Matthew and Luke both devote chapters to Jesus' birth, differing on some details but agreeing on the main points. They describe Mary and Joseph as Jesus' parents, with Mary remaining a virgin. An angel announces Jesus' birth to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, with shepherds and later magi visiting. Jesus is named as the Messiah and Savior. Both genealogies trace Jesus' lineage back to King David to assert his credentials as Messiah. The accounts highlight Jesus' divine and human natures through the virgin birth and his growth as an obedient child.
My deepest desire and intent for making this article is to equip the church (God’s flock) with basic apologetics. I hope that this will be a tool for pre-evangelism with the uninformed and for post-evangelism with the misinformed. God forbid that this will be used as a weapon for ungodly debates and futile discussions. Yes! Doctrine and Theology matter, but Relationships matter, as well. Let’s start speaking the Truth in love and continue to love speaking the Truth! Jesus, be exalted in our minds and hearts!
Book of Daniel, Gospels, Epistle to Thessalonian church and the Book of Revelation give details of an unholy alliance of wicked forces in spiritual realm and on earth. There have been 7 empires described in the Bible impacting God's people in one way or another. Behind each of these 7 empires were evil spirits of power controlling them for specific purpose. These spirits are at work even today working against God and His people, to bring in the unholy trinity of Satan, Antichrist and False Prophet into ultimate dominion on earth, very soon. Mysteriously United Nations, European Union, Statesmen of repute in world governments, financial institutions etc are controlled by highly secretive Illuminati and its tentacles like Freemasons, Club of Rome, New Age and so on. These are highly secretive in their strategy and manoeuvres but God's people can discern and identify them and keep themselves at a safe distance. This presentation helps identify these evil forces and their strategies. May this be an eye opener for the Church in spiritual warfare! Credit for this message goes to excellent in depth Bible study conducted over 7 days by TPM Church, Tamil Nadu, India from which this presentation has been put together.
The Significance of the Nativity is the subtle deception associated with the events, though they seem harmless the fact is, if you believe something that is supposed to be biblically based and the facts are twisted, it can subtlety but effectively effect your faith and what you believe. Despite the commercial worldly depiction of biblical accounts, any demarcation in the truth if accepted, will effect our ability to believe God in what HE has said.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 006: "The Holy Family & the Hidden Years"BibleAlive
1. Many depictions of the Holy Family portrayed Joseph and Mary as living in emotional isolation to avoid temptation, with Joseph as a "make-believe" father. However, the Gospels present them as a true husband and wife.
2. Matthew emphasizes that God gave Jesus and Mary to Joseph as his true son and wife. Joseph named Jesus, legally making him his heir, not just a legal arrangement.
3. Joseph treated Mary and Jesus with reverential awe and distance as the mother of the Messiah, but they were still a true family united by their care for Jesus.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 005: “The Beginning of the Gospel”BibleAlive
The document discusses the virginal conception of Jesus Christ based on passages from the New Testament and historical context. It argues that the conception was not derived from Greek mythology but has roots in Jewish tradition of barren women giving birth. While the conception cannot be proven as a biological fact, historical evidence does not contradict it and it is accepted through faith. The conception reveals the radical gift of God in Jesus and his divine sonship as the pure creation of the Holy Spirit, expressing his filial relationship to God the Father.
St. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. According to the Bible, he was a carpenter from Nazareth who was of the House of David. As Mary's husband, he cared for and protected both her and Jesus, obeying God's will completely even when he did not understand. He is now the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers, families, and social justice.
My deepest desire and intent for making this article is to equip the church (God’s flock) with basic apologetics. I hope that this will be a tool for pre-evangelism with the uninformed and for post-evangelism with the misinformed. God forbid that this will be used as a weapon for ungodly debates and futile discussions. Yes! Doctrine and Theology matter, but Relationships matter, as well. Let’s start speaking the Truth in love and continue to love speaking the Truth! Jesus, be exalted in our minds and hearts!
Book of Daniel, Gospels, Epistle to Thessalonian church and the Book of Revelation give details of an unholy alliance of wicked forces in spiritual realm and on earth. There have been 7 empires described in the Bible impacting God's people in one way or another. Behind each of these 7 empires were evil spirits of power controlling them for specific purpose. These spirits are at work even today working against God and His people, to bring in the unholy trinity of Satan, Antichrist and False Prophet into ultimate dominion on earth, very soon. Mysteriously United Nations, European Union, Statesmen of repute in world governments, financial institutions etc are controlled by highly secretive Illuminati and its tentacles like Freemasons, Club of Rome, New Age and so on. These are highly secretive in their strategy and manoeuvres but God's people can discern and identify them and keep themselves at a safe distance. This presentation helps identify these evil forces and their strategies. May this be an eye opener for the Church in spiritual warfare! Credit for this message goes to excellent in depth Bible study conducted over 7 days by TPM Church, Tamil Nadu, India from which this presentation has been put together.
The Significance of the Nativity is the subtle deception associated with the events, though they seem harmless the fact is, if you believe something that is supposed to be biblically based and the facts are twisted, it can subtlety but effectively effect your faith and what you believe. Despite the commercial worldly depiction of biblical accounts, any demarcation in the truth if accepted, will effect our ability to believe God in what HE has said.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 006: "The Holy Family & the Hidden Years"BibleAlive
1. Many depictions of the Holy Family portrayed Joseph and Mary as living in emotional isolation to avoid temptation, with Joseph as a "make-believe" father. However, the Gospels present them as a true husband and wife.
2. Matthew emphasizes that God gave Jesus and Mary to Joseph as his true son and wife. Joseph named Jesus, legally making him his heir, not just a legal arrangement.
3. Joseph treated Mary and Jesus with reverential awe and distance as the mother of the Messiah, but they were still a true family united by their care for Jesus.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 005: “The Beginning of the Gospel”BibleAlive
The document discusses the virginal conception of Jesus Christ based on passages from the New Testament and historical context. It argues that the conception was not derived from Greek mythology but has roots in Jewish tradition of barren women giving birth. While the conception cannot be proven as a biological fact, historical evidence does not contradict it and it is accepted through faith. The conception reveals the radical gift of God in Jesus and his divine sonship as the pure creation of the Holy Spirit, expressing his filial relationship to God the Father.
St. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. According to the Bible, he was a carpenter from Nazareth who was of the House of David. As Mary's husband, he cared for and protected both her and Jesus, obeying God's will completely even when he did not understand. He is now the patron saint of the universal Church, fathers, families, and social justice.
The document discusses the importance of prayer in the church. It provides examples from the book of Acts showing how prayer preceded powerful miracles and witness. When the early church gathered together in prayer, they saw signs, wonders, and boldness to spread the gospel. The document argues that prayer was essential for the unity and character of the early church. It transformed them into a caring community that generously shared possessions. For churches today to experience revival, they must prioritize prayer like the early church did.
The document discusses the holiness of the Holy Family home in Nazareth. It describes Nazareth as a paradise on earth where Jesus, Mary and Joseph lived in perfect holiness. It argues that St. Joseph's holiness likely surpassed even St. John the Baptist's, as he was chosen to be guardian of Jesus and spouse of Mary. As such, St. Joseph's role was to reflect God the Father's purity, love, wisdom and mercy. The document suggests St. Joseph's mission was to help form Jesus' human intellect and ensure harmony between his divine and human natures. Living in such intense holiness, the Holy Family home can be seen as a vision of heavenly paradise.
The document discusses the historical roots and differences between the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation in the 16th century. It begins by exploring biblical passages that foreshadowed or paralleled these movements. It then examines the key figures of Martin Luther, who led the Reformation, Ignatius Loyola, who founded the Jesuit order to spearhead the Counter-Reformation, and Desiderius Erasmus, who took a more moderate position. The document analyzes their differing approaches and beliefs, and how they represented the radical reform vs. maintaining traditional church authority. It portrayed Luther as courageously defending scriptural truth despite opposition, while Loyola was devoted to restoring Catholicism's power and influence.
The document provides an overview of the Holy Spirit's representation as a dove in the Bible based on the law of first mention. It notes that in Noah's ark story, the dove is the first bird mentioned and unlike the raven, it would not eat decaying flesh or rest on a carcass. When the dove returned to the ark, it had an olive leaf in its mouth, representing peace. At Jesus' baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove, establishing the dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture. The dove brings messages of peace, cleansing and anointing, reflecting the Holy Spirit's ministry.
There is a huge error in the thinking of Church caused by some erroneous teaching by popular preachers. What is the role God has for the Jews in His redemption plan? Has the Church 'replaced' Israel? Has God failed in His promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? What is the role of the True Israel / True Jew and the Church together in God's redemptive ministry? Read the entire history of God's redemption plan still continuing and will be completed with a huge role by the Messianic Jews and the Church together in the near future. Spiritual warfare history can also be understood from this presentation. Be blessed and be a blessing! Nirmal Nathan, Trichy, India.
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the savior of all people. It was written by Luke, a historian and companion of Paul, for Theophilus to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings. Key themes are salvation for all nations, the role of prayer, praise and the Holy Spirit. The gospel follows Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem and concludes with his resurrection.
Session 04 New Testament Overview - Gospel of MatthewJohn Brooks
Session 04 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
The document discusses Mariology, the study of Mary. It outlines some of the key beliefs about Mary based on Scripture, including that she is the Mother of God, as Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The four main Marian dogmas discussed are: 1) Divine Motherhood - that Mary is the mother of God; 2) Perpetual Virginity - that Mary remained a virgin her whole life; 3) Immaculate Conception - that Mary was conceived without original sin; and 4) Assumption - that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. The document provides biblical evidence for these doctrines and explains Mary's important role in salvation history and relationship to God.
Luke's Gospel highlights how caring Jesus was towards women and their involvement in his ministry. It describes how women played important roles at Jesus' birth, during his ministry, and at his death. Jesus valued women in contrast to the cultures of his time that treated women as inferior. The document provides several examples from Luke of women like Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, the widow of Nain, and others who demonstrated faith, prayer, generosity, and service towards Jesus.
Describes how idolatry and paganism infiltrated the Church. Can be used effectively to teach Roman Catholics and Oriental Church members. Includes brief notes on middle eastern, mesopotamian, egyptian, sumerian, greek, Hindu religions and cults
The document discusses Mary, the mother of Jesus, based on references from the Old Testament, New Testament, and early Church writings. It summarizes that Mary is foretold in the Old Testament to bear the Messiah, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus, and Mary responds with joy and obedience. Early Church fathers established Mary as the Theotokos (God-bearer), perpetually virgin, and an important figure in salvation history through her role in the Incarnation.
The document discusses the birth narratives in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. It notes that while Matthew and Luke include stories of Jesus' conception and birth, Mark and John do not. The document aims to explain why Matthew and Luke included these birth stories, noting that their purpose was to declare from the beginning of Jesus' life that he was God, as the early Church's understanding of Jesus grew to see him as the divine Son of God. The document then provides details from Matthew's account of the visit of the Magi, guided by the star to Jesus, and their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, establishing Jesus' identity from his birth.
The Feast of the Assumption commemorates the ascent of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven. It is celebrated on August 15th each year by Catholics and Christians around the world in churches. The feast honors Mary being taken up, body and soul, into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.
The document discusses St. Mary's virginity from an Orthodox perspective. It notes that her virginity is a biblical reality that is important for Christology, as it proves Jesus was not conceived through human means but was the Son of God. Her perpetual virginity is supported by prophecies in scripture. The Virgin Birth signifies that salvation comes through God's grace alone, not human efforts. It also correlates to our spiritual rebirth in Christ and establishes the heavenly kingdom among humanity.
The Feast of the Assumption is celebrated by the Catholic Church on August 15th to commemorate the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. In 1950, Pope Pius XII definitively declared the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of the Catholic faith. While the Bible does not explicitly mention the Assumption, Catholics believe it has been divinely revealed and is an important part of their tradition and theology concerning Mary.
Luke the physician noticed the poor and the outcaste and recorded Jesus care for the rejected. This is a survey of the Lukan description of Jesus engagement with and teaching about the poor.
The document discusses the role and importance of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in Christianity according to both biblical sources and teachings of the Catholic Church. It provides biblical evidence for Mary's special role as chosen by God from the beginning to bear the Son of God. It outlines Catholic doctrines regarding Mary including her perpetual virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption. It also discusses Marian devotions such as the rosary and traditions surrounding Mary.
