2. none The Joyful Mysteries 1.The Annunciation 2.The Visitation 3.The Nativity 4.The Presentation 5.The Finding of Jesus in the Temple A WAY TO REMEMBER…. CHRISTMAS JOY A VERY NICE PRESENT CHRISTMAS

3. Birth Announcement (Literary Pattern) Angel Appears Person is Troubled Reassurance Objection is raised Confirming sign is given

4. The Visitation The Visitor & The Visited Traveled in Haste John’s Prophetic leap Mother of my Lord Why is Mary Most Blessed? Theological Point

5. The Nativity: MatthewLuke

6. Star of Wonder Star of Light Star Explanations: Haley’s Comet 11BCE Mesori (5-2 BCE) Balak & Balaam Homage (Mt 2:2 / 2:8 / 2:11) Contrast: Herod / Magi Theological Point….????

7. LK 2: 8-20 Shepherds & Angels Shepherds Despised by orthodox. “Special Shepherds” Angels: Birth of a son Tradition.

8. Christological Statement: Jesus is the Son of God, of the Line of David, Who will Suffer for Humanity.

9. Luke 2:22 The Presentation 1.Unique to Luke All will be saved via Jesus 2.Jewish Rituals (3) Circumcision: Presentation: (Ex13:2) Redemption of 1 st Born Purification: (Lv12:1-8) 3. Purpose 4. Lucan Mistakes (Source???)

10. Finding Jesus in the Temple LK2:46

11. The Mysteries of Light The Luminous Mysteries

12. Baptism in the Jordan Wedding Feast at Cana Proclamation of the Kingdom (Call to conversion) Transfiguration Institution of the Eucharist

13. For Jesus: Baptism = 4 objectives 1. The Moment of Decision 2. The Moment of Identification

14. Objectives Continued… 3. The Moment of Approval4. The Moment of Equipment

15. The Wedding Feast at Cana

16. John 2: 11 Where is Cana Mary is Invited Coptic Gospel = Sister of Groom Monarchian Preface = John Himself Joseph is not mentioned Village Wedding Feast Customs Jesus Arrival “5 Guests” Wine = Essential =Problem of Hospitality

17. Wedding Feast at Cana Jesus Response ??? 6 Stone Water Jars 2 Purposes: Feet/ Hands Filled to the Brim??? 3 observations: When? Where? Why? 2 Observations re: Mary 1) She Turned to Jesus when something went wrong. 2) She did not know what He would do, but she Trusted.

18. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

19. Proclamation of the Kingdom of God LK 17:20-21 When would KofG come? Greek Translation: Within / Among Vs 22-37 1.When Christian longs for Coming of Christ 2.Is Already, but not yet. 3.When it comes: Judgment 4.“When” ??? Leads to Proverb: Where the body is, There the vultures will be gathered together???

20. The Transfiguration

21. Historical Double Significance: ….For Jesus Moses/Elijah God Speaks ….for Disciples Jesus Injunction: “Tell No One…”

22. Institution of the Eucharist 4 Versions: Jesus celebrates Passover Feast Plans were made Lodging Free Upper Room Man carrying Jar of Water

23. The Sorrowful Mysteries THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY

24. The Sorrowful Mysteries  The Agony in the Garden  The Scourging at the Pillar  The Crowning with Thorns  The Carrying of the Cross  The Crucifixion

25. The Agony in the Garden Gethsemane: Prayer & Arrest (26:30-56) Prayer: re-echo Lord’s Prayer Literary Pattern of “3 Matthean Peculiarities

26. Mark 14:27-52  The Failure of Friends (14:27-31)  Thy Will be Done: (14:32-42)  The Arrest: (14:43-50)  The Young Man (51,52)  Why: Probable Answers

27. The Sufferings of Jesus: Scourging & Crowning (Mk14:53-72) Review of the Trial Jewish Trial False Peter’s Denial High Priest Annoyance Roman Trial Point: Jewish Trial mocks the Prophet Roman Trial mocks the King

28. The Choice of the Mob (Mk 15) The Choice of the Mob The Arrest of Jesus (18:1-12) Interrogation by Annas & Peter’s Denial (18: 13-27) Roman trial (18:28-19) The Real Question?

29. The Cross The Cross: Mark 15:16-28) Simon of Cyrene Final Scene: Characters (15:29-41) Joseph of Arimathaea

30. Homework: Handouts & Blog