Appendix H: Scriptural ReferencesI. General Introduction

A. God1. In Himself

a. Identify God as three Divine Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in one Being(Creed 1)

b. Qualities of God (fully revealed in Jesus Christ)1) Truth2) Love3) Fullness of Mercy

2. In His Activities:a. Creator of all that is: God creates and sustains everything (see Genesis)b. Author of Divine Revelation; the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding the Church throughout the ages

(from Pentecost to present; from Peter to present; from the disciples then, to the disciples now)c. Redemption: Source of Salvation; as offered by the Father, through the sacrifice of the Son,

and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the sacramentsB. Divine Revelation

1. The learner will develop an understanding that God is the author of an inspiration for the Bible (Scripture 3)

Δ a. InerrancyΔ b. Inspiration

2. The learner will apply specific terms connected with Sacred Scripture. (Scripture 5)a. Sacred Scriptureb. Sacred Traditionc. Magisteriumd. Infallibilitye. Testaments

Δ f. EvangelistsΔ g. ApostlesΔ h. DisciplesΔ i. GospelsΔ j. Parable

k. Covenantl. Deposit of Faithm. Foreshadowing / Typologyn. Christologyo. Paschal Mysteryp. Metanoiaq. Parousia

3. The learner will trace the origins of the Bible, including its original languages and translation history. (Scripture 7)a. Stages of Development

1) Role of Oral TraditionΔ 2) Development of Written Books (by the apostles and disciples after reflection)

3) Development of Canonb. Original languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek)c. Translation History

1) Septuagint (Greek)2) Vulgate (Latin)3) King James (Protestant, English)4) The New American Bible (English)

4. The learner will demonstrate knowledge of various Church writings or pronouncements regarding the Bible. (Scripture 8)

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a. Councils1) Hippo2) Trent3) Vatican II

b. Dei Verbum1) Definition2) Importance

c. Catechism of the Catholic Church: a reference while studying the Bible. (Scripture 9)5. The learner will identify the structure of the Bible. ( see Dei Verbum) (Scripture 1)

a. The Bible as God’s revelation of Himself to usb. The Bible as Covenant

1) God’s faithfulness to man2) Relevance to today’s life

Δ 3) Jesus Christ, the first and the last, the definitive Word of Revelation, the one to whom all Scripture bears witness(Creed B2)

c. Navigating the Bible1) Definition of Canon2) The Division of the Bible/Chapter and Verse

a) Be able to use the table of contents to locate books in the BibleΔ b) Know whether a book is in the Old Testament or New Testament

c) Know how to correctly cite chapter and verse3) Apocryphal books/pseudepigrapha4) The learner will be familiar with the geographical locations of the main biblical events

(Scripture 11).a) Galileeb) Sea of Galilee

Δ c) Nazarethd) Capernaume) Cana

Δ f) Samariag) Jordan Riverh) Bethanyi) Dead Seaj) Judea

Δ k) JerusalemΔ l) Bethlehem

m) Caesarea Philippin) Mount Tabor

5) Key historical context of the New Testament: Christ comes in the fullness of time (Gal. 4:4-7) a) Judaism: diaspora, rabbi, synagogue

b) Hellenistic Culture c) Roman Occupation

d. Christian understanding of the relationship between Old Testament and New Testamente. Basic rules for interpreting Sacred Scripture

Δ 1) Biblical inspiration (The same Holy Spirit who inspires the Bible guides its interpretation)2)   Sacred writer’s background and culture3)   Sacred writer’s intended meaning4) Literary forms or genre

a) Historyb) Prophecy

Appendix H: Scriptural Referencesc) Psalm/poetryd) Parable

5) Content and unity of the whole Scripture6) God’s personal communication with the reader of Scripture7) Submission to the judgment of the Church8) Senses of Scripture (CCC 115-119)

a) Literal Sense (all other senses based on this): What the Sacred writer intended to convey

b) Spiritual Sensesi) Allegoricalii) Moraliii) Anagogical

7. The student will be familiar with the following saints as described through Scripture. (Saints 4 and 5)a. Mary, the Mother of Godb.     Joseph, Husband of Maryc.     Birth of John the Baptist

Δ d. Holy Innocentse.    Apostolic Times

Δ 1) John the Apostle and EvangelistΔ 2) Mark the Evangelist

3) Philip & James the Lesser, the Apostles4) Peter & Paul, the Apostles5) Thomas the Apostle6) Mary Magdalene7) James the Greater8) Martha, Mary, Lazarus9) Bartholomew the Apostle

Δ 10) Matthew, the Apostle and EvangelistΔ 11) Luke the Evangelist

12) Simon & Jude, the Apostles13) Andrew, the Apostle

C. The learner will identify the structure of the New Testament. (Scripture 1)1.    New Testament overview

a.     The four GospelsΔ 1)   Definition of GospelΔ 2)   Identification of the evangelists

3)   Scriptural testimony to further oral teachings of Christ (Sacred Tradition, e.g. Jn 21:25 )Δ 4)   Identification of divisions of Gospels: Synoptic Gospels and JohnΔ a) Approximate dates of Gospel

b) Audience for whom Gospels are writtenΔ b.    Acts of the Apostles

c.    Pauline Lettersd. Catholic Epistles

Δ e.    Revelation2. Students will be able to cite the following key passages a. John 3:16

Δ b. Prologue of John (John 1:1-18)Δ c. Beatitudes / Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5)Δ d. The New Commandment (John 13:34) (Love one another as I have loved you.)

