Lenten Bible Study
March 16
March 16
March 23
March 23
March 30
March 30
April 6
April 6
Opening Prayer
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Lenten Bible Study
Topical Outline
March 16
Introduction.
The Prophet King comes to Jerusalem
The Prophet King Teaches in the Temple
March 23 – Eschatological Sermon / Arrest & Trial
March 30 – The Eucharist.
April 6 – Crucifixion & Resurrection of Christ.
Consists of: (1) Figures; (2) Themes and (3) Events.
Romans 5:14
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Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over
those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a
type
of the one who was to come.”
See also: Heb 10:1 [Law]; 1 Peter 3:21 [Baptism]
“The new testament lies hidden in the Old; and the Old Testament
is unveiled in the New” - St. Augustine.
CCC. 128 [unity of the Divine plan] ; 129, 130.
Typology
Passover.
Exodus Ch.12
Last Supper.
Matthew Ch 26: 26-30
The Mass.
1 Corinthians Ch 5, 10, 11
The Eucharist
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said to Moses and Aaron in the land of
Egypt:
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of months; it shall be the first month of the year for
you.
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Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on
the tenth of this month they are to take a lamb for
each family, a lamb for each household.
4
If a
household is too small for a whole lamb, it shall join
its closest neighbor in obtaining one; the lamb shall
be divided in proportion to the number of people
who eat of it.
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Your lamb shall be without blemish, a
year-old male; you may take it from the sheep or
from the goats.
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You shall keep it until the
fourteenth day of this month; then the whole
assembled congregation of Israel shall slaughter it at
twilight.
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They shall take some of the blood and put
it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses
in which they eat it.
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They shall eat the lamb that
same night; they shall eat it roasted over the fire
with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
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Do not eat
any of it raw or boiled in water, but roasted over the
fire, with its head, legs, and inner organs.
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let none of it remain until the morning; anything that
remains until the morning you shall burn.
…../ Cont’d
Passover Exodus 12
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This is how you shall eat it: your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and
your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it hurriedly. It is the Passover of
the
Lord
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For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike
down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both human beings and animals; on
all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the
Lord
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The blood shall
be a sign for you on the houses where you live: when I see the blood, I will
pass over you, and no plague shall destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
14
This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a
festival to the
Lord
; throughout your generations you shall observe it as a
perpetual ordinance.
Passover …Ex 12
Passover Summary
Kill the lamb
Sprinkle its blood
Eat its flesh
All 3 must be done!
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All the Israelites did just as the
Lord
had commanded Moses and Aaron.
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very day the
Lord
brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt, company by
company.
Exodus
(Latin: The Road Out)
Exodus 6: 6-8
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Say therefore to the Israelites, ‘I am the
Lord
, and I will free you from the
burdens of the Egyptians and deliver you from slavery to them. I will
redeem
you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.
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I will take you
as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the
Lord
your
God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians.
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I will bring you into
the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; I will give it to you
for a possession. I am the
Lord.
Jesus’ Passover with Apostles
Mat. 26: 26
While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after
blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat;
this is my body.”
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Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he
gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;
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for this is my
blood of the
covenant
, which is poured out for many for the
forgiveness of sins.
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I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of
the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s
kingdom.”
30
When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of
Olives.
OT “Cup” Reference
Psalm 23:
5
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table before me in the
presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with
oil; my
cup
overflows.
Psalm 116:
13
I will lift up the
cup
of
salvation and call on the
name of the
Lord
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Covenant Language
Exodus 24:
8
Moses took the blood and dashed it on the
people, and said, “See the blood of the covenant that
the
Lord
has made with you in accordance with all these
words.”
Luke 22:
20
And he did the same with the cup after supper,
saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new
covenant in my blood.
Passover & The Mass
1 Cor 5
7
Clean out the old yeast so that you may be a new batch, as you
really are unleavened. For our
paschal lamb
, Christ, has been
sacrificed.
1 Cor 10
16
The
cup
of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing
in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a
sharing in the body of Christ?
1 Cor 11
27
Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the
cup
of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be answerable for
the body and blood of the Lord.
