Welcome to Heroes, Welcome to Heroes, part 2part 2
Welcome to Heroes, Welcome to Heroes, part 2part 2
SEASON 4SEASON 4THE GOSPELSTHE GOSPELS
SEASON 4SEASON 4THE GOSPELSTHE GOSPELS
Episode 19Episode 19
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A MAN CALLEDCALLED
Episode 21Episode 21
LUKE LUKEBullish
High-High-flyin'flyin'
JOHNJOHN
the Gospel the Gospel acoording toacoording to
JOHNJOHN
WHO?traditionallyattributed author?
WHO?implied author?
"John Mark of
Jerusalem"(Acts 12:12;
15:37; Col 4:10;
Phlm 1:24; 1Pet 5:13)bilingual (Aramaic & Greek)Christian of the 2nd
generatio
n; "young man" of14:51-
52?
tax collector & apostle
(Mark 3:18;
Matt 9:9; 10:3; Luke
6:15; Acts 1:13)multi-lingual
(Aramaic &
Greek) early
JewishChristian; trained
"scribe"of13:52?
physician &
companion ofPaul
(Col 4:14; 2Tim 4:11;Phlm 1:24
only)Gentile
Christian convert;
well educated
Greek "historian"
; client ofTheophilus (1:1-4)?
John, son of
Zebedee; one
of 12 apostles
(Mark 1:19;3:17;
cf. John 21:2)
the "beloved disciple"
andhis Jewish Christianfollowers (19:35;
21:20-24)
TO WHOM?
implied audien
ce?
WHY? commun
itycircumstances &author's purpose
?
mostly Gentiles, fairly new
intheir faith, and facingpersecutio
nsto encourage a groupundergoi
ng difficult trialsand
persecutions
better educated Jews whobelieve in Jesus, but
argueover the
Lawto teach a communit
y withinternal divisions
andexternal enemies
wealthier Gentile
Christiansin an urban
setting,becoming complacen
tto challenge believers
to puttheir faith
into practice
morefully
very mixed: mostly Jews,some
Gentiles, Samaritan
s,etc.to
strengthen a groupostracized by other Jews for
their faith
Jesus’ Life and MinistryJesus’ Life and MinistryJesus’ Life and MinistryJesus’ Life and Ministry
Genealogy of JesusGenealogy of JesusGenealogy of JesusGenealogy of Jesus1:1-17 3:23-38
ROYAL LINE
BLOOD LINE
Matthew who was deeply rooted in the Jewish traditions, addressed his gospel to the Jews in dispersion around the world who were looking forward to a Messiah. He wanted to show that Jesus was indeed the Messiah as foretold in the scriptures and that he fulfilled all the rigid criteria that were laid down by the scriptures for the three fold anointing of Prophet, Priest and King. Jews were highly conscious of their origin from Abraham
Luke was writing to the gentiles who did not understand the Jewish traditions and customs. Legalism of the Jews and the custom of counting the lineage by legal right whether by levirate marriage or by kinsman-redeemer marriage or even ghost marriage was not understood by outsiders. Hence it is natural for him to adopt the blood relation as the basis of tracing the lineage.
Matthew traces the royal line through Solomon to Joseph. Joseph is the legal heir to the throne of David and as the legal son according to levirate or ghost marriage custom Jesus is the King of the Jews. Thus when Jesus claimed that he is the King of the Jews he was the rightful King in the line of David. Since Jesus is still alive Jesus is the rightful KING OF THE JEWS
Luke on the other hand traces the blood line through another son of David -- Nathan. While Solomon was the heir to the throne, Nathan was the spiritual heir to David.
It is interesting to note that Matthew deviates from the
tradition to mention four women in the
genealogy ofJesus.
Why did Matthew refer to these ill
reputed non-Jewish women?
MATTHEW’S FOUR WOMENTamarRahab Ruth
Bethsheba
It also has the significance that Jesus was not a pure Jew. He was born with the blood of all nations, borrowed from around the world. Jesus belongs to the
world.