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Δ e. Bread of Life Discourse (John 6) f. Importance of BVM (Luke 1)

Δ g. Hymn to love (1 Cor 13)Δ h. Great Commission (Matt 28:20)

3. Fulfillment of Old Testament Types (identification of scripture verses are not mandatory)a. Adam—Lk 3:38; Jn 1:1-5; Jn 19:5, 34; Jn 20:15; Rm 5:12-21; Eph 5:21-33;b. New Eve—Jn 2:1-12; Jn 19:25-27

Δ c. Noah—Mt 24:36-39; 1 Pet 3:20; Lk 8:22-25Δ d. Melchizedek—Institution of Eucharist; Heb 5-7

e. Abraham—Mt 1:1; Mt 16:13-20; Jn 8:31-59; Acts 7:1-8; Rom 4; Gal 3Δ f. Sacrifice of Isaac—Crucifixion (esp. Jn 19:17); Heb 11:17-22

g. Jacob’s Ladder—Jn 1:51h. Joseph—Mt 1:18-15i. Moses—Mt 2:13-7 (esp. flight to Egypt & massacre, baptism and temptation, sermon on mount &

beatitudes)Δ 1) Passover—Eucharist; Lamb of God; Crucifixion; Wedding at Cana; Multiplication of Loaves; Jn

1:29; 1 Cor 5:7; Heb 11:28Δ 2) Crossing of Red Sea—Baptism of Jesus; Mt 14:22-33; death & resurrection of Jesus; Mt 21:21;

Mk 11:23; Jn 6:16-21; Acts 7:30-38; 1 Cor 10:1-6; Heb 11:29; Rev 15:2Δ 3) Manna—Multiplication of Loaves (esp. Jn 6:1-15, 22-35; Eucharist; Our Father (Mt 6:11; Lk

11:3); Heb 9:4; Rev 2:17Δ 4) Water from Rock—1 Cor 10:4Δ 5) Bronze Serpent—Jn 3:14-15

j. Joshua—Heb 4:8k. David—Mt 1:6, 17; 2:1-12; Mt 3:2; Mt 4: 12-17; Mk 2:25; Mt 16:19; Mk 12:35-37; Jn 10:1-18; Jn

12:12-19; Jn 18:28-22l. Solomon and temple—Mt 7:24-29; Mt 12:42; Acts 7:47; Mt 16:18; Mk 3:13-19; Mt 12:6; Mk 13

(destruction of temple foreshadows destruction of world); Mk 15:38; Jn 2:19; 1 Cor 3:16; 1 Cor 6:19; Rev 11; Rev 21

m. Elijah—John the Baptist (Mt 3:1-6; Mt 17:1-13); Jesus (Jn 1:21)n. Jonah—Mt 12:38-42

II. Identify and Apply Concepts from ScriptureA. Students must read one entire Synoptic Gospel of the teacher’s choosing (Scripture 12)B. The learner will identify and apply the content of specific books and other important concepts contained in

Holy Scripture. (Scripture 2)1.    Be familiar with the life of Christ in the Synoptic Gospels

a. Infancy narratives (Mt and Lk)1) Annunciation/Incarnation, Lk 1:26-38; 1 Jn 4:2-3, 2 Jn 72) The story of the birth of John, Lk 1:5-25, 57-803) The Visit to Elizabeth, Lk 1:39-454) The Canticle of Mary, Lk 1:46-565) Dream of St. Joseph, Mt 1:18-246) Genealogy of Jesus, Mt. 1:1-177) Birth of Jesus, Mt 1:18-25, Lk 2:1-208) The visit from Shepherds, Lk 2:8-209) The presentation in the Temple, Lk 2: 21-40

Δ 10) Magi (Epiphany) and their importance Mt 2:1-1211) Flight to Egypt Mt 2:13-23

Δ 12) Massacre of the Holy Innocents Mt 2:16-18Δ 13) Finding Jesus in the Temple, Lk 2: 41-52

b. MinistryΔ 1) John the Baptist Mt 3:1-12;Mk 1:1-8; Lk 3:1-18

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Δ 2) Baptism of Jesus Mt 3:13-17; Mk 1:9-11; Lk 3:21-223) Temptations of Jesus Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13

Δ 4) The Inauguration of the Kingdom of Heaven and the call to conversion. Mt 4:12-17; Mk 1:14-15; Lk 4:1-13

Δ 5) Call of first Disciples Mt 4::18-22; Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:1-116) Call of Matthew (Mt 9:7-13)

c.    The Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, Mt 5 -7Δ 1) Beatitudes Mt 5:3-12Δ 2) Words of Jesus on the Law Mt 5:17-6:8Δ 3) Lord’s Prayer Mt 6:9-15Δ 4) Love your enemies Mt 5:44Δ d. Greatest Commandment Mt. 22:37 (love neighbor as yourself)

e. Parables1) The purpose of parables, Mt 13:10-15; Mk 4:10-12; Lk 8:9-10

Δ 2) The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31, Mk 4:30, Lk 13:18)Δ 3) The Parable of the Sower of the Seeds, (Mt 13:1-9, Mk 4:1, Lk 8:4)Δ 4) The Parable of the Good Steward or Talents, (Mt 25:14)Δ 5) The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, (Mt 18: 21-35)Δ 6) The Pearl of Great Price, (Mt 13:45- 46)Δ 7) The Parable of the Tenants (Mark 12-12)Δ 8) The Parable of the Lost Sheep, Lk 15Δ 9) The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Lk 15Δ 10) The Parable of the Persistent Widow, Lk 18Δ f.   Miracles/signsΔ 1) Christ feeds 5,000, Mt 14:13, Mk 6:32-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-13

