1. The People of God of the Second Covenant Sacraments in the New Testament

2. Water Rituals (Jewish) purification rituals: Mark 7:3-4 Baptism of John: Mark 1:1-8; Matthew 3:1- 11; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Baptism of Jesus by John: Mark 1:9-11; Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:31- 34

3. Rituals of Initiation Baptism “in the name of Jesus”: Acts 2:38, 8:16, 10:48, 19:4-5, 22:16 Baptism “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”: Matthew 28:19 Laying on of hands: Acts 8:14-17; 19:1-5

4. Ritual Meals Meals with the historical Jesus during his ministry: Mark 2:13-17 [and parallels]; Mark 6:30-44 [and parallels]; Mark 8:1-10 [and parallels]; Matthew 8:11-16 [and parallel]; Matthew 11:19 [and parallels]; Matthew 21:31-32; John 2:1-11; Luke 7:36- 50; Luke 10:38-42; Luke 11:37-54; Luke 14:1-24; Luke 15:1-32; Luke 19:1-10

5. Last Supper: Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-23; John 13:1-30 Meals with the Risen Lord: John 21:1-14; Luke 24:13-35

6. Ritual Sacrifices Hebrews

7. Atonement Rituals Hebrews

8. Healing Rituals Jesus’ healing activities Jesus’ disciples’ healing activities James 5:14-15

9. Funeral Rituals Luke 7:11-17 John 11:32-45

10. Marriage Rituals Matthew 9:15 [and parallels] Matthew 22:1-12

11. Ordination Rituals