1. November 19 Lecture Chapter 8 Bible Quiz: Gospel of Luke Exam 8 = Friday 11/21 Reading Guide Due 11/24 Guest Speaker 11/24 CS Hours Due 12/5 (10 Hours) CS Reflection Paper 12/8

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. Types of Miracles Exorcisms “Expulsion of an evil spirit” Expulsion of a legion of spirits from a crazy man which went into a herd of swine Raisings from the Dead Widow’s son at Nain; the daughter of Jarius; his friend, Lazarus

6. New Testament Understanding of Miracles Dynamis: “acts of power” Ergon: “work” Semeion: “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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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. The Passion Narratives “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures.” “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures.” Last Supper Last Supper –Jesus instituted the Eucharist. –Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection are God’s New Covenant with us. Gethsemane Gethsemane –“Abba... Take this cup” –Jesus took the path of peace.

14. The Passion Narratives Jesus’ Death Jesus’ Death –Symbolized the end of the Old Covenant –Fulfilled the mission of the Suffering Servant –“Truly, this man was the son of God.” Jesus’ Burial Jesus’ Burial –His Mother, Mary, and John the “beloved disciple” and other women were present –Buried by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

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

16. Scriptural Accounts of the Resurrection Disciples on the road to Emmaus (Lk 24) Disciples on the road to Emmaus (Lk 24) Women (Mt 28) Women (Mt 28) Mary Magdalene (Jn 20) Mary Magdalene (Jn 20) Peter (Lk 24, 1 Cor 15) Peter (Lk 24, 1 Cor 15) Four separate appearances to the Eleven and some other disciples (Jn 20, Mt 28, Acts 1) Four separate appearances to the Eleven and some other disciples (Jn 20, Mt 28, Acts 1) Seven disciples (Jn 21) Seven disciples (Jn 21) More than five hundred brothers (1 Cor 15) More than five hundred brothers (1 Cor 15) James (1 Cor 15) James (1 Cor 15) Paul (Acts 9) Paul (Acts 9)

17. 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.”

18. 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.

19. The Second Coming of Christ “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” “AMEN! COME, LORD JESUS!” MARANATHA