2) See appendix for other examples of miraclesΔ 3) Walking on water Mt 14:22-33; Mk 6:45-52Δ 4) Centurion Mt. 8 “Lord, I am not worthy…Δ g.   The Transfiguration, Mt 17:1-8; Mk 9:2-8; Lk 9:28-36

h.    The story of Martha and Mary, Lk 10:38-42Δ i.   The Lord’s Supper, Mt 26:20-29; Mk 14-15; Lk 22-23

j.   Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection, Mt 26-28; Mk 14-16; Lk 22-24Δ k.     The appearance on the road to Emmaus, Lk 24:13-35

l.     The Ascension of Jesus, Mk 16; Acts 1:6-12Δ m. Great Commission, Mt 28:20

2.    Be familiar with or analyze the Gospel according to JohnΔ a.    Prologue of John 1:1-18Δ b.    The Wedding Feast of Cana and the purpose of signs 2:1-12; 5:36

c.     The Samaritan Woman, 4:4-42Δ e.     The Bread of Life Discourse, 6:22-70

f.     The Good Shepherd, 10:11g.    The raising of Lazarus, 11:1-44

Δ h.     The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet, 13:4-15i.    Judas’ Betrayal, 13:21-30

Δ j.      The Last Supper Discourses, 14 – 17 (vine and branches, new commandment of love)Δ l.     Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection, 18-20Δ m.   The appearance to Mary Magdalene, 20:11-18

n.    The appearance to Thomas, 20:24-29Δ o. The commissioning of Peter 21:15-19 “Feed my sheep”Δ 3.    Introduce the Acts of the Apostles – the Church continues the mission of Christ – written by Luke

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Δ a. Pentecost 2:1-13b. Peter’s Speech at Pentecost, 2:14 - 41--Peter the spokesman for Holy Spirit 5:1-11

Δ c. Martyrdom of Stephen 7-8d. Peter’s Kerygma,10:34-43e. Conversion of St. Paul 9:4-5 (Christ and the Church are one)f. Acts of the Apostles will be continued in Church History

4. Key Christological Passages to be covered from Pauline and Catholic Epistles, Book of RevelationΔ a. Rm 5:12-19: Adam and JesusΔ b. 1 Cor 12:One BodyΔ c. 1 Cor. 13: Way of Love

d. Gal 4:4-7: Born of a woman, fullness of timee. Eph 1:3-14: Body of Christ

Δ f. Phil 2:5-11: Christological Hymng. Col 1:15-23: Christological Hymnh. Col. 1:24-27: Suffering of Christi. 1 Tim 2:3-7: Mediation of Christj. Heb 1:1-4: Fullness of Revelationk. Heb 9:11-28: Sacrifice of Jesus

Δ l. 1 Pt 2:21-25: Christ suffered for you and left you an example…m. 1 Jn 1:1-4: What we have heard… seen … touched concerning the Word of life.

Δ n. Rev. 5: Lamb of GodΔ o. Rev. 21: Wedding feast of the LambΔ p. 1 Pet 4:10: Stewardship 1

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THE HISTORICAL JESUSfirst 30 years Hidden Life : Infancy Narratives

last 3 years Public Life : Miracles, Parables, Teachings, Paschal Mystery: Passion, Death, Resurrection

A HARMONY OF THE GOSPELSMATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN

HIDDEN LIFE: INFANCY NARRATIVESHow can God become human? 1:1-18Jesus’ genealogy 1:1-17 3:23-38Jesus’ coming is announced to Zechariah, Mary, Elizabeth 1:5-56John the Baptist is born 1:57-80Jesus’ birth is announced to Joseph 1:18-25Jesus is born 2:1-20Jesus goes to the temple for the first time 2:21-40The wise men come 2:1-12Jesus’ family escapes to Egypt 2:13-23Jesus grows up 2:41-52PUBLIC LIFE: MIRACLES, PARABLES, TEACHINGSThe work of John the Baptist 3:1-12 1:2-8 3:1-20 1:19-28Jesus is baptized 3:13-17 1:9-11 3:21-22 1:29-34Jesus is tempted 4:1-11 1:12-13 4:1-13The first disciples 4:18-22 1:16-20 5:1-11 1:35-51Jesus’ first miracle: making wine 2:1-11Jesus takes a stand in the temple 2:12-25Jesus and Nicodemus 3:1-21John the Baptist teaches about Jesus 3:22-36Jesus and the Samaritan woman 4:1-42Jesus teaches in Galilee 4:12 1:14-15 4:14-15 4:43-45Jesus heals a royal official’s son 4:46-54Jesus teaches in Capernaum 4:13-17 4:31Jesus begins a ministry of healing and teaching 4:23-25

8:1-4, 14-179:1-8

1:21-2:12 4:314:33-445:12-26

Jesus eats at Matthew’s house 9:9-13 2:13-17 5:27-32Jesus talks about fasting and introduces a new way of thinking 9:14-17 2:18-22 5:33-39Jesus heals on the Sabbath 12:1-21 2:23-3:12 6:1-11 5:1-47The twelve disciples are confirmed 10:2-4 3:13-19 6:12-16The Beatitudes 5:1-16 6:17-26Jesus discusses the law 5:17-48 6:27-36Jesus discusses giving and prayer 6:1-8

6:14-7:126:37-42

Jesus teaches about getting to heaven 7:13-29 6:43-49A Roman centurion shows faith 8:5-13 7:1-10A widow’s son is raised from the dead 7:11-17Jesus responds to the doubts of John the Baptist 11:1-30 7:18-35Religious leaders express doubts if Jesus’ power comes from God 12:22-45 3:20-30Jesus redefines His true family 12:46-50 3:31-35 8:19-21

Appendix H: Scriptural ReferencesJesus teaches a series of kingdom parablessuch as the parable of the sower

