Intro notes and center 1
Jesus was born with this name...
Yeshua
What does the word Messiah mean?
The Messiah is a term used for someone who will save a person or a group of people.
What is Jesus’ message about wealth?
Share your wealth - if you look out for one another and are not consumed by greed (as well as follow the other commandments) you belong in the kingdom of heaven.
Many Christians believe that Jesus is a___________of god.
What are two holidays that many Christians celebrate? What events in Jesus’ life do they help Christians remember?
Christmas - Birth of Jesus
Easter Sunday - The resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion
What does the cross represent?
The cross represents Jesus’ sacrifice. It also symbolizes his teachings during his life and his legacy after his death and resurrection.
What is the part of the bible that Christians share with Jews?
What is the part of the bible that was written after Jesus' death?
The old testament/Tanakh
The new testament
What is a pilgrimage?
A pilgrimage is a religious journey that people go on in order to become closer to their faith.
Why did early Christians use the fish symbol?
It was used as a secret code to let early Christians know where they could meet without being arrested by the Roman government.
The father, the son, and the holy spirit.
The trinity is god incarnated in different forms, the father (looking over his creations), the son (Jesus sacrificing for humanity's sins), and the holy spirit (the presence of god in all of his creations).
What is one reason a Christian might go on a pilgrimage?
Time away from their routine to (re)connect with their religion
Pilgrimages are great times to meet different people from your own religion.
They are also great for seeing a new perspective of your religion.
What made Paul a great missionary for a new Christian religion? (about 10 years after Jesus’ death 10ce)
He could write and speak in multiple languages and was familiar with the three dominant cultures of the Mediterranean during this time (Greek, Roman, and Jewish).
His determination was strong - he was met with angry crowds a lot of the time, but this did not stop him.
He had the help of other dedicated Christian missionaries who journeyed with him.
Where was Jesus born?
Where did he spend most of his adult life?
Where did he die?
Born in Bethlehem
Grew up in Nazareth
Died in Jerusalem
What are some of the lessons Jesus preached?
People are equal in the eyes of God, and they should treat people equally as well with kindness.
What are some similarities between the clothing worn by different Christian believers?
Many Christians wear head coverings to church.