I think it is valuable to study the historical Jesus for my own life and my ministry. This would help me reflect and act like Christ. For it is “not only a matter of following Christ with one's whole heart — for this is required of every disciple — but of living and expressing this by conforming one's whole existence to Christ in an all-encompassing commitment which foreshadows the eschatological perfection” (Vita Consecrata16). Jesus is my Bridegroom. It is regrettable to me that the Jesus the Nazareth that I follow yet I do not know Him well. This is a longing void and I am always in search to know Him more and love Him more. Plainly saying, I cannot give what I do not have. As St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of the scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Ministers who neglect the Bible lead others to perish.
Perhaps, I am strongly aware that learning about the historical Jesus makes a difference of my own faith and of my ministry. I must have the knowledge of knowing both the “Jesus of faith” and the “Jesus of history” and accept Jesus’ humanity as a Jewish and also His divinity as a Son of God. This will deepen my knowledge on reading and reflecting the scriptures. For instance, now I have a new understanding on the meaning of “sinner.” It is a person who deliberately turns against God (Perkins 85). …show more content…
In the videos and chapter 3 of encountering Jesus in the scripture, I learned that Jesus’ mission was to proclaim that the kingdom of God is at hand and to summon people to reform their lives. Also, he proclaims that the kingdom of God is “among you, not “within you” (Harrington and Matthews 21). He was bringing the kingdom of God to existence on earth through His preaching and actions. He had set a “Edenic Model” for His people (Levine, video). I’m compelled to restate the beginning passage from Gaudium Et
Perhaps, I am strongly aware that learning about the historical Jesus makes a difference of my own faith and of my ministry. I must have the knowledge of knowing both the “Jesus of faith” and the “Jesus of history” and accept Jesus’ humanity as a Jewish and also His divinity as a Son of God. This will deepen my knowledge on reading and reflecting the scriptures. For instance, now I have a new understanding on the meaning of “sinner.” It is a person who deliberately turns against God (Perkins 85). …show more content…
In the videos and chapter 3 of encountering Jesus in the scripture, I learned that Jesus’ mission was to proclaim that the kingdom of God is at hand and to summon people to reform their lives. Also, he proclaims that the kingdom of God is “among you, not “within you” (Harrington and Matthews 21). He was bringing the kingdom of God to existence on earth through His preaching and actions. He had set a “Edenic Model” for His people (Levine, video). I’m compelled to restate the beginning passage from Gaudium Et