Jesus 101
What religion did Jesus follow?
Judaism
Who baptized Jesus, and where?
John the Baptist, in the Jordan River
How many Apostles (closest followers) did Jesus have?
12
How is Jesus like the Bible?
He is the word of God, lived as a human life instead of written down
Why did God become human?
To show us the way to happiness; to remove separation between God and us; invite us to live in the Kingdom of God; to teach us how to live
Where was Jesus born, and where did he grow up?
Born in Bethlehem (sometime between 6 B.C.E. and 4 B.C.E.) and grew up in Nazareth
What does “incarnation” mean?
"In the flesh"
Name any 2 of the Apostles
Simon Peter, Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot
How did Jesus teach?
Jesus taught by using parables, healing the sick, and forgiving sins
What event happened on what we call Good Friday?
Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified
What does the name "Jesus" mean?
YHWH saves
What is the significance of Jesus' baptism?
Marked the beginning of his public ministry and symbolized his identification with humanity
What did Jesus ask people to do?
Jesus asked people to follow him and spread the good news
What is a parable?
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday
What does "Christ" mean?
"Anointed one," "Messiah," or "Saviour"
What did John the Baptist call Jesus in John 1, referencing the prophecy that a saviour would come, in Micah?
John the Baptist called Jesus the "Lamb of God"
Who was the apostle known for doubting Jesus’ resurrection?
Thomas
Name a miracle performed by Jesus.
Healing the sick, turning water into wine, feeding the 5000, walking on water, raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44), etc
Is Jesus Human or God?
Both: 100% human, 100% God
How was Jesus related to John the Baptist?
Their mothers (Mary and Elizabeth) were cousins
What did John the Baptist view as his ministry’s purpose?
Quoting Isaiah, he says he is there to ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’
How did the Apostles spread the Good News?
The Apostles spread the Good News by preaching, teaching, and performing miracles
What was Jesus' approach to sin?
Jesus emphasized forgiveness and taught that it is given when deeply sought
Why were Jesus' followers willing to die for the Good News?
Jesus' followers were willing to die for the Good News because they knew he was still with them and in them, and even death was not something to fear.