28
Examine yourselves, and only
then eat of the bread and drink of the
cup
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29
For all who eat
and drink without discerning the body,
eat and drink judgment
against themselves.
Todah / Eucharist
Root Meaning is “thanksgiving”
But also “Remembrance” [Heb:
Zikkiron]
that makes present
the sacrifice.
Expressed the language of deliverance. (Exodus)
[Ps 22; 116:4,
12-13 ]
Passover is celebrated annually / Todah is “Sunday” (or daily).
Todah is the “collective” of all OT sacrifices that existed under
the mosaic law.
Jesus re-configures the Passover to combine various elements of
both the Todah & Passover sacrifices into His own sacrifice .
Parousia (Presence)
John 6: 25-69 Bread of Life discourse (I AM…the bread of life)
John 12: 23-24 Wheat falls to the ground and dies. (stated at the
Passover festival; Lamb dies BUT Jesus equates bread & Lamb)
CCC 2387. “our daily bread” is the
epi-ousios
(Gk = body of Christ)
QUESTIONS
There are:
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226 Parishes in Archdiocese of Toronto;
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620 Schools with chapels,
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24 Mission Chapels
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8 Chapels at Catholic Cemeteries.
Assume 2 Masses per day in each
How many Masses are there in this Diocese?
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How is the Mass a sacrifice?
Question 2:
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Heb 7
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Malachi 1:
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and a pure offering; for my name is great among the nations, says
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Role of Jesus as Priest
Question 3:
What food did God supply to the Israelites in the desert?
Question 3:
Answer: Mana (Manna) & Flesh
Exodus 16:
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‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning, you shall have
your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the
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allegory of the shepherd, the prophet speaks of the breaking of God's
covenant and the wages the "sheep merchants," the chief priests, owed
the prophet, which were thirty pieces of silver that God commanded him
to throw into the treasury of the Temple. Ironically, the chief priests paid
Judas thirty pieces of silver which probably came from the treasury
funds. In the passage from Zechariah, God promises to raise up a
shepherd who will punish Israel's foolish shepherds
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whom I relied, he who eats my bread, lifted up his heel against me.
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link this passage to Judas in
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concerning the curse of the serpent in his struggle with the promised
Redeemer who is the "seed of the woman"
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Closing Prayer
Lord, your word is a lamp to our feet and a
light to our path.
We
thank
you that we can live in Your light
and walk in Your truth.
May the things that you have revealed and
thoughts that we have shared dwell in our
hearts and stir us to action.
We ask all this through our Lord Jesus
Christ. - Amen.
APPENDIX
CCC#
113
: Sacred Scripture must be studied within
the living Tradition of the
whole Church
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CCC#
115-117
: In every lesson the Biblical text is studied in accordance with
the ancient tradition of the
two
senses of Scripture:
(1) Literal Sense:
The text of Scripture.
(2) Spiritual Sense:
a) Allegorical -
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b) Moral -
events that leads us to act justly (How to Act)
c) Anagogical -
seeing the eternal significance (Our Destiny)
Catholic Bible Study
Introduction
Chief Priests – Descendants of Aaron (Ordained Priesthood)
Scribes and Elders – “Levites” (lesser ministers)
Pharisees – Religious political group. (legal experts of the Law)
Herodians – Hellenized Jews (aligned with Roman rulers)
Sadducees – Religious political group.
Romans – Governed & taxed the Jews. (pagan Roman Empire)
Key Players
This Lenten Bible study delves into the topics of typology, the Eucharist, and the Passover as it explores the scriptures from March 16 to April 6. The study includes reflections on the Prophet King's teachings, the Eschatological Sermon, the Eucharist, and the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ. Dive deeper into biblical passages and their significance in the context of Lent.
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Lent Bible Study March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6
Opening Prayer Come Holy Spirit, And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations.
Lenten Bible Study Topical Outline March 16 Introduction. The Prophet King comes to Jerusalem The Prophet King Teaches in the Temple March 23 Eschatological Sermon / Arrest & Trial March 30 The Eucharist. April 6 Crucifixion & Resurrection of Christ.
