God's Word Revealed in Sacred Scripture - Veritas

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course descriptionThe purpose of this course is to give theyoung people a ‘general’ appreciation ofthe Scriptures as the living word of God.Through their study of this course theywill encounter the living Word of God,Jesus Christ. They will explore the Bible,authored by God through the inspirationof the Holy Spirit, become familiar withthe sections of the Bible, and learn how toread the Bible. Particular attention will begiven to the four accounts of the Gospel,through which they may grow to knowand love Jesus Christ in a more personalway.before you begin. . . .An overview of the Bible and how tolook up a Bible referencechapter 1God’s Desire for Us; Our Desire for Godfocus question:Where do we find meaning in life?content summary:Discussion of students’ own wants,needs, desires; and where God fits in /The desire for God is universal / Humanlife is special / Analysis of the Genesisaccounts of Creation / Human beingsshare in God’s divine life / God promisesus salvation / The desire for God iswritten on the human heart / Example ofSt. Augustine of Hippokey scripture references:Old TestamentGenesis 1:1—2:25 (Creation accounts)New TestamentEphesians 2:10; 1 John 4:7–8, 10key catechism sources:27, 45, 68, 70, 180, 183, 229faith glossary:faithlearn by example:St. Augustine of Hippochapter 2God Reaches Out to Us in Many Waysfocus question:Is it reasonable to believe in God?content summary:Belief in God / Evidence for God inthe natural world as proclaimed in thePsalms / We can begin to know Godthrough human reasoning / The FiveProofs of St. Thomas Aquinas for theexistence of God / The human responseto evil and belief in God / Reflections ofMother Teresa of Calcutta / Example ofKatharine Drexelkey scripture references:Old TestamentDeuteronomy 32:11; Psalms 8:3–9, 18:2;19:1–4, 23:1–3, 29:7–8; Wisdom 13:1–3,5New TestamentRomans 1:20key catechism sources:32, 33, 36, 46–47, 230faith glossary:Transcendencelearn by example:Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta;St. Katharine Drexelchapter 3God’s Revelation through the Biblefocus question:How does understanding the pasthelp us to understand the present andshape our future?content summary:The influence of past experiencesand of our family on who we are / TheBible as the story of God’s action inhuman history, revealing God’s planfor humankind / Abraham and Sarah/ Moses / Jesus, the climax of God’s1

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