Early Life of Jesus Christ
In what city was Jesus Christ born?
Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem
At what age did Jesus start His ministry?
At age 30, Jesus began His ministry, miracles and teaching.
After how many days after death did Jesus Christ resurrect?
After His death on the cross, Jesus Christ rose from the dead and resurrected 3 days later.
After His Resurrection, how many days was Jesus on Earth before His Ascension?
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Second Person of the Holy Trinity!
Which Archangel proclaimed the Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ to St. Mary?
The Archangel St. Gabriel.
He appeared to St. Mary and told her she would give birth to a Son and He will save the people from their sins (Luke 1: 26-38)
Give an example of a miracle that Jesus Christ performed
For example:
- Turning Water Into Wine
- Healed the Blind Mine
- 5 Loaves and 2 Fish
- Raised Lazarus from the Dead
What happened to Jesus Christ on Good Friday?
Jesus Christ was beaten, crucified and died on the cross.
During Pentecost what gift did the disciples receive?
What does the word Christ mean?
The word Christ comes from the Greek word Christos which means the Anointed One or Messiah.
Jesus Christ is our Messiah because He was chosen to deliver us all from our sins
Why did the Holy Family have to flee when Jesus was born? Where did they go and how long did they stay?
1. They had to flee because King Herod was killing all the baby boys in Bethlehem who were 2 years old or under because he was worried about his throne and power.
2. They went to Egypt
3. They stayed for 3 years until the death of King Herod
Before Jesus started His Ministry what did He have to do?
He received the Sacrament of Baptism by John the Baptist to show us an example of how we should begin our Christian lives.
And at this time the Mystery of the Trinity was revealed.
What sacrament was instituted for the first time during the Last Supper on Holy Thursday?
The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Jesus Christ gave His disciples bread and wine and told them "this is my body and blood eat it in remembrance of me"
Who was the first person Jesus Christ appeared to after His Resurrection?
He first appeared to Mary Magdalene at the tomb and she spread the news to the Disciples.
What is the Mystery of Incarnation?
The Mystery of Incarnation teaches us that Jesus Christ is BOTH fully God and fully Man. The Mystery is that He descended from Heaven and took up human flesh.
What gifts did the Wise Men present to Jesus and what do they symbolize?
1. Gold: to symbolize that Jesus is royalty
2. Frankincense: to symbolize His purity and divinity
3. Myrrh: to symbolize that He is the Anointed One and to prepare for His death for our salvation
Give 2 examples of teachings of Jesus Christ
1. Love your neighbor and your enemies
2. Do unto others as you would like to be done to you
3. Forgive others as we have been forgiven by God
4. Do not judge or you will be judged
Finish the Post-Fasika Greeting - Christ has risen from the dead.... (in Amharic or English)
Christ has risen from the dead - With great power and authority
He chained Satan - Freed Adam
Peace - Henceforth
Forever - Joy and Peace
Finish the Bible verse: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nation, baptizing them in the name of....
Matthew 28: 19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit" .... and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.
What does Genealogy mean and where in the Bible can we find Jesus Christ's Genealogy?
Genealogy is the line of descent from someone's ancestors.
In Matthew 1, the New Testament begins with the Genealogy of Jesus Christ to understand from Abraham to Jesus and his lineage.
At age 12 during the Festival of Passover what did Jesus do?
After celebrating the Passover, Jesus stayed with Church priests and after a 3 days St. Mary and St. Joseph found Him in the Temple and He said to them, “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”
Why did Jesus teach using parables - give 3 reasons?
1. Used them to engage people
2. To reveal the truth about the Kingdom of God
3. Challenge our worldview - to teach kindness and love towards others
How are we saved by the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Through His Death and Resurrection we have received salvation and the forgiveness of sins and can now be reunited with God in Heaven.
Why did Jesus Christ have to ascend into Heaven - give me 2 reasons?
1. For the fulfillment of the prophecy - that through His death and Resurrection we are all saved and the purpose is completed.
2. To prepare the disciples for what is to come - and their Ministry to spread Christianity
3. For hope for our futures - we know that after the Second Coming we will also be raised up into Heaven
Finish the Bible verse: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son...
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life"