The Life and Teachings of Jesus
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
1. Why was Israel so full of unrest at the time of Jesus ' birth?
Israel was unrest from taxation, disrespect to local tradition and culture, the mounting religious tensions, the general wish to be free and self ruled, and the negative response to the Roman military presence which grew.
2. What were some of the expectations of those who thought they lived in the "end times"?
They expected that the Romans would be destroyed and they would no longer be oppressed and face destruction. They also believed that God would build a powerful kingdom on Earth.
3. Describe traditional teachings surrounding the birth of Jesus.
A traditional teaching surrounding the birth of Jesus is the Christmas Story. Christmas is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas time is a time of Giving in the same way as the time when Jesus was born, where the three wise men from the East brought gifts to the baby Jesus
4. Why would Jesus not be well received by the Sadducees and the Jewish patriots?
The Sadducees thought Jesus was a problem because he might have lead a rebellion against the Roman empire, and the Jewish patriots might have felt that he was not anti-Roman enough.
Jesus in the New Testament Gospels
1. What are the Gospels and how does their viewpoint differ from a historical research report?The Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The viewpoints different from a historical research paper because they are about the teaching and miracles by Jesus.
2. What were the basic beliefs and practices Jesus embraced as a Jew?
Jesus Christ was born a Jew. Some beliefs and practices that Jesus embraced was he wanted us to love one another as well as our enemies. He wanted us to know that when we repent our sins, and accept Jesus Christ, we will know the definition of true love.
3. Explain Jesus ' emphasis on love and its many forms.
Jesus had a huge emphasis on our love for one 's enemies. Jesus was the teacher of love
1. Why was Israel so full of unrest at the time of Jesus ' birth?
Israel was unrest from taxation, disrespect to local tradition and culture, the mounting religious tensions, the general wish to be free and self ruled, and the negative response to the Roman military presence which grew.
2. What were some of the expectations of those who thought they lived in the "end times"?
They expected that the Romans would be destroyed and they would no longer be oppressed and face destruction. They also believed that God would build a powerful kingdom on Earth.
3. Describe traditional teachings surrounding the birth of Jesus.
A traditional teaching surrounding the birth of Jesus is the Christmas Story. Christmas is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas time is a time of Giving in the same way as the time when Jesus was born, where the three wise men from the East brought gifts to the baby Jesus
4. Why would Jesus not be well received by the Sadducees and the Jewish patriots?
The Sadducees thought Jesus was a problem because he might have lead a rebellion against the Roman empire, and the Jewish patriots might have felt that he was not anti-Roman enough.
Jesus in the New Testament Gospels
1. What are the Gospels and how does their viewpoint differ from a historical research report?The Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The viewpoints different from a historical research paper because they are about the teaching and miracles by Jesus.
2. What were the basic beliefs and practices Jesus embraced as a Jew?
Jesus Christ was born a Jew. Some beliefs and practices that Jesus embraced was he wanted us to love one another as well as our enemies. He wanted us to know that when we repent our sins, and accept Jesus Christ, we will know the definition of true love.
3. Explain Jesus ' emphasis on love and its many forms.
Jesus had a huge emphasis on our love for one 's enemies. Jesus was the teacher of love