H2 2Q Paschal Mystery (Keynote)

7/27/2019 H2 2Q Paschal Mystery (Keynote)

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thePASCHALMYSTERY


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review:

what thingsdo we knowabout Jesus?


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1. What does the video want to show about Jesus?2. In what way did Jesus become messy according to the video?3. What previous image of Jesus did this video want us to change?


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Luke 4:16-21

What dothesewords affirmabout

Jesus?


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Luke 4:16-21

If Jesus is here,what concernsof our world willhe involvehimself in?

How wouldJesus facetheseconcerns?


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PITSTOP 1.1What life?Reflecting on Jesus life and thelife of the man in the story, what

is the kind of life that God wantsyou to live?

What reality will you face as youtry to live this kind of life? How

will you handle it? How willJesus inspire you to face thisreality?


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PITSTOP 1.1What life?

If you are to present your life

right now to God, will He askyou the same question that Heasked the man? Why? Whynot?

What does this inspire you to do?


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KINGDOM of GOD

Building Gods Kingdom isvery novel, radical & messy.

Jesus recognizes the realitythat this will naturally leadto an experience ofsuffering and oppressionby the world.


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To this you were called,because Christ suffered for

you, leaving you an example,that you should follow in hissteps. 1 Peter 2:21

In doing the work ofthe Jesus, we shouldnot be afraid of getting

our hands dirty.


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BATTLESCARS


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Beyond the evil andugliness of Jesus sufferingand death, we see

ULTIMATE LOVE.

He recognized thateverything he did willnaturally lead to ugly

consequences.


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He died to save us from sin.He suffered on the cross tocleanse us to bring us closer to

God.

CLE gasgasLINES

Do I really know what theymean and what they imply?


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MONOLOGUES on the WITNESSES OF JESUS DEATH

Bumuo ng APAT na makabuluhang tanongpatungkol sa pagkamatay ni Hesus.


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The things Jesus said anddid, which createdfollowers in people, werealso the same reason hewas put to death.

WHAT HAPPENED?


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Read Luke 22-23Ask. Answer. Understand.Imagine the details of the account asvividly as you can. Focus on the scene,the atmosphere and the events.


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Lets understandfurther JesusChrists passion &

death.

Lets read acommentary.www.xvr.in/wxb
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What emotions,images or details

remained withyou?

What questions

were formedwithin you?

Is there anythingunbelievable?unexplainable?needs further

questioning?


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Why didJesus die?

Did he really haveto die?


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MEAN

INGFULASSER

TIONS

MIS

CONCEPTIONS


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MIS

CONCEPTIONS

MEAN

INGFULASSER

TIONS

It was Pilate who sentenced himand the Jews who accused him.They killed Jesus. Theyare guilty.

We havenothing to do with it.

Beyond the political aspectof Jesus suffering and death

is the reality of the forces ofevilin the world at workthrough the selfishness of

people. A truth thatresonates until today.


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Do youbelieve inevil?Do you believe inSatan or the devil?


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PONTIUS

PILATE


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What stoppedhim from doingthe right thing?


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What stops us from

doing the right thingbecause it is whats hip?

because it will get me more votes & keepme in power.because it will put my life & my familys indanger.

because it is whats easy and can give me an

instant gratification?

because Im afraid of what others will sayabout me, or what my sponsor say of me.

because not everyone is doing it?because I cannot control it?


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What stops us from

doing the right thing

SELF-gratificationSELF-satisfactionSELF-preservation

SELF-centerednessEVILThe belief thatYOUare moreimportant than what isright.


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What stops us from

doing the right thing

EVIL exists.

The death of Jesusreflects how the forces

of evil were at work inthe people who hadthe power to do theright thing then.


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Be careful Michael,choosing not to believe inthe devil doesn't protect

you from him.

Fr. Lucas Trevantfrom The Rite (2011)


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Why didJesus die?


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MIS

CONCEPTIONS

MEAN

INGFULASSER

TIONS

God sent Jesusto die for our sins.

His suffering and death werethe consequences of Jesuswork for Gods kingdom.

THEPLAN


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THE PLAN.did Jesus enter the worldcarrying a plan?

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)The Plan


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problem ofvisionJesus vision of the Kingdom of Godplaced him in conflict with thereligious authorities & institutions of histime.