Typology Consists of: (1) Figures; (2) Themes and (3) Events. Romans 5:14 Yet death exercised dominion from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who is a type of the one who was to come. See also: Heb 10:1 [Law]; 1 Peter 3:21 [Baptism] The new testament lies hidden in the Old; and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New - St. Augustine. CCC. 128 [unity of the Divine plan] ; 129, 130.
The Eucharist Passover. Exodus Ch.12 Last Supper. Matthew Ch 26: 26-30 The Mass. 1 Corinthians Ch 5, 10, 11
Passover Exodus 12 twilight.7They shall take some of the blood and put The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:2This month shall mark for you the beginning it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses in which they eat it.8They shall eat the lamb that of months; it shall be the first month of the year for you.3Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on same night; they shall eat it roasted over the fire with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.9Do not eat the tenth of this month they are to take a lamb for each family, a lamb for each household.4If a any of it raw or boiled in water, but roasted over the fire, with its head, legs, and inner organs.10You shall household is too small for a whole lamb, it shall join its closest neighbor in obtaining one; the lamb shall let none of it remain until the morning; anything that be divided in proportion to the number of people remains until the morning you shall burn. who eat of it.5Your lamb shall be without blemish, a year-old male; you may take it from the sheep or ../ Cont d from the goats.6You shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month; then the whole assembled congregation of Israel shall slaughter it at
Passover Ex 12 11This is how you shall eat it: your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it hurriedly. It is the Passover of the LORD.12For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both human beings and animals; on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the LORD.13The blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you live: when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. 14This day shall be a day of remembrance for you. You shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD; throughout your generations you shall observe it as a perpetual ordinance.
Passover Summary Kill the lamb Sprinkle its blood Eat its flesh All 3 must be done! 50All the Israelites did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron.51That very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt, company by company.
Exodus (Latin: The Road Out) Exodus 6: 6-8 6Say therefore to the Israelites, I am the LORD, and I will free you from the burdens of the Egyptians and deliver you from slavery to them. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.7I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the LORD your God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians.8I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.
Day Biblical Date Event Scripture Reference John 12: 1-8 Saturday 9th of Nisan Jesus anointed at Bethany Sunday 10th Nisan Jesus enters the city, cleanses temple, heals a blind man Jn 12:12-15; Mt 21: 10-17 Monday 11th of Nisan Jesus cleanses the temple (3rd time) / Fig Tree is cursed Discussion on the Fig tree / Jesus teaches at Temple Jesus declares his hour has come Mk 11:15-19 MT 21: 18-19 Tuesday 12th of Nisan Mk: 11:20 Mk 11:27 Wednesday 13th of Nisan Jn 12:22 Thursday 14th of Nisan Temple Passover at noon / Peter & John are sent to city to prepare the sacred meal Sacred meal begins at sundown/ Judas betrays Jesus Mt 26:17-19; Mk 14:12-16; Lk 22:7-13 Friday 15th of Nisan Mk 26:14-16 Luke 22:3-6
Jesus Passover with Apostles Mat. 26: 26While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, Drink from it, all of you;28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.29I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father s kingdom. 30When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
OT Cup Reference Psalm 23: 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 116: 13I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
Covenant Language Exodus 24: 8Moses took the blood and dashed it on the people, and said, See the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words. Luke 22: 20And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
Passover & The Mass 1 Cor 5 7Clean out the old yeast so that you may be a new batch, as you really are unleavened. For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed. 1 Cor 10 16The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? 1 Cor 11 27Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be answerable for the body and blood of the Lord.28Examine yourselves, and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup.29For all who eat and drink without discerning the body,eat and drink judgment against themselves.
Todah / Eucharist Root Meaning is thanksgiving But also Remembrance [Heb: Zikkiron] that makes present the sacrifice. Expressed the language of deliverance. (Exodus) [Ps 22; 116:4, 12-13 ] Passover is celebrated annually / Todah is Sunday (or daily). Todah is the collective of all OT sacrifices that existed under the mosaic law. Jesus re-configures the Passover to combine various elements of both the Todah & Passover sacrifices into His own sacrifice .
