1. Chapter 3
Introduction- Lesson 1

2. When you finish the test please pickup a chapter 3 crossword puzzle and work on it by yourself or read ahead on pp If you finish this too work on other homework. Do the reading first then the puzzle.
Finish Test Early?

3. Learning Targets Learn key terms like “ancestor” and “myths”
Show how the ancient Hebrews loved to tell stories and what they tell us about that group of people
Learning Targets

4. Storytelling is Important p. 60-61
Genesis 1-11 contain stories about origins of the world and mankind.
Genesis 1-3 express the truth of creation= that God created out of love!
Israelites pass on stories through oral tradition
Storytelling is Important p

5. Scan the Genesis chapters listed on p
Scan the Genesis chapters listed on p.60 describing Abraham, Issac, Jacob, and Joseph. Write down one or two passages that stand out to you. Complete this by yourself.
If you finish early, read pp in the textbook.
Independent Practice

6. God’s Creation- Lesson 2
Chapter 3
God’s Creation- Lesson 2

7. Please silently pray by yourself as you listen to the words of this Christian song.
Think of the images that the musicians compare us to in relation to Christ’s crucifixion and reflect on just how great God’s love is for us.
Prayerful Song

8. Bell-ringer September 11th, 2014
Read Genesis 1 and list what was created on each of the 6 days. Pay special attention to verse 26 and 31.
What does it mean when God speaks in the plural (our) sense in verse 26?
Bell-ringer September 11th, 2014

9. Nonfactual stories (like Genesis 1-11) can teach us about cultures and its values.
Early Genesis stories are about primeval history and ancestor stories (use lots of genealogies).
Covenant Timeline Handout- notice God’s increasing family plan of salvation.
Review

10. Discuss the general theological concepts of both creation stories in Genesis.
Learn how what truths about God are revealed in creation
Know what term covenant means.
Learning Targets

11. Creation Two creation accounts:
1. Gen 1-2:4
2. Gen 2:5-25
Main focus in 1st creation account is why God created the world.
Important points to remember with 1st creation account
God created the world in seven days.
Each day He created something different.
Creation

12. 1st Creation Story: Theological Concepts

13. 2nd Creation Story: Theological Concepts
Genesis 2:5-25
Key points
Focus is creation of humanity
Adam is created from the dirt (“Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return”- Ash Wednesday)
Eve created from Adam’s rib= theologically important because woman is created with equal dignity (rib is in middle of man’s body).
2nd Creation Story: Theological Concepts

14. Seven (see Handout 3B) Hebrew word means “to swear an oath”
In creating the world in 7 days God is swearing a covenant (see p. 63 for definition).
The Sabbath rest is peak of creation
Did God literally create in seven 24 hour days?
Not necessarily, purpose of Genesis is religious not scientific.
Tells us why not how the world was created.
Seven (see Handout 3B)

15. Why do you think God’s revelation is gradual throughout history?
Think of your how your mom and dad slowly teach you about things (family history, life lessons, etc). Is it little by little or all at once? Why do this teach you this way?
Why is it important for humans to rest and have
at least one day (Sunday hopefully) devoted to rest?
Class Discussion

16. Creation- Work of the Trinity
Genesis 1:26- “Let us make man in our image and likeness”- hints at conservation within the Trinity.
Image of wind in Genesis 1:2 shows presence of Holy Spirit.
St. John Cardinal Newman on angels and creation: “Every breath of air and ray of light and heat, every beautiful prospect, is, as it were, the skirts of their garments, the waving of the robes of those whose faces see God.”- example of theology not officially endorsed or rejected by Catholic Church.
Creation- Work of the Trinity

17. Homework Complete the Review and Reflection Questions 1-3 on p. 65.
Read Genesis 2:4-3:24 and Genesis 4:1-6.
Homework

18. Original Justice and the Fall of Man- Lesson 3
Chapter 3
Original Justice and the Fall of Man- Lesson 3

19. Prayerful contemplate the majesty of God revealed in this piece of sacred art.
Sacred Art Friday

20. Review Two creation accounts- differences?
Genesis 1-2 tells us why not how God created the world.
What is significance of word “seven” and God resting?
Which verses in Genesis hint at God being a Trinity?
Review

21. Talk about original justice of man (good relationship with God before the Fall).
Discuss original sin and its effects (both personal and social).
Show how Satan/serpent tempts people to sin.
Learning Targets

