Christianity

• Incarnation


  In the flesh
• Incarnation = refers to the belief that Jesus took on human flesh by being born as a human being.
• (latin) incarnatio = to become flesh
• Which gospels can Jesus' birth account be found in?

  • Gospel of Matthew
  • Gospel of Luke
• What was only in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth?

  • Wise men
  • Evil King Herod
  • Jesus is King of the Jews
  • Massacre of the innocent
  • Joseph wanted to divorce Mary
• What was featured in both accounts of Jesus' birth?

  • Mary
  • Joseph
  • Angel
  • Birth in Bethlehem
  • Census
• What was only in Luke's account of Jesus' birth?

  • Shepherds
  • Humble birth
  • Mary visited Elizabeth (Mother of Pastor John)
  • More than 1 angel appeared
  • Wrapped in cloth
• What is the Old Testament of the Bible about?


  Everything before Jesus

  (relationship between God and humanity)
• What is the New Testament of the Bible about?


  All about Jesus

  (his life, death, resurrection, teachings)
• What is a parable?


  A short story that teaches a lesson or has some sort of moral
• The Tax collector and the Pharisee (parable)

  In the parable of the 'Tax collector and the Pharisee, Jesus tells the story of two men who go to the temple to pray. The Pharisee proudly thanks God that he is not like other sinners, boasting about his good deals. The Tax collector, on the other hand, humbly asks God for mercy, acknowledging his sinfulness. Jesus concludes that the humble tax collector is justified before God, highlighting the importance of humility over self-righteousness.
• ----> god forgives those who truly ask for for forgiveness, not those who care about their wealth and importance. People may look down on you, but that doesn't mean you have to. There may be a stereotype of how you should act, but it doesn't mean you should act that way.
• Miracle


  Something extraordinary that happens, often defying natural laws or explanations
• Some miracles performed by Jesus:

  • Feeding 5,000 (5 loaves and 2 fish)
  • Healing a blind man
  • Walking on water
  • Turning water into wine
• What aspects of Jesus' life influence Christian's today?

  • Incarnation = this shows how god is close to humanity by taking on human flesh
  • Resurrection = gives people hope after death, death is a gateway to new life
  • Ascension = affirms Jesus' reign and promises his return
• Salvation


  saved from sin and given eternal life through faith in Jesus.

  (he forgave all our sins so we could have this bond with god, a bridge and connection)
• (holy week) Monday 29th

  On his first full day in the city, Jesus went to the Temple, where he found a busy market with traders selling animals for sacrifice at inflated prices. Jesus, enraged at the use of the Temple for money-making, the way traders were swindling worshippers, overthrew their tables, set many animals loose and drove traders out of the Temple with 'a whip of cords'.
• (holy week) Tuesday 30th

  Following the near riot he caused the previous day, Jesus returned to the Temple, where people were expecting another disturbance. Most people thought the Messiah would lead a rebellion against the Romans and thought maybe Jesus' protest in the market might have been the start of one. Instead, he simply spoke to those around about forgiveness and peace.
• (holy week) Wednesday 31st

  The Zealots (a resistance group who tried to fight the Romans) had at one time thought that Jesus might be able to aid their cause, but now they saw him as more of a danger to their campaign of violence. Jesus had on many occasions publicly criticised the Pharisees and had challenged the Sadducees’ authority in the Temple market. His enemies now tried to trick him into saying something publicly that would turn the people against him.
• (holy week) Maundy Thursday


  After a third day of preaching in the Temple, and dodging the trick questions of his enemies, Jesus held a Pesach meal with his closest disciples. He revealed that he knew one of them would betray him that night. Judas promptly left and went to tell Jesus’ enemies where they could find him. Later, after nightfall, a mob guided by Judas came to arrest Jesus while he prayed in a local public garden.
• (holy week) Good Friday

  Throughout the night, Jesus had been questioned by the authorities. He was first charged with blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, and then accused of rebellion against the Romans. Along the way, he was beaten and whipped. He was finally sentenced to death and crucified at 9am. For six hours, he hung on the cross before dying and being taken down and buried before sunset.
• (holy week) Hold Saturday


  Nothing of note happened on this day. Jesus’ body lay in the tomb, and his followers were in hiding, fearing for their lives.
• (holy week) Easter Sunday


  First thing in the morning, some women went to Jesus’ tomb  and found it empty. And the story of Christianity began…