Lesson 5: Incarnation and Jesus Flashcards
How did Mary become pregnant with Jesus?
- Mary was pregnant through The Holy Spirit.
What is the Gospel quote that shows Mary was pregnant through Holy Spirit?
- Gospel Quote: “She was found to be pregnant through The Holy Spirit”- Matthew 1:18
What is meant by “incarnation ?”
- Incarnation is the belief that The Son of God became flesh, showing himself for 30 years.
How many years did Jesus roam the Earth?
- Jesus (Son of God) roamed the Earth for 30 years.
Which 2 Gospel’s explain how Jesus was conceived without sex?
- Matthew
- Luke
How does the incarnation of Jesus show that he is The Son of God?
- He was created by the Holy Spirit, so technically he is The Son of God.
Why are there differences in the accounts of Matthew and Luke? (2 points)
- They wrote it for different audiences.
- It was changed throughout history.
What does Jesus being fully God and fully human explain?
- Jesus being fully God and human explains his miracles eg. resuurection.
What are the similarities between the accounts of Matthew and Luke? (3 points)
- Mary is a virgin
- Jesus conceived through Holy Spirit
- Jesus = Born in Bethlehem
What are 4 differences between the accounts of Matthew and Luke?
- Caesar Augusts’ census (from Luke 2)
- King Herod (from Matthew 1)
- Sheppards (from Luke 2)
- Wise men (from Matthew 1)
Why did Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt in Matthew 1?
- King Herod wanted to kill Jesus, so Joesph and Mary fled to Egypt.
What was Joseph going to do when Mary got pregnant in Matthew 1?
- Joseph was going to end the engagement, but he didn’t.
Why didn’t Joseph end the engagement in Matthew 1 ?
- He didn’t end the engagement because he had a dream. The angel told him to not be afraid.
Where did Mary and Joseph live?
- Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth.
What does “Messiah” mean?
- Messiah means a special leader who will bring peace.
What 3 names do Gospel writers give Jesus?
- Anointed one
- Christ
- Messiah
What does “anointed one” symbolically mean?
- Anointed one symbolically refers to someone who has the favour of God.
What were Jewish beliefs around The Messiah?
- Jews believed the Messiah was a person who could save Israel, istablishing peace.
Do Jews believe the Mesiah is Jesus?
- No, Jews don’t believe The Messiah is Jesus.
What are the origins of the word “Messiah?”
- It means “anointed one” in hebrew. It comes from the Greek word “Christ” or “Christos.”
Why did Jesus not want people to call him “Christ” in his time?
- This is because his opponents would’ve arrested him for blasphemy (claiming to be God.)
Who do Christians believe The Messiah is?
- They believe the Messiah is Jesus.
- He is a spiritual one rather than political.
Who baptised Jesus?
- John the Baptist.
How old was Jesus when he was baptised?
- Jesus was 30 when he was baptised.
Give a bible quote that describes Jesus’ baptism.
The Holy Spirit said: “ This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased”
What was the importance of Jesus’ baptism?
- Jesus was able to start his preaching (ministry.)
How does a belief in baptism influence Christians today?
- Encourages Christians to be baptised.
What was Jesus’ ministry?
- Jesus’ ministry was a 3 year period of preaching God’s message and helping others.
What did Jesus do in his ministry (2 points)?
- Preach God’s message
- Help others
True or False. Jesus carried out miracles in his ministry.
True.
* This proved his power*
Give a bible quote that Jesus said during his ministry.
Jesus said: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”