Workshop 6
Historical Reality of Jesus
Bishop Robert Barron
WEEK 16
1. Historical Reality of Jesus
Objective: Articulate why it matters that Jesus is a historical figure, not a mythic or fictional character
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Myth vs history
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Luke's gospel's portrayal of Jesus and the kings of the world
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Reaction to the reality of Christ
WORKSHOP 6 OUTPUT
Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program.
Pre-Workshop Reflection
"Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed." - Luke 1:1-4
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What is St. Luke writing in his gospel?
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Why is he writing it?
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How have you personally encountered Jesus Christ?
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How is he inviting you to acknowledge and proclaim what you have seen and heard of him?
As you facilitate Workshop 6's discussion, ponder the wonder of personally meeting Jesus Christ, a real person.