Being Human

Jesus Christ Course

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Being Human

What does it mean . . .• to be human?• to be a person?• to be fully alive?

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What do you see?

Jesus shows us how to live . . .

• by his actions.• by his words.

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Life is good.

• God loves us.• God wants us to

be happy.

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Jesus heals . . .• physically.• spiritually.

Jesus heals by forgiving sin.

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 Jesus accepted everyone:

• tax collectors• sinners• women and children

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Jesus teaches us how to be fully alive.

• Depend on God.• Accept who we are becoming.• Create an inclusive community.• Care for others.• Work for justice.• Grow in relationship with God.

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Being Human

• What does Jesus teach me about being human?• What is my biggest challenge in being a good

person?• How does Jesus give me hope?• What will I remember in the days ahead that will

help me?

Jesus is Humble

• The Son of God humbles himself to take on human nature.

• At the Last Supper, Jesus displays this quality by washing the feet of the disciples.

• This is a model for us to follow – to serve one another.

Jesus and Prayer

• In praying numerous times throughout the Gospels, Jesus models for us a life firmly grounded in a relationship with God the Father.

• He also teaches the disciples to pray – The Lord’s Prayer.

Jesus and Poverty

• From birth through death, Jesus lived in material poverty.

• Jesus challenges us to consider our relationship with material things and our willingness to do without certain Physical comforts.

The Gifts of Intellect and Free Will

• Intellect - Paragraph 2 of the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World describes human intellect as “sharing in the light of the divine mind.”

• Free Will – God gives each of a conscience in order to choose rightly. He also gives us the freedom to choose our own path in life.

The Call To Love and Be Loved

• In his life, death, and Resurrection, Jesus demonstrates to us that we have been created to love.

• Jesus does this through teaching, healing, performing miracles, and finally by dying on the cross for us.

• Jesus says: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.

The Call to Be Stewards of Creation

• As stewards of creation, we are never to exploit creation or use it for our benefit only; rather, we must safeguard it in a way that acknowledges its goodness and preserves it for future generations.