22. Original Justice State humans were in before Genesis 3
Adam and Eve created in a state of grace= no original sin
Effects of original justice
No suffering/death
Man at peace with himself
Harmony between man/woman
Harmony with rest of creation
Original Justice

23. Original sin: first mark of sin all humans suffer from due to Adam/Eve’s sin against God.
Sin of pride= Man preferred himself over God (CCC 398).
Serpent tempted Eve with partial truths (did not tell whole truth about God)
Serpent later interpreted in Church history as a Fallen Angel- God’s highest creation (Lucifer).
Original Sin

24. Please complete the following worksheet on the Fall story in Genesis by yourself.
Independent Study

25. Homework for Monday Read “Renewal of Life” pp. 67-70 in textbook.
Read Genesis 6:5-9:17 and Genesis 11:1-9 in the Bible.
Homework for Monday

26. Genesis 3 (The Fall) & Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel)
Chapter 3
Genesis 3 (The Fall) & Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel)

27. Bell-ringer September 15th, 2014
Please reflect on the pictures of devastations due to flood around the world. Read the Genesis flood story and write down what you think might have gone through Noah and his family’s minds when facing such extreme weather.
Complete by yourself.
Bell-ringer September 15th, 2014

28. Saint of the Day- Our Lady of Sorrows!
Hallowed Mother, do this favor: Those Wounds that gored my Savior, deeply on my heart engraved. Mine it be, Christ's throes in sharing. Mine it be, his anguish bearing. These, his wounds, to keep in mind. From the flame of hell unending, be thou, Virgin, me defending, in that dreadful reckoning day! When in death my eyes are closing, open them, Lord, to see reposing, Victory's crown in Mary's hand. When my frame by death is broken, and my doom by thee is spoken, be it, Lord, the better land.  Amen.  I beseech you, O Lord Jesus Christ, that the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose most holy soul was pierced in the hour of your Passion by the sword of sorrow, may intercede for us with Your mercy now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.
Saint of the Day- Our Lady of Sorrows!

29. What is original justice?
What sin did Adam and Eve commit?
Review

30. Discuss how Genesis 3:15 promises Jesus’ defeat of sin/evil.
Learn about the story of Cain and Abel and its theological significance.
Learning Targets

31. The First Gospel- Genesis 3:15
Sometimes known as the “proto-evangelium”.
Early foreshadowing of Jesus (seed of the woman).
Jesus calls Mary “woman” at Wedding at Cana in John 2:4
Same Hebrew word “woman” is used in Genesis 3:14.
Mary as a fulfillment of this Genesis passage
She is the NEW EVE!
Revelation 12 also discusses Mary battling the serpent (now a full dragon).
The First Gospel- Genesis 3:15

32. Example of how Sacred Art Teaches

33. Mary- Undoer of Knots Pope Francis’ favorite Marian title.
Mary’s silent obedience undoes Eve’s talkative disobedience (see Gen 3).
Eve listened to a serpent (Fallen angel) and Mary listened to Gabriel (a good angel).
Recall how Jesus is the New Adam.
Mary- Undoer of Knots

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Cain and Abel

35. Difference in Sacrifices
Abel
Cain
Hebrew word for “Abel” means “vapor”- Abel had a quick life (vapor dissolves quickly
Sacrificed the BEST lamb of flock.
Innocent victim like Jesus
Hebrew word for “Cain” means “spear”
Some traditions view Cain as not sacrificing his best to God.
Possible reason for God’s anger is Cain loved himself more than God
Difference in Sacrifices

36. Excerpt from Eucharistic Prayer I
Be pleased to look upon these offerings with a serene and kindly countenance, and to accept them, as once you were pleased to accept the gifts of your servant Abel the just, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the offering of your high priest Melchizedek, a holy sacrifice, a spotless victim.
Excerpt from Eucharistic Prayer I

37. Read Genesis 4:10-15 and answer the following questions for understanding and application.
1. What does this text tell us about God’s mercy?
2. How does this relate to the Catholic teaching on the death penalty?
3. Give an example of when your parents give preference to a sibling or family friend with an achievement and maybe not recognized yours as much. What feeling were going through your mind?
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Discussion Questions

38. Renewal of Life- Lesson 4
Chapter 3
Renewal of Life- Lesson 4

39. Bell-ringer September 16th, 2014
Instead of a bell-ringer we will pray Morning Prayer the from the Liturgy of the Hours. In your bell-ringer section please write “Divine Office Tuesday”.
Bell-ringer September 16th, 2014