This document outlines a seminar on biblical typology, with a focus on Mary as a type of the Church. It discusses how various women in the Old Testament prefigured Mary, such as Eve being a type of Mary as the new Eve who undoes the damage of the first Eve. Daughter Zion from Zephaniah is presented as another type of Mary, as she is promised that God will come to save and dwell with her. The document argues that Mary represents the fulfillment of these Old Testament promises and types as the mother of Jesus.
This document provides information about Mary, the mother of Jesus, including her role and importance in the Catholic Church. It discusses Marian dogmas such as her Immaculate Conception and Assumption, her role as the Mother of God, and her significance as the New Eve. The document also outlines several important Marian feasts celebrated by the Catholic Church and explanations of prayers dedicated to Mary such as the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The document provides an overview of prophets in the Old Testament, their role and function over different historical periods. It discusses how prophets acted as intermediaries between God and the people, speaking on God's behalf. Major prophets mentioned include Moses. It outlines four periods of prophecy: the early monarchical period, the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian crisis, and the post-exilic period. The document also discusses the biblical perspective on justice, how it involves giving each person their due and respecting the rights of others.
Luke 15-16, Prodigal son, Abraham's bosom, Heaven Is For Real, music and danc...Valley Bible Fellowship
Luke Chapters 15-16, Seeking the lost at all costs, joy over one sinner who repents, Prodigal Son or gracious Father, music and dancing, unjust servant with two masters, cognitive dissonance, God knows your hearts, oikonomia, administration or dispensation, Abraham's bosom, Heaven is for Real, Soul Sleep, Purgatory
The document discusses the importance of prayer in the church. It provides examples from the book of Acts showing how prayer preceded powerful miracles and witness. When the early church gathered together in prayer, they saw signs, wonders, and boldness to spread the gospel. The document argues that prayer was essential for the unity and character of the early church. It transformed them into a caring community that generously shared possessions. For churches today to experience revival, they must prioritize prayer like the early church did.
The document discusses the holiness of the Holy Family home in Nazareth. It describes Nazareth as a paradise on earth where Jesus, Mary and Joseph lived in perfect holiness. It argues that St. Joseph's holiness likely surpassed even St. John the Baptist's, as he was chosen to be guardian of Jesus and spouse of Mary. As such, St. Joseph's role was to reflect God the Father's purity, love, wisdom and mercy. The document suggests St. Joseph's mission was to help form Jesus' human intellect and ensure harmony between his divine and human natures. Living in such intense holiness, the Holy Family home can be seen as a vision of heavenly paradise.
The document discusses the historical roots and differences between the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation in the 16th century. It begins by exploring biblical passages that foreshadowed or paralleled these movements. It then examines the key figures of Martin Luther, who led the Reformation, Ignatius Loyola, who founded the Jesuit order to spearhead the Counter-Reformation, and Desiderius Erasmus, who took a more moderate position. The document analyzes their differing approaches and beliefs, and how they represented the radical reform vs. maintaining traditional church authority. It portrayed Luther as courageously defending scriptural truth despite opposition, while Loyola was devoted to restoring Catholicism's power and influence.
The document provides an overview of the Holy Spirit's representation as a dove in the Bible based on the law of first mention. It notes that in Noah's ark story, the dove is the first bird mentioned and unlike the raven, it would not eat decaying flesh or rest on a carcass. When the dove returned to the ark, it had an olive leaf in its mouth, representing peace. At Jesus' baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon him like a dove, establishing the dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture. The dove brings messages of peace, cleansing and anointing, reflecting the Holy Spirit's ministry.
There is a huge error in the thinking of Church caused by some erroneous teaching by popular preachers. What is the role God has for the Jews in His redemption plan? Has the Church 'replaced' Israel? Has God failed in His promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? What is the role of the True Israel / True Jew and the Church together in God's redemptive ministry? Read the entire history of God's redemption plan still continuing and will be completed with a huge role by the Messianic Jews and the Church together in the near future. Spiritual warfare history can also be understood from this presentation. Be blessed and be a blessing! Nirmal Nathan, Trichy, India.
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the savior of all people. It was written by Luke, a historian and companion of Paul, for Theophilus to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings. Key themes are salvation for all nations, the role of prayer, praise and the Holy Spirit. The gospel follows Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem and concludes with his resurrection.
Session 04 New Testament Overview - Gospel of MatthewJohn Brooks
Session 04 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
The document discusses Mariology, the study of Mary. It outlines some of the key beliefs about Mary based on Scripture, including that she is the Mother of God, as Jesus is both fully God and fully human. The four main Marian dogmas discussed are: 1) Divine Motherhood - that Mary is the mother of God; 2) Perpetual Virginity - that Mary remained a virgin her whole life; 3) Immaculate Conception - that Mary was conceived without original sin; and 4) Assumption - that Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. The document provides biblical evidence for these doctrines and explains Mary's important role in salvation history and relationship to God.
Luke's Gospel highlights how caring Jesus was towards women and their involvement in his ministry. It describes how women played important roles at Jesus' birth, during his ministry, and at his death. Jesus valued women in contrast to the cultures of his time that treated women as inferior. The document provides several examples from Luke of women like Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, the widow of Nain, and others who demonstrated faith, prayer, generosity, and service towards Jesus.
Describes how idolatry and paganism infiltrated the Church. Can be used effectively to teach Roman Catholics and Oriental Church members. Includes brief notes on middle eastern, mesopotamian, egyptian, sumerian, greek, Hindu religions and cults
The document discusses Mary, the mother of Jesus, based on references from the Old Testament, New Testament, and early Church writings. It summarizes that Mary is foretold in the Old Testament to bear the Messiah, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus, and Mary responds with joy and obedience. Early Church fathers established Mary as the Theotokos (God-bearer), perpetually virgin, and an important figure in salvation history through her role in the Incarnation.
The document discusses the birth narratives in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. It notes that while Matthew and Luke include stories of Jesus' conception and birth, Mark and John do not. The document aims to explain why Matthew and Luke included these birth stories, noting that their purpose was to declare from the beginning of Jesus' life that he was God, as the early Church's understanding of Jesus grew to see him as the divine Son of God. The document then provides details from Matthew's account of the visit of the Magi, guided by the star to Jesus, and their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, establishing Jesus' identity from his birth.
