1. DO NOW: READ THE QUOTE FROM HENRIK IBSEN ON PAGE 23 UNDER THE WORD PUZZLE. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, INTERPRET THE MEANING OF HIS WORDS. WHY ARE TRUTH AND FREEDOM IMPORTANT TO SOCIETY. Grade 7: Chapter 2 The Truth Revealed

2. Gr. 7 : Chapter 2 The Truth that Matters Most Concept: How can the truth be found in Scripture and tradition? Question: Where do you go when you need to know if new information you’ve received is true?

3. Grade 7: Chapter 2 God reveals the truth, his Divine Inspiration, through Scripture and tradition. Scripture, or Sacred Scripture, or the Bible, is:  The written account of God’s Revelation and his relationship with his people.  God’s word, written by human authors under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

4. Grade 7: Chapter 2 Divine Inspiration is the special guidance that the Holy Spirit gave to the human authors of the Bible. Tradition is the revelation of the good news of Jesus Christ as lived out in the Church, past and present.

5. Grade 7: Chapter 2 Tradition and Scripture : - are inspired by the Holy Spirit - are essential for teaching us how to live as God’s people.