13:1-52 4:1-34 8:4-18

Jesus miraculously stills a storm 8:23-27 4:35-41 8:4-18Jesus casts demons out and sends them into pigs 8:28-34 5:1-20 8:26-39Jesus heals people of disease and death 9:18-34 5:21-43 8:40-56Jesus is rejected in His hometown: Nazareth 13:53-58 6:1-6 4:16-30Jesus commissions the ministry of the twelve disciples 9:35-10:42 6:7-13 9:1-6

MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHNPUBLIC LIFE: MIRACLES, PARABLES, TEACHINGS (continuation)John the Baptist is beheaded 14:1-12 6:14-29 9:7-9Jesus feeds over five thousand people by multiplying bread and fish 14:13-21 6:30-44 9:10-17 6:1-15Jesus walks on water to the disciples’ boat 14:22-36 6:45-56 6:16-21Jesus says He is the bread of life but the people do not understand 6:22-71Jesus explains true purity rather than just ceremonial purity 15:1-20 7:1-23Jesus casts out a demon 15:21-28 7:24-30Jesus miraculously feeds over four thousand people by multiplying fish and bread

15:29-39 8:1-10

Religious leaders ask for a sign and the tension grows between their teaching and Jesus’ teaching

16:1-12 8:11-21

Jesus heals a blind man 8:22-26 9:1-41Peter confesses that Jesus is the Messiah that God promised 16:13-20 8:27-30 9:18-20Jesus begins to prepare the disciples for His death. He predicts His death for the first time

16:21-28 8:31-9:1 9:21-27

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain, His body takes on a more heavenly form, and He talks to Elijah & Moses, who had been for years

17:1-13 9:2-13 9:28-36

Jesus casts out a demon 17:14-21 9:14-29 9:37-43Jesus continues to prepare His disciples. He predicts His death a second time.

17:22-23 9:30-32 9:44-45

Peter finds a coin in the fish’s mouth and uses it to pay temple tax 17:24-27Jesus warns against temptation 18:1-35 9:33-50 9:46-50Jesus addresses the cost of being a disciple 8:18-22

19:1-29:59-62

Jesus teaches with authority at the temple and the controversy surrounding Him becomes heated

7:10-53

Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery 8:1-11Jesus speaks openly about Himself as deity and is almost stoned 8:12-59Jesus explains Himself as the Good Shepherd 10:1-21Jesus commissions seventy-two other disciples 10:1-24Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan 10:25-37Jesus visits Mary and Martha in their home 10:38-42Jesus teaches about prayer 6:9-13 11:1-13Jesus confronts the religious leaders 11:14-54Jesus teaches with some very sobering parables 12:1-13:21Religious leaders threaten to stone Jesus 10:22-42Jesus spends time healing and teaching 13:22-14:35Jesus tells parables about a lost coin, a lost sheep, and a lost son 15:1-32Jesus teaches His disciples within hearing distance of the Pharisees 16:1-17:10Jesus raises Lazarus, His friend, from the dead 11:1-44Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one says “thanks” 17:11-19

Appendix H: Scriptural ReferencesJesus talks about the unexpected coming of the kingdom 17:20-37Jesus tells two parables about prayer 18:1-14Jesus teaches about marriage 19:3-12 10:2-12Jesus welcomes, honors, and blesses little children 19:13-15 10:13-16 18:15-17Jesus’ conversation with the rich young man 19:16-20:16 10:17-31 18:18-30Jesus teaches about having a servant’s heart 20:17-28 10:32-45Jesus heals the blind 20:29-34 10:46-52 18:35-43Zacchaeus follows Jesus in faith 19:1-10The parable of the servants who invested the king’s money differently 19:11-27Religious leaders begin to plan Jesus’ assassination 11:45-57

12:9-11PASSION AND DEATH NARRATIVESJesus’ famous ride into Jerusalem to a cheering crowd 2:1-11, 14-

1711:1-11 19:28-44 12:12-19

Jesus curses a fig tree and it quickly dies 21:18-19 11:12-14Jesus takes a stand in the temple again 21:12-13 11:15-19 19:45-48Jesus clarifies His mission even more boldly 12:20-50Jesus speaks of the power of prayer 21:20-22 11:20-26Jesus stumps the religious leaders 21:23-27 11:27-33 20:1-8Jesus tells more parables about the kingdom of God 21:28-22:14 12:1-12 20:9-19Jesus fields significant questions from the religious leaders 22:15-40 12:13-34 20:20-40Jesus stumps the religious leaders again. The tension mounts. 22:41-46 12:35-37 20:41-44Jesus openly warns people about the religious leaders. 23:1-39 12:38-40 20:45-47A widow gives all she has and Jesus teaches from her example. 12:41-44 21:1-4Jesus talks with His disciples about being ready for events to come. 24:1-25:46 13:1-37 21:5-38Religious leaders agree on the strategy for Jesus’ arrest 26:1-5 14:1-2 22:1-2A woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume 16:6-13 14:3-9 7:36-8:3 12:1-8Judas closes the deal to betray Jesus 26:14-16 14:10-11 22:3-6Jesus and the disciples prepare for the Passover meal 26:17-19 14:12-16 22:7-13Jesus humbles His disciples by taking the role of a servant and washing the disciples’ feet

13:1-20

Jesus practically gives away Judas’ plans to betray Him 26:20-25 14:17-21 22:14-16, 21-30

13:21-30

Jesus and His disciples celebrate the Passover by sharing a meal that we now call “the Last Supper”

26:26-28 14:22-24 22:17-20

Before they leave their last meal together, Jesus talks with His disciples about the future