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HUMAN

SINhow thepowerful

destroyed the

powerless


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ROMANPUNISHMENT &SANHEDRINSACCUSATIONS1) perverting the nation2) refusal to pay taxes3) made himself king


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Faithfulness to his missionin proclaiming the

Kingdom of God openedhim to the reality that incarrying it out, death maynot just be a possibility butan inevitability.

In our own mission to do thesame, we are asked to beprepared to be powerless,misunderstood, persecutedand even die a certain death.


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Why didJesus die?

MIS


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MIS

CONCEPTIONS

MEAN

INGFULASSERTIONS

God punished Jesus for thesins of humanity.

Jesus death on the Crosswas Gods ultimate act oflove and self-giving.


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Is God acruel God?


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WHO WILL PAY?using the cost of breaking an

object as a metaphor to

Jesus death on the cross


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If I break your iPad, you may tell methat you forgive me, but in doing so

you have to absorb/shoulder thecostof the broken iPad. Someonehas to pay for the broken iPadeither me, or you, if you forgiveme. The cost does not just go into

oblivion.Likewise, God does notjust wave his hand over sin whenhe forgave it. He must himselfshoulder the full cost of theinjustice done.Jesus suffered theexact equivalentof all thepenalties/punishment that wasdeserved for all sinners, so theycould all be pardoned.


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What doyou think?

Does this answer makesense? Why? Why not?

How does this portrayGod? or Jesus?

What interpretations mayarise from thisunderstanding?


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God as acruel God

Jesus aspa-martir


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God as acruel God

Jesus aspa-martir

We neednotdoanything to repentfor our sins. It hasbeenpaidfor.

ISTHISREALLY

THECASE?


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problem oflooking back

simplistic and limitedview of events


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we need to askthe right questions

when we look atthe cross


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The Four Loves

C.S. Lewis


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AGAPE

EROS

STORGE

PHILIA

sexual/physical desire;being in love

natural affection/liking;fondness through familiarity

friendship/brotherhoodstrong bond through shared interests

self-giving love; love that isunconditional & regardless


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AGAPE

self-giving love; love that is

unconditional & regardless

kKKK

...it has no reasons; I love you just

because......it is so passionate that the Lover ismoved to become one with thebeloved even to the point of beingwounded.

...limitless, sacrificial; not even deathcan stop the expression of love.


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on the cross, God isthe one who offers

Himself out of love...


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what do we see?punishment?self-giving love?

Si f th C


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Sign of the Crossmore than a superstitious and religious sign,it is a sign that reminds us of Gods greatlove; an acknowledgement of how Godloves me in Jesus on the cross.


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the

PASCHALMYSTERYRESURRECTION


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WHAT COULD BE A

GOOD HEADLINE?What headlines could be on the frontpage to

tell people about the resurrection?


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JESUS WAS REVIVED!

Jesus is not dead, but in coma.

THOUGHTS? COMMENTS?


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WRONG TOMB AFTER ALLDisciples realized that they were looking for the body in the wrong tomb.

THOUGHTS? COMMENTS?


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JESUS BODY STOLEN!Reports say that the disciples were responsible for taking the body of the Galilean.

THOUGHTS? COMMENTS?

HEADLINEONE:


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HEADLINE ONE:

JESUS WAS REVIVED!Jesus is not dead, but in coma.

ConsiderJesus

punishmentandsuffering...

How couldhe escapethe tomb?move thestone? or

escape theguards?

HEADLINETWO:


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HEADLINE TWO:

Is it likely that they wouldhave forgotten after such ashort time?Were they not looking for asealed tomb?

Wouldnt they bypass anempty tomb and look for asealed tomb?

WRONG TOMB AFTER ALLDisciples realized that they were looking for the body in the wrong tomb.

HEADLINETHREE:


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HEADLINE THREE:

If the guards were sleeping (Mt 28)

how would they know who stolethe body?

Were they capable of doing theact given theirdownmind, heart

and spirit?Is it even reasonable given theirsituation to commit such ascheme?

JESUS BODY STOLEN!Reports say that the disciples were responsible for taking the body of the Galilean.


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How would

theyreact?

PRELIMINARYEXERCISE

SCRIPTURAL


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SCRIPTURALBASES:(1) Luke 24:1-12(2) John 20:11-18(3) Luke 24:13-31

(4) Luke 24:36-43

DID the EMPTY TOMB


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DID the EMPTY TOMBprove anything?

