Lesson 4 - Jesus Christ Flashcards
life’s greatest question
Who is Jesus?
second most important question
“But who do you say that I am.” -Mk. 8:27-30
2 natures of Jesus
Jesus as Divine; Jesus as Human
The Eternality and Preexistence of Christ:
was stated as early as on the Old Testament (Isaiah 9:6:) “For a child has been born to us a son has
been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called Everlasting Father.”
eternality of the Messiah
“In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh.”
John 1:1-2, 14
prepared people for the coming of Jesus Christ; cousin of Jesus
John the Baptist
“Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one about whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who is greater than I am, because he existed before me."
John the Baptist’s
testimony (John 1:29-30)
born to prepare the people to God
John the Baptist
“The Last of the Prophets”; the last great traditional prophet of God
John the Baptist
“I tell you the
solemn truth, before
Abraham came into
existence, I am!”
Jesus’ testimony about
Himself: John 8:57-58
did not believe Jesus; “You are not yet fifty years old! Have you seen
Abraham?”
Judeans
Christ in the Old Testament
“These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets
and the psalms must be fulfilled”
(Luke 24:44)
in this prophecy, it did not mention a name but instead had questions such as when and who will appear
Direct Prophecy
prophecy stating the conception and birth of our savior who will be named immanuel
Direct Prophecy
this name means “savior” or “God is with us”
Emmanuel/Immanuel
For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed (1 Cor 5:7).
Typological Prophecy
The Passover in Exodus 12
Typological Prophecy:
The Passover in Exodus 12
Typological Prophecy:
The Passover in Exodus 12
Typological Prophecy:
doctrines, passages, and written prophecies of Jesus in the Bible
Typological Prophecy
doctrines, passages, and written prophecies of Jesus in the Bible
Typological Prophecy
Manifestation/s of God himself
Theophany/ies; Christophany/ies
‘in flesh’
Incarnation
act wherein the eternal God, the Son took to Himself an
additional nature, humanity, through the virgin
Incarnation:
“Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among
us.”
(John 1:14)
“The Son of God became the Son of Man so that the sons
of men might become the sons of God.”
(C.S. Lewis)
the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him (Luke 2:40).
The Humanity of Christ
manifestations
burning bush, sounds, winds
Moses in exodus
manifestation in Abraham
Christ through the times as a child, life in service, until his death
The Humanity of Christ
EVIDENCES THAT JESUS IS HUMAN
Jesus had the titles and lineage of Son of Man (Matt 8:20)
and Son of Abraham and David (Matt 1:1).
He was one of us
experiences of Jesus as a man
Hungry (Matt 4:2) Thirsty (John 19:28) Grew tired (John 4:6) Grieved to the point of tears (John 11:35) Tempted (Matt 4:1) Experienced physical death (Luke 23:46)
to whom was Jesus equated with in the old testament
Yahweh
The Deity of Christ
“The Father and I are one.”
(John 10:30)
TITLES OF JESUS
Son of God
Lord
God
The Deity of Christ
As a God, Jesus…
Was Creator Had power over nature Had power over death Forgave sin Rules as God
the exact representation of God inwardly and outwardly
Jesus
Consubstantial Character was articulated by who?
Council of Chalcedon.
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man united in one person.
Consubstantial Character
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man united in one person.
Consubstantial Character
Jesus is the God-Man
Consubstantial Character
Signs and Miracles by Christ
Healing of the Sick Turning water into wine Feeding 5,000 people Walking above the sea Raising people from death Resurrection
The Ministries of Jesus
Prophet
Priest
King
The Ministries of Jesus
Prophet
Priest
King
gospels showcasing the humanity of Christ
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Christ’s rising from the dead
resurrection
reviving someone from death.
resuscitation
best way to learn about the mirales
read the bible :*
Who were the people Jesus resuscitated?
Lazarus
Daughter of Jairus
Son of the widow of Nain
Patriarchy in the time of Jesus
Lazarus was resuscitated because the sisters will be left behind
He saved the son of the widow because the widow will be left behind; for the widow to have a say in the society (widows are considered as useless)
Jesus was commonly called as “Jesus Son of Joseph” not “Jesus Son of Mary”
the ministry to announce and deliver the Good news, and denounce evil; staying away from temptation; teaches the good of God
Prophet
the ministry to announce and deliver the Good news, and denounce evil; staying away from temptation; teaches the good of God
Prophet
ministry to sacrifice prayers for the sake of others; to serve and not only to be served
Priest
Ministry of service and ruling
King
end of Jesus’ humanity
Physical Death
fulfillment of divinity
Resurrection
The Passion of Christ:
cover the last week of Jesus’ life.
one third of the gospels
The Passion of Christ
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
(Mark 10:25)
when did the passion of Christ start?
Jesus’ entrance to Jerusalem
“Hail Hosanna to the Son of David!”
people who shouted in joy but later on turned their backs and said “Crucify him!” to Jesus
Saturday
Jesus arrives
at Bethany at the home of
Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Jesus is anointed (“For Burial” (Jn
12:7) with the expensive oil.
Sunday:
Triumphal entry to Jerusalem (Palm Sunday in the holy week)
Who anointed Jesus with expensive oil on Saturday?
Lazarus’ sister (Mary)
Monday
Cleansing of the Temple and Cursing
of the Fig Tree:
day when Jesus became angry.
‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are turning it into a den of robbers!” (Matt 21:13)
Monday:
Tuesday:
Jesus’ Authority
Debated with the Jewish
Leadership; planning of Jesus’ demise
Wednesday:
Preparation for Passover
Thursday: (passover)
Betrayal of Judas Washing the disciples feet The Last Supper Prayer in Gethsemane The Arrest Trials start
Friday:
Trials Continue
Verdict and Scourging
• Pilate asked, “Why? What wrong
has he done?” But they shouted
more insistently, “Crucify him!”
• Jesus on the Cross (about
9am-3:00pm)
Jesus’ Seven Last Words on the Cross
Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.
“Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.”
“Woman, behold, your son!” “Behold, your mother!“
• Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why hast
Thou forsaken Me?”
“I am thirsty.”
“It is finished!”
“Father, into Thy hands I commit My spirit.”
Who killed Jesus?
Pontius Pilate
The people
Pharisees and Sadducees
In 7 last words, Jesus…
still showed humanity
The Resurrection of Christ
what did Jesus predicted?
His resurrection
The Resurrection of Christ
what did Jesus predicted?
His resurrection
When did Jesus resurrect?
On the third day
who saw Jesus resurrecting?
disciples and over 500 brethren; He talked with them and ate with
them
evidences of the resurrection
prediction of his own resurrection
open and empty tomb
seen by his disciples and 500 brethren
He talked and ate with them
Thomas put his fingers in Jesus’ wounds
The Ascension of Christ
how many days did it take being with the disciples before Jesus was take into heaven from the Mount of Olives
40 days
Second Coming of Jesus Christ can be divided into two major parts:
The Rapture - The Coming in Blessing for the Church
The Coming in
Judgment for the World
another term for second coming
Parousia