26:29-30 14:25-26 13:31-14:31

Jesus foretells Peter’s denial 26:31-35 14:27-31 22:13-38Jesus describes our relationship with God in terms of a grapevine and He teaches about the Holy Spirit

15:1-16:33

Jesus agonizes and prays for Himself, His disciples, the believers of His day and for us, before He faces His betrayal

26:36-46 14:32-42 22:39-46 17:1-18:1

Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested by the soldiers 26:47-56 14:43-52 22:47-53 18:2-11Jesus goes through a religious trial before Caiaphas 26:57, 59-

68, 27:114:53, 55-65 22:54, 63-71 18:12-14,

19-24Peter denies knowing Jesus 26:58, 69-75 14:54, 66-72 22:54-62 18:15-18,

25-27Judas kills himself after betraying Jesus for thirty coins 27:3-10 Acts 1:18-19Jesus stand a political trial before Pilate and Herod 27:2, 11-31 15:1-20 23:1-25 18:28-19:16Jesus’ execution hanging on a cross 27:31-56 5:20-41 23:26-49 19:16-37Jesus’ burial in a borrowed grave 27:57-66 15:42-47 23:50-56 19:38-42

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RESURRECTION ACCOUNTSJesus actually returns to life and appears to women who loved Him 28:1-15 16:1-11 24:1-12 20:1-18A famous appearance by Jesus to 2 believers on “the road to Emmaus”

16:12-13 24:13-35

Jesus enters a room through locked doors to be with the disciples 16:14 24:36-43 20:19-23Jesus contronts Thomas’s doubts 20:24-31Jesus cooks breakfast on the beach for the disciples 21:1-25Jesus gives what we now call “The Great Commission” before He returns to a heavenly existence

28:16-20 16:15-18

Jesus appears to the disciples one last time 24:44-49 Acts 1:3-8Jesus returns to heaven 16:19-20 24:50-53 Acts 1:9-12

Miracles1. Miracles of Healing

o Jesus heals a man with leprosy Mt. 8:1-4 Mk 1:40-42 Lk 5:12-13o Jesus heals a soldier’s servant Mt 8:5-13 Lk 7:1-10o Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law Mt 8:14-15 Mk 1:29-31 Lk 4:38-39o Jesus heals a paralyzed man Mt 9:1-8 Mk 2:1-12 Lk 5:17-26o A woman is healed by touching Jesus’ clothes Mt 9:20-22 Mk 5:25-34 Lk 8:43 -48o Jesus heals a man’s withered hand Mt 12:9-13 Mk 3:1-5 Lk 6:6-10o Jesus heals the blind Mt 9:27-31 Mk 8:22-25 Lk 18:35-43 Jn 9:1-7

Mt 20:29-34 Mk 10:46-52o Jesus heals a man who cannot see or hear Mk 7:31-37o Jesus heals a crippled woman Lk 13:10-13o Jesus cures a sick man Lk 14:1-4o Jesus heals ten lepers Lk 17:11-19o Jesus reattaches a man’s ear Lk 22:49-51o Jesus heals an official’s son without even meeting him Jn 4:46-54o Jesus heals a man who had been an invalid for thirty eight years Jn 5:1-16

2. Miracles of Provisiono Jesus feeds over five thousand people Mt 14:15-21 Mk 6:35 –44 Lk 9:12-17 Jn 6:5-14o Jesus feeds over four thousand people Mt 15:32-38 Mk 8:1-9o The disciples catch a miraculous net full of fish Lk 5:1-7o Jesus turns water into wine Jn 2:1-11o Jesus brings in another miraculous catch of fish after His resurrection Jn 21:1-14

3. Miracles that involved Raising Someone from the Deado Jesus raises Jairus’s daughter from the dead Mt 9:18-26 Mk 5:22-24 Lk 8:41-42

35-43 49-56o A widow’s son is raised from the dead Lk 7:11-16o Lazarus is raised from the dead Jn 11:1-45

4. Miracles that involved Casting out of Demonso Jesus casts demons out of a man and sends them into pigs

Mt. 8:28-34 Mk 5:1-19 Lk 8:26-39o Jesus casts out a demon and a mute man can speak

Mt. 9:32-33, 12:22 Lk 11:14o Jesus casts a demon out of the daughter of a foreigner

Mt 15:21-28 Mk 7:24-30o Jesus heals a boy possessed by a demon Mt 17:14-18 Mk 9:14-26 Lk 9:37-42o Jesus casts out a demon at the synagogue Mk 1:23-27 Lk 4:33-36

Appendix H: Scriptural References5. Other Miracles showing power over nature

o Jesus still the storm with His voice Mt 8:23-27 Mk 4:36-40 Lk 8:22-24o Jesus walks on top of rough waters Mt 14:22-33 Mk 6:45-52 Jn 6:17-21o Jesus curses a fig tree Mt 21:18-22 Mk 11:12-14, 20-22

ParablesParable Meaning Sources

The Sower, the Seed, the Soils A story about seed sown on different types of soils. These soils reflect our own hearts and the way we accept God’s truth.

The Parable of the Sower. Sower-God. Seed-Word of God. Ground-different people. Path-one who hears the Word w/o understanding. Rocky-one who hears the Word w/ joy but falls away when trials come. Thorns-one who hears the Word but is blocked by anxiety and riches. Rich soil-one who hears the Word and understands it and bears fruit by living out the Word.

Mt 13:3-8Mk 4:2-8Lk 8:4-8

The Weeds and the WheatAn enemy of a farmer sows weeds into his wheat field. Alludes to the final judgment when God identifies those of true faith.

