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Join us for a transformative Retreat Day at Covecrest on May 2nd! The theme, "Living the Gospel," invites you to reflect on the significance of prophecies about Jesus from the Old Testament to the New Testament. This FREE retreat starts after the 9 AM Mass and concludes in time for dinner. Be part of our Parish Picnic on April 25th and engage in small groups discussing crucial questions about faith and prophecy fulfillment. Together, let's deepen our understanding of God's message through His prophets and strengthen our faith in Jesus.
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Announcements • How do you like your T-shirts? • Retreat day = May 2ndat Covecrest. • Living the Gospel theme • FREE!!!!!!! • Leave after 9am mass, back for dinner • Parish Picnic – April 25th
Before He came April 10th, 2010
Prophecies What is prophet? What did God tell His people through the prophets in the Old Testament? Who did God tell them about?
The Incarnation • What does Incarnation mean? • God becomes man • It’s all about Jesus!
Let’s talk Jesus fulfilled lots of prophecies Let talk about a few
Small Groups • Look these up: • Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:26-31 • Ezekiel 34:11-12 John 10:11-13 • Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:13-15
Game Find the fulfillment (matching New Testament verse): Psalm 22:16-18
Answer And the answer is……………………… Matthew 27:35 Mark 15:24 Luke 23:34 John 19:24
Questions Before now, have you ever noticed prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament? Do you think these prophecies help you believe in Jesus? Does it make your faith stronger? Why? Do you think you would have known Jesus was God if you were alive at that time? Why didn’t many Jews believe Jesus was God? Oldest teen in group asks a question. Teen with smallest feet asks a question. All Scripture points to what? To who? Do people know you are a Christian? How?