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Meet The Prophet: Jesus

What does Jesus’s name mean? God Saves

Where did Jesus live? He was born in Bethlehem and grew up in Nazareth, which is in Galilee

When did Jesus live and who were the kings of his time? There are discrepancies about the birth date of Jesus. It was probably around 4 BC Israel was under Roman rule and Herod Antipas was the ruler

What did Jesus do before he became a prophet? Traditionally, they say he was a carpenter, but more likely, he was a mason.

To whom did Jesus speak? He spoke to all people, including those on the fringes of society. He also challenged the authorities.

What was Jesus’s main message? Jesus tried to explain how to be the person God wanted each of us to be. He taught us to be servants and peacemakers. He taught us to love our enemies. He challenged people to give up everything to follow him. He used simple stories called parables to get his message across.

How did people respond to Jesus’s message? The Pharisees and religious leaders despised Jesus and put him to death on the cross. However, he had a loyal band of followers called disciples that carried the good news to all parts of the earth. The disciples told people that Jesus was the Messiah promised in the Old Testament.

What did Jesus say that might be important for us today? Jesus is our perfect example today. He is God in human form. If we want to know what God is like, we can look at Jesus. Everything he said and did is relevant for us today. Through Jesus’s death and resurrection, our sins are forgiven. His message, his actions and his life are our salvation.

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