: pp. 21-27, 297-336; cf. Index, pp. 341-42, 353-55 • BROWN: Chapter 11 • RALPH: Chapter 6 Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Year 1 Syllabus(Salmon HO from Aug.)

49. Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Monthly Reflection Papers (Lilac)

50. Collect • Scripture: • Luke 4:16-21 • Luke 24:44-45 • Silent Reflection • Closing Prayer • Song: • Holy Ground Nov. 21, 2015 – Luke's Gospel & Acts Closing Prayer