The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat. Sower-Son of Man. Field-world. Good Seed-children of the Kingdom. Weeds-children of the evil one who sin, cause others to sin and evildoers. Enemy-devil. Harvest-end of the age. Harvesters-angels. Fiery furnace, wailing and grinding of teeth- hell.

Mt 13:24-30

The Mustard SeedSomething so small as a seed can grow to be a large plant or tree. Faith works like this. A small amount goes a long way.

The Parable of the Mustard Seed. Mustard seed-Kingdom of Heaven (small beginning). Large bush-Kingdom of Heaven (marvelous expansion). Birds of the sky-good people and angels.

Mt. 13:31-32Mk 4:30-32Lk 13:18-19

The YeastThe kingdom of God is like yeast that, even in small amounts, changes the shape of a whole loaf of bread.

The Parable of the Yeast. Yeast- Kingdom of Heaven (small beginning). Flour-world. Yeast causes leavening-Kingdom of Heaven (marvelous expansion).

Mt 13:33Lk 13:20-21

The TreasureThe kingdom of God is like a treasure.

More Parables. Treasure buried in the field-Kingdom of heaven (supreme value of the Kingdom). Selling all that he had and buying the field-giving up everything for the Kingdom.

Mt 13:44

The PearlThe kingdom of God is like a precious pearl. It is more valuable than everything else.

More Parables. Fine Pearl-Kingdom of heaven (supreme value of the Kingdom). Selling all that he had and buying the pearl-giving up everything for the Kingdom.

Mt 13 45-46

The Good and Bad FishAlludes to the judgment when evil people are separated from the good people.

The Parable of the Net Thrown into the Sea. Net collects fish of every kind-Kingdom of Heaven is offered to all. Put good fish in buckets-good people enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Bad fish thrown away-the final exclusion of evil persons from the Kingdom. Fishermen-Angels. Fiery furnace, wailing and grinding of teeth-hell.

Mt 13:47-50

The Lost SheepA shepherd’s commitment to one sheep mirrors God’s commitment to each of us.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Shepherd-God, Heavenly Father. 100 sheep-all people, God’s children. 99 sheep-good and faithful people. 1 sheep who goes astray- sinner. Searching for the stray-bringing back the sinner to the community/church (sacraments). Shepherd rejoicing-Heaven rejoicing.

Mt 18:12-14Lk 15:3-7

The Unforgiving Servant The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. King-God. Settling accounts/accounting- Mt 18:23-35

Appendix H: Scriptural ReferencesA man who has had a great debt canceled won’t cancel a small debt owed to him. Deals with a lack of mercy.

Judgment. Debtor who owed a huge amount-great sinner. Debtor falling down and doing homage-repentance. King showing compassion and forgiving loan-God showing compassion and forgiving sins. Fellow servant who had a small loan-fellow sinner. Choking and demanding payment-unforgiving. Torturers-eternal punishment.

The Workers on Payday Explains the kingdom of heaven in terms of workers who are paid the same wage, no matter when they signed on.

The Workers in the Vineyard. Landowner-God. Hiring laborers for vineyard-inviting people to the kingdom of heaven. Daily wage-Kingdom of Heaven. Laborers-people. Laborers at dawn, at 9:00, at 3:00, at 5:00-people who accept the invitation at various times of their lives. Evening-judgment. The parable teaches the equality of all the disciples in the reward of inheriting eternal life.

Mt 20:1-16

The Two SonsOne son says “no,” but then does as he is told. The others says “yes,” but never gets the job done.

The Parable of the Two Sons. Man-Heavenly Father. First son-sinners who repent and change their ways. Second son-self-righteous people who are hypocrites and are greater sinners. Going out and working in the vineyard-doing the Father’s will. This parable points the difference between saying and doing.

Mt. 21:28-32

The VineyardA man leaves some sharecroppers in charge of his vineyard. When they don’t care for it, he finds others to take their place. Speaks to our accountability before God.

The parable of the Tenants. Landowner-God the Father. Vineyard-Israel, world. Tenants-people, sinnners. Servants-prophets. Produce-good works demanded by God and his claim to them is total. Son killed-Jesus killed. Wretched death-judgment, eternal punishment. Stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone-Jesus.

Mt 21:33-44Mk 12:1-9Lk 20:9-16

The Marriage FeastMany are invited to a feast, but not many come. Speaks to our invitation into the kingdom of God.

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. King-God. Wedding Feast-Kingdom of Heaven, salvation. Son-Jesus. Servants-prophets, missionaries. Invited guests- people, Israel. Rejecting the invitation-sinning. Burning of the city – destruction of Jerusalem. Inviting anyone and everyone-Kingdom is offered to all people. Wedding garment-the repentance, change of heart and mind, that is the condition for entrance into the kingdom, must be continued in a life of good deeds. Wailing and grinding of teeth-eternal punishment.

Mt 22:1-14

The Foolish ManagerA manager ignores his superior’s instructions and is caught red-handed. Speaks of our accountability at the final judgment.

The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant. Master-God. Faithful servant-good people. Unfaithful servant-sinners. Distributing food at the proper time-readiness for the master’s return means a vigilance that is accompanied by faithful performance of the duty assigned. Master delayed-Parousia comes at an unknown time. Wailing and grinding of teeth-eternal punishment.

Mt 24:45-51Lk 12:42-48

The BridesmaidsAccording to an old custom the bridesmaids wait for the groom but some are unprepared. Speaks of our final accountability before God.

The Parable of the Ten Virgins. Bridegroom-Jesus. Meeting the Bridegroom-Parousia, Judgment. Five wise virgins- people who do good deeds. Five foolish virgins- people who lack good deed. Oil- good deeds. Wedding Feast-Kingdom of Heaven. Locked door-eternal punishment.

