Jesus: His Life

He was a simple carpenter, yet His words transformed the course of Western Civilization. From his birth in Bethlehem to His final days and crucifixion, Jesus: His Life presents the life and times of the most influential man to ever live. Revered, feared, loved, and hated-Jesus Christ remains to this day a figure of faith and a figure of controversy. Jesus: His Life would be useful for classes on World History, World Cultures, Religion, Ethics, Geography and Archeology. It is appropriate for elementary school, middle school, and high school.

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1. Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and many people accept the existence of Jesus Christ by faith. But there is evidence that Jesus Christ did exist. How do we know that Jesus Christ existed? What have scholars found that point to the reality of the man Jesus Christ?

2. How has Jesus influenced the world? How has His influence extended to non-Christians as well as Christians?

3. What are Jesus' "lost years." Why are they called this? What are some of the theories or speculations about Jesus' life during these years?

4. Describe the Galilee of Jesus' time.

5. John the Baptist had a tremendous influence on Jesus Christ. How did John's life affect Jesus' life?

6. What was so radical about Jesus' teachings that he was eventually murdered because of them?

7. What is the symbolism of Baptism?

8. According to the faithful, Jesus was both a man and God. How did Jesus balance the earthly and the spiritual in his lifetime?

9. Herod ordered the beheading of John the Baptist. Why did he murder John? What did it achieve?

10. What other spiritual movements existed around the world during Jesus' time?

11. Jesus' homecoming was filled with anger and disappointment. Why was His reunion with Nazareth such a disaster?

12. Discuss the egalitarian nature of Jesus Christ and his teachings. What can we learn from his teachings to improve the world in which we live today?

13. Why did Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem during Passover seal his fate?

14. Why did Judas betray Jesus? Why did Peter deny knowing him?

15. Why was Jesus Christ crucified?

16. Why did Judas commit suicide?

1. Create a timeline of the events in Jesus' life.

2. Create a poster that illustrates one of the miracles performed by Jesus Christ.

3. On a map of the Middle East highlight the areas that played an important role in Jesus' life.

4. Write an essay in which compare and contrast Jesus Christ with some of the other great spiritual leaders of the world.

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