DO NOW Take out your Homework and place it on your desk
PLEASE IGNORE the DO NOW on your PACKET
ANSWER THIS QUESTION SILENTLY!!!!
DID FACEBOOK COME FROM MYSPACE, or WAS IT SOMETHING
NEW AND ORGINIAL, WHY?
CHRISTIANITY
Your Role In History
Tomorrow we will have a SCHOLLARLY DEBATE on the spread of Christianity through the use of Missionaries
In order to be successful in the debate we first must learn the core beliefs and teachings of Christianity
What is Christianity?A diverse, 2000 year old religion followed by almost one third of the world’s population!
Based on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of a first century Jew known as Jesus, believed to be the Christ (messiah, savior) by his followers (thus called “Christians”)
Notes & Review Game
In your GROUPS, after each slide of notes you will have a question on the previous slide
You will have 30 seconds to DECIDE the answer with your group
Scoring
Your Group Will get a POINT For….the CORRECT ANSWERYour group is SILENTOnly one person in your Group holds up or says the answer
RulesMr. Sebestyen & Ms. Fisher are in charge of this game.
When you watch a game show, there is no debating with the host.
Everyone MUST Remain as a professional contestant.
Who was Jesus? – The historical Jesus Born, bred, lived, and died a Jew
in first century Roman occupied Palestine
A teacher//preacher that was Followed by 12 primary disciples
A political threat to Roman and Jewish authorities, put to death by crucifixion
Question #1Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds.
1.Which of the following does NOT describe the Historical Jesus?
a. A Jew who lived in Palestine
b. The Son of God
c. A teacher/preacher with 12 followers
d. A Political threat who was Executed
When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.
What did Jesus teach?
A story telling teacher who taught about the Kingdom of God
A miracle worker and faith healer
A religious and social reformer
Preaching forgiveness of sin over punishment for sin
Question #2
Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds.
1. Jesus preached and taught all of the following, EXCEPT?
a. Peace
b. Forgiveness for Sin
c. The Kingdom of God
d. Punishment for Sin
When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.
Scriptural sources, The Christian Bible
Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible)
+ New Testament (written after Jesus’
death, by his followers, during the first century
Question #3
Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds.
1.TRUE or FASE the CHRISTIAN BIBLE includes many of the stories from the Jewish people from the “TORAH”
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.
What do Christians believe? –The Christ of faith
“The “Christ” - Jewish messianic expectation to be “king of the Jews”
The “Son of God” – fully divine and fully human
The savior of humanity – saving us from sin
Risen from the dead, Ascended into Heaven, Will Come Again
Question #4
Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds.
1.Which of the following does NOT describe the FAITH of CHRISTIANS?
a. Jesus is the Son of God
b. Jesus is the Savior of the word
c. Jesus died, rose and will come again
d. Jesus is a King and Ruler for the Jews
When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.
What do Christians believe? –The Trinity God the Father residing in heaven (same
God worshiped by Jews and Muslims)
God the Son (Jesus, the Christ) who “came down from heaven” to dwell among us, as one of us
God the Holy Spirit (“Holy Ghost”) The spirit of God residing within everyone
who accepts the sacrifice of Christ and thus becomes a Christian
Question #5
Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds.
1.Christians believe in the Holy Trinity (THREE) this makes Christians Polytheistic, TRUE or FALSE, WHY?
a. TRUE, WHY? SENTENCE ANSWER
b. FALSE, WHY? SENTENCE ANSWER
When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for ONE MINUTE seconds to reach agreement.
What else do Christians believe?
Original sin: all humanity is separated from God because of this
The sacrifice of Jesus – a sinless representative of humanity
Heaven and Hell: Eternal life for those who accept Jesus
as their savior Eternal damnation for those who are not
so saved
Question #6Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds.
1.Christians believe in Heaven and Hell, But because they believe that JESUS DIED for ALL of OUR SINS, NO ONE GOES TO HELL. TRUE or FALSE, WHY??
a. TRUE, WHY? SENTENTCE ANSWER
b. FALSE, WHY? SENETENCE ANSWER
When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for ONE MINUTE to reach agreement.
Completing Our Mission
We have now learned about the basic beliefs of Christianity
NOW, we are going to You will be reading a series of quotes from the New Testament . For each quote, you must complete the Say, Mean, Matter exercise in your packet.
SAY-MEAN –MATTEREXPECTATIONS:
Say: the quote, written in the packet Read it Silently to Yourself
Mean: put the quote in your own words Discuss with your group, one speaker will share
Matter: what does this quote tell you about the beliefs of Christianity? Complete this SILENTLY In your Packets
Quote # 1
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Mathew 5:3
Quote #2“Lord, I am not worthy
to have you enter under my roof; only
say the word and my servant will be healed”
Mathew 8:8
Quote #3“Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your
staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4
Quote #4
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal
life.”John 3:16
ATTENTION GROUPS!! ONE MEMBER of YOUR GROUP, QUICKLY
and SILENLT GATHER UP ALL OF YOUR GROUPS PACKETS
MAKE SURE EVERYONES NAME IS ON IT!!!
PLACE ALL THE PACKETS IN THE FOLDER
WRITE YOUR BLOCK & GROUPS NUMBER ON IT!
PLACE YOUR GROUP’s FOLDER ON THE SHELVE – YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE To DO THIS
JUST A LIL’ HOMEWORK
No Quiz Tomorrow but….
Tonight for homework
Your teacher will give you a handout comparing Christianity side-by-side to Judaism
Your Task TONIGHT is to MAKE a 40 Question Multiple Choice Quiz and then answer them correctly.
SILENT Exit Slip Questions
On the NOTECARD your teacher gives you, Please put…. NAME BLOCK DATE
For the last few minutes of Class answer these QUESTIONS SILENTLY!!! To yourself.
WHEN you finish CLEAN UP YOUR AREA and WAIT to be Dismissed without TALKING!
3-2-1 EXIT SLIP!
3 (THREE) Things CHRSITIANS BELIEVE IN
2 (TWO) FACTS about the HISTORICAL JESUS
1 (ONE) Question you have about Christianity
HAVE A GREAT DAY, PREPARE FOR A GREAT DEBATE TOMORROW SCHOLARS!!!
