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Jesus' Life Catholic Theology

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Capernaum
Jesus went to Capernaum from Nazareth
-performed miracles and teachings there (ex: exorcism in synagogue)
-peter and andrew's hometown
-Jesus began ministry here
Nazareth
where Jesus grew up/hometown
Jerusalem
temple; city where Jesus was crucified
Bethlehem
birthplace of Jesus
Cana
first miracle: water to wine
Judea
southern region of Israel; wealthy
Galilee
northern region (Jesus); poor and not sophisticated
Garden of Gethsemane
where the Mount of Olives is
-Jesus went there on Holy Thursday, before He died
Mount of Olives
Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple
-He wept over the city of Jerusalem there days before His crucifixion
-He gave prophecies about second coming to Earth
-Judas betrayed him here
-Jesus gave parable of The True Vine
Calvary
place where Jesus was crucified
Golgotha
place where Jesus dies; a place of a skull
Jordan River
place where Jesus was baptized
Mysteries
Annunciation, Nativity, Transfiguration, Resurrection, Ascension
Annunciation
Angel speaks to Mary and tells her she is going to have baby Jesus
Nativity
when Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea in a manger to virgin Mary
Transfiguration
Jesus goes to the mountain to pray with Peter, James, and John
-Jesus begins to shine with bright rays of light and then the prophets Moses and Elijah appear next to him and He speaks with them
-Jesus is called the "Son" by a voice in sky (assumed to be God)
Resurrection
Jesus rose from the tomb
Ascension
Jesus' whole body rose up into heaven
Mary
Mother of God
Mary Magdalene
-disciple who was a sinner
-Jesus cured her of her illness
-at crucifixion and death of Jesus
-she prepared the Body of Jesus for burial
-witnessed Resurrection
Martha and Mary*
Jesus visited their house and Martha was distracted with preparations while Mary listened to Jesus
-Martha asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her but Jesus said no and that Mary made the right choice and the one that will not be taken away from her
Lazarus
Jesus raised him from the dead
-brother of Martha and Mary
John the Baptist
preacher and a major religious figure before and during Jesus' time
-described in Luke as relative of Jesus who led movement of Baptism at the Jordan River
-baptized Jesus at Jordan River
Herod*
killed by King Herod
Peter
closest to Jesus and denied Jesus 3 times
-first pope
-hometown: Capernaum
-fisherman
Andrew
Peter's brother; fisherman
James
there are 2 different James
-fisherman
John
beloved Disciple
-Jesus entrusts Mary to him at crucifixion
Judas
apostle who denied knowing Jesus
-the betrayer
Matthew
one of 12 disciples and tax collector viewed as a traitor by his own people
John**
fisherman
Herod**
king who ordered the death of every baby boy in the kingdom to eliminate the rumored new King (Jesus)
-Jesus escaped because Joseph had a dream and led him and Mary away from the soldiers
Pontius Pilate
governor who washed his hands off and put the responsibility of killing Jesus onto the crowd
Joseph
Jesus' dad; carpenter
Joseph of Arimathea
well respected Jewish leader
-member of Sanhedrin who was a secret disciple of Jesus
-when Jesus dies, Joseph gives a place to bury Jesus
Barabbas
Zealot who plotted violent overthrow of Romans
-crowd voted to free him instead of Jesus
Pharisees
-saw Jesus as a sinner and accused him of blasphemy
-interpreted Scripture and tradition (not literal)
-basically like lawyers
Sadducees
-very big focus on the Pentateuch
-did not believe in Resurrection
-just into Scripture alone
-literal interpretation of Bible
Zealots
-looking for leader to lead rebellion to overthrown Roman Empire
-ex: Barabbas, Simon, and maybe Judas
Sanhedrin
body of people
-Jewish religious council of Jews
Scribes
-studied law of Moses, settled disputes; basically professional ministers in Judaism
-memorized law and wrote documents
-theologians and Jewish record keepers
12 Apostles
B- Bartholomew
A- Andrew
P- Peter, Phillip
T- Thomas (doubted Resurrection of Jesus)
I(J)- James the Greater, James the Lesser, Judas, Jude, John
S - Simon
M - Matthew
Messiah
the anointed one (Hebrew)
Christ
the anointed one (Greek); used to describe Jesus of Nazareth
Abba
God "Dad" (how Jesus refers to God)
Apostle
the first 12 leaders of church chosen by jesus
-means "those He sent out"
-modern day apostles: bishops
disciple
believers who came after Jesus
-current Christians
blasphemy
when Jesus said He was on same level as God
-act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things
synagogue
building where a Jewish assembly or congregation meets for religious worship and instruction
-"meeting"
-modern day
temple
building devoted to worship of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence
-Temple in Jerusalem for Jews
-made animal sacrifices
Passover
feast of Jewish people being freed from slavery in Egypt
-angel of death would pass over all the houses with lamb's blood on the door but would kill first born son of households with no lamb's blood
Emmanuel
God is with us
Jesus (name)
God saves
Nativity (event)
when Jesus was born in Bethlehem among the farm animals
Finding in the temple
when Jesus was 12 and preaching in the temple
Baptism
washes away our original sin
Call of the Apostles***
...
