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A Different Perspective

A Different Perspective. The Synoptic Gospels. The Gospel of John. gives more coverage to JC’s ministry emphasis on JC JC as the Son of God (the divinity of JC) Gospel of the maturing Church many long discourses of JC (allegories) much commentary by John mention 3, possibly 4, Passovers.

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A Different Perspective

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  1. A Different Perspective The Synoptic Gospels The Gospel of John gives more coverage to JC’s ministry emphasis on JC JC as the Son of God (the divinity of JC) Gospel of the maturing Church many long discourses of JC (allegories) much commentary by John mention 3, possibly 4, Passovers • chiefly concerned w/ JC’s ministry in the north • emphasis on the kingdom • JC as Son of David, Son of Man • anticipation of the Church & references to the infant Church • JC’s short sayings (parables) • little commentary by the authors • mentions only 1 Passover

  2. ANY QUESTIONS?

  3. The Structure of John’s Gospel Genesis The Prologue “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” (1:5) “the light”=JC JC gives us eternal life • “God saw how good the light was. God then separated the light from the darkness.” (1:4) • “the light”=goodness • God breathed life in Adam JC continues to “breathe” God’s life-giving presence into creation! “no one has ever seen God”: God is a mystery where as JC (God made flesh) reveals to us God the Father and God the Holy Spirit (the complete Trinity)

  4. The Structure ofJohn’s Gospel(continued) Pt I: The Book of Signs PT II: The Book of Glory JC’s Passion, Death, & Resurrection • the deeds & work of JC • divided in 7 sections The Point: JC is both human & divine. His mission was to reveal God.

  5. The Book of Signs “But there are so many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written” (21:25) • purpose: • reveals the mission & divinity of JC based on the Incarnation • the challenge: • faith

  6. The Book of Signs Presentation The 7 Signs of Jesus In your group… read the Scriptural text of your group’s assigned sign develop a presentation include… an explanation of the miracle itself the context for the miracle (HINT: reading before/after the miracle occurs will help determine the context) the significance of the miracle who has faith in Jesus’ powers who accepted &/or rejected faith in JC everyone MUST participate in the presentation length: minimum 5 minutes; maximum 8 minutes • The Wedding @ Cana (2:1-11) • The Cure of the Royal Official’s Son (4:46-54) • The Cure of the Paralytic (5:1-18) • The Multiplication of Loaves (6:1-15) • The Walking on Water (6:16-21) • The Healing of the Man Born Blind (9:1-41) • The Raising of Lazarus (11:1-44)

  7. ANY QUESTIONS?

  8. described in 2-parts: • ACCEPT Love • COMMIT to Love • to the point of offering their lives for each other

  9. Reflection: Witnessing Love The Gospel According to John focuses on two parts of love: believers are to first acceptlove; then they are to commit to loving one another to the point of offering their lives for each other. Describe a loving relationship you have witnessed that has followed this pattern of acceptance and commitment.

  10. ANY QUESTIONS?

  11. “I AM” • “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14) • Jesus is divine…the SON OF GOD!!! 4 forms: • JC identifies with something known by his listeners • ex. “I am the bread” • JC emphasizes the relationship b/w JC & his followers • ex. “I am the gate” • JC declares himself the life-giver • ex. “I am the way, the truth, & the life” • JC identifies himself • ex. “I am he”

  12. Reflection: I AM…to you? Which “I AM” statement do you most identify Christ as in YOUR life? Explain. (HINT: Check out page 226 of your textbook for the complete list of “I AM” statements.)

  13. ANY QUESTIONS?

  14. Nicodemus • a Pharisee & member of the Sanhedrin • struggled w/ accepting JC as the Son of God • met w/ JC hoping to find a solution to his dilemma • assisted Joseph of Arimathea in claiming & burying JC’s body • gave JC a royal burial (spices) • eventually accepted the gift of faith • Nicodemus’ story reflects our story: a B..E…A…UTIFUL work in progress • the choices we make ( or ) • the trust we have in God

  15. Reflection: So MANY Questions! If you could ask Jesus anything, what would you ask him? Explain why.

  16. Don’t Judge Others(‘cause you’re not perfect either!) The 1st Evangelist: A Samaritan Woman The Woman Caught & Saved the culture: the penalty for adultery was death (&) by stoning the set-up: if JC protected the girl, he would have been in direct violation of Mosaic Law JC was SMART “Let anyone around you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her” (8:7) no takers? weird how that worked out! JC’s response: forgiveness • the culture: • Jews don’t talk to Samaritans • Men don’t speak to women they don’t know • JC was a rebel! • broke these boundaries by talking to the Samaritan woman • she is the 1st to know JC’s identity & she doesn’t keep it a secret

  17. ANY QUESTIONS?

  18. The Last Supper • JC sets the example: The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet (13:1-20) • The New Commandment: “…love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (13:34) • loving one another means serving one another w/o the expectation of receiving anything in return • JC will never abandon the disciples (including us) • “I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name-he will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you.” (14:25-26) • foreshadows Pentecost • JC prays for God’s protection of the disciples…AND US! • “I pray not only for them [the Apostles], but also for those who will believe in me [YOU!!!] through their [the Apostles] word…” (17:20)

  19. The Book of Glory…continues… • JC on Trial: He has top authority (19:10-11) • Pilate: “Do you not speak to me? Do you know that I have power to release you and I have power to crucify you?” • JC: “You would have no power over me if it had not been given to you from above.” • JC approaches death: some differences in John • JC carries the cross alone • JC is in control of his death • the soldiers cast lots for JC’s tunic • the tunic is not torn-the Church is unified through JC • Mary (his mom), his mom’s sister, Mary Magdalene, & John are at the foot of the cross • JC: “It is finished” • the soldiers pierce his side • he gave his life (blood-the Eucharist) so we can have new life (water-Baptism)

  20. The Resurrection & Appearances of JC • each aspect of our faith is interconnected • the Resurrection is connected to our Baptism • frees us from sin & gives us new life • light v. darkness • believe or don’t

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