It certainly opened


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It certainly openedthe POSSIBILITY

for it to be really true.

fact of empty tomb+

witnesses to Christs

appearances-------------------------------confirmation of Christs

resurrection.

WHY are these


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WHYare theseAPPEARANCES

significant?

WHY are these


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significant?

Jesus is shown goingbeyond the ordinarylimits of time and space.

glorified state

WHY are these


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significant?Jesus appeared to those whocould identify Him with theearthly historical Jesus using their

bond ofloveand friendship.It is their love and faith thatopened their eyes to see andrecognize the Risen Lord.

These became theoriginalwitnesses founding theChurch.

WHY are these


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significant?The appearances didnotremove doubt or the need of

faith.A real change of heart wasneeded tosee the Risen Christas the apostle Thomas and theEmmaus disciples clearly show.

Faith is indeed agift.

IF you were in the


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IF you were in theWITNESSES shoes,

how would have itbeen like?How would yourrelationship with Himbe like?


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EFFECT th


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EFFECT on theWITNESSES

(1) The Change inthe Life of the

Disciples(2) The Beginningsof the Church

(3) The Observanceof Sunday asthe Lords Day

The CHANGE in the


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The CHANGE in theLIFE of the DISCIPLES


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FEAR

FULDISCIPL

ES MARTYRDOM


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FEAR

FULDISCIPL

ES MARTYRDOM


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Their transformation

was so radical thatthe most plausibleexplanation is theirexperience of therisen Christ.

From terrified anddispersed followersto bold witnesses toChrists resurrectionthat led them tobecome martyrs.

The BEGINNINGS


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The BEGINNINGSof the CHURCH

The Church wasfounded on a faith inthe Risen Lord.

This faith lasted thetest of time andcreated morefollowers.

The Gospels wereproduct of the faith inthe Risen Jesus.


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3RD COMMANDMENT


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3RD COMMANDMENT

When is

Sabbathday?

Saturdaysabado


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The believers strongconviction in the

resurrection, which

occurred on aSunday was the solereason for transferring

the tradition of theSabbath as the Lords

day to Sunday.

WHAT events in our


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WHAT events in ourlives are somewhat

similar to theRESURRECTION?What caused a deepchange from fear togreat courage, fromold life to new life,from doubt to faith?


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WHAT about theresurrection ofJesus brings us

hope?

They say thatresurrection is asource of HOPE.

WHYshould weHOPE in Jesus?


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How do they all relate?As a Christian, how do I connect?

INCARNATION PUBLIC MINISTRY PASSION&DEATH RESURRECTION


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the resurrection...

INCARNATION PUBLIC MINISTRY PASSION&DEATH RESURRECTION

Together with the other mysteriesin the life of Jesus,

...confirmed all Christhad done and taught


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had done and taughtduring his public

ministry.

greatest manifestation ofGods Kingdom


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...fulfilled theOld Testament

propheciesshowed that

He is indeed themessiah &

savior


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...enabledChrist to share

his new lifewith us asadopted sons

and daughtersof the Father.

gave meaning toourChristian faith;

also, our ownexperience of

repentance andconversion


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...made Christ

the principleand source ofour resurrection


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How can I bestrengthened by theRisen Jesus?


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What do they have incommon with the

LIFE ofJESUS ?


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One of the foundation beliefs in the Christian religion isthat when Jesus was crucified and died on the cross


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that when Jesus was crucified and died on the crossthat he died for our sins. For those of you who knowme, you know I'm not asking that in some sarcastic

manner, I just honestly have never understood whatthat even means. First of all, Christians also believethat Jesus arose from the dead and that he's livingright now so he really isn't really dead after all. So hereare a few questions about this situation. If Jesus hadn'tdied for our sins and consequently no resurrection,

how would that have changed the circumstances ofthe lives of every human being?

@ConfusedChristian

What exactly does it mean when Christians say he diedfor our sins? Are you saying that even though Jesus


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for our sins? Are you saying that even though Jesusdidn't commit the sins committed by billions of humanbeings that it erased their bad behavior and somehow

changed the fundamental situation they would befacing and gave them an opportunity for eternal lifewhich they otherwise would not have had? I've reallynever heard anyone explain this whole scenario insimple, easy to understand language that actuallymakes sense and yet this is one of the core principles

of the Christian religion. Can anyone explain this inlayman's terms without quoting the Bible and simplylay out their thoughts in an easy to understandmanner?