Palm Sunday
day Jesus came into Jerusalem and people waved him in with palms
-Sunday before Easter
Last Supper
where Jesus shares the blood and the body of Christ
Holy Thursday
day of Last Supper
Agony in the Garden
after Jesus has the last supper, Jesus goes to the garden to hide out and asks the Apostles to stay awake with him
-Jesus sweat blood because he was so nervous
Good Friday
when Jesus was crucified and died on the Cross to save us
Crucifixion
Jesus was nailed to the Cross
Post-Resurrection Appearances
mainly in the Gospels in number of scenarios to the Apostles when they are hiding in the upper room (Thomas was not there)
-2 guys on road to Emmaus (explain that they are sad because their Leader was crucified and then the Man sits down for dinner with them and they recognize Jesus when He breaks the bread)
-appears to Paul when Paul is out persecuting Christians
-Mary Magdalene
Sermon on the Mount
when Jesus taught Beatitudes (most important commandments)
Good Samaritan
ironic b/c most people hate samaritans but Samaritan is only one who helped (priest and Levite ignored man)
Prodigal Son
the Father takes back his lost son
-God will always take you back, no matter how much you have sinned or how long you have turned from Him
Story of the Rich Young Man
went to Jesus while living righteous life, and Jesus told him to get rid of all possession and follow Jesus
Last Judgment (Mt 25)*
Jesus allows people on His right into Heaven and sends the people on His left to Hell
-tells the people on right that by caring for sick people (feeding hungry, giving drink to thirsty, etc.) they cared for Him
elements of ministry of Jesus
1. preaching the Kingdom of God
2. healing
3. forgiveness of sin
4. different kinds of miracles
5. caring for those on margins of society
preaching the Kingdom of God
parables and Sermon on the Mount
healing
...
forgiveness of sin
...
different kinds of miracles (4)
1. healing
2. exorcisms
3. raising from the dead
4. nature
caring for those on margins of society
lepers, sick, poor, widows, women on period
Why was Jesus crucified?
-put on trial for Blasphemy
-people voted to free Barabbas over Jesus
-Jesus called Himself God and performed miracles
-He threatened to tear down the Temple (meaning His Body the Temple)
What evidence is there that Jesus was truly human?
-rejection at Nazareth
-experienced hunger, thirst, and fatigue
-fondness of children
-felt sorrow and wept
What evidence is there that Jesus was truly divine (7 signs shortened)
1. water to wine
2. royal son
3. paralytic
4. loaves
5. walks on water
6. blind man
7. Lazarus
What evidence is there that Jesus was truly divine? (7 signs)
1. John 2:1-11 Jesus changes water to wine at wedding at Cana
2. John 4:46-54 Jesus cures son of royal official
3. John 5:1-18 Jesus cured paralytic at pool with 5 porticoes in Jerusalem
4. John 6:1-15 multiplication of loaves and fishes
5. John 6:16-21 Jesus walks on water
6. John 9 Jesus healed blind man
7. John 11 Jesus raised Lazarus from dead
How is Jesus so different from all other leaders of world religions?
Jesus says He is God
-other leaders point followers towards God
-jesus points to Himself because He is God
Matthew (writer)
Man; starts with genealogy; connects to David
-Nativity
Mark (writer)
Lion; starts with Jesus at 30 years old; John the Baptist
Luke (writer)
Ox; priestly; sacrifices ox at temple; ox present at nativity
-Charlie Brown?
-Nativity
John (writer)
Eagle; soaring theology; Jesus is divine; no nativity
parable
small story with imaginary things to teach a lesson
language of Jesus
Aramaic (close to modern day Chaldean)
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