Jesus Flashcards
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Jesus’ crucification
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- had to carry his own cross
- nailed to the cross between two thieves
- wore a crown of thorns
- earthquake when he died
- “forgive them father, for they know not what they do”
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Jesus’ resurrection (5)
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- 3 days after his death on the cross Jesus came back to life - “It is true! the Lord has risen”
- an angel moved the boulder from the front of his tomb
- Mary and another woman go to Jesus’ tomb and the angel tells them he is not there
- They find Jesus and clutch his feat + worship
- shows Jesus defeated death
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Jesus as messiah/saviour (5)
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- Defeated death “The Lord has has risen”
- performed miracles “they all ate and were filled” “5 thousand men”
- “his kingdom will never end” - inherits David’s throne
- death and resurrection is humanity’s salvation “God so loved the World that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
- “he will save his people from their sins”
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Jesus as the Word
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“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us”
5
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What does the ‘Word’ mean in Christianity
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Refers to Jesus as the living word of God
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Jesus’ birth
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- announced to Mary by the angel Gabriel - “The angel said … you will name him Jesus”
- travel to Bethlehem and give birth in a stable
- “there was no room for them to stay in the inn”
- three wise men follow a star and give gifts (gold, frankincense, myr symbol of king)
- Shephards visit
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Jesus’ ascension
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- led his apostles to Bethany, blessed them, told them to spread the word of God
- was taken up in a cloud to heaven
- two men in white robes appeared and said why are they looking up
- they replied “Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return”
- Holy Spirit later descended as Jesus said
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Why was Jesus sent to Earth
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“For God so loved the Earth that he sent his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
9
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How did Jesus atone for humanities sins
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His death healed the rift between humans and God - “The lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”
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