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Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten. The Resurrection. Chapter Ten. I The Resurrection. II The Ascension. III Pentecost. IV Titles of Jesus. 216. I The Resurrection. 0.) Introduction. One of the earliest continuous traditions of the early Church was that of. “the empty tomb.”.

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Chapter Ten

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  1. Chapter Ten The Resurrection

  2. Chapter Ten I The Resurrection II The Ascension III Pentecost IV Titles of Jesus

  3. 216 I The Resurrection 0.) Introduction One of the earliest continuous traditions of the early Church was that of “the empty tomb.” - Found in all the gospels. Found in the very earliest preaching of the apostles – within a few years of Jesus’ death!

  4. - The simple fact of the empty tomb doesn’t ‘prove’ that Jesus rose from the dead, but provided a physical focus for the first Christians’ belief in the resurrection, and became a place of devotion and pilgrimage

  5. 216 I The Resurrection 1. (a) What do Christians believe happened at Easter? - Jesus “rose from the dead” Did NOT “come back to life.” - immortal, never to die again - glorious, transformed

  6. 219 I The Resurrection 1. (b) Why is the resurrection so difficult to talk about or comprehend? i Only people of faith would have seen the risen Jesus (“the Christ of Faith”)

  7. 1. (b) Why is the resurrection so difficult to talk about or comprehend? 219 ii No one could “prove” the existence of the risen Jesus - He’s now beyond the T.S.B.

  8. 221-222 I The Resurrection 1. (c) What is the meaning of Easter? i It demonstrates the truth of His claim to be divine + Shows the truth of his other claims, too (as found on p.222)

  9. 221-222 I The Resurrection 1. (c) What is the meaning of Easter? ii Jesus freed humanity from sin and death i.e. he “conquered death” and brought us with him!

  10. 221-222 I The Resurrection 1. (c) What is the meaning of Easter? iii It gives us a new way of living right now. By living out Jesus’ dream of the KINGDOM each day

  11. 221-222 I The Resurrection 1. (d) What was the risen Jesus like? ‘The same but different’ i The same as before: a. still had nail wounds in hands and feet b. could speak and eat(fish and honey comb)

  12. 221-222 I The Resurrection 1. (d) What was the risen Jesus like? ii He was completely different: a. Could walk through closed doors b. His best friend did not recognize him

  13. I The Resurrection 225-226 1. e. Name three ways that we ourselves encounter the risen Jesus 1. In the Eucharist 2. In the community of believers -- loving relationships 3. Remembering and living out his dream - the Kingdom

  14. Chapter Ten I The Resurrection II The Ascension III Pentecost IV Titles of Jesus

  15. 227 2. (a)What do Christians believe happened at the ASCENSION? (See illustration on p. 228) After his resurrection Jesus ascended into heaven and was seated at the right hand of the Father

  16. 227 2. (a)What do Christians believe happened at the ASCENSION? Jesus completes the cycle, returns to the Father incarnation

  17. 229 2. (b)Why is it so hard for humans to talk about the Ascension? i Jesus moved beyond our experience ii beyond the dimensions of space and time iii beyond the limits of language

  18. 229 2. (c)What is the meaning of the ascension? i Jesus passed totally into the presence of God ii passing beyond the limits of space and time iii Jesus is now free to be everywhere, with everyone, for all time

  19. 229-230 2. (d)In what way does the ascension mean just the opposite of what one might think? i It might seem that Jesus “went away” from us by “going up to heaven.”

  20. 229-230 2. (d)In what way does the ascension mean just the opposite of what one might think? ii It’s just the opposite! Christ is now with God; And God is everywhere; So Jesus is present everywhere

  21. 229-230 2. (d)In what way does the ascension mean just the opposite of what one might think? iii He’s actually more present now than he was when he was walking around Galilee, when he could only be present in one place at a time.

  22. Chapter Ten I The Resurrection II The Ascension III Pentecost IV Titles of Jesus

  23. 217 3. (a) Tell the story of PENTECOST using details provided by St. Luke 1. On the Jewish feast of Pentecost 2. Disciples were gathered together in one place

  24. 217 3. (a) Tell the story of PENTECOST using details provided by St. Luke 3. Sound of a violent wind filled the house 4. Tongues of fire rested on them

  25. 217 3. (a) Tell the story of PENTECOST using details provided by St. Luke 5. All were filled with the Holy Spirit

  26. 217 3. (a) Tell the story of PENTECOST using details provided by St. Luke 6. They began to speak in other tongues - everyone understood them in his own language.

  27. 231-232 3. (b) What is the MEANING of the PENTECOST event? i. The “Birthday of the Church” because at Pentecost the disciples began a whole new way of living with one another.

  28. 231-232 3. (b) What is the MEANING of PENTECOST event? ii. The message of Pentecost: “When disheartened and frightened people encounter the Spirit of the risen Jesus, they are transformed by the experience.”

  29. 231-232 3. (b) What is the MEANING of PENTECOST event? iii. A shattered, frightened band of disciples was transformed into a courageous community of faith: “and they began to preach.”

  30. Chapter Ten I The Resurrection II The Ascension III Pentecost IV Titles of Jesus

  31. 233 IV Three Titles of Jesus A. “The Christ” Greek “anointed’ Hebrew “messiah” Not a name but a title: “Jesus THE Christ”

  32. 233 IV Three Titles of Jesus B. “Son of God” – not an unusual name for holy people on OT, including kings

  33. 233 B. “Son of God” When used of Jesus, “Son of God” came to indicate his divinity in the Sacred Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

  34. IV Three Titles of Jesus 233 C. “Lord” 1. A title for God in OT and in NT 2. Soon after resurrection, believers referred to Jesus as “The Lord’ or “Our Lord.”

  35. IV Three Titles of Jesus 233 C. “Lord” 3. By calling Jesus “Lord,” believers were proclaiming that Jesus was divine 4. Seemed to contradict Jewish belief that “The Lord, Our God, is One.”

  36. 233 C. “Lord” Greek: KYRIOS Early Christian acclamation: “Jesus Christ is Lord!”

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  38. 2. Jesus was buried in a tomb. c. Jesus’ corpse was placed in a tomb newly carved out of rock d. A wheel-shaped stone was rolled in place to seal the entrance

  39. 2. Jesus was buried in a tomb. e. Soldiers were posted to keep his followers from stealing the body.

  40. I The Resurrection 217 A. Introduction B. What Happened? C. Evidence for accepting the resurrection 1. A consistent belief by the early Church a.

  41. 217 C. Evidence for accepting the resurrection 2. The empty tomb a.

  42. 217 C. Evidence for accepting the resurrection 3. Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances a.

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