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Lesson 8: The Old and New Testaments
The Old and New Testaments form an organic unity, naturally fitting together and helping us understand the other.
The Old and New Testaments form an organic unity, naturally fitting together and helping us understand the other.
Every covenant includes a mediator, a promise, a sign, and a progression.
The story of creation in Genesis is not meant to be science, but rather it communicates important truths about God and humanity.
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.
The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life”.
Salvation History is the story of Gods saving actions in human history.
God has always desired for His people to be a “royal priesthood”, anointed and consecrated as His Chosen People.
When God created us, He gave us rules to help us stay safe and happy.
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
The Ten Commandments state the requirements to love God and our neighbor.
The first three commandments are the fundamental requirements for loving God.
The fourth through sixth commandments teach us to honor our parents, all human life, and be pure and modest in our behavior.
The seventh through tenth commandments teach us to respect what belongs to others, tell the truth, and not desire things which belong to others.
Jesus helps us understand the Ten Commandments, and provided the example for the New Commandment
Ancient people offered animal sacrifices to praise God, to thank God, to mark new beginnings, and to show sorrow for their sins.