The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Study Notes

Jesus' Birth and Childhood

Jesus was born in Bethlehem to Mary, a virgin, through the Holy Spirit (Mt 1:18-25)
Jesus was visited by Magi, or wise men, who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Mt 2:1-12)
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him (Mt 3:13-17)
Jesus was tempted in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights, but resisted Satan's temptations (Mt 4:1-11)

Miracles and Healings

Jesus healed many people, including:
- A leper (Mt 8:1-3)
- A centurion's servant (Mt 8:5-13)
- Peter's mother-in-law (Mt 8:14-15)
- Two blind men (Mt 9:27-31)
- A paralytic (Mt 9:1-8)
Jesus also:
- Raised a girl from the dead (Mt 9:18-26)
- Fed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish (Mt 14:13-21)
- Walked on water (Mt 14:22-33)

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus preached a sermon on a mountain, teaching about:
- The Beatitudes (Mt 5:3-12)
- Salt and light (Mt 5:13-16)
- Fulfilling the Law (Mt 5:17-20)
- Anger and murder (Mt 5:21-26)
- Adultery and divorce (Mt 5:27-32)
- Oaths and vows (Mt 5:33-37)
- Loving one's neighbors (Mt 5:38-48)
- Giving to the needy (Mt 6:1-4)
- Prayer and forgiveness (Mt 6:5-15)
- Fasting and treasure (Mt 6:16-21)
- Judgment and worry (Mt 6:25-34)
- Judging others (Mt 7:1-6)
- The narrow gate (Mt 7:13-14)
- False prophets (Mt 7:15-20)
- Building on rock or sand (Mt 7:24-27)

Parables of Jesus

Jesus taught in parables, including:
- The Sower and the Seed (Mt 13:1-23)
- The Wheat and the Tares (Mt 13:24-30, 36-43)
- The Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32)
- The Yeast (Mt 13:33)
- The Hidden Treasure (Mt 13:44)
- The Pearl of Great Price (Mt 13:45-46)
- The Net (Mt 13:47-50)

The Great Commission

Jesus commanded His disciples to:
- Go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19)
- Baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Mt 28:19)
- Teach them to obey all Jesus commanded (Mt 28:20)
Jesus promised to be with them always, until the end of the age (Mt 28:20)

Description

Explore the life, miracles, and teachings of Jesus Christ, including his birth, baptism, and sermon on the mount, as well as his parables and the Great Commission. This quiz covers key events and teachings from the Gospel of Matthew.