As we prepare for Lent What is

As we prepare for Lent…

What is the Incarnation?

Learning about Jesus’ earthly life will enrich our understanding of the Incarnation.

1. JESUS’ MINISTRY TOOK PLACE AT A PARTICULAR TIME AND PLACE. 2. MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE WORLD HE LIVED IN.

Model of a boat/Sea of Galilee

Regions (cont. )

Mt. Gerizim (L)

Samaritan Passover

Samaritan High Priest

Passover Lamb

Roasting the Lamb

Regions (cont. )

Jerusalem

Herodian Temple in Jerusalem

Herodian Temple

Praying at the Wall

Prayer Area

Cave in Qumran

Qumran cave

Interior of cave

Entrance to Qumran cave

Jordan River

Dead Sea

Dead Sea Shoreline

Dead Sea Rocks

1. PALESTINE--PART OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN 63 B. C. 2. A VASSAL STATE, SUBJECT TO ROMAN EMPEROR. 3. HEROD THE GREAT- KING OF JUDEA 37 B. C. -4 B. C.

a. stern, inflexible, cruel b. stole money from the Temple treasury c. unjust executions d. sent to Rome because of his cruelty

Jewish Feasts (cont. )-

Sukkah

Sabbath Laws

How is the Sabbath different/special for you?

This is what Jesus taught about the Sabbath.

Jesus and the Sabbath cont.

Other People (Cont. )

What is a parable?

Parable Search-

What is the kingdom of God?

1. Decide! There is a sense of urgency. 2. The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of Love, Mercy, Peace, and Justice. 3. The Kingdom of God will Triumph despite all Opposition. 4. Christians should live joyfully.

What is a miracle?