Topics:
1. [19.1.26] Introduction: God’s word in the words of men – the importance of sacred scripture – reading with understanding and faith – themes of creation, covenant, new covenant, and new creation – reading Genesis 1 as divine revelation.
2. [26.1.26] Abraham and the Patriarchs – responding to God’s call – the journey of faith – ‘Our father in faith’ – Isaac, Jacob and the 12 sons/tribes of Israel
3. [9.2.26] Moses and the exodus from slavery in Egypt to the promised land – the (Old) Covenant – the Ten Commandments and the Law
4. [16.2.26] David and the Kings and Prophets – the problem of fidelity and sin – the kingdom united and then divided – the prophetic call back to the covenant – the promise of a messiah
5. [23.2.26] Wisdom literature in the Bible – focus on the Psalms as the prayers of Jesus, his People, and our own prayers
6. [2.3.26] Jesus Christ – the key to the Scriptures – the Gospels – the New Covenant
7. [9.2.26] Matthew – the Gospel for Year A in Sunday Mass
8. [23.3.26] The New Testament Letters – especially St. Paul
9. [30.3.26] Last Things – bringing all things together – New Covenant to New Creation!
