The Early Life Of Jesus Flashcards
What is the reason why we celebrate Christmas?
Jesus rose, showing himself to be the Son of God, our Savior. The first Christians did not celebrate Christmas because is was too uppermost in their minds.
Stories about Jesus’ birth and early life are in the Gospels of__________ and _________. What are they called?
Matthew and Luke. They are called the Infancy Narratives.
How did Matthew and Luke write the Infancy Narratives?
The evangelists wrote them in a way that shows who Jesus was. They present the mystery of his coming through beautiful and miraculous events.
What is The Presentation?
The offering of Jesus to God in the Temple.
What did Mary MAYBE tell Luke?
Stories of Jesus’ birth.
The Infancy Narratives are known as the “_________________________”. Why?
They are known as the “Gospels in miniature” because they tell the same Good News as the whole Gospels.
Jesus is God, so _______________________________.
Jesus is God, so extraordinary signs accompany his birth.
Jesus is the ________.
Jesus is the Messiah.
Jesus is the Savior of ____ ________, not only ___________ people.
Jesus is the Savior of all people, not only Jewish people.
Some people _______ Jesus.
Some people reject Jesus.
Jesus comes for who?
Jesus comes for the poor and the outcast.
The ____________ ______________- Mary was never in the state of what?
The Immaculate Conception- Mary was never in the state of sin, neither Original Sin, nor personal sin.
The ____________ __________- Mary conceived Jesus solely through the power of what?
The Virgin Birth- Mary conceived Jesus solely through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Who was the first to hear the Good News of Jesus’ birth?
Shepards in a nearby farm, or the Wise Men(Magi)
