WHAT DOES CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIANS SAY ABOUT JESUS?

Question 1

JESUS: TRUE GOD AND TRUE MAN

Answer 1

• He is God who assumed human nature
• he became like us in everything but sin
• his resurrection is proof of his divinity

Question 1

JESUS: SAVIOR OF MANKIND

Answer 1

The name of Jesus came from the Hebrew “Yeshua” which means “God saves.” It signifies his identity and mission: to save people from sin.

Question 2

JESUS: SON OF GOD

Answer 2

• His sonship is not by adoption, but through relationship. During his baptism, a voice was heard from heaven which says “This is my beloved son, listen to him
• He also want his followers to recognize his father as their father too

Question 3

Islam

Answer 3

• Islam came from the arabic “slm” which means “peace and submission.
• Muslims believe in only one God, and they call God as “Allah”.
• Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 4

Jesus in Islam

Answer 4

• He is revered by Muslims as the “Prophet before Muhammad.”
• “Isa-al-Masih” - JESUS THE MESSIAH
• For Muslims, Jesus was not crucified but simply taken up to heaven.
• Also Jesus is not regarded as God but equivalent only to Prophet Muhammad.

Question 5

Judaism

Answer 5

Judaism traces its origins to the covenant God made with Abraham and his lineage—that God would make them a sacred people and give them a land.

Question 6

Judaism and Jesus

Answer 6

• He was rejected by the Jews for he was not able to defeat Rome and bring the kingdom of God, contrary to what Christians believe.
• Jesus is honored as a holy rabbi by many contemporary jews
• minorities accept him as messiah which resulted to formation of Messianic Jewish communities.

Question 7

JESUS: THE RABBI

Answer 7

• Rabbi (Hebrew “teacher” “master)
• Clergy members of Judaism
• Function: teach the scriptures (Torah) and Jewish traditions.
• Jesus is considered as “rabbi” because of his ministry of teaching, even though he didn’t became a part of the official leaders in the Jewish temple.

Question 8

JESUS: THE LAMB OF GOD

Answer 8

• Lamb (Sheep)- main animal used by Israelites as sacrifice.
• Old Testament- the death of Jesus is prophesied by Isaiah (Isaiah 53:7)
• New Testament- John the Baptist recognized him as the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.” (John 1:29)
• Jesus was the LAMB who saved us from death. By his precious blood, we are all redeemed.

Question 9

JESUS: THE NEW ADAM

Answer 9

• Adam- became disobedient and caused the fall of man (sin and death).
• Jesus- obedient to the father which brought salvation and life.
• Jesus as the New Adam destroyed the effects of Adam’s disobedience

Question 10

JESUS: SON OF DAVID

Answer 10

• “SON OF DAVID”- a messianic title that Jesus never denied or displeased.
• JESUS came from the lineage of King - David, as we can read on his genealogy from the gospel of St. Matthew

Question 11

JESUS: THE BREAD OF LIFE

Answer 11

• When Jesus said “For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world (John 6:33)” JESUS LITERALLY MEAN IT.
• At last supper, he said to his friends, “This is my BODY that is for you. Do this in memory of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24) JESUS LITERALLY MEAN IT.
• The Eucharist is his gift for us. It is his real presence in the Mass. The bread we receive in the mass is not a symbol but JESUS himself, that gives us life eternal.

Question 12

INFANCY AND HIDDEN LIFE OF JESUS

Answer 12

• Talks about his first coming in the world and his growth as a child.
• ANNUNCIATION- the angel visited Mary to bring the good news.
• NATIVITY- the day when Jesus our savior was born in Bethlehem
• PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE- the day when Jesus is offered to God.

Question 13

PUBLIC MINISTRY OF JESUS

Answer 13

• Refers to service rendered by Jesus for the people: teaching, healing and miracles.
• BAPTISM IN JORDAN- the day Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
• MARRIAGE AT CANA- The day when Jesus performed his 1st miracle.
• TEMPTATION OF JESUS- the devil tempted Jesus, and our Lord never gave in.
• TRANSFIGURATION- Jesus gave his disciples a glimpse of his divinity.
• PALM SUNDAY- Jesus entered Jerusalem as humble servant ready for sacrifice.
• LAST SUPPER- Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist.

Question 14

PASCHAL MYSTERY OR FINAL EVENTS

Answer 14

• Refers to the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus for our salvation.
• AGONY IN THE GARDEN
• SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
• CROWNING WITH THORNS
• CARRYING OF THE CROSS
• CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF JESUS
  RESURRECTION OF JESUS- happened 3 days after his death, a sign of divinity and victory over sin and death.