H2 - Reading Jesus

7/28/2019 H2 - Reading Jesus

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Christians are readyto proclaim the Gospel because

they cant hide the joy

that comes from knowing Christ.Pope Francis

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What could he possibly mean?Why would we be joyfulwhen we know Jesus Christ?

What about Jesus brings joy?EVALUATE.

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Where do we

begin?Where do we start in our quest toknow more about Jesus?

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5 BASIC

PRINCIPLESTuesday, July 9, 13


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To really know Jesus Christ isa life-long task. (CFC 470)

This is seen in all of his believers, ashighlighted by the saints and martyrs. Allthroughout their lives, they deal with thereality of knowing Jesus and what he asksfrom those who follow him. Also, it isthrough Jesus that we come to know our

true selves, our purpose and destiny.

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Knowing Jesus is a living,changing, growing anddeepening experience. (CFC471)

This is not similar to learning a concept oridea, nor learning a skill. Knowing Jesusmeans entering into a personal relationshipwith him. Just like any other relationship, the

more our friendship deepens, the more ourown lives deepen, develop meaning.

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The Jesus we come to know isthe historical earthly Jesusand the Risen Christ of faith.(CFC 472)

The person we try to know existed inhuman history. He is not a fictional normythological character. He is a person thatcan be known and that we can relate with.

But, we cannot separate his historicalexistence to the reality of his resurrection.

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We come to know who Jesusis from what he did. (CFC 474)

It is through his salvific acts that we come

to know who he is, his ministry, his wordsand deeds, his loving sacrifice on the crossand his resurrection from the dead. We areable to know this through the Gospels,which reflect these salvific acts of Jesus

Christ.

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Where do webegin?Where do we start in our quest toknow more about Jesus?

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Why do we need to readthe Bible, particularly the

Gospels, if we want toknow Jesus Christ?

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When we know Jesus, we come to know both thehistorical earthly Jesus and the Risen Christ of faith

(CFC 472). We come to terms with the historical Jesus

through the witnessing of the Christian community,interpreted with the help of the inspired Scriptures andin the living Tradition of the Church (cf. CFC 475).

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How, then, should we read the Bible,particularly the Gospels? How is a

good reading of the Gospels apossible encounter with Jesus Christ?

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We should read the Bible as Scripture.

What could this mean?

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CASE ANALYSES.Buzz session. Discuss in your own groups. You will beasked to share your answers to the class.

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Case#1: The Book of AnswersWill I find my true love?, What should I take inCollege? or Should I study here or abroad? Gino tells

his friends that all these difficult questions about life haveanswers that can be found in the Bible. He opens theBible on a random page, closes his eyes and points to arandom verse. He exclaims that God answers hisquestion through that particular verse.

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Case #2: Written by a Very GoodSecretaryLino shared with his friend. The Bible is a book written by

people as God dictates them to do so, just like a bossnarrates to his secretary what needs to be written. Hewants every word that is written to be exactly the wordsthat he mentioned to the people. Therefore, this book isindeed perfect. Everything therefore written in the Bibledirectly comes from God and we must follow it word per

word.

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DIVINE

INSPIRATION.PARADOXWord of God in

words of men.

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DIVINE

INSPIRATION.PARADOXWord of God inwords of men.

HUMANAUTHORSFree to usetheir creativity,faculties, literarystyle.

GOD THE

AUTHOR

Inspired the

human authorsthrough the HolySpirit.

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DIVINE INSPIRATIONREVELATION

OTHERS

MAN

records

shares

praystells HOLY SPIRIT

(discernment & prayer)

the writers were human authors

Holy Spirit guided not dictated

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DIVINE INSPIRATION

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Case #3: World History TextbookGino asked his Social Studies teacher, Cher, can I usethe Holy Bible in my research on the civilizations that

flourished in the Middle East? I heard that there are a lotof political characters there. I think I will be able to get agood historical data of what really happened during thatperiod in that region. Then, I can compare it to what ishappening now in Israel and Palestine.

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Case #4: Conflicting StoriesThe stories in the Bible are conflicting for Lino. He isalready having doubts in treating the the Bible because alot of historical or scientific data do not match nor make

sense. For instance, how can the world be created in sixdays and man to appear on the last day? Why doesscience say it took billions of years before man came intothe picture of creation? Lino believes that the the Bibleloses credibility because of these mistakes in data.

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BIBLICAL

INERRANCY.Scientific &Historical Factsvs. TruthError-free interms ofteaching faithand morals

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Human authorsmake mistakes.

Different literarydevices.

