Prologue & Preface |
Prologue of John's Gospel
(Jn. 1:1-18) What are the key Gospel themes? What role did John the Baptist perform? What did we learn about Jesus' nature? From where does grace come? Preface of Luke's Gospel
(Lk. 1:1-4) What was Luke's goal? How do you know? What type of literature are the Synoptic Gospels? Why do you think Luke and John's Gospels begin so differently? |
Two Genealogies |
Genealogies in Matthew & Luke
(Mt. 1:1-17 & Lk. 3:23-38) How are these two genealogies different? Why does Matthew trace Jesus to Abraham? Why does Luke trace Jesus to Adam?
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Annunciation of Jesus |
Announcement to Joseph
(Mt. 1:18-25) Announcement to Mary
(Lk. 1:26-38) There's Something About [the Virgin] Mary Part 1 There's Something About [the Virgin] Mary Part 1 Create a "T" Chart showing the parallel structure of Luke's two annunciations. Why Wasn't Mary punished by Gabriel? Blessed Are We: The Story of Jesus: "Jesus and His Times" pp. 6-8 How was Mary a woman of faith? What did she do? Why? |
Mary's visit to Elizabeth |
Visitation
(Lk. 2:39-56)
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Birth of John |
The Birth of John the Baptist
(Lk. 1:57-80) |
Birth of Jesus |
The Birth of Jesus
(Lk. 2:1-7) Blessed Are We: The Story of Jesus: "Jesus and His Times" pp. 6-8 Find the passages (chapter and verse) in Mark, Matthew, and John that reference Jesus' birth. What are the two natures that Jesus possess? What does this allow Jesus to do for us? What does Jesus' name mean? Angels Herald & Shepherds Praise
(Lk. 2:8-20) |
Jesus' Circumcision & Presentation |
Jesus' Circumcision, Simenon, & Anna
(Lk. 2:21-38) |
Wise Men |
Visitation by the Wise Men
(Mt. 2:1-12) Create a chart comparing Luke's visit of the Shepherds with Matthew's visit of the Wisemen. Who were they? What did it mean? What does it say about the focus of each evangelist?
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Flight into Egypt |
Flight into Egypt
(Mt. 2:13-23)
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Life in Nazareth |
Jesus' Childhood & the Temple Visit
(childhood Mt. 2:23, Lk 2:39-40; pre-teen Lk. 2:41-50, teen and adulthood Lk. 2:51-52) Blessed Are We: The Story of Jesus: "Jesus and His Times" pp. 30-32,34
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Study Guide |
Zechariah
Theophilus Meaning of the Incarnation John the Baptist (who he is, what was his role) Prophet of and Son of Son vs. son Simeon & Anna Symbolism in Luke and Matthew Jesus as Lowly Order of Events: Infancy narratives to return from Egypt Jesus as (tween) in the Temple Magnificat (Canticle of Mary) "Big Ideas" (themes) in John's Gospel Jesus relationship to his Father (filial=son, sonship) Jesus "names" & meanings Bethlehem, Nazareth, Egypt Old and New Covenant/Testament Genealogies Infancy Narratives Jesus as new Moses Shepherds & Magi |