Workshop 5
How Jesus Fulfills the Covenants
Dr. John Bergsma
WEEK 15
1. How Jesus Fulfills the Covenants
Objective: Discuss how Jesus and the Catholic Church is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Covenants
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Jesus bears the curse of death and the Mosaic Law
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Jesus fulfills the blessing of all the nations
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Spiritual authority from Jesus to the Apostolic Church
WORKSHOP 5 OUTPUT
Pre-Workshop Reflection
"He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood."
- Luke 22:20
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When did Jesus create the new and everlasting covenant?
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Who did he give up his body and blood for?
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How has your life intertwined with the mystery of the new covenant in the Eucharist?
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How is God inviting to feed his lost sheep from the table of his body and blood?
As you facilitate Workshop 5's discussion, ponder the gift of the new covenant that is fulfilled in the holy mass.