Catholic Bible Study Lectio Mark: Feasting and Fasting
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Mar 14, 2024 Exploring Jesus' authority on earth and opposition from the Pharisees, symbolism in Caravaggio's paintings, significance of feasting and fasting, and the Sabbath controversy where Jesus asserts his authority over religious laws.
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Jesus As New Moses And Divine Son Of Man
- Mark frames Jesus as a new Moses enacting a new exodus by confronting Pharisaic opposition.
- Jesus claims divine authority rooted in Daniel's vision of the Son of Man receiving God's kingdom.
Caravaggio's Calling Of Matthew Illustrates Conversion
- The speaker describes Caravaggio's The Calling of Matthew to illustrate conversion and the call of disciples.
- The painting shows Jesus' divine light reaching a doubtful Matthew who points to himself in surprise.
Conversion As Resurrection
- Conversion is likened to resurrection: people 'rise' when they respond to Christ's summons.
- Early Christians used 'rise' as a powerful metaphor tied to Jesus' death and resurrection.