1. April 30, 2014 Ch 8 Bible Quote: New Testament (Miracles, Jesus’ Life, Teachings, Paschal Mystery): Quote and Visual! Ch 8 Lecture Ch 8 Study Prep Questions (Due Friday) Ch 8 Exam: Friday May 2! CS Hours: 10 hrs and Paper due May 12!

2. CHAPTER 8 JESUS’ MIRACLES AND THE PASCHAL MYSTERY JESUS CHRIST: GOD’S REVELATION TO THE WORLD

3. Jesus, the Miracle Worker Jesus’ words were accompanied by many “mighty works and wonders and signs.” These prove that Jesus is the Messiah and the Kingdom of God is present in him.

4. Types of Miracles Physical healings Caused blind to see and deaf to hear, cured skin diseases and sufferings Nature healings Calmed a storm, walked on water, changed water into wine, fed five thousand people from five loaves of bread and two fish

5. New Testament Understanding of Miracles “acts of power” “work”“sign” Jesus’ miracles reveal God’s power Jesus’ miracles reveal God’s power Jesus’ miracles are signs of God’s Kingdom Jesus’ miracles are signs of God’s Kingdom

6. People Who Encountered Jesus Sadducees Most priests and aristocrats Most priests and aristocrats Cared for the Temple practices and worship in Jerusalem Cared for the Temple practices and worship in Jerusalem Believed only the Torah was inspired Believed only the Torah was inspired Made up a large part of the Sanhedrin—the major law- making body and supreme court of Judaism Made up a large part of the Sanhedrin—the major law- making body and supreme court of Judaism Pharisees Means “separated ones” Means “separated ones” Strictly observed the Law to distinguish themselves from Gentiles and others Strictly observed the Law to distinguish themselves from Gentiles and others Influential in the synagogues Influential in the synagogues Some didn’t like Jesus Some didn’t like Jesus Most were good Jews Most were good Jews Preserved Judaism after the destruction of the Temple Preserved Judaism after the destruction of the Temple

7. People Who Encountered Jesus Essenes Apocalyptic group Apocalyptic group Believed that God would usher in his Kingdom through a catastrophic event Believed that God would usher in his Kingdom through a catastrophic event Many withdrew to a desert community in Qumran Many withdrew to a desert community in Qumran Were celibate and engaged in ritual washing throughout the day Were celibate and engaged in ritual washing throughout the day Zealots Believed in violence to overthrow their enemies Believed in violence to overthrow their enemies Originated to protest foreign taxation and occupation Originated to protest foreign taxation and occupation Fomented the revolt against the Romans Fomented the revolt against the Romans Famous stand at Masada is a source of Jewish pride Famous stand at Masada is a source of Jewish pride

8. People Who Encountered Jesus Other Contemporaries Most were common people—called “people of the land” by Pharisees Most were common people—called “people of the land” by Pharisees Tax collectors—hated by fellow Jews Tax collectors—hated by fellow Jews Gentiles—proselytes and “God-fearers” Gentiles—proselytes and “God-fearers” Women, who were looked on as property Women, who were looked on as property

9. The Paschal Mystery Paschal: Passover, the Exodus experience when God led the Hebrews out of slavery to the Promised Land Jesus’ Sacrifice on the Cross is a passing from the slavery of sin and death to the greatest freedom of all: Resurrection. The Eucharist re-presents the Paschal Mystery, enabling us to enter into the events of our Salvation.

10. Historical Background of Jesus’ Death Jesus’ opponents felt threatened by some of Jesus’ words and actions. Some judged that Jesus was a false prophet. Members of the Sanhedrin accused Jesus of blasphemy, a crime punishable by death.

11. Theological Background of Jesus’ Death Responsibility for Jesus’ Death is assigned historically to Pontius Pilate. The real instruments of Jesus’ crucifixion are sinners. Holding all Jewish people responsible for Jesus’ Death is a form of anti-Semitism.

12. Why Jesus Died In his suffering and Death, Jesus’ humanity became the free and perfect instrument of divine love, a self- surrendering gift of love on our behalf.

13. Resurrection of Jesus Fundamental event of Salvation History “If Christ has not been raised, then empty to is our preaching; empty, too, your faith.”

14. Theological Meaning of the Resurrection Many disciples would suffer martyrdom for their belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The event of the Resurrection is historical, but it also goes beyond human experience. It proves that Jesus is divine. He lives on in his Body, the Church. “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.”

15. The Ascension of Jesus The Ascension “indicates a difference in manifestation between the glory of the risen Christ and that of the Christ exalted to the Father’s right hand.” On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit gives the Apostles the power to preach the message that Jesus is Risen.

16. Study Prep Questions List 5 Miracles Jesus performed. Explain. Explain the Theological Background of Jesus’ Death Explain the Theological Background of Jesus’ Death Name 3 people who encountered Jesus’ miracles. Explain the historical background of Jesus’ Death. Explain why Jesus died and the Paschal Mystery. Explain the Ascension of Jesus. Know facts/info about Saucees, Pharisees, Essenes, Zealots. Explain dispossessed. Know the 4 R’s of Resurrection our faith offers us.