40. Review What are the effects of sin?
What is the good news discussed in Genesis 3:15?
What was God’s punishment for Cain? How is Genesis 4:10-15 an example of God’s mercy?
Review

41. Learn about the content and purpose of the Flood and Tower of Babel stories.
Learn what these stories can tell us about God and the nature of humans.
God’s covenant plan: Adam-Seth-Noah-Shem-Abraham
Learning Targets

42. Effects of original sin seen in evil family line of Cain (even good line of Seth became corrupt too).
Even Noah’s family became corrupted over time.
The Early World and Sin

43. Genesis Family Tree (red=evil)

44. Why send a flood? Due to wickedness of mankind (Genesis 6:5-8)
Many cultures have big flood stories (ex: Epic of Gilgamesh)
Flood foreshadows baptism and Noah’s ark symbolism a safe haven (similar to the Catholic Church- God’s family)
The Great Flood p. 68

45. The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9
Explains origins of human language- confusion due to human arrogance.
Only God can truly unite peoples of different cultures
“Shinar”- tall tower can be a symbol of grip technology has on people.
Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)- reverses the confusion done in Tower of Babel story.
The Tower of Babel

46. On your own please complete the Review and Reflection questions on p
On your own please complete the Review and Reflection questions on p. 70 in your notebook (in notes section).
No homework is assigned today. 
Independent Practice

47. Ancestors of Faith- Lesson 5
Chapter 3
Ancestors of Faith- Lesson 5

48. Bell-ringer September 17th, 2014
On your own answer the following questions (see p for information for background on the questions):
1. Why do we tell stories of ancestors?
2. Why would you tell stories of individual family members as a way of thinking of your history?
Bell-ringer September 17th, 2014

49. Review Why was purpose of the story of the Great Flood and Noah’s Ark?
How was the building of the Tower of Babel similar to our building today? Why did the humans in that story want to create a high tower?
Review

50. Learn about the lives and environment that the patriarchs lived in.
Know how ancestor stories developed and arranged in the Old Testament
Know purpose of ancestor stories
Learning Targets

51. Ancestors of Faith Genesis 12-50- really collection of short stories.
Abraham: Genesis 12-25
Isaac: Genesis 24, 26-27
Jacob: Genesis 28-35, 49
Joseph: Genesis 37-48, 50
Written much later than the events they tell- passed on by oral tradition
Ancestors of Faith

52. Formation and Arrangement of Stories
Sometimes Genesis narratives are duplicated (see p. 72).
Original stories passed on by word of mouth
Scholars have theory that Bible made of multiple traditions
JEPD- 4 source theory (4 traditions compiled in Genesis)
Formation and Arrangement of Stories

53. JEPD Theory J source- used Yahweh/Jahweh as name for God
E source- used “Elohim” as name for God
Deuteronomists- writers of Deuteronomy
Priestly source- writings in Genesis-Deuteronomy by priest group. Written about 500 B.C.
This is just a theory not proven 100%
Ancestor tales is a way to tell family history.
JEPD Theory

54. In groups of 2 or 3 complete the worksheet on the JEPD theory
In groups of 2 or 3 complete the worksheet on the JEPD theory. Work on this until the end of the timer.
Small Group Activity

55. Complete “Review and Reflection” questions 1-2 on p
Complete “Review and Reflection” questions 1-2 on p.74 and the journal assignment on p. 75.
Homework

56. Abraham: Father of Faith- Lesson 6
Chapter 3
Abraham: Father of Faith- Lesson 6

57. Bell-ringer September 18th, 2014
Read Genesis 18:16-33 and answer the following question: How does God value individual lives that are innocent?
Keep God’s value on the innocent in mind when we look at the Sacrifice of Isaac story.
Bell-ringer September 18th, 2014

58. Prayer “When you sing you pray twice” –St. Augustine
Reflect on the words on this song and how God’s mercy is overwhelmingly epic.
Prayer

59. Review Why were there doubles of some Genesis stories?
What was purpose of ancestor stories?
Discuss JEPD theory.
Review

60. Learning Targets Learn about God’s covenant promises made to Abram
Get a general context of the travels Abraham went on in Genesis
Learn the people have high and low points in their faith life
Learning Targets

61. Abraham’s Journey

62. Call of Abram Read Genesis 12:1-4
Covenant- a sacred oath God makes with humans
Promise to make his descendants (Israel) a great nation.
God changes and lengthens Abram’s name (to Abraham)=similar Jesus changes Simon’s name to Peter.
Covenant sign is circumcision.
Call of Abram