The Feast of the Assumption commemorates the ascent of Mary, mother of Jesus, into heaven. It is celebrated on August 15th each year by Catholics and Christians around the world in churches. The feast honors Mary being taken up, body and soul, into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life.
The document discusses St. Mary's virginity from an Orthodox perspective. It notes that her virginity is a biblical reality that is important for Christology, as it proves Jesus was not conceived through human means but was the Son of God. Her perpetual virginity is supported by prophecies in scripture. The Virgin Birth signifies that salvation comes through God's grace alone, not human efforts. It also correlates to our spiritual rebirth in Christ and establishes the heavenly kingdom among humanity.
The Feast of the Assumption is celebrated by the Catholic Church on August 15th to commemorate the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. In 1950, Pope Pius XII definitively declared the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of the Catholic faith. While the Bible does not explicitly mention the Assumption, Catholics believe it has been divinely revealed and is an important part of their tradition and theology concerning Mary.
Luke the physician noticed the poor and the outcaste and recorded Jesus care for the rejected. This is a survey of the Lukan description of Jesus engagement with and teaching about the poor.
The document discusses the role and importance of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in Christianity according to both biblical sources and teachings of the Catholic Church. It provides biblical evidence for Mary's special role as chosen by God from the beginning to bear the Son of God. It outlines Catholic doctrines regarding Mary including her perpetual virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption. It also discusses Marian devotions such as the rosary and traditions surrounding Mary.
This document outlines a seminar on biblical typology, with a focus on Mary as a type of the Church. It discusses how various women in the Old Testament prefigured Mary, such as Eve being a type of Mary as the new Eve who undoes the damage of the first Eve. Daughter Zion from Zephaniah is presented as another type of Mary, as she is promised that God will come to save and dwell with her. The document argues that Mary represents the fulfillment of these Old Testament promises and types as the mother of Jesus.
This document provides information about Mary, the mother of Jesus, including her role and importance in the Catholic Church. It discusses Marian dogmas such as her Immaculate Conception and Assumption, her role as the Mother of God, and her significance as the New Eve. The document also outlines several important Marian feasts celebrated by the Catholic Church and explanations of prayers dedicated to Mary such as the Holy Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The document provides an overview of prophets in the Old Testament, their role and function over different historical periods. It discusses how prophets acted as intermediaries between God and the people, speaking on God's behalf. Major prophets mentioned include Moses. It outlines four periods of prophecy: the early monarchical period, the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian crisis, and the post-exilic period. The document also discusses the biblical perspective on justice, how it involves giving each person their due and respecting the rights of others.
Luke 15-16, Prodigal son, Abraham's bosom, Heaven Is For Real, music and danc...Valley Bible Fellowship
Luke Chapters 15-16, Seeking the lost at all costs, joy over one sinner who repents, Prodigal Son or gracious Father, music and dancing, unjust servant with two masters, cognitive dissonance, God knows your hearts, oikonomia, administration or dispensation, Abraham's bosom, Heaven is for Real, Soul Sleep, Purgatory
Chronological chart of Kings and Prophets in the BibleJocabed Ramboyong
This document presents a chronological chart of the kings of Israel and Judah from around 930 BC to 562 BC, listing each king's name, the scripture reference where they can be found, and the prophets that were active during their reigns. It includes over 50 biblical rulers spanning from the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah until the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 562 BC. The chart provides a timeline of leadership and correlates the kings to the major prophets of the period for important historical and biblical context.
During the early stages of Jesus' ministry in Galilee:
1) Jesus began preaching that the kingdom of God was near and calling disciples like Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow him. 2) He demonstrated his authority over demons and diseases by performing many exorcisms and healings, which amazed the crowds. 3) He controversially healed on the Sabbath and ate with sinners, challenging Jewish traditions and authorities. 4) Jesus formally called the twelve apostles who would be his closest followers as he traveled throughout Galilee teaching and healing.
John the Baptist began his ministry preaching repentance and baptizing people in the River Jordan. Jesus began his ministry after John and was baptized by him in the Jordan River, where he saw the Holy Spirit descend on him in the form of a dove and heard God declare him to be his beloved Son. Jesus was then led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where he fasted for 40 days and was tempted three times by the devil, quoting scripture each time to resist temptation.
The Prophets and prophecies are recorded through out the Bible from genesis to Revelation: from Noah, to King David, from John the Baptist to Jesus to the lesser known prophets in the early church. The prophets communicate God's messages different ages and can have multiple fulfillments.
The document provides an overview of key points from the Gospel of John chapter 1. It discusses that Jesus is the eternal and creative Word who is the light of the world. It also examines the implications of Jesus' incarnation as both God and man, such as allowing people to perceive his glory and receive his grace. John the Baptist's role in preparing the way for Jesus through baptism is explored. Finally, it analyzes the metaphor of Jesus as the Lamb of God through both Old and New Testament references.
Salvation history is the progressive unfolding of God's plan to save humanity from sin and death after the Fall. This plan involves a series of covenants and promises from God to figures like Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets, all preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ. Key promises included preserving life (Noah), establishing a chosen people and blessing the world (Abraham), giving the law and bringing them to the Promised Land (Moses), and founding an everlasting kingdom (David). The deeper reason for these promises was to prefigure Christ, who would bring full and final salvation.
- Scripture and Tradition together constitute the single deposit of revealed truth given by God to the Church and infallibly taught by the Magisterium.
- Scripture is the single collection of 73 books called the Bible, containing God's entire inspired written truth revealing himself and his saving plan.
- Tradition is what is revealed by God and handed on by the apostles, including things not explicitly in Scripture. The Magisterium teaches infallibly the revealed truths of Scripture and Tradition.
Chart of Minor Prophets, a Free Bible Chart from Word Of God Teamyesudas.rs
This document provides a chart summarizing the 12 Minor Prophets of the Bible. It includes their approximate dates, the meanings of their names, the main themes or messages of their books, who their prophecies were directed towards, and the major sins of those people. Some of the key prophets mentioned are Obadiah against Edom, Joel about the Day of the Lord, Jonah sent to Nineveh, Amos concerning injustice, and Malachi preparing Israel for the coming messenger.
