1. Chain the Catechism: A topical study through the Lutheran confessions Apostle’s Creed: 2ndArticle-Jesus Christ Memorization Verses: Acts 4:12 Salvation is found… Acts 10:38 God anointed… Jn 17:3 This is eternal life…
2. Names of Jesus What are your favorite names for Jesus? Write and decorate.
4. LSB 398 lutheran-hymnal.com/online/tlh-059.mid F|FFGA|B-AA|GFFE|F-. 1. Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2. He comes with rescue speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3. He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, And joy and hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth. Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4. Kings shall bow down before Him And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all peoples sing; To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. 5. O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all-blest. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His name shall stand forever, -- That name to us is Love.
5. “They say Aslan is on the move - perhaps has already landed.”And now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew who Aslan was any more than you do; but the moment the Beaver had spoken these words everyone felt quite different. Perhaps it has sometimes happened to you in a dream that someone says something which you don't understand but in the dream it feels as if it had some enormous meaning - either a terrifying one which turns the whole dream into a nightmare or else a lovely meaning too lovely to put into words, which makes the dream so beautiful that you remember it all your life and are always wishing you could get into that dream again. Discussion "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Chapter 7" Aslan, Son. "Favorite Narnia Quotes." 2011. 03 March 2011 <http://aslans.blogspot.com/2009/04/favorite-narnia-quotes.html>.
6. “All fairy tales, Tolkien argued, echo the gospel of Jesus Christ in some way because the gospel is the True Story; it’s the real fairy tale that crashed into the time line of history... Lewis wrote 'The heart of Christianity is a myth which is also a fact’” Discussion "Sarah Arthur (Walking through the Wardrobe: A Devotional Quest into The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe)" ""All fairy tales, Tolkien argued, echo the gospel o..."." 2011. Goodreads Inc. 03 March 2011 <http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/show/63323>.
7. The concept of “True Name” connects one’s true self with one’s true label by means of special language. In pagan religions, the true name allows people to possess magic through a spoken ownership. In folkloric tradition, true names are used to ward off evil Renaissance demonology develops the importance of naming the demon during exorcism. 2nd Art. JC: The Power of Names citation
8. Heraclitus, 535-475 BCE This LOGOS holds always but humans always prove unable to understand it, both before hearing it and when they have first heard it. For though all things come to be in accordance with this LOGOS, humans are like the inexperienced when they experience such words and deeds as I set out, distinguishing each in accordance with its nature and saying how it is. But other people fail to notice what they do when awake, just as they forget what they do while asleep. The Stoics, 300 BCE Zeno of Citium c. 300 BC, the logos was the active reason pervading the universe and animating it. It was conceived of as material, and is usually identified with God or Nature. The Stoics also referred to the seminal logos, ("logos spermatikos") or the law of generation in the universe, which was the principle of the active reason working in inanimate matter. Humans, too, each possess a portion of the divine logos. 2nd Art. JC: The Logos citation
9. God’s Name as progressively revealed God the Ruler, God the Almighty, God of the Promise Names are connected with vocation, purpose, and transformation Peoples’ names change (Abram-Abraham, Jacob-Israel) Lands are labeled because of Events (Jacob, Face of God) People are remembered by their deeds/names (daag) Names are connected to genealogy and family Taking the surname of the father (son of…) Being of a particular tribe (house of the Benjamite) God taking on the mantle of the patriarchs (God of…) Family business and vocation (David, musician) Personal name of God spoken but once on the Day of Atonement 2nd Art. JC: OT Context citation
10. Divine and personal logos He said also, "I AM the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Then Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Ex. 3:6 Ambassador Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome. Faith am) (‘aman): Made firm, sure, lasting. For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in His holy name. Ps. 33:21 Power hrwbg (Geebuwrah): bravery, valor, mighty deeds Therefore behold, I am going to make them know-- This time I will make them know My power and My might; And they shall know that My name is the LORD. Jer. 16:21 2nd Art. JC: OT Exegesis "But for all this, you did not trust the LORD your God," "Search for 'trust' - NSN - Include Resources." 2011. Study Desk. 03 March 2011 <http://www.studylight.org/desk/?l=en&query=trust§ion=0&translation=nsn&oq=faith&new=1&sr=1>.