MATTHEW’S FOUR WOMEN
It is not only to emphasize that Jesus was
not bornin a line of saints or
sinless people. Matthew emphasizes the fact that Jesus was the son of Eve who was fallen. He was to be born of Eve to be the saviour of mankind.
Birth and InfancyBirth and InfancyBirth and InfancyBirth and Infancy
1:18 - 2:23 1:5 - 2:52
Jesus' herita
ge: David(royal)
, Abrah
am (Jewis
h),Emmanuel (God with us)
parallel birth
stories: John
the Baptist & Jesus
1:14incarnation: " Word becameflesh and dwelt among us"
Birth and InfancyBirth and InfancyBirth and InfancyBirth and Infancy
1:18 - 2:23 1:5 - 2:52
men: David JosephHerod Magi
power: King of
Jews?murde
r of infants
!flight
to Egypt
women: Elizabeth,
Marydivine
presence:
angels Holy Spirithuman
witnesses:
shepherdsSimeon &
Anna
1:2-8 3:1-12 3:1-20 1:19-36
1:9-11 3:13-17 3:21-22 1:31-33
BaptismBaptismat theat theJordanJordan
BaptismBaptismat theat theJordanJordan
TemptationTemptationin thein theDesertDesert
TemptationTemptationin thein theDesertDesert
1:12-13 4:1-11 4:1-13
1:14-8:21 4:12-16:12 4:14-9:17 Chapters 2/4/6
Early Early MinistryMinistry
Early Early MinistryMinistry
Exorcism Exorcism in the in the
synagogue synagogue at at
CapernauCapernaumm
Exorcism Exorcism in the in the
synagogue synagogue at at
CapernauCapernaumm
1:21-28
Chapters5-7
4:14-30
2:1-11
Wedding Wedding Feast at Feast at
Cana:Cana:the first of the first of
the the “SIGNS”“SIGNS”
Wedding Wedding Feast at Feast at
Cana:Cana:the first of the first of
the the “SIGNS”“SIGNS”
Initial Initial PreachingPreaching
Initial Initial PreachingPreaching
1:14-15 4:12-17 4:14-30
1:6-20 4:18-22 5:1-11 1:35-51
Call of the Call of the First First
DisciplesDisciples
Call of the Call of the First First
DisciplesDisciples
5:1-20; 7:24 - 8:13
8:28-34; 15:21-28
8:26-39
Further Further ministryministryFurther Further ministryministry
8:22-9:50 16:13-18:35
9:18-50 7:1-9
On the Way On the Way to Jerusalemto JerusalemOn the Way On the Way to Jerusalemto Jerusalem
8:31-339:30-32
10:32-34
16:21-2317:22-2320:17-19
9:229:43b-4518:31-34
PredictionPredictionss
of theof thePassionPassion
PredictionPredictionss
of theof thePassionPassion
10:1-52 19:1-20:34 9:51-19:27 2:13; 5:1; 7:10
On the Way On the Way to Jerusalemto JerusalemOn the Way On the Way to Jerusalemto Jerusalem
11:1-12:44 21:1-23:39 19:1-21:4 Chapters3, 5, 7-12
TeachingsTeachingsandand
DisputesDisputes
TeachingsTeachingsandand
DisputesDisputes
PhariseesHerodians
Chief priestsScribesElders
PhariseesHerodians
Chief priestsScribesElders
ScribesPharisees“hypocrite
sand blindguides”
ScribesPharisees“hypocrite
sand blindguides”
unjust authorities
(civil &religious)
rich & corruptpeople
unjust authorities
(civil &religious)
rich & corruptpeople
“the Jews” (esp.
leaders in Jerusalem)PhariseesHigh Priest Caiaphas
“the Jews” (esp.
