Encountering Jesus in the New Testament Chapter 4

Encountering Jesus in the New Testament Chapter 4

Mystery • Globe Mysteries of Christ’s Life

Redemption Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

Kerygma Jesus healed, preached, and then suffered and died for us. Good News is here. Jesus is the Savior of the world. Jesus conquered sin and death. Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

Gospel of Matthew—Jewish Audience Genealogy of Jesus Conception of Jesus Annunciation to Joseph Birth in Bethlehem Jesus’ ancestry traced to Abraham Conceived through power Joseph receives the of the Holy Spirit angel’s message Jesus is born in Bethlehem Son of David, son of Abraham Both divine and human Joseph, descendent of David Bethlehem was home to David The prophesized Messiah Fulfills Isaiah’s prophesy Jesus has a divine origin Fulfills Micah’s prophesy Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

The Gospel of Luke—Gentile Audience John Baptist’s Birth Foretold Annunciation to Visitation and the Magnificat Mary The angel Gabriel foretells the birth of John Mary receives the angel Gabriel’s message John “prepares the way” for the Elizabeth names her son John, rather messiah than Zechariah “Blessed are you among women” Previously barren couple will have a son Mary is a descendent of David Elizabeth speaks the Canticle of Zechariah who had been mute, the Lord opens his mouth to speak the name of his son and blessings to God This kinsman to Jesus has a The lowly is singled out (Mary) Jesus will divine origin. He and finds God’s favor prepare his is not John way Birth and Circumcision of John Zechariah foretells his own son’s destiny as prophet for the Most High. Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

The Magnificat My soul magnifies the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because he has regarded the lowliness of his handmaid; For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name; And his mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has given help to Israel, his servant, mindful of His mercy Even as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever. Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

John the Baptist • The last of the Old Testament Prophets • John precedes and announces the Messiah Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

Baptism of Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

Adam Jesus Tempted by the Devil in the Garden of Eden Tempted by the Devil in the desert Gives in to sin Resists sin All humanity succumbed to Original Sin Saves all of humanity with his Death and Resurrection Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life Prior to His Public Ministry

Jesus the Teacher • He was authentic. • He taught everywhere. • He taught when he socialized. • He used colorful, down-to earth language. • He used hyperbole. • He was a master debater. • He taught with authority. Jesus the Teacher

The Kingdom of God • The Kingdom is here now • The Kingdom is made up of love and mercy • The Kingdom is for everyone • The Kingdom is a gift from a merciful God; you cannot earn it. • The Church is the seed and beginning of God’s Kingdom • The Kingdom is united by the Holy Spirit Jesus the Teacher

physical healings nature miracles exorcisms raisings from the dead Jesus the Miracle Worker

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617 -1682) - The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes Miracle A powerful sign of God’s Kingdom worked by Jesus the Miracle Worker

Transfiguration The Paschal Mystery is the Sum of Jesus’ Mission

Passion, Death, and Resurrection The Paschal Mystery is the Sum of Jesus’ Mission