Ezekiel was a prophet called by God to serve as a watchman for Israel. Through symbolic actions like lying on his side for 430 days and preaching, Ezekiel warned Israel of coming judgment for their sins and idolatry. He also had visions of Israel's future restoration, including receiving a new heart and spirit, dry bones coming to life, and the rebuilt temple. Ezekiel prophesied of a time when Satan will be bound for 1000 years and Christ will rule during the Millennial Kingdom before the final battle and judgment. The Minor Prophets also warned Israel and surrounding nations while offering hope for the future through messages focused on obedience, justice, and restoration.
I. Introducing the Old Testament ProphetsTony Watkins
An introduction to the Old Testament prophets, focusing on the origins of prophetism with Moses, the greatest prophet, their origins in the early history of Israel, and on the key themes in the prophets. A lecture given on the Bible and Culture course at Schloss Mittersill, Austria (a course run jointly by Schloss MIttersill and IFES).
The document provides an overview of Jesus' parables from the Bible. It defines a parable as a short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus often used parables as a teaching tool to convey important messages about the kingdom of God in an engaging way. The document examines several of Jesus' famous parables, including the parables of the sower, the Good Samaritan, and the workers in the vineyard. It analyzes the key characters, settings, and messages within each parable.
An introduction to a study of Jesus' Parables. Literary tools such as metaphors, similes and allegory are defined and distinguished from a parable itself. Jesus purpose for using parables is also discussed along with a 5 step approach to analyzing a parable.
N.C.B.T.S.-National Competency-Based Teacher's Standard (2013)Marianne Seras
The document outlines the National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) framework in the Philippines. It describes NCBTS as defining effective teaching and providing a single framework for teacher development from school to national levels. It aims to minimize confusion about teaching standards. The NCBTS framework has 7 domains: (1) Social Regard for Learning, (2) The Learning Environment, (3) Diversity of Learners, (4) Curriculum, (5) Planning/Assessing/Reporting, (6) Community Linkages, and (7) Personal Growth. It also discusses the Code of Ethics for teachers established by the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act.
Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers of the PhilippinesJohn Bernal
This powerpoint presentation contains salient features of Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers of the Philippines citing Supreme Court Jurisprudence related to education.
Luke's Gospel provides a historical narrative that presents Jesus Christ as the perfect divine man and son of man. It was written around 60-70 AD by Luke, a companion of Paul who was a physician from Greece. The Gospel was addressed to Greeks and emphasizes Jesus' words over his deeds. It portrays God's love and Jesus as the savior of all people. The Gospel details Jesus' life from his birth and advent to his ministry in Galilee and Perea and final crucifixion and resurrection.
Matthew and Luke both devote two chapters to the events around Jesus' birth. They agree on key details like Mary and Joseph being his parents and his conception occurring through the Holy Spirit while Mary was a virgin. Matthew focuses on Jesus' genealogy and fulfillment of prophecies, while Luke provides more context for important figures. Both Gospels describe Jesus' birth in Bethlehem and family's flight to Egypt to escape Herod, with Matthew citing fulfilled prophecies. They differ on some details regarding timing of events.
The document discusses Jesus' identity by examining his various names and titles used in the gospels, including how the different evangelists portray Jesus through their narratives. It analyzes names for Jesus like Christ, Son of God, Son of Man, and titles such as Rabbi, Lord, Prophet, and King of the Jews. The document explores how these names and titles emphasize both Jesus' humanity and divinity.
1) Luke provides a historical account of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, noting that Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census that required Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. 2) Mary gave birth to Jesus and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. 3) The story fulfills Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah being born in Bethlehem and highlights how even secular rulers like Augustus unknowingly played a role in God's salvation plan.
1. The document describes the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to a peasant mother and upbringing as a carpenter, to his death at age 33. It notes that despite having no wealth, credentials, or accomplishments traditionally associated with greatness, Jesus Christ has had the greatest impact and influence on mankind of any person in history.
2. The incarnation of God refers to God becoming human in the form of Jesus Christ. His conception and birth fulfilled prophecies that the messiah would be born of a virgin. His life, death, and resurrection revealed God's sovereignty, holiness, and power.
3. The passage discusses how God orchestrated circumstances of Jesus' lineage and birth
The document contrasts two groups at Jesus' first coming: those who were ready and welcomed him, and those who were not ready and rejected him. Those who were ready include the Magi, Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, Simeon, and Anna. Those who were not ready include Caesar Augustus, Herod, all of Jerusalem, and the "inn keeper." The document argues these groups foreshadow those who will be ready and not ready for Jesus' second coming.
GD NT 3: MeckMom LDS Gospel Doctrine New Testament Lesson 3MeckMom.com
1) Jesus grew up normally as a child, learning from his mother Mary and Joseph according to the customs of Jewish tradition. He attended school and learned to read, write, and memorize scripture.
2) As Jesus learned and grew, he was guided from heaven in unique ways. He observed nature and increased in wisdom while waiting upon the Lord and serving others.
3) The document provides context about Jesus' birth and childhood to encourage living as he did, increasing in favor with God and man through learning, serving, and following heavenly guidance.
Mary was a young Jewish girl chosen by God to give birth to Jesus. She humbly accepted this role despite not understanding fully how it would happen. Mary treasured the unusual events around Jesus' birth and her relationship with him changed as he grew up performing miracles and identifying himself as the Son of God. Mary maintained faith and devotion to God's will throughout her life and serves as an example of humility and obedience for Christians today.
This document provides a summary of key aspects of the Gospel of Luke, including:
1) Luke presents Jesus as the perfect man who is fully dependent on God and shows grace towards sinners.
2) Luke's account can be divided into Jesus' birth and early years, his service in Galilee, his journey to Jerusalem, and the events leading up to his death and resurrection.
3) The document examines several ways Luke uniquely presents Jesus' humanity and dependence on God through his focus on Jesus' prayer life and interactions with people in their homes.
The document summarizes key events from Jesus' early life and childhood according to the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It details the annunciation to Mary, Mary's visit with Elizabeth, Jesus' birth, presentation at the Temple, visit of the Magi, flight to Egypt, massacre of the innocents, finding in the Temple at age 12, and reveals Jesus' identity, mission from God, role of the Holy Spirit, concern for all people, and his suffering for our salvation.
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and greeted her, saying she had found favor with God. He told her she would conceive and bear a son, and name him Jesus. He said Jesus would be great and called the Son of God, taking the throne of David, and his kingdom would never end. Mary was perplexed by this since she was a virgin, but the angel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and God's power would overshadow her. He mentioned Elizabeth's pregnancy in her old age as confirmation. Mary humbly submitted to God's will.