leaders in Jerusalem)PhariseesHigh Priest Caiaphas
13:1-37 24:1-36 21:5-36
EschatologicEschatologicalal
DiscourseDiscourse
EschatologicEschatologicalal
DiscourseDiscourse
The Paschal MysteryThe Paschal MysteryThe Paschal MysteryThe Paschal Mystery
14:17-31 26:20-35 22:14-38 13:1-17:26
Last SupperLast SupperLast SupperLast Supper
Focu
s of th
e
Focu
s of th
e
Passio
nPassio
nFo
cus o
f the
Focu
s of th
e
Passio
nPassio
nChapters
14-15Chapters
26-27Chapters
22-23Chapters
18-19
death as tragedy
plots &
treachery
Jesus’ innocence
Jesus’exaltation
15:22-41 27:33-56 23:33-49 19:17-37
CrucifixionCrucifixionCrucifixionCrucifixion
Last Words Last Words on the Crosson the CrossLast Words Last Words on the Crosson the Cross
15:34 27:46 22:34 19:26-27
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken
me?”
"Father, into your hands I
commend my Spirit”
"Father, forgive them...”
23:43
23:46
"You will be with me in
Paradise"
"It is finished”
"Woman, behold, your
son"; "Behold, your
mother"19:28
19:30
"I am thirsty"
16:1-8 28:1-8 24:1-12 20:1-13
EmptyEmptyTombTombStoryStory
EmptyEmptyTombTombStoryStory
16:9-20 28:9-10, 16-20
24:13-53 20:14-31;21:1-25
Last m
ajo
r event
Last m
ajo
r event
Last m
ajo
r event
Last m
ajo
r event
16:1-8 28:16-20 24:50-53 20:19-29
Empty Tomb,
outside ofJerusalem
Great Commissio
n,on
Mountain in Galilee
Ascension, from
Bethanyjust East of Jerusalem
21:1-23
disciples & Thomas
Peter & BelovedDisciple
Main Titles for JesusMain Titles for JesusMain Titles for JesusMain Titles for Jesus
Christ/Messiah Son of GodSuffering Son of ManEschatological JudgeSon of David & Son of Abraham New Lawgiver Great Teacher (like Moses)Emmanuel; King of Jews
a great Prophet (in word & deed);Lord (of all nations);Savior (esp. of the poor)
Eternal LogosDivine Word made FleshOnly-begotten Son, sent from FatherPassover Lamb; "I Am” ; "Equal to God
miraclesovercoming evil powers;arguing with religious authoritiesteaching disciples;decrying religious hypocrisy
healing sick & impaired people;forgiving sinners & debtors
speaking God's words;doing God's works;revealing God and himself
persevere in faith despite sufferingfollow Jesus "on the way" to the crossbe ready for his return D
isciple
ship
Discip
lesh
ipD
isciple
ship
Discip
lesh
ip
be righteous; forgive alwayslive ethically (Golden Rule)fulfill God's commands, esp. in charitable deeds
see, believe, know, remain in Jesus & God, despite hostilitylove one another; be in unityserve humbly
leave everything to follow Jesus share with pooraccept everyone, esp. outcasts, women, enemies
imminent and suddenly, butno one knows when; so "Keep awake!"
false prophets will arise;many will fall away; Gospel must first be preached to allafter Jerusalem is destroyed & Gentiles' time is fulfilled; not so soon; pray!realized eschatology; all who hear & believe have eternal life already now and are not judged
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l Expecta
tions
Expecta
tions
Esch
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tions
Expecta
tions
13:1-37
24:10-14
21:20-24,28, 36
5:21-25
whether you persevere in faith despite persecutions
what you do for "the least” people Sheep & Goats parable
how you use wealth / possessions parables of Rich & Poor
whether or not you believe in Jesus
Basis fo
r Final Ju
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Basis fo
r Final Ju
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Basis fo
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Basis fo
r Final Ju
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ent
13:13
25:31-46
16:1-31
3:16-18 5:19-2412:44-50
Messianic secret: main disciples don’t understand,but minor characters do believe
fulfillment of Scripturedivisions within the communityfinal separation of good vs. badfulfillment of God's planeschatological reversaltax collectors & sinners favored
"eternal life" = "life in his name”Paraclete = Holy SpiritChristian unitymutual indwelling of God/Jesus/us
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