The Public Life of Jesus A brief overview

Mr. Pablo Cuadra Religion Class

Which Gospels recount the events in the public life of Jesus?

The Gospels are: Matthew Mark Luke John

When did Jesus public ministry begin?

Jesus public ministry began when he was thirty.

What are the topics of Jesus’ preaching? Jesus preaching is

about: A. God’s existence and

Fatherhood B. The plan of God for

you and me. C. God’s unconditional

love for humanity. D. The Kingdom of

God.

How did Jesus conduct his public ministry? Jesus preached about

God’s kingdom as: A. Rabbi (teacher) B. Preacher (Parables) C. Healer (The sick, the

outcast, the poor) D. Reconciler

(Forgiving sins) E. Miracle worker (Acts

only God can do)

When did Jesus public ministry officially start?

After his baptism in the Jordan river by John the Baptist

What event happened in Jesus baptism?

At Jesus baptism The Holy Spirit revealed Jesus as the Son of almighty God.

What is the difference between Adam and Jesus?

Adam represents humanity first rebellion against God.

Jesus on the other hand represents humanity complete obedience to God.

In Adam we all sinned (original sin) In Jesus we are all saved Adam broke our relationship with God Jesus restored our relationship with God.

What are Jesus saving actions? Jesus showed the

power of God through his:

Miracles (acts only God can do)

Forgiveness (The power only God can give)

His life, passion, death and resurrection (Paschal Mystery)

What is a miracle? A. A miracle is a sign or wonder that

can only be done by God. B. In a miracle God breaks the rules of

physics and produced an effect that cannot be explain by science or reason.

C. A miracle is a sign of God’s presence, love and compassion

Ex: Healing of the blind, paralytic

What are the four types of miracles recorded in the Gospels?

Healing miracles Exorcisms Raising of the dead Nature miracles

Do you need miracles to have faith? For people who

have faith miracles are not necessary.

Real faith is a miracle in itself.

Real faith help us see the miracles of every day life that go unnoticed because we are just too busy.

What is the transfiguration? The transfiguration

is a story found in the bible

In this story Jesus reveals his divinity to his disciples Matthew 17:1-2

The disciples get a foretaste of the Risen Lord in all his glory.

When does the Church celebrates the feast of the transfiguration?

The Church celebrates the feast of the transfiguration on August 6.

What did the early Church preach about Jesus? A. The early followers

taught that Jesus was truly human (like us) and truly divine (like the Father and Holy Spirit)

B. The early disciples taught that Jesus was the Messiah (Christos) the chosen one, the savior of mankind

C. That Jesus is risen (victorious over death)

How did Jesus teach about God and his love for us? Jesus taught through

stories called parables. Through these stories

Jesus taught us about 1. compassion 2. Forgiveness 3. Humility 4. Truth 5. Eternal life 6. God’s kingdom of love, Justice and peace.

What is Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of God? A. The kingdom of God

is not a place or area B. The Kingdom of God

is a relationship with God.

C. The Kingdom of God brings justice, love, peace

D. Those who embrace Jesus embrace his Kingdom.

The kingdom of God Jesus taught that the

Kingdom of God is near (to those who desire it)

Jesus taught that everyone is invited to this kingdom of love, justice and peace.

To enter the kingdom of God one must truly seek it, words are not enough, deeds are required.

Jesus gave the power of his kingdom to Peter and his Church on earth. Matthew 16:19, 18:18.

The end