Sophomore Theology
Introduction to the New Testament
Journey Through the New Testament
Teresa LaCompte
Harcourt Religion Publishers, 2006
ISBN: 0-15-901666-5
Chapter Three: Called To Be Like Jesus
Chapter Goals
learn about the background and main themes of the Gospel according to Matthew.
explore the incarnation, Jesus' message about God's kingdom, and the Infancy narratives in the Gospels.
increase your knowledge of the Beatitiudes and the parables as religious and moral lessons.
explore Jesus' vision for the Church and for just actions toward all people.
learn about Sister Dorothy Stang.
Review
- Describe the audience to whom the author of the Gospel according to Matthew wrote. What perspective did the author use to capture his audience?
- What images or titles of Jesus occur frequently in the Gospel according to Matthew? Why do you think the author focused on those images?
- What are the important truths conveyed in the Infancy Narratives? Identify two similarities and two differences between the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and in Luke.
- What is the Incarnation, and why did it take place?
- What does the temptation of Jesus teach us about trusting in God the Father?
- What does the term kingdom of heaven mean? Why isn't the term kingdom of God ever used in the Gospel of Matthew?
- What are the values Jesus taught in the Beatitudes?
- How did the Apostles share in Jesus' mission?
- What do the parables invite us to do? How should we respond to the message contained in the parables?
- Describe the role of Peter among the disciples.
- . What is the Judgment of Nations? How should we respond to Jesus' teaching?
- Describe the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Why are they really important?
Key Words: Beatitudes, Christ, Incarnation, Infancy Narratives, kingdom of heaven, Messiah, Works of Mercy