Christianity

Jesus of Nazareth The center of the Christian Church; grew up in the town of

Nazareth which is a part of Palestine Christ

a title meaning “the anointed one” or “the messiah” – it was prophesized (predicted) that he would bring salvation (or save the people) of Israel

Blasphemy to speak against God or religious ideas (such as calling

yourself God) Barabbas

a robber, brought before the Jews to distract them from Jesus Leprosy

a disease that causes the skin of a victim to rot thought to be cursed; ostracized (cast out) by society

Vocabulary

Bible the holy book of the Christians, Includes two

sections – the Old Testament: the books of the Jewish Torah the New Testament: 4 gospels of Matthew, Mark,

Luke, and John Sedition

Attempting to create a rebellion against authority Crucifixion

a brutal execution method, the accused is nailed to a cross by their feet and hands/wrists

death can result from different factors: dehydration, exposure (meaning their time in the sun or being exposed to the elements), blood loss, or asphyxiation (suffocate)

Vocabulary

Parable A simple, symbolic story that teaches a religious

lesson Judas

one of Jesus’ 12 disciples who betrayed Jesus to the Pharisees for 30 pieces of silver

The Good Samaritan a charitable or helpful person

Gospels literally means “good news” the four books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and

John teaches messages of love, forgiveness, faith, and

salvation

Vocabulary

New Testament second half of Bible, gospels of Matthew, Mark,

Luke, John Old Testament

includes the books of the Jewish Torah Disciple

12 men who followed Jesus and helped spread his message

Pharisees religious leaders of the Jews

Resurrection coming back from the dead; Jesus rose from the

dead 3 days after he was crucified

Vocabulary

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Jesus worked as a carpenter until age 30

He had 12 followers he called disciples to help spread his message

He was an electrifying figure who clashed with religious leaders of the day

He embraced sinners and outcasts

Proclaimed a message of faith and love

What are 5 facts we know about Jesus?

{ “Christ,” is not his last name

Means “the anointed one” or “the messiah”

Explain the term “Christ”

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to speak against God or religious ideas (such as calling yourself God)

Jesus claims to be “the messiah,” which meant he was calling himself God.

What is blasphemy?

How does it relate to Jesus?

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Attempting to create a rebellion against authority

Jesus spoke out against the Romans (the people in charge) and the Pharisees (the Jewish leaders)

What is sedition?

How does it relate to Jesus?

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a brutal execution method, the accused is nailed to a cross by their feet and hands/wrists.

death can result from different factors: dehydration, exposure (meaning their time in the sun or being exposed to the elements), blood loss, or asphyxiation (suffocate)

This is how Jesus was executed

What is Crucifixion? How does it relate to Jesus?

{ A simple, symbolic story

that teaches a religious lesson

Explain the term “parable”

{How do parables relate to Jesus?

Why did people like parables so much?

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“good news” Because Jesus brought

“good” things: forgiveness, healing, love, etc…

Opposite of the Old Testament where Yahweh was vengeful and punished the Jews

What does “Gospel” mean?

Why is this word used for the 4 books of the New Testament?

{ His - or short stories

Ability to perform…

What are 2 reasons Jesus was popular?

miracles

parables

{ An unexplainable,

positive event, worked by the higher power.

What is a miracle?

{ Disease which causes

the infected person’s skin to rot

Lepers were thought to be “cursed” because they were horrible sinners.

What is leprosy?

Why were lepers shunned?

{ He healed the hand on a

Saturday What do Jews do on

Saturdays? NO WORK.

Why were the Pharisees angry about Jesus healing the man with the withered hand?

{ He was the son of god –

one part of the “trinity” The Trinity – Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit

What did Jesus teach about the Trinity?

{ Through him By believing only in him. NOT just doing good

deeds.

How to Jesus say people get to heaven?

{ The “Golden Rule” Treat others as you wish

to be treated

What did Jesus teach about how people should treat others?

{ Rely on God and do not worry.

What did Jesus teach about worrying?

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