At the beginning of class, we received our tentative schedule for the next three class days. After taking the Chapter 3 test, the class took a short break and began reading the Gospel of Matthew and working on (a one-sided page of) notes. Learned that Christology is the study of Jesus Christ. In analyzing the Infancy Narrative in Matthew, the three magi gave gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold symbolized that the infant Jesus was a king; Frankincense (used for worship) emphasized that he was priestly; and myrrh (normally used for burials) foreshadowed Jesus' death- a testimony to his humanity. I think this is very interesting, and have never thought of the symbolism this way before.
‡Why the Incarnation?
1.) To save us; reconciling us with God.
2.) So that we might know God's love for us.
3.) To be our model of holiness.
4.) To make us partakers of the divine nature.
For tonight's homework: we should finish reading up to Ch. 17:27 in the Gospel of Matthew (parables on the kingdom of Heaven, the disciples' acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah).
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