Authors do notbelong to ourpresent-dayrational and

logical culture

not writtennortranslatedbyonly 1 person

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Case #5: Personal Self-help BookGino keeps his Bible by his bedside as a reading materialbefore going to sleep. This book really speaks to me as

if it was really meant for me. He recommends it forothers to have and read. When asked by a friend if heread it correctly, he said, Dont worry. In whichever wayyou read it, as long as it helps you, inspires you andmakes you feel good, it should be correct.

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Case #6: Only ScriptureLino was listening to the homily during the Mass. Then,he said to himself, If everything we do and we pray oncomes from the Bible, why dont we just read it? Why dowe have to listen to these priests all throughout theMass? He echoes the sentiments of some people thatfor the Catholic faith to be authentically Christian, itshould just follow the Scriptures.

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CANONICITY.The Bible is a

historical work.The Bible is thework of the Church.

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NORMA NORMANS NON NORMATAThe Norm of norms which cannot be normed.

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The Church is

both canonizerand inspiredreader.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, theChurch determined the inspired

and normative New Testament

books in terms of theirapostolic origin, coherencewith the essential Gospel

message and constant use inChurchs liturgy. (CFC 88)

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How, then, should we read the Bible,particularly the Gospels? How is agood reading of the Gospels apossible encounter with Jesus Christ?

We should read the Bible as Scripture,which means...

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[PITSTOP]CONTEMPLA

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1. When was the last time Iused the Bible and read it asINSPIRED Word of God?

2. When did the Bible last havean effect on me personally?3. How can this discussion

affect the way I pray with the

Bible in class?CON

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RSE

Bring all your thoughts andreflections to prayer. What wouldyou want to tell Jesus after what

we have tackled today?Tuesday, July 9, 13


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One new thing Ilearned about theBible is

One thing thatchanged about myunder-standing of theBible is

One thing that wasconfirmed about myunderstanding of theBible is

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How, then, should we read the Bible,particularly the Gospels? How is agood reading of the Gospels apossible encounter with Jesus Christ?

We should also read the Bible (includingthe Gospels) as literature, which means...

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GENREMEANINGS

CONTEXT

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GENRE

How is it similar

from reading the Bible?Tuesday, July 9, 13


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TRUTH

FACTor

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What about themis factual?

What about themis truthful?

Can it be truthfulwithout beingfactual?

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What about

them is factual?What aboutthem is truthful?

Can it be

truthfulwithoutbeing

factual?

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ANIMATED

MOVIESTuesday, July 9, 13


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always aboutTRUTH

FACT

Is

s?Tuesday, July 9, 13

We suspend our


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TRUTH

We suspend ourdisbelief or we willmisunderstand thetext.

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We suspend our


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TRUTH

We suspend ourdisbelief or we willmisunderstand thetext.

The impossible becomes possible

The unimaginable becomes real

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TRUTHIS THE FOCUS

OVER FACTS

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GENREThe Bible (the Gospels inparticular) is comprisedof different literary genres.

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GENREVariety- There are manydifferent genres used

Age - The writings andconventions are very ancient

Authors - The humanauthors are either unknownor unknowable

BIBLICAL

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[PITSTOP]CONTEMPLA

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How does myreading of theGospelsdeepened bythis discussion

onGENRE

?

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GENREMEANINGS

CONTEXT

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LAYERS OF

MEANING

LITERAL MEANING

AUTHOR MEANING

TEXT MEANING

PERSONAL

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LITERAL MEANING


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LITERAL MEANING

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AUTHOR MEANING

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AUTHOR MEANING

Authority to teach in the Church(Pope, Cardinals, Bishops)

Exegesis, Hermeneutics

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AUTHOR MEANING

basic idea ofsocial, economic

& religiousconditions

of authorsin theirparticularhistorical

situations.

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NUNC

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A justificationof teenage

pregnancy?

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HELP ME

AUTHOR&TEXT?

UNDERSTAND

WHAT CAN

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FORMATION

of the GOSPELSTuesday, July 9, 13


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Stage1: JESUS & DISCIPLESThe life and teaching of Jesus

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Stage2: DISCIPLES & CHURCHOral Tradition - Building the Church

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Stage3: CHURCH & EVANGELISTSWritten Tradition - Writing of the Bible

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CONTEXTof the GOSPELSTuesday, July 9, 13


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WPossibly a follower of


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WPossibly a follower of

Peter.

DW AD 65-70

JSuffering Servant, Son

of Man, Son of God,

Messiah, Lord.

AC

A Gentile Christian

community in Rome

undergoing

persecution.

