The People of God of the Second Covenant
Sacraments in the New Testament
Water Rituals
• (Jewish) purification rituals: Mark 7:3-4
• Baptism of John: Mark 1:1-8; Matthew 3:1-11; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:6-8, 19-28
• Baptism of Jesus by John: Mark 1:9-11; Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:31-34
Rituals of Initiation
• Baptism “in the name of Jesus”: Acts 2:38, 8:16, 10:48, 19:4-5, 22:16
• Baptism “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”: Matthew 28:19
• Laying on of hands: Acts 8:14-17; 19:1-5
Ritual Meals
• Meals with the historical Jesus during his ministry: Mark 2:13-17 [and parallels]; Mark 6:30-44 [and parallels]; Mark 8:1-10 [and parallels]; Matthew 8:11-16 [and parallel]; Matthew 11:19 [and parallels]; Matthew 21:31-32; John 2:1-11; Luke 7:36-50; Luke 10:38-42; Luke 11:37-54; Luke 14:1-24; Luke 15:1-32; Luke 19:1-10
• Last Supper: Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-23; John 13:1-30
• Meals with the Risen Lord: John 21:1-14; Luke 24:13-35
Ritual Sacrifices
• Hebrews
Atonement Rituals
• Hebrews
Healing Rituals
• Jesus’ healing activities
• Jesus’ disciples’ healing activities
• James 5:14-15
Funeral Rituals
• Luke 7:11-17
• John 11:32-45
Marriage Rituals
• Matthew 9:15 [and parallels]
• Matthew 22:1-12
Ordination Rituals
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