11. Jesus enters into the family of Israel, and of Man, Better than myth, but fulfills the “fairy story”. His incarnation is the culmination of the name of Israel reducing to THE Theophany His name means “Yahweh Saves” (Ya-Shua), points to Father He identifies with tribe of Judah Jesus takes both the vocational mantle of man, and of God Jesus is called a carpenter, and teacher Jesus is called the Christ, Messiah, Redeemer Jesus is adopted by Joseph as His father, but Joseph is adopted by Jesus…for THE Father (mind=blown) Jesus gives the sacrament by Naming the elements This is my body, this is my blood. New Covenant. Jesus’ name has dominion over demons, has power Demons “worship” (acknowledge, obey, submit) Jesus Disciples cast out and heal by His name and power. 2nd Art. JC: NT Context "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit" "Search for 'jesus' - NSN - Include Resources." 2011. Study Desk. 03 March 2011 <http://www.studylight.org/desk/?l=en&query=jesus§ion=0&translation=nsn&oq=trust&new=1&sr=1>.
12. Divine and personal logos: Eminating rationality FOR YOU. In the beginning was the word…But these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. John 1:1; 20:31 Ambassador: Carries the name and vocation of the Father Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe; the works that I do in My Father's name, these testify of Me. John 10:25 Faith: Trust that confirms the promise in history "And on the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know ; and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 3:16 Power: Commands the respect by his Title, Vocation, and Name. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth. Phil 2:10 2nd Art. JC: NT Exegesis "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit" "Search for 'jesus' - NSN - Include Resources." 2011. Study Desk. 03 March 2011 <http://www.studylight.org/desk/?l=en&query=jesus§ion=0&translation=nsn&oq=trust&new=1&sr=1>.
13. But alas! it is at this day unknown throughout the world; it is neither preached nor sought after, so that we are quite ignorant about our own name, why we are and are called Christians. We are certainly called so from Christ, who is not absent, but dwells among us--provided, that is, that we believe in Him and are reciprocally and mutually one the Christ of the other, doing to our neighbour as Christ does to us. 2nd Art. JC: Name of Christ For You "why we are and are called Christians" "Pt.3." 2011. 03 March 2011 <http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/luther/web/cclib-3.html>.
14. 2nd Article of the Apostle’s Creed:Jesus Christ Of whom does this article speak? Why is He named Jesus? Why is He called Christ? What does it mean when you confess, “I believe in Jesus Christ”? SS: Jesus Christ—His person and works M: “The Lord Saves” T : Christ/Messiah W: Names of Jesus Th: Confess: “I believe in Jesus Christ…”
15. SS: Jesus Christ—His person and His work. • • •
16. M Jesus means “the Lord saves.” Jesus is His personal Name. Mt 1:21 She will give birth to a son ` and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. Jn 4:42 We know that this man really is the Savior of the world. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. • Pray: My Lord Jesus Christ, although You are both God and King of heaven and earth, I need not be afraid of You. You are my companion, my brother, my flesh and blood. I will not despair because I am a sinner and You are holy. If I had not been a sinner, You would not have suffered for me. So I am comforted. Among Your ancestors, of whom it was Your will to be born, there were both good and evil people. So we stand in Your presence in order that You may comfort our fearful and timid consciences, and we may trust anew in You, knowing that You have also taken away our sin. You have indeed taken it away and have left us the word that assures us. Amen. (Luther)
17. T Christ/Messiah (Grk/Heb) “The Anointed” Jesus has been anointed (set apart for special work) with the Holy Spirit without limit to be our Prophet, Priest, and King. Note: Anointing was the way prophets, priests, and kings were set apart for special work. Ps 45:7 God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. Jn 3:34 The one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. Acts 10:38 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. • Pray: Lord Jesus, glorious Sun of Righteousness, depart not from me, or take away the glory of Your grace and mighty comfort. Shine upon mine eyes that I sleep not the sleep of death, and, after this life, let me awake joyfully unto everlasting life, for Your precious Name’s sake. Amen. (J.W. Loehe, 1808-1872)
18. W Names of Jesus His names are the Gospel simply stated. Ex 14:19 Angel of God--Then the angel of God who was going before the host of Israel moved and went behind them, and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them, Is 59:20 Redeemer--“And a Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares the Lord. Mt 1:23 Immanuel--“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Mt 16:16 Son of the Living God--Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Mt 25:31 Son of Man--“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Jn 1:14 The Word--And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Jn 20:28 Lord--Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!
19. Th Confess: “I believe in Jesus Christ.” It means I know and trust in Jesus Christ as my only Savior from sin, death, and the devil and believe that He gives me eternal life. Jn 17:3 This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. Jn 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him. 2 Tim 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. Rm 10:10 It is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. • Pray: Lord, my God, forgive my sins for Christ’s sake; forgive my sins until I shall depart this life. Amen, I know You will do it. And then give unto me eternal life! Amen, I know You will do it. O Lord, You beckon me, You call me through Your Word unto life everlasting. And You will not disappoint me. O no, Lord, You abide by Your promise. Amen. (C.M. Zorn, 1846-1928)
