2. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, , emerged in .
2) was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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3. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, , emerged in .
2) was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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4. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in
2) was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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5. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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6. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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7. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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8. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the .
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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9. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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10. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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11. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit , , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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12. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, , and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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13. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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14. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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15. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in , not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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16. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, & lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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17. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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18. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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19. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) A tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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20. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of . ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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21. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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22. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) Messiah = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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23. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) Messiah = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe God someday would return the “ ” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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24. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) Messiah = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe God someday would return the “promise land” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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25. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) Messiah = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe God someday would return the “promise land” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of David to overthrow the .
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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26. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) Messiah = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe God someday would return the “promise land” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of David to overthrow the Romans
7) For some, the timing was right for the M to appear.
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27. I) Rise of Christianity (p.33)2) Guided Reading Notes
1) During Pax Romana (Roman “Peaceful” Rule), a new religion, Christianity, emerged in Judea
2) Jesus was a Jew who preached Jewish beliefs.
3) Jesus attracted followers who spread his teachings.
4) At first, Christianity was one of many religions within the Roman Empire
5) By 395 AD, Christianity was the official religion of the Empire.
II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35)
A) Basics1) Almost all information about Jesus comes from the Gospels.
2) Gospels = First 4 books of the New Testament of the Bible
3) Most Christians credit Matthew, Mark, Luke and John with the 4 Gospels.
4) When were the gospels written? Are there more than 4 gospels?
B) Early Life (according to Gospels)
1) Jesus was born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, not far from Jerusalem
2) Jesus’ parents, Mary & Joseph lived in Nazareth but descendants of King David of Bethlehem
3) The Roman census = Jesus’ parents returned to ancestral Bethlehem to be counted.
4) Angel tells Mary i) She’ll give birth to Son of God. ii) Messiah = savior of Jews
5) Jews believe God someday would return the “promise land” to the Jews
6) Some Jews believed God would send a descendent of David to overthrow the Romans
7) For some, the timing was right for the Messiah to appear.
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28. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 2) He chose 12 (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear J ’t ii) see one of his of healing
5) He used p , short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
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d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
29. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear J ’t ii) see one of his of healing
5) He used p , short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
30. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear J ’t ii) see one of his of healing
5) He used p , short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
31. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear J ’t ii) see one of his of healing
5) He used p , short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
32. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his of healing
5) He used p , short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
33. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used p , short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
34. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
35. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his d (loyal followers) went to spread the word
in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
Back to Main
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
36. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in .
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
37. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
38. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
39. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
40. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
41. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) D teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
42. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
43. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
44. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring s salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
45. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and e life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
46. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who b in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
47. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
48. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as ”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
49. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “ your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
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50. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other …”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
51. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) J religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
52. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) Jewish religious leaders ii) R rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
53. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) Jewish religious leaders ii) Roman rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the d ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
54. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) Jewish religious leaders ii) Roman rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the dead ii) appeared to his .
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
55. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) Jewish religious leaders ii) Roman rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the dead ii) appeared to his disciples
iii) told them carry on his to all nations iv) then into heaven.
56. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) Jewish religious leaders ii) Roman rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the dead ii) appeared to his disciples
iii) told them carry on his teachings to all nations iv) then into heaven.
57. II) Jesus of Nazareth (p.33-35) 2) Guided Reading Notes
b) Ministry
1) Jesus started preaching at age 30 2) He chose 12 apostles (followers) to help him preach
3) Head of the apostles = Peter
4) Crowds gathered to i) hear Jesus’ teachings ii) see one of his miracles of healing
5) He used parables, short stories with simple moral lessons to spread his ideas
6) After 3 years, Jesus and his disciples (loyal followers) went to spread the word in Jerusalem
c) Message
1) Jesus’ teaching rooted in Jewish tradition 2) He believed in 1 God.
3) He accepted the 10 Commandments 4) Preached obedience to God’s laws
5) Defended teachings of the Jewish prophets 6) He called himself Son of God
7) His Mission: bring spiritual salvation and eternal life to anyone who believed in him
8) According to Jesus, people’s responsibility were
i) “love God with all your heart” ii) “love your neighbor as yourself”
iii) He emphasized forgiveness a) “Love your enemies” b)“…turn the other cheek…”
d) Death & Resurrection Back to Main
a) Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem threatened i) Jewish religious leaders ii) Roman rule
b) Jesus was arrested, found guilty by those threatened by his message and then crucified
c) Gospels claim Jesus i) rose from the dead ii) appeared to his disciples
iii) told them carry on his teachings to all nations iv) then ascended into heaven.
58. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) III) Christianity Spreads (start)
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, a and d spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st .
3) At first, disciples preached only to in Judea & later throughout World.
4) P established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
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59. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and d spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st .
3) At first, disciples preached only to in Judea & later throughout World.
4) P established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
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60. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st .
3) At first, disciples preached only to in Judea & later throughout World.
4) P established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main
61. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to in Judea & later throughout World.
4) P established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main
62. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to Jews in Judea & later throughout World.
4) P established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main
63. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to Jews in Judea & later throughout Roman World.
4) P established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main
64. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to Jews in Judea & later throughout Roman World.
4) Peter established Christianity in Rome
5) P , a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main
65. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to Jews in Judea & later throughout Roman World.
4) Peter established Christianity in Rome
5) Paul, a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main
66. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to Jews in Judea & later throughout Roman World.
4) Peter established Christianity in Rome
5) Paul, a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw Jesus 2) He wanted to growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
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67. III) Christianity Spreads (p.35-37) 2) Guided Reading Notes
a) Basics 1)After Jesus’ death, apostles and disciples spread his teaching
2) Jews who accepted Jesus was the messiah became the 1st Christians.
3) At first, disciples preached only to Jews in Judea & later throughout Roman World.
4) Peter established Christianity in Rome
5) Paul, a Jew from Asia Minor, most influential role in spreading Christianity
b) Work of Paul (Originally Saul)
1) Paul never saw Jesus 2) He wanted to destroy growing Christian community
3) Then spoke to Saul 4) Saul became Paul and converted to .
5) Paul dedicated his life to the spread of ’ teachings to non- .
6) Paul traveled around Mediterranean building churches from to Rome
7) His letters i) e difficult doctrines ii) j disputes iii) e Christianity
c) New Covenant
Judaism Christianity
is NOT Messiah, NOT Son of God is Messiah, Son of God
Follows as sacred text Follows (old Testament)
Do NOT follow and Testament Follow Jesus as c & Testament
Back to Main