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At what age did Jesus begin his public ministry?
At what age did Jesus begin his public ministry?
How long is it generally estimated that Jesus' public ministry lasted?
How long is it generally estimated that Jesus' public ministry lasted?
In what year is it concluded that Jesus was crucified?
In what year is it concluded that Jesus was crucified?
During which important Jewish festival was Jesus executed?
During which important Jewish festival was Jesus executed?
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Who baptized Jesus, marking the beginning of his ministry?
Who baptized Jesus, marking the beginning of his ministry?
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What event were Jesus and Mary attending in Cana?
What event were Jesus and Mary attending in Cana?
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What issue did Mary bring to Jesus's attention at the wedding?
What issue did Mary bring to Jesus's attention at the wedding?
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What did Jesus say in response to Mary's concern about the wine?
What did Jesus say in response to Mary's concern about the wine?
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Why was the lack of wine a significant issue at the wedding?
Why was the lack of wine a significant issue at the wedding?
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What does the wedding celebration in Cana signify in the context of Jesus's ministry?
What does the wedding celebration in Cana signify in the context of Jesus's ministry?
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Study Notes
Jesus Begins His Ministry
- Jesus's public ministry lasted approximately thirty years.
- Gospel accounts don't precisely detail the duration, but it appears to be a little more than two years (at least), and little less than three (at most).
- Jewish historian Josephus's account suggests Jesus's ministry expanded from early AD 28 until his crucifixion on Friday, April 7, in 30.
- The Gospels generally agree on that date of Jesus's crucifixion.
- Jesus was seized, tried, and sentenced that year.
- Two or three years are not very many, but Jesus managed to crowd a lot into them.
- The Evangelists collectively recorded much of what he said and did.
- Even so, Saint John's remarkable words and deeds were to be recorded, "the world itself could not contain the books that would be written."
- Jesus's ministry commenced after his baptism and temptation.
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Description
Explore the pivotal moments of Jesus's public ministry, which lasted approximately two to three years. This quiz delves into gospel accounts, historical context, and the significant events that shaped his teachings and actions leading to his crucifixion. Test your knowledge of this foundational period in Christian history.
