God encouraged the Israelites to keep their covenant with him by sending prophets to speak in his name. The prophets reminded them that God would send the Messiah to bring them forgiveness and salvation.
True or False
True
The Israelites expected the Messiah to be the one who would bring victory over evil, injustice, and sin.
True or False
True
In the Book of Isaiah we read that the Messiah will be a descendant of ____________, who was one of the Israelites greatest kings.
David
To help the Israelites God sent wise rulers who were often military leaders. These rulers were known as _______________.
Judges
Throughout the Old Testament the same pattern emerges again and again - people struggle, even turn away from God, but God in his mercy always offers renewed _____________.
Hope
Angel
a creature created by God as a pure spirit, without a physical body, who serves God and helps him to accomplish his mission of salvation
Annunciation
the announcement to Mary that she would be the mother of the Son of God
Immaculate Conception
the truth that God made Mary free from original sin and all sin since the moment she was conceived
free will
the freedom and ability to choose what to do - God's gift to human beings
original sin
the first sin committed by the first human beings
sin
a thought, word, deed, or omission against God's law that harms us and our relationship with God and others
suffering servant
image of the Messiah found in the Old Testament Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 53:7)
Jesus - what does the word mean and in what language
a name that means GOD SAVES in Hebrew
Immanuel
name for the Messiah that means GOD IS WITH US
Magnificat
Mary's prayer to God after learning that she is to be the mother of God's Son; the word magnificat means "praise", praises God for his faithfulness and fullfilling his promise - part of the Liturgy of the Hours
Exodus
2nd book of the Old Testament
describes the Israelites' wandering through the desert after leaving Egypt on the way to Canaan, the land that God had promised to them
St Catherine of Siena
Doctor of the Church, mystic, visionary, and counselor to popes Gregory XI and Urban VI
Saint Leo the Great
Doctor of the Church, early pope who defended Rome against Attila the Hun and called the Council at Chalcedon in 451
St Thomas Aquinas
Doctor of the Church, author of Summa Theologica and other works, he interpreted ancient Greek wisdom in the light of Christian truth
Venerable Matt Talbot
Servant of God who, with God's help, overcame addiction to alcohol and lived a life of prayer, fasting, and generosity
Born 1856 in Dublin Ireland - died in 1925
addicted to alcohol at age 12
received help from a priest to overcome his addiction at age 28
the priest told Matt to think of Christ's suffering on the cross
Matt's efforts to overcome his addiction with God's help is a powerful example for us
Original sin weakened our human nature and allowed ignorance, suffering, and death into the world, but God promised help and salvation.
True or False
True
Throughout human history, God has reached out to help his people.
True or False
True
Who did God promise salvation through?
His Son, Jesus Christ, the Messiah
We are to respond to God's promise of salvation by helping and serving others.
True or False
True
affliction
a condition of great suffering
Throughout Scripture we read of many images that were prophesied about the Messiah. What are they and who is the prophet?
A light for the nations - Isaiah
A Savior to defend and deliver - Isaiah
the Hope of Israel a Savior in time of need - Jeremiah
a suffering servant who like a lamb led to the slaughter was harshly treated but opened not his mouth - Isaiah
What story do we find in Chapter 3 of Genesis, and what important truths does it teach us?
The fall from God's friendship due to original sin and that God promised to give human beings the help they needed - SALVATION - overcome evil and sin through Jesus
What hope does God give us?
the hope of salvation and forgiveness through Jesus Christ so that we can live with God in Heaven
What are examples of ways God has reached out to help his people?
Through sending Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity
God the Father - Creator
God the Son - Redeemer
God the Holy Spirit - Sanctifier
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
began in 1953 to help people recover from alcohol addiction by depending on God
started by William Griffith and Robert Holbrook Smith
uses a 12 step method to overcome addiction
members help each other cope with addiction and pray together and do 12 steps
"You are never strong enough that you don't need help" - Ceasar Chavez, American activist, labor organizer, founder of National Farm Workers Assoc
What is one of the greatest prophetic books of the Bible?
Isaiah
In the Book of Isaiah, the Messiah is referred to as a _________________.
mighty king
Why did God create us?
God created human beings to be at one with him and each other and all of creation
What led to Adam and Eve choosing sin?
Free will - Temptation from the devil in the form of a serpent
What were some of the effects of Original Sin?
damages friendship with God, it weakened human nature, and allowed ignorance, suffering, and death into the world
What is one positive thing you can learn from the story of the first humans?
God allowed sin into the world to show us his love and goodness and his plan for all creation to send the Messiah
Did God ever abandon his people or tire of helping them?
No, he always kept his promise in the covenant
In the Numbers 33, list ways that God sent help to his people.
by giving them manna and a promised land and the Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses
What are the Dead Sea scrolls?
collection of 981 different texts created from 408 BC to 318 BC
discovered between 1946 and 1956
eleven different caves
the caves were 2 km inland from the Dead Sea
Hebrew writings from the scroll of Isaiah
scrolls of Qumran
Four Marian Dogmas of the Catholic Church
Divine Motherhood
Perpetual Virginity
Immaculate Conception
The Assumption
Mary Undoer of Knots
prayer and painting
knots symbolize our problems and struggles - by praying to Mary to intercede on our behalf - God helps us to undo the knots in our lives
What are the 2 days of Holy Obligation related to Mary and the dates?
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - January 1
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - December 8
Why is Mary "Theotokos" Mother of God depicted in artwork with 3 stars on her (two on her shoulders and 1 on her head)?
The stars symbolize Mary's ever virginity - She remained a virgin before (1), during (2), and eternally (3) after the birth of Jesus
St Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal
St Catherine had apparitions of Mary (Mary appeared to her)
she was incorrupt - her body did not decay
Mary instructed her to design the medal and people who wear it will be given grace
she was from Paris, France
the medal had a cross, M, and 2 hearts
In Luke's Gospel, we learn that an _______________ appeared to Mary and told her she would become pregnant and give birth to Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.
angel
In the Book of Genesis, what are some of the examples of the terrible effects of original sin and how God helped?
Cain, one of the sons of Adam and Eve, murdered his brother Abel - God stayed with Abel encouraging him to choose good over evil
The Israelites were hungry and thirsty after the Exodus
and God led them to food and drink and helped them find Canaan the land he promised them
When Israelites settled in Canaan they had trouble keeping peace in their land, but God sent judges to help them gain peace
When the Israelites asked God for a king, he helped them choose one.
When the Israelite kings began to turn away from God and their nation was conquered and divided, God encouraged them to keep their covenant with him through the words of the prophets
In the Catechism it says - Through the prophets, God forms his people in the hope of _________________.
salvation
Israelites Exodus
lead by Moses and Aaron
left slavery in Egypt
path led them by the Red Sea and across Jordan River into Canaan
