Wisdom Lecture #11      Diane Jacobson

On Wisdom and Jesus: Teachings, Christology, and the Cross

 

 

I. Seven Issues and questions related to New Testament and Wisdom

 

 

II. Wisdom in John -- see attached chart of parallels

            A. logos hymn

            B. “I AM” speeches

            C. Wedding at Cana

            D. Relationship with disciples

            E. Rejection, death, and ascension

 

 

III. Wisdom in Matthew -- a first look

            A. Jesus as Wisdom Teacher

                        1. Wisdom forms - especially prohibitions, aphorisms, and instructions

                        2. Sermon on the Mount -- Mat.5:1-7:29

                        3. Teacher of Parables

 

            B. Jesus as Sophia

                        1. Jesus as Son of David -- Something greater than Solomon is here.

                        2. Matthew 11-12 - Wisdom is justified by her deeds.

                        3. Sirach 4:11-19 Wisdom’s story

                        4. Matthew 23:34 Therefore I send you prophets, sages, and scribes,

                                    some of whom you will kill and crucify,

                                    and some you will flog in your synagogues

                                    and pursue from town to town