The four Gospels provide accounts of Jesus's life and ministry from different perspectives. Matthew primarily writes for a Jewish audience to show that Jesus fulfilled Hebrew prophecies as the Messiah. The Gospel covers Jesus's birth, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. Matthew presents Jesus as the prophesied King of the Jews and emphasizes that he established the kingdom of God through his atoning sacrifice.
The document provides information about the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. It discusses the five Joyful Mysteries which are meditations on events in the early life of Jesus that bring joy. These mysteries are the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. It also provides details on how to pray the Rosary and meditate on each mystery, beginning with prayers and moving through each decade focusing on a different mystery.
The document provides information about the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. It discusses the five Joyful Mysteries which are meditations on events in the early life of Jesus that bring joy. These mysteries are the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. It also provides details on how to pray the Rosary and meditate on each mystery, beginning with prayers and moving through each decade focusing on a different mystery.
This document provides an overview of key figures and passages from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. It introduces Saint Luke as a physician and fellow traveler of Paul who wrote the Gospel of Luke for Gentile readers. It then summarizes passages about John the Baptist, Zacharias, Elisabeth, and Gabriel. Similarly, it introduces Saint Matthew and the content and intended audience of his Gospel. Finally, it summarizes the story of Mary and passages about her from Luke and Matthew.
This document provides a summary of Pope St. John Paul II's teachings about St. Joseph from his 1989 apostolic exhortation "Guardian of the Redeemer". It describes Joseph as a just man who faithfully carried out his roles as Mary's husband and as a father figure to Jesus. Key points include:
- Joseph obediently took Mary as his wife when instructed by an angel, despite her being pregnant.
- He protected and supported Mary and the baby Jesus, bringing them to Egypt to escape danger.
- Joseph modeled humility, faith, and obedience to God's will for his family through his work and actions.
- The Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus is presented as a
The document provides context and commentary on Luke 2:1-17, which describes Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. It discusses the historical background, including the Roman census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. It notes that Luke wanted to emphasize the ordinary and humble nature of Jesus' birth, contrasting with the power of Rome. The document also analyzes the angel's announcement to the shepherds, emphasizing that the good news was for all people, including the lowly shepherds who were the first to hear of Jesus' birth.
New Testament Survey - no.9: Luke - His Gospel AccountClive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 9 provides an overview of the writing of Luke - His Gospel on the life of Christ. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she would conceive and bear a son named Jesus. Mary was perplexed by this since she was a virgin. Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and God's power would overshadow her so that the child would be holy and called the Son of God. He also told her that her relative Elizabeth had conceived in her old age, showing that nothing is impossible for God.
The document provides an overview of the Gospel of Luke, including its author, date of writing, purpose, themes, and key events and teachings. The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, around AD 60. Luke wrote to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and ministry based on eyewitness testimony, with a focus on Jesus as the savior of all people and the themes of salvation, forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit's role. Key events included Jesus' birth, teachings, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection.
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This document discusses the importance of making disciples who make disciples based on the models of Jesus and Paul. It notes that while many churches believe in and teach discipleship, few actually implement disciple-making processes like intentional relationships and accountability. The document cites examples of churches that grew when they shifted from a program-based to a relationship-based discipleship approach and created clear spiritual pathways expecting life transformation. It encourages pastors to invest in discipling relationships above all other activities.
It is common to refer to the process of maturing as a disciple as spiritual formation. Here, based upon work by Greg Ogden, I give a four stage process for growing into maturity, and fruitfulness, as a follower of King Jesus.
Jesus expected a process of change, growth and development in the life of his followers. Many writers suggest a three or four stage process. A four stage process is outlined here, along with personal challenge / application.
Disciple-Making, according to Greg Ogden requires at least tow major factors: Internalisation and Multiplication. This presentation adds to his ideas with some scripture and illustrative ideas challenging followers of Christ to become, and make, disciples in his image.
Name someone...who has impacted your life.
Disiple-making is a deliberate act requiring discipline and dedication
“Discipleship is all about living the life together rather than just one structured meeting each week” Chan
This document provides a summary of the New Testament story in four hours. It is divided into three time periods in the life of Jesus: 1) His first 30 years before ministry, 2) His three years of public ministry in and around Israel, and 3) His crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. The first section focuses on Jesus' birth and early life, including key details from the nativity story presented in the gospels of Matthew and Luke.
This document provides an overview and summary of key events and people in the Old Testament from Eden to Israel entering the Promised Land. It discusses 4 main moves: 1) From Eden to Israel; 2) From Israel to Egypt; 3) 40 years in the wilderness; 4) Entering the Promised Land. Key points covered include Creation, the Fall, Noah, Abraham, Joseph in Egypt, Moses and the Exodus, receiving the 10 Commandments at Mt. Sinai, and Joshua leading the people into Canaan.
The document provides guidance on discipleship and disciple-making. It begins by defining a disciple as someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and committed to Jesus' mission. It then discusses the importance of discipleship, noting that disciples are meant to be world-changers and that one-on-one discipleship is the most effective method, replicating itself over time. The document concludes by outlining models of discipleship, including sharing the gospel, connecting with others, helping them minister, and ultimately making them disciples who can repeat the process.
The document summarizes the biblical story of Babel in Genesis 11, where all humanity spoke one language but decided to build a tower to make themselves famous. God responded by confusing their languages, scattering them across the earth and enforcing his command to spread out. It also discusses the origins of different ethnicities and races. The next section introduces Abraham, called at age 75 to leave Haran and given promises by God of land, descendants and blessing through his offspring. The covenant with Abraham sets the agenda for the rest of the Bible by being fulfilled through Christ.
The document outlines key events in the biblical story of humanity's origins and early history:
1. God creates the universe and places the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden.
2. Adam and Eve rebel against God and are banished from the Garden, introducing sin and brokenness into the world.
3. As sin and death spread, God brings a flood to wipe out most of humanity while saving Noah, his family, and two of every kind of animal on an ark.
This document provides an overview of the upcoming "The Old Testament Story" learning and development series starting on September 2nd. It outlines the 4 main movements of the Old Testament story from Eden to Israel, Israel in the promised land, Israel to exile and return. Key details include the main people, events, and sections covered within the 11 most important books that make up 95% of the Old Testament narrative.
