Sophomore Theology
Introduction to the New Testament
Journey Through the New Testament
Teresa LaCompte
Harcourt Religion Publishers, 2006
ISBN: 0-15-901666-5
Chapter Six: Called To Love
Chapter Goals
In this chapter you will:
- increase your knowledge of the uniqueness of the Gospel according to John..
- gain insight into the images used and the sign performed by Jesus to convey his role and the action of His Father in the world.
- learn about Jesus Last Supper discourses and his command to love and serve as he did.
- consider the significance of Jesus' death and Resurrection for our faith and life.
- learn about Sister Dom Helder Camara.
Review
- Explain how the prologue of the Gospel of John relates to the Book of Genesis
- How is the divinity of Jesus handled it the Gospel of John? How does this compare to the image of Jesus and his divinity as recorded in the synoptic Gospels?
- What do the images and the “I am” statements in the Gospel of John convey about Jesus?
- What do the signs in the Gospel fo John reveal about Jesus and who he is? How is faith part of each of the signs?
- According to the Gospel of John, what is the basis for all Jesus' miracles?
- How does the faith journey of Nicodemus?
- What dos the forgiveness shown the woman caught in adultery demand of us?
- What is at the heart of Christian service? What important directive does Jesus give his disciples after he washes his feet?
- What importance is placed on the unity in the Gospel of John? How is the unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit shown? What is the role of the unity fothe Trinity in the Church?
- How does Jesus prayer to the Father show his love for God the Father and his love for his followers?
- How is Jesus' death the hour of his glory? What is symbolic about he seamless tunic and the blood and water that flows from Jesus' side?
- How do the post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus in the Gospel of John illustrate the interplay between light and darkness? What important role does Jesus play?
Key Words: allegories ecumenism