63. Catechism on Abraham’s Offspring
“The people descended from Abraham would be the trustees of the promise made to the patriarchs, the chosen people, called to prepare for that day when God would gather all his children into the unity of the Church. They would be the root onto which the Gentiles would be grafted, once they came to believe” –CCC 61
Catechism on Abraham’s Offspring

64. Covenants with God involve rewards and punishments.
There were times Abraham doubted God’s promises
Results of doubt? Threat to Sarah in Genesis 12:10-20
Sarah questions being pregnant with Isaac (names means laughter)
Ishmael- Abraham’s son with Hagar= father of Muslim peoples
Sacrifice of Isaac= test of Abraham’s faith due to his previous doubts.
Context- Canaanites which surrounded Abraham had human sacrifices, Hebrew people forbid human sacrifice
Binding of Isaac foreshadows Jesus’ death on the Cross.
Blessings and Threats

65. Take a minute to think of people or things God has blessed you with and write them down.
Then, ask yourself if you ever doubted God (give reasons why)
Explain how it is difficult to trust God amid hard times in our life.
Class Discussion

66. With the remaining time in class please answer the “Review and Reflection” questions on p. 79. When you are finished hand in the assignment in this period’s file box in the back of the room.
Then read ahead in the textbook pp
Independent Practice

67. The Blessing of Jacob- Lesson 7
Chapter 3
The Blessing of Jacob- Lesson 7

68. Bell-ringer September 19th, 2014
Working in groups of 3 or 4 develop a short skit that portrays a common (good-natured) trick you play on your friends.
Be prepared to act the skit out (We will only have time to have 2 groups perform).
Bell-ringer September 19th, 2014

69. Review What did the name change from Abram to Abraham signal?
How did Abraham put his trust in God?
Explain what the Binding/Sacrifice of Isaac can teach us about Jesus’s Sacrifice on the Cross.
Review

70. Learn the names and details of the stories about Jacob.
See the theological purpose of God changing Jacob’s name to Israel.
Learning Targets

71. Family of Abraham

72. Jacob and Laban:Trickery and Social Justice
Genesis Jacob falls in love with Rachel (Laban is her dad)
Laban hires Jacob to work 7 years and then marry Rachael
Laban tricks Jacob into marrrying Leah (Rachel’s sister) and the Jacob has to work another 7 years.
Jacob and Laban:Trickery and Social Justice

73. Why all the trickery in Genesis 27-38?
Lesson #1= tricks come back to bite you/harm you.
Lesson #2= importance of forgiveness (Esau and Jacob reconcile).
Lesson #3= Israelites told these stories to stress the importance of having peace with neighboring tribes/peoples.
Why all the trickery in Genesis 27-38?

74. Jacob as a Type of Christ
Read Genesis 28:10-22
“Jacob’s Ladder”= a foreshadowing, a prophetic image of Christ
What does the ladder bridge? ___________
Christ also bridges ___________
Read Genesis 32: 22-31
Jacob’s wrestling defeat by angel is an OT image of Christ’s apparent defeat (death) in the Gospels
Jacob as a Type of Christ

75. Small Group Discussion
Read Genesis 32:1-32 and 33:1-4 and answer the following questions:
How does Jacob manage his fear of his brother’s anger?
How do you usually handle fear?
What significant event happen to Jacob in the 32:22-28?
How did Jacob and Esau interact in their meeting in 33:1-5?
Small Group Discussion

76. Read pp. 82-84 and Genesis 37-50 in class by yourself quietly
Read pp and Genesis in class by yourself quietly. Any reading not completed is homework for Monday. Review and Reflection Questions on pp. 81 & 83 is due Monday for homework.
I will answer any questions you have with the reading.
Independent Reading

77. Joseph in Egypt: Foreshadowing the Exodus
Chapter 3
Joseph in Egypt: Foreshadowing the Exodus

78. Bell-ringer September 22nd, 2014
Scan over Friday’s homework reading assignment (Genesis 37-50) and please list 3-5 adjectives that describe Joseph.
What ways do you identify with Joseph?
Bell-ringer September 22nd, 2014

79. Review Recap Covenant line from Abraham to Joseph
What was importance of the theme of trickery in Jacob’s stories?
How was Jacob a Christ figure?
Review

80. Learn about Joseph and the foreshadowing of the Exodus
Study Old Testament foreshadowing of Jesus (and Mary)
Introduce lectio divina (if time)
Learning Targets