@ConfusedChristian


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@ConfusedChristianIdentify the ISSUES of

Come up with your ownresponse to his issues.


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ISSUE #1What exactly doesit mean when

Christians say hedied for our sins?Do we still receivepunishment for our

sins?


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SIN The failure tobotherto love.

Th f il t b th t l


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SIN

The failure tobotherto love.

Saying no to GodAlienation from God, othersand ourselves

False self

Enslaved by self-centereddesires and tendenciesAllowing evilin


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That Jesus died forour sins means...He died because ofour human sinfulness.

He died to show usand empower us toovercome sin and itseffects.

No violence. Justlove.


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We are still free to makechoices for ourselves.Jesus offers a waytoovercome evil.

WAY f


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WAY of

JESUS

Resist evil with all our might.

Sacrifice; suffering and acertain death

Cross as a symbol ofobedience, commitment,

saving love, common goodLove till it hurts. Love tillit hurts no more.

Obedience to God.Allow for newlife to happenwithin us.

ISSUE #2


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How does Jesusdeath & resurrection

change thecircumstances of thelives of every humanbeing? How do weexperience this

Paschal Mystery inour day-to-day living?


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PASCHALMYSTERY

By definition, it is simplythe process of dying andrising - death to new life.


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When do we

experience suchdying andrising?

Scarred Peopleare Beautiful


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are Beautiful

Man speaks:I've been hurt, Lord.I have trusted and been betrayed at times.I have loved and received nothing in return.

I have tried hard to care and failed often.I have shared my secrets and, heard themwhispered to others.I have been warm and received a cold shoulder.I have been through it, Lord.

I've fallen on my face.I've banged my shins.I've been bruised.Look, Lord, I'm all covered with scars!



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are Beautiful

The Lord Speaks:Maybe you haven't understood enough.Maybe you haven't learned that human life is like that.All saints are scarred.Young love isn't the highest form of human love.

The greatest love comes from scarred people.I know that many people stop lovingso they won't be hurt again.But those people who do start over again,who continue in spite of all,

who leave themselves open tothe possibility of being hurt again --These people are able to love again in a deeper way,a more understanding way, a richer way.



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are Beautiful

Man speaks:I think I know what you mean, Lord.I've met people like that and knowing themgives me courage.The great people are those who continue tolove with their scars.I like scarred people, Lord.They are beautiful.


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Give your ownexamples.


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JESUS gave DEEPER

MEANING to our own PASCH


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Light at

the endof thetunnel


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JESUS gave DEEPER



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Legendofthe

Phoenix


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JESUS gave DEEPER



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JESUS gave DEEPER



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ISSUE #3In everything he did- His public ministry,

His personalrelationship withGod and HisPaschal Mystery -how do they allsave us?


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SALVATION


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Jesus saves us inthree ways...the salvation of theworld

the salvation ofhumanity

the personal salvationof each person

We need to


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We need toacknowledgethat the worldis affected byevil.

The world is in needof Gods redemptionand wholeness.

The world needs to

return to the way itwas created --good.

God desiressalvation for


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salvation for

everyone.

Jesus was subjected to thesame evil God wants to save


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same evil God wants to saveus from.

but Jesus was able to defeat this evilJesus did not solve the problem

Jesus gavel

Jesus saves us frommeaninglessness


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gus personal

salvation

meaninglessness.Human life has real meaning.

By his life, we see how to givemeaning to our human lives.We can hope.

Jesus saves us from theevil of sin.Jesus did not prevent usfrom committing sin. Hesuffered and died to redeemus from sin. He forgave us byhis grace and goodness. Hegives us an example of howto live.

Jesus gavel


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gus personal

salvation

Jesus saves us from theevil of suffering and death.

As to suffering, we can uniteour suffering to Jesus andmake it meaningful.

As to death, we fear theprocess of dying. We neednot be afraid of death if wearrive at it having honestlytried to live out the message

of Jesus.


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Yellow asked a grey-haired caterpillar hanging upside down on a branch what a butterfly was.The grey-haired caterpillar said it was what she was meant to become. Yellow found it hard tobelieve that there was a butterfly inside the gray fuzzy caterpillar so she continued to ask:

How does one become a butterfly?

You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.

You mean to die?

Yes and no. What looks like you will die, but whats really you will still live. Life is changed nottaken away.

And if I decide to become a butterfly, what do I do?

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