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The Sacred Drama of Jesus: A Historical Exploration

Discover the intertwining narratives of the Gospels, exploring whether they are sacred dramas or historical treatises. Delve into the concept of vicarious atonement and substitutionary sacrifice in the life of Jesus. Unravel the Infancy Stories from Luke and Matthew, shedding light on the birth and early years of Jesus through Hebrew Scripture imagery. Explore the theological implications of key events such as the Good Samaritan, Sermon on the Mount, and the homage paid by the Royal Magi. Journey through the Gospel narratives to understand the profound impact of repentance and metanoia in changing hearts and minds towards a life with God.

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The Sacred Drama of Jesus: A Historical Exploration

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  1. Jesus Biography: An A&E Movie Follow-Up Notes

  2. VOCABULARY • Miracle- some event (not necessarily extraordinary) which makes God’s presence known • Vicarious Atonement- to experience salvation through the life and death of Jesus. • Substitutionary Sacrifice- another being is offered up to God in our place

  3. Gospels: “Sacred Drama” or “Historical Treatise” • Sacred Drama/Fiction is the use of theology, history, and story with the intention of convincing us that Salvation History is a reality: • Cain and Abel sinfulness changes the way we live our lives. • Jonah and the “big fish” God’s will and his love are real. • Release Barabbas rather than Jesus Jesus is absolutely alone • This change is called “repentance” or “Metanoia”– change of heart or mind; change the way we see the world and the way we live in the world.

  4. Gospels: “Sacred Drama” or “Historical Treatise” • Historical Treatise is the attempt to clarify historical data: • putting events into proper order • showing how preceding events helped create later events • what were the historical causes of events • MAYBE TO CHANGE OUR IDEAS BUT NOT NECESSARILY TO CHANGE OUR HEARTS

  5. Gospels: “Sacred Drama” or “Historical Treatise” • The Gospels do contain some historical material but the intention is not to be historical but rather to explain how life with God can again be lived: follow Jesus. • Sacred Drama/Fiction presents ideas through actions or rituals: • these ideas intend to change the way we live not just educate us—”metanoia”.

  6. Infancy Stories • Only Luke and Matthew include stories about Jesus’ Birth and early years • The Communities of John and Mark apparently didn’t need to know about Jesus before his mission and death. • The Infancy Stories use Hebrew Scripture (Old Testament) images to tell the story of Jesus’ Birth. • Micah 5:1-3– tells of Messiah’s Birthplace

  7. Infancy Stories • Luke creates a story in which the common man is welcome at the birth. • Shepherds are the only visitors • Genealogy is from Jesus to Adam • Luke’s Gospel is for everyone • Good Samaritan • Sermon on the Plains • Matthew’s story welcomes Kings • Three Royal Magi from Persia (enemy of Israel) pay homage to the new King • Genealogy is from Jesus to Abraham • Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ similarity to Moses and Judaism • Escape from the death of all other children– like Moses • Sermon on the Mount– like Moses

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