Paragraph 527

527. Jesus’ circumcision, on the eighth day after his birth,²⁰⁹ is the sign of his incorporation into Abraham’s descendants, into the people of the covenant. It is the sign of his submission to the Law²¹⁰ and his deputation to Israel’s worship, in which he will participate throughout his life. This sign prefigures that “circumcision of Christ” which is Baptism.²¹¹

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3. How is it possible to know God with only the light of human reason?

18. Why does Sacred Scripture teach the truth?

143. What is the relationship between the Spirit and Christ Jesus in his earthly mission?

443. What is the meaning of the words of our Lord, “Adore the Lord your God and worship Him alone” (Matthew 4:10)?

313. How was sickness viewed in the Old Testament?

273. How did he institute the Eucharist?

159. Why is the Church called the temple of the Holy Spirit?

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How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?

The Holiness of God’s People: How does the law of holiness in the book of Numbers teach us to pursue holiness in our lives and in our community of faith? (Numbers 19)

What does God’s sovereignty mean in Isaiah, and how does it ensure safety and protection for his people?

What does the Assyrian conquest of Samaria and the fall of the Northern Kingdom teach about the importance of obedience to God?

What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?

What does the statement “God is just and faithful to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” in 1 John 1:9 mean?

What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?