HSThe Romans subdue armed

Jewish rebellions. Christians

experience persecutions in

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WA Jewish Christian; the


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WA Jewish Christian; the

apostle Matthew

DW AD 75-80

JTeacher and prophetlike Moses, Son of God,Son of Man, Messiah,

Lord

ACA Jewish Christian

community in Antioch,

Syria

HSWritten after Romans had

destroyed all of Jerusalem,

including the Temple of

HerodTuesday, July 9, 13

WA Gentile Christian;P l t li


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W Pauls travelingcompanion

DW AD 80-85

JGreat healer, merciful,compassion for thepoor, Son of God, Son

of Man, Messiah, Lord

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Written to Theophilus

(lover of God) who

possibly represents

andy Gentile Christian

HSWritten when the

persecution of Jews and

Christians was intensifying

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W The beloved disciple;


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W The beloved disciple;the apostle John

DW AD 90-110

JLogos, Word of God,Son of God, Son ofMan, Lamb of God,Redeemer, Messiah,

Lord

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Community of Jews,

Gentiles and

Samaritans of Ephesus

and Turkey

HSEmperor Domitian deifiedhimself and mandated thatall people worship him.Jewish leaders banned

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THE WORLD OF


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BASIC GEOGRAPHY OF PALESTINE(The Places that Matter)

JESUS

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JESUS

Political Climate in Israel(Current Events & Key Figures)

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THE WORLD OF

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JESUS

Basic Religious Beliefs & Practices(Feasts, Liturgy and Worship)

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THE WORLD OF

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JESUS

Social Situation of the People(Social Groups, Education & Language)

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THE WORLD OF

JESUS


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JESUS

Economic Situation of Israel

(Socio-economic Status of People,Wealth & Monetary System)

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[PITSTOP]CONTEMPLA

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How doesbeing aware ofthe other

layers ofmeaning in theBible affectthe way Iread?

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GENREMEANINGSCONTEXT

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CANWE READTHE BIBLE

WITHOUT THE

OUTERMOST LAYER?

LITERAL MEANING

AUTHOR MEANING

TEXT MEANING

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WHICH AMONG

THE TWOWILL HAVE ARICHERREADING?

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Jayhad an argument with Pete was always obedient


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y ghis parents. He decided to

leave home and stay with a

friend. He was separatedfrom his parents for quite along while. Then, he found

out that his father wasrushed to the hospital. He

felt very bad and plannedto go home to his family.When he visited his dad,

he was very afraid thattheyre still mad at him for

leaving. But to his surprise,his parents just showedgreat happiness that he

returned and that startedtheir reconciliation.

yto his parents. As much aspossible he avoids doing

things that will make themupset. But on the day ofhis graduation, Petewanted to pursue hispassion for music. His

father wanted him to applywhat he learned inManagement to their familybusiness and he did notwant Pete to go into music

because it has no stableincome. For the first time inhis life, he disobeyed hisfather and decided topursue his love for music.

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Pete was always obedient


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CANT PETE

HAVE ARICHERREADING?





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C


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y ghis parents. He decided to

leave home and stay with afriend. He was separated

from his parents for quite along while. Then, he found

out that his father wasrushed to the hospital. He

felt very bad and plannedto go home to his family.When he visited his dad,

he was very afraid thattheyre still mad at him for

leaving. But to his surprise,his parents just showedgreat happiness that he

returned and that startedtheir reconciliation.





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GENREMEANINGSCONTEXT

HOW DO WE

READTHE BIBLEAS LITERATURE?

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1. How does my reading ofthe Gospels deepened bythis discussion on GENRE?

2. How does being aware ofthe other layers of meaningin the Bible affect the way Iread?

3. Do I read the Bible usingmy own context? OR, do Ijust read the Bible simplyfor study?

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THE WORLD

of JESUS

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SYNTHE

SIS

Such was the world of Jesus.There is much that we do notknow. The historical records thatgive us a glimpse into this past are

fragmentary. But what we do knowis helpful. The world of Jesus was acosmopolitan world, in touch withboth Greek and Roman cultures.

An educated man might even betri-lingual, fluent not only in hisnative Aramaic but able to carry onbusiness in Greek and Latin.

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SYNTHE

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It was also a world of deepreligious conviction, where dissentand individual persuasion weregenerally tolerated. But it was also

a world of ominous politicaltension, a world that seemed to bemoving toward an inevitableholocaust, a world in which the

birthright of Gods people had beendiminished by oppression anddespair.

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SYNTHE

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This was the world that Jesus ofNazareth ministered to. The laterworld in which the Gospels werewritten experienced profound

changes separating it from the timeand conditions that Jesus faced.Judaism was profoundlytransformed and the Christian

mission was moving across theface of the empire.

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SYNTHE

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But the Gospel tradition and thewords and works of Jesus itportrays still find roots in this pastworld. To know of it is to know

something more about Jesus.- Fr. Donald Senior C.P.

(Jesus: A Gospel Portrait)

How does Jesus world aff

ectmy reading of the Gospel -- Hisstory?

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