Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 7 > Unit 2
Lesson 5: The Stages of Gospel Formation and the Literary Aspects of the Gospels
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord.
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord.
Jesus used parables to teach His disciples and the crowds about topics that are difficult to understand.
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord.
We learn from Jesus’ example that God wants to enter into our ordinary lives and make them extraordinary.
To understand Jesus better, it is helpful for us to consider the context in which He lived.
Jesus’ miracle at the Wedding at Cana is a sign that helps us understand that He is the Messiah.
Matthew’s Gospel is an orderly and reliable historical account of Jesus’ life and teachings.
The Bible, the sacraments, and prayer are three ways we can know God’s love for us and become friends with Him.
The Incarnation is a dogma of the Church that says that the Son of God assumed a human nature in the Person of Jesus Christ.
God enacted a plan of salvation throughout Salvation History that culminated in the Death and Resurrection of His only Son, Jesus Christ.
The miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes foreshadows the Last Supper and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Mark’s Gospel is concerned with presenting the mystery of Christ.
With the two Great Commandments, Jesus helps us understand the Ten Commandments.
The Paschal Mystery is how Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection saved us from sin and death for new life as sons and daughters of God.
It is always right and good to follow Jesus’ example, even when it is hard or does not make us immediately happy.