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Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
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A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
1. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST;
THE NATIVITY
The virgin birth and
the genealogies of Matthew and Luke
Key passages: John 1:1-18, Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2
2.
3. Matthew and Luke both devote 2
chapters to the events around his birth
- they differ widely on what and how
they report
- probably they had different sources
- They agree on the main details
- Mary and Joseph are the parents,
conception took place through the HS
whilst Mary was a virgin, in the time
of Herod, an angel announces and
names the baby, birth was in
Bethlehem but they settle in Nazareth.
4. Matthews Genealogy (Matt 1:1-17)
is dealt with from a Jewish
perspective - he is the Christ,
descended from King David (and
also Abraham, through whom all
nations would be blessed).
5 women are mentioned: Tamar,
Rahab, Ruth, Uriah’s wife
(Bathsheba) and Mary - all had
questionable sexual backgrounds.
Matthews Account
5. The OT mentions other
ancestors but Matt chooses
three groups of 14, David being
the 14th.
(The numerical values of the
consonants in David was 14,
D=4, V=6.)
The phrase “to beget”, NIV,
“was the father of ” could mean
“to be one’s ancestor” - hence
leaving names out was not a
problem.
6. Matt 1:16 uses the feminine
form and so appears to make
it clear that Jesus had one
biological parent,
...and Jacob the father of Joseph,
the husband of Mary, and Mary
was the mother of Jesus who is
called the Messiah.
7. Matthew uses 5 OT texts which are fulfilled in the
birth of Christ. Some of these can be taken literally
and are seen as having come to pass. Others are more
typological. Some mix both.
Blomberg defines typology as,
“the recognition of a correspondence between OT and NT
events, based on a conviction of the unchanging nature of the
principles of God’s working, and a consequent understanding of
the NT event in terms of the OT model”
8.
9. The conception of Jesus
Matt 1:18-25
- being pledged to one another
(betrothal) was a binding contract
- marriage would take place a
year or so later
- young Jewish women married in
their teens to men several years
older than them
10. - Joseph is shown as “righteous”
- not sinless but a man who
would obey the oral Torah and
yet still protect Mary from
public humiliation
- Jesus is a Greek translation of
the Hebrew Joshua, meaning
“Yahweh saves” or “Yahweh is
salvation”
11. Birth in Bethlehem, visit of Magi Matt 2:1-12
- the Magi are not shown to be
wise men
kings or
3 in number
- they did bring three gifts fit for royalty
- Magoi were Persian astrologers, attempting to
understand and predict the future by the stars
13. Flight to Egypt
Matt 2:13-15
- Jesus became a “refugee”
- timespan of a few months to a
few years could have elapsed
14. Massacre of the babies
Matt 2:16-18
(Jeremiah 31 was fulfilled)
“A voice is heard in Ramah,
weeping and great mourning,
Rachel weeping for her children
and refusing to be comforted,
because they are no more.”
- Bethlehem was small so maybe
20 or so babies (2 and under) killed
- verse 16 implies the Magi arrived
up to 2 years after Christ’s birth, so
maybe shepherds and magi not
together
15.
16.
17. Return to Nazareth
Matthew 2:19-23
- there is no OT reference
saying, “He will be called a
Nazarene”
- maybe it is a general
interpretation of Isa 11:1
and Num 24:17-19 in
building up this argument
18. Return to Nazareth
Matthew 2:19-23
- there is no OT reference
saying, “He will be called a
Nazarene”
- maybe it is a general
interpretation of Isa 11:1
and Num 24:17-19 in
building up this argument
Matthew is not writing as an
historian but a theologian
- sees Christ as the fulfillment of
OT Messianic hopes from the
line of David.
- Jesus is the hope of Israel
- through Jesus blessings will be
extended to the Gentiles
- Jesus is the legitimate king and
ruler, not Herod, the priests or
any other earthly authorities
19. Preface Luke 1:1-4
- written in highly literary Greek
- same pattern as other histories /
biographies of the day
- shows Luke as a historian and
theologian
- orderly means structured not
chronological
Luke’s Account
20. Preface Luke 1:1-4
- written in highly literary Greek
- same pattern as other histories /
biographies of the day
- shows Luke as a historian and
theologian
- orderly means structured not
chronological Theophilus London
is an Trinidadian-
born American
rapper from, New
York
Luke’s Account
21. Birth stories Luke 1:5 - 2:52
- possibly as the information is
detailed it might have come from a
close relative, Elizabeth, or even
Mary
In his infancy narrative Luke aims
to do two things:
1. Provide an overview of salvation
2. Show similarities / differences
between JTB and Jesus
22. - the birth of JTB is foretold, then the birth of Jesus
- Mary and Elizabeth are then set alongside each
other
- the birth and growth of each boy is related
- both are seen as heralds of a new age
- both are born to Jewish parents who experienced
miraculous conceptions
- angels are in both stories
- fear and disbelief of the parents turns to
acceptance and praise to God
- Luke does portray Jesus as greater than JTB, virgin
birth, Saviour, Lord etc.
