Section 2
Jesus Christ’s Mission is Revealed
Section 2, Part 2
The Redemptive Nature of Christ’s
Earthly Life
Introduction
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The Father’s saving plan is fully revealed through his
Son Jesus & fully understood through the Holy Spirit
Every action of Jesus is revelatory
What did Part 1 of Section 2 look at?
Part 2 of Section 2 focuses on the words & deeds of Jesus during his life
that precede his Passion but already begin the Redemption mystery
Section 3 will look at the final words & deeds of Jesus at the end of his
life during his Passion, death, Resurrection, & Ascension
Five Articles
 A. 17 -- The Luminous Mysteries
 A. 18 -- The Poverty of Christ
 A. 19 -- The Obedience of Christ
 A. 20 -- Christ’s Moral Preaching
 A. 21 -- Christ’s Healings
Article 17: The Luminous Mysteries
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Apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae in 2002 by JPII
Luminous—definition, explanation of name, & content
Kingdom of God—definition & relation to mysteries of light & Jesus
Rosary = vocal & mental prayer—contemplation
1) The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River
◦ All four Gospels; fulfills Isaiah
◦ Jesus’ cousin John
◦ Baptism of repentance vs. sacramental
◦ Necessary for Jesus?—human, savior, obedience
◦ Trinitarian revelation—divine
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2) The Wedding Feast at Cana
◦ Only John; first of seven signs—power over creation
◦ Story & significant details
◦ First public miracle; beginning of public ministry
◦ Mary’s role; the disciples role
Article 17 cont.: The
Luminous Mysteries
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3) The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
◦ Not one but many teachings & miracles in all four Gospels
◦ Kingdom of God is already present in Jesus Christ
◦ He is the fulfillment of all the OT Messianic prophecies
◦ Proper response is to repent & believe
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4) The Transfiguration of Jesus
◦ Inner circle on Mount Tabor
◦ 3 synoptics after Jesus reveals that the Messiah will suffer & die
◦ Christ, Moses, & Elijah, sun & clouds & voice
◦ Strengthen the disciples for Passion & future disciples after
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*5) The Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper
◦ 3 synoptic Gospels, 1 Cor., & strongly implied in John
◦ Passover meal before his death = first Eucharist/Mass–instituted
◦ Fulfillment of the OT Passover & Paschal Lamb
◦ Eucharist is heart & soul of Paschal Mystery so Mass is heart & soul of XTN life
You Tube Video: The Rosary
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Catholic Answers: Why We Pray
Personal Writing Assignment:
1.) Why do Catholics ask
other people besides God to
pray for them?
2.) Why do Catholics pray to
Mary specifically in the
rosary?
3.) What is the history
behind the development of
the rosary?
Homework
Section 2, Part 2 review questions 1-2
 Complete 3 Video Questions if necessary
 Read AA. 18-19 in the e-book for
discussion Monday
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Article 18: The Poverty of Christ
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Jesus’ poverty teaches us about God’s plan of redemption
First century Judea had 2 social classes not 3 like us today
◦ Elites vs. non-elites (enslaved better than self-employed)
◦ Cash crops vs. subsistence crops
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Jesus embraced poverty throughout the Gospels
◦ Mary & Joseph, Bethlehem, desert temptation, scribe, final judgment
◦ Mother Teresa—wealth makes it difficult to see God but if
you have the gift use it to help others
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*Why did Jesus embrace poverty rather than try to escape it?
◦ Cultural misunderstanding of wealth—Gospel of Wealth today
◦ Universal distribution of goods—rich young man, Lazarus,
final judgment, dinner, wedding banquet, …
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Then who can be saved: Poverty of Heart/Spiritual Poverty—(chart)
◦ Relationship between spiritual poverty & material poverty
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Very delicate subject & root of true freedom
You Tube Videos: Poverty
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The Word Exposed: Christ's
Poverty Enriches Us
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1. What are the two
main points of Pope
Francis’ 2014Lenten
message?
2. What are the three
forms of poverty
according to the Pope?
3. What is1 concrete
way that you can
combat each form in
your own life?
Article 19: The Obedience of Christ
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Why is obedience, like poverty but different reasons, a touchy topic
Compare & contrast Jesus with Adam & Eve’s obedience
◦ Rm. 5: 19 & Philippians 2: 5-8
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What does Jesus’ obedience mean for us
◦ Human relationships--“below”
 Mary & Joseph—Lk. 2
◦ Divine relationships—same level or “above”
 Passion—Mt. 26
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Greatest act of human freedom
= freedom from own self (1 Pt. 1)
What are some ways you are being called
to obedient in your own daily life
◦ Which ones come easily; why
◦ Which ones are particularly challenging; why
You Tube Videos: Obedience
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Paul Lacombe
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1. What is obedience
according to Paul?
2. What are love and
obedience really
about?
3. Why do people get
scared about the word
obedience?
Homework
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Section 2, Part 2 review questions
3-5
Complete 6 Video Questions if
necessary
Read AA. 20-21 in the e-book
for discussion tomorrow
Article 20: Christ’s Moral Preaching
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St. Clement of Alexandria—Christ Our Teacher
Even more controversial than the poverty & obedience
◦ Why? What part most challenging for you?
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Relationship between OT Old Law & NT New Law
◦ Role of Jesus & the Holy Spirit—fulfillment & living
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Purification of conscience
◦ Legalism versus communion
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Summary of New Law—Dt. 6 in Mk. 12: God & neighbor = who?
Essence of New Law in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7)
◦ Outline in book
◦ 3 examples of OT letter to NT spirit—epikeia
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Mt. 5: 21-22—murder to anger: temptation vs. sin
Mt. 5: 27-28—adultery to lust: avoidance vs. chastity/celibacy
Mt. 5: 43-44—love of neighbor to enemy: trust over fear to everyone
◦ “Then who can be saved?”—simple, difficult, possible—love not like
Article 21: Christ’s Healings
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Human exp. of being sick—no fun, challenge, isolate,
foreshadow death, fear (not planned but due to Original Sin
Jesus responds by healing blind, deaf, lame, mute, possessed,
lepers, sick, dead
◦ Sign of the Kingdom of God, Messiah (prophecies), Father’s plan
being fulfilled, & foretaste of heaven (wholeness of mind, body, &
spirit)
◦ Why didn’t Jesus heal everybody though? (more & redeem sin)
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Cultural understanding of sickness vs. Jesus’ vs. today’s
◦ Relationship between evil & sickness
◦ Exorcism—Jesus & today (obsession & possession)
◦ Modern psychology & wellness movement—mind,
body, spirit but detached
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History of Church extending Christ’s Healing Ministry
◦ Sacrament of Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
◦ Drs., nurses, chaplains, hospitals, nursing homes, hospice,…
You Tube Videos: Morality & Healing
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Conscience &
Morality
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The Church
Continues Jesus'
Healing Ministry
Homework
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Section 2, Part 2 review questions 6-9
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Study for the Section 2, Part 2 Quiz
(AA 17-21) Thursday
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Make sure the Section 2, Part 2 review questions 1-9
are ready to turn in Thursday