Jesus Christ’s Mission is Revealed Section 2: Jesus Christ’s Mission is Revealed

Section 2, Part 1 The Word Became Flesh

Introduction Section 1 looked at the preparation for God’s plan of salvation Section 2 looks at the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation The “fullness of time” begins with the Annunciation to Mary (& Joseph) according to St. Paul (Gal. 4: 4) The Incarnation is foreshadowed by the OT Chosen People NT authors applied OT scriptures to Christ God had specific reasons for the Incarnation: obedience & love The names & the titles the NT authors employ reveal the nature & mission of Christ The Paschal Mystery is an invitation to us for redemption 4 Articles A. 13—God Prepares the Way: The Roles of Mary & Joseph A. 14—The Gospels & Christological Prophecies A. 15—Why the Word Became Flesh A. 16—The Titles Say it All

Article 13: God Prepares the Way: The Roles of Mary & Joseph The Holy Family is the model of what God intend for all families Jesus, Mary, & Joseph reflect the love & communion between the Persons of the Holy Trinity What is your family like?—celebrate & work on w/out discouragement Mary’s Role—Faith & Trust Gospel of Luke = Marian Gospel Annunciation “fiat” question vs. doubt Theotokos Immaculate Conception Visitation confirms Perpetual Virginity Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen) Clement

Article 13 cont.: God Prepares the Way: The Roles of Mary & Joseph Joseph’s Role—Faith, Trust, & Obedience Gospel of Matthew = Joseph’s Gospel Reaction to Mary’s pregnancy (Mt. 1) Mary’s return from Cousin Elizabeth His right’s under Jewish law & consequences Compassionate decision & angelic intervention 2 more angelic interventions (Mt. 2) Depart for Egypt due to Herod Return from Egypt after Herod dies Model husband, father, worker, disciple of God Perpetual virginity, Jesus, carpenter, listens & trusts in difficulties Assume dies before Jesus’ public ministry but not old despite pictures? Patron of happy death, universal Church, workers, fathers March 19 & May 1 *Apologetics: Mary’s Perpetual Virginity & Jesus’ brothers & sisters? Mk. 3 & 6—linguistic/cultural or stepchildren from Joseph

You Tube Videos: Mary & Joseph Mary: Ever Virgin St. Joseph

You Tube Videos: Mary Fr. Barron: The Immaculate Conception Dr. Hahn: Mary, God's Greatest Creation

Homework H.W. 2.1; 1-2 Read A. 14 in the eBook for discussion tomorrow

Article 14: The Gospels & Christological Prophecies Emmaus account—Lk. 24: 13-32 “Jesus opened the Scriptures to them” “Were not our heart’s burning inside us” The OT foreshadows the NT through Christological prophecies NT authors referenced these OT prophecies—inspiration & human authorship Reminder of literal & spiritual senses of Scripture Typology falls under the allegorical spiritual sense of scripture Chart in A. 14

Homework H.W. 2.1; 3 Read AA. 15-16 in the eBook for discussion Personal Writing Assignment: Watch one of the You Tube videos above we did not watch in class (Bishop Robert Barron on the Immaculate Conception or Dr. Scott Hahn on Mary, God’s Greatest Creation) & write a paragraph summary of what you learned. Watch both & write two paragraphs for extra credit! (5 HW Points/2 E.C. Points) Read The Emmaus Account in Lk. 24: 13-32 & write down 5 reflections based off your reading of the story. How does this story provide proof that typology is a valid form of interpreting the Bible? Please take time to really think about the story & even pray & study it. (5 HW Points) H.W. 2.1; 3 Read AA. 15-16 in the eBook for discussion tomorrow

Article 15: Why the Word Became Flesh Analogy of the Faith—examples Incarnation “true God & true man” = emphasize human nature or manhood? Reasons for the Incarnation 1. Reconciliation through forgiveness Original & actual sin Pauline righteousness—Rm. 5: 19 Johanine expiation thru love—1 Jn. 4: 10 2. Know depths God’s love Jesus is a sacrament Jn. 3: 16 & Rm. 5: 7-8 Own Son for a sinner = unconditional love 3. Model of holiness Jesus can model because of his human nature--Jn. 15:12 Transfiguration = Jesus fulfills Law & Prophets—Mk. 9: 7 St. Teresa of Avila—be Christ’s body on earth

Article 15 cont.: Why the Word Became Flesh Reasons for the Incarnation cont. 4. Partakers in the divine nature 4th century Father & Doctor St. Athanasius (295-373 a.d.) “Jesus became man so that we might become (like) God” Context against Arianism as bishop of Alexandria & ours 5. Destroy the power of the devil Spiritual battle between God & Satan Jesus’ temptation in the desert foreshadows Paschal Mystery Humanity without God = hopeless but with God = full hope Jesus the Word of God—more alive in our lives Bible study, Sunday readings, journal, Mk., commentary, monthly teaching of Jesus, inspirational passage, saints lived experience, book of reflections, lectio divina

You Tube Video: The Incarnation The Word Exposed

Article 16: The Titles Say it All Assign titles to people—why? Know person, importance, role, & even nature With Jesus, centrality in salvation history & implications for prayer relationship Jesus—Lk. 1: 31 Hebrew, also Joshua “God saves” Divine identity, mission, & response (Phil 2: 9-10) Christ Not a last name but a formal title used 400x in NT Greek translation of Messiah = “anointed one” Special mission & munera (priest, prophet, king) to accomplish OT typology through anointing with oil Peter’s recognition = special mission Article 17

Article 16 cont.: The Titles Say it All Son of God OT angels, kings, & people of Israel Special relationship with God Ironic & deepest meaning in Jesus Father acknowledges 2x in the NT Baptism & Transfiguration 1 & only mediator between God & man Lord Secular title of respect in first century Roman society Greek translation in the NT of OT Adonai—Jews did not say YaHWeH out of respect for God Divine title for Jesus from Jews or Christians but respectful “master” from gentiles Yahweh too sacred to utter vs. today Others less common titles—chart in e-Book Article 17

You Tube Video: The Titles of Christ And He Shall Be Called

Homework H.W. 2.1; 4-7 Study for the Section 2, Part 1 Quiz Monday (AA. 13-16 & Power Point slides) Make sure the Section 2, Part 1 HW is ready to turn in Monday (#1-7 at the end of A. 16)