Jesus in His Time and Ministry

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What does it mean that Jesus was 'incarnate'?

  • He was conceived with original sin.
  • He was a carpenter
  • He is the word made flesh. (correct)
  • He was born of an earthly father and mother.

According to the information, how long was Jesus' public ministry?

  • 3 years (correct)
  • 30 years
  • 40 days
  • 33 years

What was a significant act that marked the beginning of Jesus' public ministry?

  • His work as a carpenter.
  • His baptism by John the Baptist. (correct)
  • His sermon in the Synagogue.
  • His birth in Bethlehem.

Where did Jesus deliver the Sermon on the Mount?

<p>Mount Olives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about Jesus's nature?

<p>He was fully man and fully divine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant action Jesus took in regards to his divine nature?

<p>He emptied himself and took the form of a slave. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state is an example of Jesus's love and compassion?

<p>He never turned away little children. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned as Jesus' earthly father?

<p>Joseph the Carpenter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Jesus's Nature

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born to Mary and Joseph. He was both fully human and fully divine.

Jesus's Immaculate Conception

The belief that Jesus was conceived without original sin, the inherited sinfulness from Adam and Eve, making him the 'New Adam'.

Jesus: The Incarnation

The term 'Incarnate' means 'made flesh'. It refers to the belief that the divine Word, or Logos, became human in the form of Jesus.

Jesus's Life

Jesus's earthly life can be divided into two periods: 30 years of a hidden life and 3 years of public ministry.

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Jesus's Ministry

Jesus's public ministry involved healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind, and raising the dead. He exemplified compassion and love for all.

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Jesus's Humiliation

Jesus, although divine, emptied himself of that divine glory to take on the form of a human, experiencing the limitations of humanity.

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Jesus's Wisdom at 12

Jesus, in his early childhood, displayed wisdom and understanding of God's word, demonstrating his divine nature.

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Sermon on the Mount

The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus's most famous teachings, where he delivered ethical and spiritual guidelines to his followers.

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Study Notes

Jesus in His Time

  • Jesus' parents were Mary (biological) and Joseph the Carpenter (earthly father).
  • Jesus was the "Incarnate" Word made flesh, born of a virgin.
  • Jesus was conceived without Original Sin (a concept linked to the New Adam). Mary was also conceived without Original Sin (the New Eve).
  • The Word became flesh and dwelt among humanity. Humanity witnessed the Father's glory in Jesus (full of grace and truth).
  • Jesus was fully human and fully divine.
  • Jesus was from the lineage of King David.
  • Jesus's life included 30 years of hidden life and 3 years of public ministry.
  • At a young age (12), Jesus began teaching God's word.
  • Jesus' lineage from Adam to Jesus is detailed in a genealogy chart.

Ministry of Jesus

  • During his ministry, Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days.
  • John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.
  • A key point of Jesus' ministry was teaching obedience to God.
  • Jesus' mission included healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, and bringing the dead back to life.
  • Jesus cared for the poor and never turned away children displaying a depth of love.
  • Jesus gave sermons on the Mount, at the Mount Olives, and in synagogues. He called 12 apostles (Simon Peter, Andrew, James the Greater, John, Philip, Nathanael, Matthew, Thomas, James the Lesser, Simon the Zealot, Jude, and Judas Iscariot)
  •  Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist during his ministry.
  • Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot and was crucified under Pontius Pilate. 
  • Jesus' sacrifice atones for humanity's sins in death and resurrection
  •  The Bible records "He is risen." following the resurrection
  • Jesus's resurrection marks a pivotal moment in Christianity, symbolizing the overcoming of death and ushering in new life.
  • Jesus' ministry culminated in the birth of the church, symbolized by the Pentecost, and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Three Fold Mission of Christ

  • Jesus' role encompassed three functions: Prophet, Priest, and King.
  • A prophet is a messenger from God, someone who speaks God's words.
  • A priest acts as a mediator between God and humanity, interceding for people's needs.
  •  A king has supreme authority over a territory.

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