The ministry of Jesus
What is his baptism? what did it mark the start of
This event marked the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. start of Jesus' Mission
👉 What are the Gospels?
These books of the Bible tell the story of Jesus’ life.
👉 What is a mezuzah?
This object was placed on Jewish doorposts and contained a prayer from the Torah.
👉 What is Judaism?
who was born into that religion
Jesus was born into this religion.
major world religion also
👉 Who were the Pharisees?
Jewish leaders controlled the synagogues
where was Jesus baptised
The River Jordan
👉 Who are the Evangelists?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are known by this collective name.
👉 What is shared from a common loaf?
Bread was usually eaten this way during meals in Jesus’ time.
What is a synagogue
Jews gathered here weekly to pray and listen to scripture.
👉 Who were the Sadducees?
Controlled the temple - strict about religious rules
Who Baptised Jesus
John the Baptist - Jesus' Cousin
👉 What is Gospel?
This word means “good news” and gives its name to the Gospel writings.
👉 What is the marketplace?
This place was the centre of village life where people bought goods and socialised.
👉 What is the Temple?
Jews travelled to Jerusalem to worship at this important place. opposite to a synagogue
👉 Who were the Sadducees?
300 – This group cooperated with the Romans to keep their power.
What is forty days and forty nights about?
Jesus spent this amount of time in the desert preparing for his work.
👉 Who was Josephus?
This Jewish historian, who was not a Christian, wrote about Jesus.
Name three item commonly included in the Jewish diet that was grown locally in where_____?
Olives, Bread, Fish, fruit and veg, nuts, figs
👉 What is monotheistic?
what is polytheism
The Jewish religion believes in one God, making it this type of religion.
believing in many Gods.
what is a patriarchal society?
can you name onefemale disciples
Society in Jesus’ time was organised this way, giving men more power than women.
mary magdalene
who tempted Jesus during the 40 days and 40 nights (opposite of white)
Satan - the devil
👉 What are documents of faith?
The Gospels are described as these because they were written by believers.
the land of Palestine - can you name three provinces in land of Palestine
Judea, Samaria and Galilee
Who is the messiah and what did jews hope the messiah would do
Jews hoped for this figure who would free them from Roman rule.
Jesus the messiah
who are the gentiles?
This term was used for non-Jews, whom Jews would not share meals with.