Bible 10 Seven statements of Jesus on the cross May 12, 2014

Glo Bible – Crucifixion Video

Significance Liturgical Significance Holy Week/Good Friday Since the 16 th Century Intention required to speak the words. Asphyxiation on the cross. Required effort. Jesus’ true colors. Suffering brings out what’s important to a person.

First Word Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” What do you think is the significance of this? Forgiveness is extended to his torturers. Jesus is brother to the tortured, and forgiver to the torturer.

First Word “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Ask yourself… Do you take time on a regular basis to confess your sins so that you might enjoy the freedom of forgiveness? Do you really believe God has forgiven your sins?

Second Word Luke 23:43 “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” What do you think is the significance of this? Paradise? Septuagint denotes garden/forest The place of bliss between death and resurrection. Admission into paradise?

Second Word “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Where do we go when we die? Paradise Resurrection “Heaven” Have you done what the thief has done?

Homework Post threaded discussion by tonight at 9pm for Extra Credit

Bible 10 Seven statements of Jesus on the cross May 13, 2014

Third Word John 19:26-27 “Woman here is your son… Here is your mother.” What do you think is the significance of this? What does it reveal about Jesus/God? How do you think Mary felt that day? Family relationships in the kingdom… how do they work? What about Matthew 10:34-39? Luke 8:21-22?

Third Word John 19:26-27 “Woman here is your son… Here is your mother.” Do you believe that Jesus cares about your relational needs? Think about other followers of Jesus that you may not get a long with... They are your bro/sis. How should that impact how you treat and feel about them?

Fourth Word Matthew 27:45-47 “My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me? What do you think is the significance of this? esus-christ/why-did-jesus-say-my- god-my-god-why-have-you- forsaken-me.html esus-christ/why-did-jesus-say-my- god-my-god-why-have-you- forsaken-me.html Aramaic vs. Hebrew: Psalm 22

Fourth Word “My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?” Does Jesus experience doubt on the cross? Is it wrong to experience doubt? Existential vs. Cognitive doubt. Idolatry of “God”

Fourth Word “My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?” Ask yourself: When you feel uncertainty and doubt… do you have the guts to voice it? Or are you afraid of it? If our faith is unshakable, why do we treat it like fine china? What are some doubts that your wrestle with?

Homework Post and 2 comments on threaded discussion by Thursday at 9pm for Extra Credit.

Bible 10 Seven statements of Jesus on the cross May 14-15, 2014

Fourth Word “My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?” Is it wrong to experience doubt? Existential vs. Cognitive doubt. Idolatry of “God” Substitutionary Abandonment

Fourth Word “My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?” Ask yourself: When you feel uncertainty and doubt… do you have the guts to voice it? Or are you afraid of it? If our faith is unshakable, why do we treat it like fine china? What are some doubts that your wrestle with?

Fifth Word John 19:28 “I thirst.” What do you think is the significance of this? What does it reveal about Jesus/God? Jesus’ Humanity and Suffering Prophecy/emoting through the psalms? Psalm 69:20-21

Fifth Word John 19:28 “I Thirst” “What is a poet? An unhappy man who hides deep anguish in his heart, but whose lips are so formed that when the sigh and cry pass through them, it sounds like lovely music.... And people flock around the poet and say: 'Sing again soon' - that is, 'May new sufferings torment your soul but your lips be fashioned as before, for the cry would only frighten us, but the music, that is blissful.” -Søren Kierkegaard

Sixth Word John 19:30 “It is finished” What do you think is the significance of this? What does this teach us about Jesus/God? Gk: tetelestai – done/complete/finished What did Jesus finish?

Seventh Word Luke 23:46 “Into your hand I commit my spirit.” What do you think is the significance of this? What does it reveal about Jesus/God? Commit/place/trust Faith and Doubt – Trust and Fear

Seven Words of Christ Creative Project Create something of beauty, inspired by one or all of the last words of Jesus: 1.Poem 2.Short Story 3.Visual/2d Art 4.Video 5.Write a Song/Music If connection to the 7 words is not obvious, include a written explanation.

Seven Words of Christ Creative Project Rubric Skill/Quality – 5pts Related to 7 Words – 5pts Depth of Reflection – 5pts Total: 15pts in PROJECT grade

Homework: Study for mini-assessment on the final 7 words of Jesus (huge matching section) Bring supplies to class on Friday to work on 7 words creative project. Threaded Discussion due Thursday night at 9. 1 post and 2 comments.