Christianity
Judaism FulfilledChristianityTalmud and RabbiJewish people tried
to stay faithful to the law of Moses
Rabbis became religious leaders over small congregations and
would meet to discuss change
Their interpretation of the Jewish law became known as the
TalmudJew to ChristianityChristians branch themselves from
Judaism
The Jews waited for a Messiah to come save the people
In year 0 (time would be recorded from the time of Jesus birth)
the Jews had come back to Jerusalem but were in bondage to the
RomansJesus Birth Jesus was born to a virgin mother Mary from the
lineage of DavidChristmas
Jesus was said to be the Only Begotten of the Father meaning he
was part God and part mortal
Many Christians accept that Jesus was Jehovah (Yahweh) of the
old testament
Little is known of his early life but he studied Jewish law and
followed the commandments
The Jews dont believe JesusWhen Jesus claimed to be the Son of
God many Jews were angry.
Jesus began his teaching at age 30 after being baptized by John
the Baptist
Jesus taught that everyone should make a covenant with God and
be baptized too
Jesus performs many miracles Rather than liberating the Jews and
conquering Rome Jesus taught the poor and helped the weak
Healed the blind, raised the dead, healed the sick
Gave the sermon on the mount to teach the peopleLesson
CheckRegardless of whether Jesus was a god or not it seems like he
was a pretty nice guy. Why do you think that people were willing to
kill him? What was it about his teachings that made religious
people (Jews) and secular people (Romans) hate him so much?Lesson
CheckThe Sermon on the Mount angered many of the Jewish leaders
because they felt Jesus was not authorized to change the words of
the Prophets. What do you think Jesus was trying to teach the
people with this lesson? What part stands out most to you? What
would life be like if this advice were followed today?Jesus
establishes a churchJesus broke with Judaism and said the old law
had been fulfilled by Him
Called 12 apostles and set them apart to be special witnesses of
Christ
Claimed to receive Revelation from God to govern the people
The Great Commandment of Love God and neighbor as
yourselfChanges in the ChurchJesus established some changes with
his apostlesInstituted the last supperLaw of tithingFasting and
prayerPriesthood authorityTemple worshipSabbath worshipPrinciple of
Forgiveness/Repentance
One Betrays JesusWhile in Gethsemane Jesus paid a price for
sin
Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus for silver
Jesus is taken and scourged, given a crown of thorns, and forced
to march a cross to Golgotha
Jesus is crucified and gives up his life ResurrectionChristians
believe that after 3 days Jesus was resurrectedBody and Spirit
reunited foreverCompleted the Atonement
Went back to heaven and placed Peter in chargeCatholics
(universal) claim he was the first Pope
Life for Christians was very difficult and for 300 years they
would be killed by Romans and their laws changed
Constantine convertsConstantine converts to Christianity and
forces his whole Roman kingdom to become Christians
325 AD holds Council of Nicaea and they determine Christian
worship with the Catholic churchTrinity (replaced
Arianism)EasterSabbath worship
Edict of Thessalonica made Christianity the mandated religion of
the Roman Empire