Mt 25:1-13

The Three InvestorsThe boss goes away, leaving money to be invested. Only those who invest wisely are rewarded.

The Parable of the Talents. Man on a journey-God. Servants with different amounts of talent- people with different gifts. Settling of Accounts- judgment. Increase of talents – use of gifts. No increase in talents – non-use of gifts. Master’s joy- heaven. Wailing and grinding of teeth- eternal punishment. Parable points to faithful use of one’s gifts will lead to participation in the fullness of the Kingdom and lazy inactivity will lead to exclusion from it.

Mt. 25:14-30Lk 19:11-27

The Wheat HarvestThe kingdom of God is like a seed that by its own magic grows into a harvest.

Seed Grow of Itself. Seed-Kingdom of God. Man-God. The kingdom of God initiated by Jesus in proclaiming the word develops quietly yet powerfully until it is fully established by him at the final judgment.

Mk 4:26-29

The Watchful ServantA man leaves a servant in charge of his house but doesn’t

Need for Watchfulness. Man traveling abroad-Jesus. Servants in charge-people. Work- good deeds. Gatekeepers-church leaders. Return of the Lord-Parousia. Sleeping- sinning. Watch- live a good and holy life.

Mk 13:34-37

Appendix H: Scriptural Referencesgive the time of his return. That servant must always keep watch. Speaks of Christ’s second coming.The Canceled LoansTwo loans are canceled. One is large; one is small. Which debtor will be the most grateful? Speaks of God’s forgiveness.

(The Pardon of the Sinful Woman) Creditor-God. Debt-Sin. Person who owed 500-big sinner. Person who owed 50 – small sinner. Forgiving of debt – forgiving of sins. Loving the Creditor – loving God and being grateful.

Lk 7:40-43

The Good SamaritanA man who is undesirable himself is the true neighbor because he cares for someone.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Man who fell victim to robbers – good man. Robbers – sinners. Priest and levite – religious representatives, self-righteous people. Samaritan – sinner who shows good works. A neighbor is anyone who needs our help. A good neighbor is anyone who helps and shows love and mercy.

Lk 10:30-37

The Request at MidnightInsight on prayer. A friend makes a request at an inconvenient time but gets what he wants if he keeps on asking.

Further teachings on prayer. Friend who asks for bread-people who pray. Other friend-God. Persistence in asking – persistence in prayer.

Lk 11:5-10

The Rich FoolA rich man keeps storing more and getting more, but when he dies, he loses it all.

Parable of the Rich Fool. Rich man- people who store material possessions, who sin. God-God. Focus on storing heavenly treasures.

Lk 12:16-21

The Fruitless Fig TreeA tree that is supposed to produce fruit doesn’t and is given one more year.

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. Owner of Orchard- God. Fig Tree-repentance. Gardener-people. Barren/fruitless-no repentance. Cut down-judgment, punishment. God is patiently waiting for repentance.

Lk 13:6-9

The Best SeatDon’t pick the best seat at a feast or you might be embarrassed. Pick the worst seat and let the host move you to the head table.

Conduct of Invited Guests and Hosts. Parable teaches on humility. Wedding banquet – Kingdom of Heaven. People who choose places of honor- people who are self-righteous, exalts self and show pride. People who choose the lowest place- people who are repentant sinners and show humility.

Lk 14:7-11

The Banquet InvitationsA man invites many to his banquet, but when they don’t come, he invites everyone he can find. Speaks of the Kingdom of God.

The Parable of the Great Feast. The Parable of the Great Dinner is a further illustration of the rejection of Israel, God’s chosen people, of Jesus’ invitation to share in the banquet in the kingdom and the extension of the invitation to other Jews whose identification as poor, crippled, blind and lame classifies them among those who recognize their need for and salvation, and to the Gentiles. Host-God. Great Feast-Kingdom of Heaven. Servants-prophet. Invited guests-Israel, people who are self-righteous. Excuses-sins. Poor, crippled, blind, lame-repentant sinners.

Lk 14:15-24

The Lost CoinA woman’s search for a lost coin mirror’s God’s commitment to people.

The Parable of the Lost Coin. This illustrates Jesus’ particular concern for the lost and God’s love for the repentant sinner. Woman-God. Ten coins-people. Lost coin-sinner. Searching for coin-calling the sinner to repentance. Woman rejoicing with neighbors-God rejoicing with angels.

Lk 15: 8-10

The Prodigal SonA son’s journey away from family and home and his subsequent return mirror our journey through life and God’s ever-welcoming arms.

The Parable of the Lost Son. Forgiving Father-God who is forgiving. Prodigal younger Son- sinner who eventually repents. Envious older brother – righteous person who was envious. Forgiving the prodigal son – forgiving the sinner. This illustrates Jesus’ particular concern for the lost and God’s love for the repentant sinner.

Lk 15:11-32

The Shrewd BusinessmanA dishonest manager in danger of losing his job makes a few friends on his way down.

The Parable of the Dishonest Steward. Rich man-God. Steward-sinner. Accounting-judgment. Steward rewriting loans in order to earn friends-giving up commission to ingratiate self with debtors. The parable teaches the prudent use of one’s material goods in light of an imminent crisis.

Lk 16:1-10

The Servant’s Duty Attitude of a servant. Christian disciples can make no claim on God’s graciousness; Lk 17:7-10

Appendix H: Scriptural ReferencesA servant shouldn’t expect to be thanked for doing his duty.

in fulfilling the exacting demands of discipleship, they are only doing their duty. Servant-people, disciples. Master-God.

