Bible Alive Jesus Christ Six: The Holy Family & the Hidden Years

Bible Alive Jesus Christ 006: "The Holy Family & the Hidden Years"

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Here are questions from the sixth class of Bible Alive: Jesus Christ, meeting Tuesday nights. To follow you will need to read the book Jesus Christ: Fundamentals in Christology, by Roch Kereszty, o. cist.
ISBN-10: 081890917X
ISBN-13: 978-0818909177
It can be ordered here NOTE: YOU NEED to read the book.

Assignment: Answer Questions for class two and read Jesus Christ: Fundamentals of Christology Chapter Three pp. 93-106.

1. How does the mystery of the Holy Family shed light on the mystery of religious communities, ecclesial communities, and Christian marriage?

2. According to the New Testament, Jesus is the “Son of David.” What historical evidence do we have for the Davidic descendance of Jesus? What is the theological meaning of this title?

3. Compare the story of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple with the call of Samuel (1 Sam 2:19-3:19). What are the similarities and what are the differences?

4. Comment on the theological meaning of Jesus’ “private life” before his public ministry.