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- Gospel of Mark w3 #1

In chapter 1, there is a quick introduction of John the Baptist and his preparation for the coming Messiah. It also includes the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan, and the temptation in the desert by Satan. The focus quickly changes to the message and ministry of Jesus.

•    In chapters 2-10, Jesus selects His Disciples, “And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him, and that He could send them out to preach” (3:14). The rest of these passages almost completely refer to Jesus as a Servant. It presents Jesus either teaching, healing, helping, performing miracles, blessing, feeding, challenging authority, and feeling compassion (8:2).

•    Chapters 11-16 are the final chapters that declare the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ again another example of servanthood. He is betrayed, dragged through a faulty trial, and then unmercifully beaten, humiliated and crucified; all for the purpose of serving sinners. The final chapter is the miraculous resurrection of His physical body, numerous appearances, and command of the Great Commission, and finally His ascension to the right hand of God.

· Noll, turning points, 13-37 w4 #1

In Chapter 1, Noll details the fall of Jerusalem. In this chapter, the author discusses the strife between the Jews and the Roman occupiers of Judea that led to the Jewish revolt that began in Caesarea. He goes on to discuss Titus who wiped out the last of the Jewish revolt at Masada. Noll states that the significance of the destruction of Jerusalem is that it moved Christianity to the broader reaches of the Mediterranean world and beyond. He discusses other issues of the early church such as internal uncertainties on worship, the definition of a New Testament canon and early creedal statements.

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· Noll, 39-56 w5 #1

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In Chapter 2, he talks about the Council of Nicaea. In this chapter, Noll discusses the Council of Nicaea in terms of doctrine, politics and Christendom. To begin, Noll states that the Council of Nicaea focused on who Jesus was in his person and on his work as Savior, rejected Arius and the Arian heresies and developed the Nicene Creed. Noll reveals that the church’s decision about the divinity of Christ had political implications as well concerning the emperor’s relationship to the church. Finally, Noll states that the church became less of a pilgrim community and the faith began to spread.

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· Noll, 59-76 w5 #2

In Chapter 3, he talks about the Council of Chalcedon. Noll states that after the Council of Nicaea, the question arose concerning how Jesus could be both fully divine and fully human. This controversy led to the Chalcedonian statement. Noll goes on to say Chalcedon’s answer to the question has held through the test of time that Jesus is “one person” with “two natures.” He concludes the chapter with the theological, intellectual and cultural importance of Chalcedon. [4]

In Chapter 4, Noll discusses the monastic rule of Saint Benedict. He states that Benedict’s Rule provided the shape for monasticism in the West. The author states that Benedict’s Rule combined zeal with stability and codified vows of obedience, which led on to vows of poverty and chastity. Noll says the Rule spelled out the theological justifications for important monastic practices and is marked throughout by a concentration on the spiritual realities that monasteries existed to embody.