1. The Essential Jesus The Infancy Narratives & the Baptism of Jesus

2. Assignments (due Mon., 4/11) Print out PPt notes (3/pg w/ lines for notes; Read pp. 82-87 > “…our ordinariness”; RQs 1-7, p. 91 (due Weds., 4/27) Read pp. 87-90; RQs 8-12, p. 91 (due Thurs., 4/28) Read pp. 91-97; RQs 1-5, p. 97 (due Fri., 4/29) Read JPII quotes, choose a favorite, and write 1 pgph. reflection

3. Assignments (due Weds., 5/4) Read pp. 97-100; do “Miracles” exercise on pp. 100-101. (due Fri., 5/6) Read pp. 101-103; RQs on p. 103

4. Assignments (due., 4/12) Parent Interview: –Why is Xmas celebrated on Dec. 25 th ? –What is the most important meaning of Christmas? –Written summary of parents’ response/reaction

5. Assignments (due., /) / Activity 2, p. 127 (Add: Has your Confirmation been a real, mature “owning” of your faith? Why or why not?) (Tues., 5/10) TEST on Ch. 3 –Review Questions –Notes (Netclassroom) –Ppt notes

6. Assignments (due ) All preps complete for classes on Gospels (due ) Mark (due ) Matthew (due ) Luke (due ) John

7. “Infancy Narratives” In Matthew & Luke only… why? –Early Christians’ preaching (kerygma) about the Risen Christ focused on Death and resurrection Life, teachings & deeds/miracles –Only later are Christians interested in birth/childhood of Jesus –Mark: earliest Gospel; pre-dates this interest

8. Matthew Luke Ancestry of JesusAncestry of Jesus Conception of JesusConception of Jesus Born in BethlehemBorn in Bethlehem Visit of the MagiVisit of the Magi Escape into EgyptEscape into Egypt Slaughter of InnocentsSlaughter of Innocents Return to Nazareth in GalileeReturn to Nazareth in Galilee Jesus’ & John’s births foretold Jesus’ & John’s births foretold Annunciation Annunciation VisitationMagnificat VisitationMagnificat Birth/circmcsn of John Birth/circmcsn of John Benedictus Benedictus J the B’s “hidden life” J the B’s “hidden life” Birth of Jesus Birth of Jesus Visit of Shepherds Visit of Shepherds Presentation in Temple Presentation in Temple Jesus’ “hidden life” Jesus’ “hidden life” Jesus at 12: lost in Temple Jesus at 12: lost in Temple

9. “Infancy Narratives” Matthew: Jewish audience –Joseph’s perspective (descendant of David) –Features Joseph, Herod, Magi & flight into Egypt: Why? Luke: Outcast Gentile audience –Mary’s perspective (lowly/woman, etc.) –Features Mary, Shepherds, Simeon: Why?

10. The Betrothal (Mt. 1:18-25) Jewish betrothal –A blessing of the relationship –Official commitment as binding as marriage –Lasted one year –Broken only by a divorce

11. The Annunciation (Lk. 1:26- 38) Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is to conceive and bear a Son –“angel” from Gk. = Messenger/ bringer of news –Pictured as ray of light: why? NOT the “Immaculate Conception”

12. The Annunciation Mary –Probably young teenager –Completely surrenders to God: “Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me as you say.”

13. Coming of the Messiah Means “the Anointed One” –Ie. The King (“King of kings”) Hebrew= mesch’iah Greek= christos Jesus the Christ… the Anointed One of Israel

14. The Visitation (Lk.1:39-80) Mary visits Elizabeth Shows Mary’s love/ unselfishness Parallels between Elizabeth/John the Baptist and Mary/Jesus

15. Joseph’s Dream In Matthew, Joseph is visited by an “angel” in dream He, the faithful Jew, takes care of everything “according to the Law”

16. Why Bethlehem? Roman Census Tension between Herod & Roman emissaries: census unpopular (“We should have no ruler except the Lord!”)

17. Why Bethlehem? Joseph of David’s line Bethlehem= David’s city Prophecy: “For you, Bethlehem, are in no way the least among the cities of Judah, for from you shall come forth a shepherd of my people Israel.” (Micah 5:2)

18. The Birth of Jesus “Nativity” from Latin nativitas=birth “Christmas” from Old English Christes Maesse = the Mass of Christ Not originally a feast

19. The Birth of Jesus Date unknown Dec. 25 may be end of “Saturnalia”, Roman feast of the “birth of the Sun” For more: http://www.newadven t.org/cathen/03724b.htm http://www.newadven t.org/cathen/03724b.htm

20. The Presentation Circumcision: initiated child into community Presentation: consecration (making holy/ setting apart/ making special) of firstborn unto God Purification: of mother, after birth

21. Visit of Magi Midrash? Gifts symbolize Christ as: –Priest (incense) –King (gold) –Prophet who will suffer for message (myrrh)

22. Baptism of Jesus John the Baptist –Link between Old & New Testament –Last of OT Prophets –Prepared People for coming of the Messiah

23. Baptism of Jesus Baptism for repentant sinners Jesus is baptized for our sins Jesus “like us in all things, except sin.”

24. Baptism of Jesus “Confirmation” of Jesus… “This is My Beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased.” Shows presence of the Trinity (Father, Son & Holy Spirit)

25. Temptation of Jesus Immediately after Baptism Desert = Trial/struggle Tempted away from: –Suffering –Serving –Submission only to the Father

26. Beginning of Ministry “Inauguration” in synagogue (a “bringing together”/ gathering) Clear prophecy of Messiah Why so hard to believe?

27. Jesus the Teacher Teacher= rabbi (sometimes “Master” in film) Core teaching= the coming of the “Kingdom of God” or “Rule of God”

28. Jesus the Teacher Teacher= rabbi (sometimes “Master” in film) Core teaching= the coming of the “Kingdom of God” or “Rule of God”

30. Miracles as “Signs” What are the miracles? Teras = “marvel” Dynamis = “power” Semion = “sign” What is the most important part of the miracles? Of what are the miracles powerful signs?

31. Miracles as Proclamation Jesus proclaimed God’s rule over –Sin (forgiveness of sinners) –Sickness (cures of illnesses) –Death (raising the dead) Jesus proclaimed Himself as promised Messiah

32. Miracles as Invitations Miracles open us… –to see… to hear… to experience… …the deeper, long-term meaning of Jesus What is that meaning for you?

33. Responding to Jesus’ Miracles Acceptance/ Faith Rejection/ Disbelief Impressed/ Apathy What is your response? What do you “make” of Jesus’ miracles?