Jesus's Ministry Flashcards
Why was there lots of conflict around Passover?
Pilgrims came to Jerusalem all over the Mediterranean world and the great numbers of people created tension. As the Jews celebrated their deliverance by god from slavery they would’ve been reminded that they were not free and many believe that the messiah would come Passover time to liberate them in order to keep control the Roman Emperor always movec from his headquarters at caesarea to Jerusalem during Passover
How did the Jews and Romans compromise?
The Romans decided that the Jews didn’t have to worship the Emperor as a God. The Roman standards were not allowed inside Jerusalem because the images on the standards were offensive to Jews.
Write an account of Jesus’ baptism
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan. as Jesus was coming up out of the water he saw heaven being torn open and the spirit descending on him like a dove. and a voice came from Heaven “you are my son, whom I love. with you I am well pleased”.
Who is John the Baptist?
John the Baptist carried out baptism by total immersion in the river Jordan as a sign of repentance, the forgiveness of sins and a new beginning. It was seen as the preparation of the coming kingdom of God.
Explain the symbolism in Jesus’s baptism
The heavens opening represented God’s presence.
Mark said that the holy spirit descended on Jesus like a dove. Some Christians think of the dove as a symbol of peace and interpret this imagary to mean that Jesus experienced the peace of God and his heart.
Gods voice meant Jesus was receiving both direct divine approval and the confirmation that he was God beloved son.
The Trinity was present in all three forms.
Why was the baptism a turning point in life of Jesus?
Soon after Jesus begins his teaching and mission and becomes public and highly controversial. The baptism provided confirmation that Jesus was the son of God, he saw himself as the Messiah, called to proclaim the good news of gods kingdom.
Why was Jesus baptised?
He was being cleansed of sin through his baptism and this demonstrates his humility.
It also helped him to gain strength from God to start his mission.
What happened at Jesus’s baptism indicates authority coming from his unique relationship with God
How does Jesus baptism affects modern day Christians?
Most Christians practise baptism.
Different denominations of the church practice baptism as an adult because it confirms their beliefs and Jesus was an adult when he was baptised.
Christians understand it is initiation into the church symbolising membership of the kingdom of God and following Jesus’ example
What is the meaning of the word messiah?
It literally means anointed one.
Anointing associated with kings or a powerful leader as it sets them apart from ordinary people, they were chosen by god.
What did the Jewish people look for in a messiah?
Some thought it would be a warrior figure, to set free from roman rule. He was expected to be a descendent of King David the last great king of the Jewish people. Another name to the Messiah therefore is son of David.
The Jewish people were expecting a great king he would bring justice and peace.
What happened at Cesare Philippi?
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