UNIT 1 - SCRIPTURE DIVINE REVELATION

Overview

  • Instructor: Mr. Sette

  • Subject: Grade 12 Religion HRE 4M1

Lesson 1: Scriptural Terminology

Key Vocabulary:

  • Redeemer

  • Ancestor

  • Patriarch

  • Messiah

  • Reveal

  • Divine Revelation

  • Descendant

  • Covenant

  • Old Covenant

  • New Covenant

  • Church

  • Testament

  • Eternal

  • Old Testament

  • Catholic

  • New Testament

  • Sacrament

  • Minister

  • Inherit

  • Prophecy

Prayer Analysis

  • Opening: Invocation to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

  • Core Ideas:

    • God sent Jesus as our Redeemer.

    • He prepared humanity for His coming by revealing Himself through figures like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

    • The establishment of Israel through Moses and the Ten Commandments.

    • Prophets taught Israel about salvation and the coming Messiah, a descendent of David.

    • Transition from the Old Covenant with Israel to the New Covenant through Jesus Christ.

  • Closing: Thankfulness for God’s revelation and gifts.

Lesson 2: Scriptural Vocabulary and Introduction

  • Focus: Understanding of profound religious concepts through prayer and scripture.

  • Prayer Themes: God's revelation through historical figures and covenants.

Divine Revelation Overview

  • Key Ideas:

    • God's self-disclosure occurs throughout history and Scripture.

    • The importance of faith as a response to God's invitation.

    • Scriptures reveal God progressively through teachings and historical events.

God’s Revelation in the Old Testament

Creation

  • Genesis 1: Reveals God as the eternal Creator.

  • Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit involved in creation.

The Patriarchs

  • Covenant: Relationship defined by divine promises and human response.

  • Key Figures: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

    • Abraham: Covenant marked by faith and obedience, signified by circumcision.

    • Isaac: Passive role, emphasizes Abraham's obedience.

    • Jacob: Less exemplary, later named Israel after wrestling with God.

God’s Revelation in the New Testament

  • Role of Jesus: Fullness of God’s revelation.

  • Scriptural Passages: Teachings from John reveal deep insights about God and divine love.

The Holy Spirit's Role

  • Presence: Continues to guide believers, revealed especially during the Annunciation and at Jesus' baptism.

  • Pentecost: Marks the Spirit's empowerment of the apostles.

Final Thoughts

  • Divine Revelation illustrates God's unconditional love through His ongoing relationship with humanity, culminating in the teaching of Jesus.

  • Reflection: Understanding our faith is a journey involving both reason and divine revelation.