REL 1310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Matthew 3, Messianic Secret
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Lecture 20 notes: literary reading of mark: jesus is the messiah, jesus is the son of god, jesus comes in fulfillment of the scripture. Comparison of mark 1:9-11 and matthew 3:16-17: mark- you are my son . Addresses jesus directly; prologue in mark provides the audience with privileged information that is not available to all the characters: matthew- this is my son . Secrecy theme (messianic secret: message of jesus is hidden from those on the outside, but is revealed to his followers, the disciples are given an explanation of jesus" teachings but everyone else is taught in parables. Three passion predictions (8:31, 9:31,10:32-34: jesus is telling the disciples that his betrayal and death is approaching. Framing of the passion predictions: first- healing of the bind man (8:22-26) And having ears, do you not hear? : second- 3 passion predictions.