Lesson 5: Incarnation and Jesus

Question 1

How did Mary become pregnant with Jesus?

Answer 1

• Mary was pregnant through The Holy Spirit.

Question 2

What is the Gospel quote that shows Mary was pregnant through Holy Spirit?

Answer 2

• Gospel Quote: “She was found to be pregnant through The Holy Spirit”- Matthew 1:18

Question 3

What is meant by “incarnation ?”

Answer 3

• Incarnation is the belief that The Son of God became flesh, showing himself for 30 years.

Question 4

How many years did Jesus roam the Earth?

Answer 4

• Jesus (Son of God) roamed the Earth for 30 years.

Question 5

Which 2 Gospel’s explain how Jesus was conceived without sex?

Answer 5

• Matthew
• Luke

Question 6

How does the incarnation of Jesus show that he is The Son of God?

Answer 6

• He was created by the Holy Spirit, so technically he is The Son of God.

Question 7

Why are there differences in the accounts of Matthew and Luke? (2 points)

Answer 7

• They wrote it for different audiences.
• It was changed throughout history.

Question 8

What does Jesus being fully God and fully human explain?

Answer 8

• Jesus being fully God and human explains his miracles eg. resuurection.

Question 9

What are the similarities between the accounts of Matthew and Luke? (3 points)

Answer 9

• Mary is a virgin
• Jesus conceived through Holy Spirit
• Jesus = Born in Bethlehem

Question 10

What are 4 differences between the accounts of Matthew and Luke?

Answer 10

• Caesar Augusts’ census (from Luke 2)
• King Herod (from Matthew 1)
• Sheppards (from Luke 2)
• Wise men (from Matthew 1)

Question 11

Why did Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt in Matthew 1?

Answer 11

• King Herod wanted to kill Jesus, so Joesph and Mary fled to Egypt.

Question 12

What was Joseph going to do when Mary got pregnant in Matthew 1?

Answer 12

• Joseph was going to end the engagement, but he didn’t.

Question 13

Why didn’t Joseph end the engagement in Matthew 1 ?

Answer 13

• He didn’t end the engagement because he had a dream. The angel told him to not be afraid.

Question 14

Where did Mary and Joseph live?

Answer 14

• Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth.

Question 15

What does “Messiah” mean?

Answer 15

• Messiah means a special leader who will bring peace.

Question 16

What 3 names do Gospel writers give Jesus?

Answer 16

• Anointed one
• Christ
• Messiah

Question 17

What does “anointed one” symbolically mean?

Answer 17

• Anointed one symbolically refers to someone who has the favour of God.

Question 18

What were Jewish beliefs around The Messiah?

Answer 18

• Jews believed the Messiah was a person who could save Israel, istablishing peace.

Question 19

Do Jews believe the Mesiah is Jesus?

Answer 19

• No, Jews don’t believe The Messiah is Jesus.

Question 20

What are the origins of the word “Messiah?”

Answer 20

• It means “anointed one” in hebrew. It comes from the Greek word “Christ” or “Christos.”

Question 21

Why did Jesus not want people to call him “Christ” in his time?

Answer 21

• This is because his opponents would’ve arrested him for blasphemy (claiming to be God.)

Question 22

Who do Christians believe The Messiah is?

Answer 22

• They believe the Messiah is Jesus.
• He is a spiritual one rather than political.

Question 23

Who baptised Jesus?

Answer 23

• John the Baptist.

Question 24

How old was Jesus when he was baptised?

Answer 24

• Jesus was 30 when he was baptised.

Question 25

Give a bible quote that describes Jesus’ baptism.

Answer 25

The Holy Spirit said: “ This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased”

Question 26

What was the importance of Jesus’ baptism?

Answer 26

• Jesus was able to start his preaching (ministry.)

Question 27

How does a belief in baptism influence Christians today?

Answer 27

• Encourages Christians to be baptised.

Question 28

What was Jesus’ ministry?

Answer 28

• Jesus’ ministry was a 3 year period of preaching God’s message and helping others.

Question 29

What did Jesus do in his ministry (2 points)?

Answer 29

• Preach God’s message
• Help others

Question 30

True or False. Jesus carried out miracles in his ministry.

Answer 30

True.
* This proved his power*

Question 31

Give a bible quote that Jesus said during his ministry.

Answer 31

Jesus said: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”