The Unjust JudgeInsight on Prayer. A widow receives justice from an unjust judge because of her persistence.

The Parable of the Persistent Widow. This parable teaches the need for persistent prayers. Persistent Widow – people who persevere and persist in prayer. Judge-God

Lk 18:1-8

Pharisee and Tax CollectorThe Pharisee prays out of pride. The tax collector prays out of his humility. The tax collector is justified in God’s eyes.

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. This parable teaches the need to recognize one’s sinfulness and complete dependence on God and not self-righteousness. This parable teaches humility and not pride as an attitude in praying. Pharisee-self righteous, proud. Tax Collector-repentant sinner, humble.

Lk 18:9-14

Famous Biblical Phrases from the New Testament used in Popular Language

Blind leading the blind (Lk 6:39)Doubting Thomas (Jn 20:27)Eat, drink and be merry (Lk 12:19)Entertaining angels unaware (Heb 13:2)Fall from grace (Gal 5:4)Having someone’s head on a platter

(Mt. 14:8)House divided against itself cannot stand

(Mk 3:25)

Keep the faith! (2 Tim 4:7)Labor of Love (1 Thess 1:3)Man after my own heart (Act 13:22)Man shall not live by bread alone (Mt 4:4)Many are called but few are chosen

(Mt 22:14)More blessed to give than to receive

(Acts 20:35)Physician, heal yourself (Lk 4:23)

Reaping what you sow (Gal 6:7)Salt of the earth (Mt 5:13)Spirt is willing, the flesh is weak (Mt 26:41)Straight and narrow (Mt 7:13-14)Sweating blood (Lk22:44)The powers that be (Rom 13:1)Thorn in my flesh (2 Cor 12:7)Wolf in sheep’s clothing (Mt 7:15)

Names of Christ from the New Testament

(Last) Adam – 1 Cor 15:45Advocate – 1 Jn 2:1Almighty – Rev 1:8Alpha and Omega – Rev 1:8Author and Perfecter of Faith – Heb 12:2Beginning of the Creation of

God – Rev 3:14Beloved Son – Mt. 12:18Blessed and Only Sovereign –

1 Tim 6:15Bread of Life – Jn 6:32

Chief Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:4Christ of God – Lk 9:20Consolation of Israel – Lk 2:25Deliverer – Rom 11:26Door – Jn 10:7First and Last – Rev 1:8First-born – Rev 1:5God – Jn 20:28Good Shepherd – Jn 10:11Great High Priest – Heb 4:14Head of the Church – Eph 1:22Heir of All Things – Heb 1:2

Holy and Righteous One – Acts 3:14

Holy One of God – Mk 1:24Holy Servant – Acts 4:27Image of God – 2 Cor 4:4Jesus – Mt 1:21Jesus of Nazareth – Lk 24:19King Eternal – 1 Tim 1:17King of Kings – 1 tim 6:15King of the Jews – Mt 2:2King of the Nations – Rev 15:3Lamb – Rev 13:8

Lamb of God – Jn 1:29Life – Jn 14:6Light of the World – Jn 8:12Lion of the Tribe of Judah –

Rev 5:5Lord of All – Acts 10:36Lord of Glory – 1 Cor 2:8Lord of lords – 1 Tim 6:15Mediator – 1 Tim 2:5Nazarene – Mt 2:23Only Begotten Son – Jn 1:18Our Passover Lamb –

Appendix H: Scriptural References1 Cor 5:17

Prince of Life – Acts 3:15Prophet – Lk 24:19Resurrection and Life –

Jn 11:25Righteous One – Acts 7:52Rock – 1 Cor 10:4Root of David – Rev 22:16Ruler – Mt 2:6Savior – Lk 2:11Shepherd and Overseer of Souls – 1 Peter 2:25Son of David – Mt 1:1Son of God – Mk 15:39Son of Man – Mt 8:20Son of the Most High – Lk 1:32Source of Eternal Salvation –

Heb 5:9True Light – Jn 1:9True Vine – Jn 15:1Truth – Jn 14:6Word – Jn 14:16Word of God – Rev 19:13

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New Testament Fulfilled Prophecies in the Old Testament

Fulfilled Prophecy Old Testament New Testament1. The Messiah will not die permanently Psalm 16:10 Acts 13:34-352. The Messiah will be abandoned by God Psalm 22:1-2 Mt 27:463. The Messiah will be rejected by people Psalm 22:6; Isaiah 53:3 Mt 26:67; Jn 1:10-114. The Messiah will trust God from birth Psalm 22:9-10 Lk 2:405. His hand and feet will be pierced Psalm 22:16 Jn 20:25; 20:27-286. The soldiers will divide His garments Psalm 22:18 Mt 27:357. His bones won’t be broken Psalm 34:20 Jn 19:338. He will be betrayed by a friend Psalm 41:9 Lk 22:479. He will be rejected by His family Psalm 69:8 Mk 3:2110. He will be given vinegar to drink Psalm 69:21 Mt. 27:4811. The Messiah will teach in Parables Psalm 78:2 Mt 13:34-3512. He will be born to a Virgin Isaiah 7:14 Mt 1:22-2313. The Spirit of God will be on the Messiah Isaiah 11:2 Jn 1:3214. God will send one to prepare the way for the Messiah Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1 Jn 1:23; Mt 11:715. He stood silent before His accusers Isaiah 53:7 Mt 27:13-1416. The Messiah will be sinless Isaiah 53:9 2 Cor 5:2117. He will be born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Lk 2:4-518. He will ride into Jerusalem on a donkey Zechariah 9:9 Mt 21:1-319. His followers will be scattered for a time Zechariah 13:7 Mt 26:55-56