23. Birth of JTB foretold Luke 1:5-25
- JTB of a priestly family
- 18,000 priests at that time, so small
chance of selection to minister in
temple
- not drinking alcohol was not
common in OT
- being filled with HS from his
mothers womb was unheard of
- JTB has a prophetic role in calling
to repentance / preparing the way for
the Messiah
24. Birth of JTB foretold Luke 1:5-25
- JTB of a priestly family
- 18,000 priests at that time, so small
chance of selection to minister in
temple
- not drinking alcohol was not
common in OT
- being filled with HS from his
mothers womb was unheard of
- JTB has a prophetic role in calling
to repentance / preparing the way for
the Messiah
25. Announcing the birth of Jesus
Luke 1:26-38
- the angel Gabriel comes to announce
the impending birth to Mary
- Mary is highly favoured, literally
“having been given grace” or “having
been treated graciously”
- there is nothing special about Mary, it
is God’s initiative
- Son of the Most High is a Davidic,
messianic title
- Mary questions - but then graciously
accepts Gabriels explanation
26. Announcing the birth of Jesus
Luke 1:26-38
- the angel Gabriel comes to announce
the impending birth to Mary
- Mary is highly favoured, literally
“having been given grace” or “having
been treated graciously”
- there is nothing special about Mary, it
is God’s initiative
- Son of the Most High is a Davidic,
messianic title
- Mary questions - but then graciously
accepts Gabriels explanation
27. Mary visits Elizabeth
Luke 1:39-56
- as Mary arrives Elizabeth (who is
older) repeats Gabriel's blessing
- Elizabeth is filled with the HSp
- JTB in the womb leaps for joy -
also in the power of HS
- Mary is never called the “mother
of God”
- Mary’s own prayer (hymn?) is
similar to that of Hannah in
1Samuel 2:1-10
28. Mary visits Elizabeth
Luke 1:39-56
- as Mary arrives Elizabeth (who is
older) repeats Gabriel's blessing
- Elizabeth is filled with the HSp
- JTB in the womb leaps for joy -
also in the power of HS
- Mary is never called the “mother
of God”
- Mary’s own prayer (hymn?) is
similar to that of Hannah in
1Samuel 2:1-10
- other hymns follow in the story,
proclaiming salvation for Israel and
a light for the Gentiles (2:32,
1:54-55)
- Mary declares she is blessed, but
only because of what God has done
for her (1:49)
- Mary’s song is often called The
Magnificat (from the first word in
the Latin translation)
29. The birth and growth of JTB
Luke 1:57-80
- JTB is born and named (not after
father or relative) John, means “the
Lord is gracious”
- Zechariah regains his voice is filled
with HS and praises God
- promises physical rescue, spiritual
restoration, fulfilment of the
covenant with Abraham
1:80 summarises JTB so far:
And the child grew and became strong in
spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until
he appeared publicly to Israel.
30. Birth and growth of Jesus
Luke 2:1-52
- around 6BC, 6 months after
JTB was born
- the census registration links
Joseph (Jesus) with Davids line
- Nazareth to Bethlehem was 85
miles - on foot 15-18 miles/day
- the manager = feeding trough
- delivery took place amongst the
animals
- inn (2:7) was a guest room (Lk
22:11, Mk 14:14)
31. - probably they had made arrangements to stay with
relatives but due to the census so had many others
- the house would have been 1 or 2 rooms, where the
animals were was separated from the raised part of
the house by the manager
- Mary and Joseph would have been with friends /
family - but it was crowded and so the feeding
trough was the only place to put the baby
- One apocryphal story has Jesus being born in a
cave (protoevangelium of James)
32. - shepherds were looked down
upon; nomadic lifestyle and a
reputation for theft
- M/J were poor enough not
to be able to offer a sheep
(2:24 / Lev 12:8)
- yet God sent his angels to
these shepherds to proclaim
- Saviour is the most distinctive
title for Jesus in Luke, Lord is
used in Acts
33. - the ministry of Jesus will also
bring division, and Mary is
told how her own heart will be
pierced (see also 12:51-53)
- Jesus is taken to the temple
for rituals
- Simeon is met - he had been
promised he would see the
Messiah and now can die in
peace
- the prophetess Anna appears
34. The only event recorded between
birth and adult ministry of Jesus
is in the Temple aged 12
- possibly a forerunner to the bar
mitzvah (son of the
commandment ceremony) where
13 y.o. boys read and expounded
the Law for themselves and came
of age spiritually speaking
- Jesus called the temple “my
Fathers house”
- knowledge of special relationship
with God was arguably present
35. - in apocryphal literature Jesus
makes clay sparrows, miraculously
extends wood to make a bed
balance and withers up a belligerent
playmate (Inf. Gosp. of Thomas)
- we have no good historical
evidence to cover this period of
Jesus’ life
- Jesus does nothing miraculous
here
- Jesus was a normal child, obedient
- Luke shows his humanity and
growth intellectually, physically,
socially
36.
37. Genealogy Luke 3:223-28
Luke goes back to Adam “the son of God”
- stresses humanity and universal significance
- Blomberg argues that in the positioning of the
genealogy Luke is emphasising that Jesus is the Son
of God
- it is between his baptism and temptation, in both
Jesus demonstrated his sonship
- names differ to Matthews list, why?
* Luke gives Mary’s genealogy (Matt uses Josephs)
* Luke gives human genealogy through Joseph
where Matt gave legal and royal ancestry through
Joseph
39. “Jesus is the Davidic Messiah coming
as the consolation of Israel, but he is
also “a light to enlighten the
Gentiles.” He will be both Saviour
and Lord bringing spiritual and
socioeconomic liberty, with special
compassion for women, the poor, and
other social outcasts...as Luke and
Acts unfold it will be clear that Luke’s
greatest interest includes universal
Gentile themes and that Jesus is
clearly “a man for all people”.”
40. The virgin conception and birth are nt
accepted by some who say God can’t
perform miracles
Historical Factors
- there is no evidence of the writers
“fixing” the OT scriptures to match
their ideas - they looked at the OT for
parallels but did not manipulate the text
- the style of writing suggests sources
lose to the events - Luke with Mary (or
her family) and Matthew with Joseph’s
Virgin Birth
41. - it seems very unlikely that the
early Christians would have
made up the events of the virgin
conception / birth
* it is simply the HS
overshadowing her
* the myths would say that
Alexanders mother was
surrounded by a serpent on the
night of her conception, so the
father could not approach her,
other stories have the gods
appearing to copulate with
humans
42. - it seems very unlikely that the
early Christians would have
made up the events of the virgin
conception / birth
* it is simply the HS
overshadowing her
* the myths would say that
Alexanders mother was
surrounded by a serpent on the
night of her conception, so the
father could not approach her,
other stories have the gods
appearing to copulate with
humans
*Luke creates no pious legend he
gives simple detail
*little (if anything) is made of this in
the rest of the NT
* The early church included this -
they had good historical reasons to
do so
Theologically the virgin birth
does not prove the incarnation
- but it does emphasise both
Jesus’ deity and humanity - so
he is an adequate substitute
and adequate representative in
his work
43. “Today the historic Christian faith finds
itself usually combatting those who deny
Christ’s deity...but how many Christians
really believe in Christ’s full humanity?
The number of people who have fallen
into prolonged or pronounced sin and then
protest that Jesus could not possibly relate
to them or forgive them suggests that
docetism is not far from any of us.”
44. Another day, another
presentation, the end of
another class. But do not fear
little ones for there shall be
(unless Jesus comes again)
more classes, more notes,
tests, quizzes and much more.
Until then - goodbye and have
fun!