Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 7 > Unit 2
Lesson 3: The Inspiration and Authorship of Scripture
All Scripture is inspired by God, who is the primary author of Scripture.
All Scripture is inspired by God, who is the primary author of Scripture.
We can know God’s love from the beauty of creation.
Jesus helps us understand the Ten Commandments, and provided the example for the New Commandment.
God made Adam and Eve in His image and likeness to live out the roles of priest, prophet, king, son or daughter of God, and spouse.
Jesus fulfills the Old Testament role of prophet by doing God’s will, speaking God’s truth to the people, and revealing God to the people.
The first three commandments are the fundamental requirements for loving God.
God called Abraham to enter into a covenant with Him and to be the father of His Chosen People.
The Old and New Testaments together make up one story of Salvation History.
Jesus became man to be near us. Jesus is with us in the Eucharist.
When God created us, He gave us rules to help us stay safe and happy.
Cain and Abel both fulfilled their priestly role given to them through Adam by offering sacrifice to God. Cain’s sacrifice, however, was unacceptable as it did not represent a true spiritual sacrifice.
Jesus fulfills the Old Testament role of king, who was to rule justly according to the law of God. A king was to lead his people into relationship with God and right worship of Him.
The Ten Commandments form a coherent whole; you cannot break one without breaking the others.
The sacrifice of Isaac foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice.
The Gospels are the heart of Scripture since they convey the life, teachings, and Paschal Mystery of our Lord.