INTRO TO CHRISTIANITY

Coach Crews

World History

Vocabulary

Define the following terms

using pages 344-350:- Messiah- Disciple- Parable- Resurrection- Apostle - Salvation

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1. Jews and the Romans- After Solomon, Israel divides into Israel

and Judah- Judah taken over by Rome- Some believe they should fight the

Romans, others cling to Jewish tradition

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2. The Life of Jesus- Prophecies told of a coming messiah- Jesus was born in Bethlehem , grew up in

Nazareth, carpenter- Teaching ministry began around AD 30 and

lasted 3 years- Performed many documented miracles

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3. What did Jesus teach?- Relationship was more important than

religious laws- Love and forgiveness- Taught through the use of parables- Closely followed by 12 disciples

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4. Crucifixion- Followers: messiah- Jews: teaching a false message- Romans: threat to law and order- Arrested and charged with treason,

sentenced to death- After 3 days, he rose from the dead and

spent another 40 days on earth teaching

The Passion of the Christ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK_qoi_ar9k