Jesus as Human
Give one piece of evidence in the Gospels that shows Jesus was human.
He ate, slept, cried, felt pain, grew up.
Which angel appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
What miracle involved Jesus bringing someone back to life?
Raising Lazarus.
What ocean is Mauritius located in?
Indian Ocean
Which religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, not God?
At Bethlehem, where was Jesus born?
In a stable/manger setting.
What was Mary's response to God's plan?
She agreed/said yes.
Give two pieces of evidence from the Gospels that Christians use to show Jesus was God.
Miracles, resurrection, forgiving sins
What extinct bird is associated with Mauritius?
The Dodo
Which religion teaches that God has avatars such as Krishna and Rama?
Hinduism
Name one emotion shown by Jesus in the Gospels.
Sadness, compassion, anger, joy, etc.
In which Gospel do we find the Annunciation?
Luke
What title is given to Jesus that shows he has a special relationship with God?
Son of God
What colour is the Mauritian flag?
Red, Blue, Yellow and Green
Why would Muslims reject the doctrine of the Incarnation?
Muslims believe Allah is transcendent and does not become human.
What does "incarnate" literally mean?
"Made flesh" or "in the flesh."
Why is Mary's 'yes' important for the Incarnation?
It shows her cooperation with God's plan for Jesus to become human.
Why does the Resurrection suggest Jesus is divine?
Because Christians believe only God has power over death.
Which language is most commonly spoken in Mauritius?
Mauritian Creole
How is the Christian belief in the Incarnation different from the Hindu belief in avatars?
Christians believe God became fully human once in Jesus; Hindus believe God can appear in different avatars.
What does the word "Incarnation" mean?
God becoming human in Jesus.
What title is given to Mary because she gave birth to Jesus?
Mother of God (Theotokos)
"Jesus was just a good teacher." Give two reasons Christians would disagree.
Miracles, Resurrection, claims to divinity, forgiveness of sins, etc.
Who said "Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius."?
Mark Twain - Famous American writer and traveller who lived from 1835 to 1910.
According to Judaism, why was Jesus not the Messiah?
Jews believe Jesus did not fulfil the prophecies of the Messiah, such as bringing world peace and gathering all Jews back to Israel.