The Rise of Christianity. Do Now (U4D10) December 12, 2013 Please complete the Do Now: Rise of Christianity Homework: Read Chapter 6, Section 4. Complete.
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The Rise of Christianity
Do Now (U4D10)December 12, 2013
Please complete the Do Now: Rise of Christianity
Homework: Read Chapter 6, Section 4. Complete questions 1,2,3,4, and 5
Pivotal Question 1
What are the key beliefs of Christianity?
Pivotal Question 2: How does the life of Jesus form a key belief in Christianity?
Jesus and His
Message
Jesus and his message
What we know about Jesus comes from the Gospel
Born about 4 B.C.
As a young man, worked as a carpenter
Around 30, he began preaching to villagers near the Sea of Galilee
To help with his mission, he recruited 12 followers called APOSTLES
Chief among the apostles was PETER
Jesus and his followers eventually travel to Jerusalem to spread his message
Jesus and his message
Jesus’ teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition
Jesus believed in one god
Accepted the 10 Commandments
Main message summarized at the SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Jesus emphasized God’s love Love your neighbor
“If anyone hits you on one check, let him hit the other cheek”
Some Jews welcomed Jesus into JerusalemOthers felt that Jesus challenged their authority
Romans felt he was a revolutionary
Jesus was arrested, condemned to death by crucifixion
Gospel says Jesus arose from the dead
Apostles saw and spoke with him
Apostles said that Jesus commanded them to spread his teachings
Pivotal Question 3: How did Christianity spread after Jesus died on the cross?
Pivotal Question 4: What was the early Roman response to Christianity?
With a partner, develop a list of 5 possible responses to Paul or any other early Christian that was spreading the Gospel of Jesus.
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