Evaluate the essential Christian conviction of Jesus as the Messiah.
[SH, KG, CH]
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Discuss the concept of Messiah as developed within Jewish history and prophesized within the Old Testament. |
| (b) |
Examine the implications of naming John the Baptist as the last prophet and the prophet of the Most High. |
| (c) |
Provide examples of how God spoke to people prior to and following the Word becoming flesh and living among humanity in Jesus. |
| (d) |
Analyze how events from Scripture support the conviction of Jesus as Messiah such as:
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| (e) |
Analyze how the miracles of Jesus in Scripture support a claim of Jesus as Messiah including miracles such as:
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| (f) |
Outline beliefs and discuss motives of those who do not view Jesus as Messiah including followers of the new atheism, Jews and Muslims. |
| (g) |
Assess arguments naming Jesus as the Messiah from Catholic teaching authorities such as:
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