Parousia (Presence) John 6: 25-69 Bread of Life discourse (I AM the bread of life) John 12: 23-24 Wheat falls to the ground and dies. (stated at the Passover festival; Lamb dies BUT Jesus equates bread & Lamb) CCC 2387. our daily bread is the epi-ousios (Gk = body of Christ)
Question 1: There are: o 226 Parishes in Archdiocese of Toronto; o 620 Schools with chapels, o 24 Mission Chapels o 8 Chapels at Catholic Cemeteries. Assume 2 Masses per day in each How many Masses are there in this Diocese?
Question 2: How is the Mass a sacrifice?
Question 2: How is the Mass a sacrifice? Answer: Ccc 1367 The sacrifice of Christ and the sacrifice of the Eucharist are one single sacrifice: "The victim is one and the same: the same now offers through the ministry of priests, who then offered himself on the cross; only the manner of offering is different." "And since in this divine sacrifice which is celebrated in the Mass, the same Christ who offered himself once in a bloody manner on the altar of the cross is contained and is offered in an unbloody manner. . . this sacrifice is truly propitiatory."
Role of Jesus as Priest Psalm 110: 4The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Heb 7 24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Heb 8 2 (a) minister in the sanctuary and the true tent that the Lord, and not any mortal, has set up.3For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; hence it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. Malachi 1: 11For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name, and a pure offering; for my name is great among the nations, says the LORD of hosts.
Question 3: What food did God supply to the Israelites in the desert?
Question 3: Answer: Mana (Manna) & Flesh Exodus 16: 10And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.11The LORD spoke to Moses and said,12 I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning, you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the LORD your God.
Question 4: Question: What is significant about Judas betraying Jesus for the sum the chief priests paid him? See Ex 21:32; Ps 41:9/10; and the irony in Zech 11:12-17. How do these passage relate to Jesus, His mission and His destiny?
Question 4: Answer: In Psalm 41:10/9 David wrote about betrayal by one he believed was his friend and now Judas has betrayed the son of David. Judas sold Jesus for the price of a slave (Ex 21:32). In Zechariah's allegory of the shepherd, the prophet speaks of the breaking of God's covenant and the wages the "sheep merchants," the chief priests, owed the prophet, which were thirty pieces of silver that God commanded him to throw into the treasury of the Temple. Ironically, the chief priests paid Judas thirty pieces of silver which probably came from the treasury funds. In the passage from Zechariah, God promises to raise up a shepherd who will punish Israel's foolish shepherds (Zech 11:16-17). The literal translation of Psalm 41:10 is Even my trusted friend on whom I relied, he who eats my bread, lifted up his heel against me. To "lift up his heel" is a Semitic expression for doing violence. St. Peter will link this passage to Judas in Acts 1:16 and it is part of the prophecy concerning the curse of the serpent in his struggle with the promised Redeemer who is the "seed of the woman" (Gen 3:15).
Closing Prayer Lord, your word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We thank you that we can live in Your light and walk in Your truth. May the things that you have revealed and thoughts that we have shared dwell in our hearts and stir us to action. We ask all this through our Lord Jesus Christ. - Amen.
Catholic Bible Study Introduction CCC#113: Sacred Scripture must be studied within the living Tradition of the whole Church. CCC# 115-117: In every lesson the Biblical text is studied in accordance with the ancient tradition of the two senses of Scripture: (1) Literal Sense: The text of Scripture. (2) Spiritual Sense: a) Allegorical - events that point to Christ (Faith) b) Moral - events that leads us to act justly (How to Act) c) Anagogical - seeing the eternal significance (Our Destiny)
Key Players Chief Priests Descendants of Aaron (Ordained Priesthood) Scribes and Elders Levites (lesser ministers) Pharisees Religious political group. (legal experts of the Law) Herodians Hellenized Jews (aligned with Roman rulers) Sadducees Religious political group. Romans Governed & taxed the Jews. (pagan Roman Empire)
