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Background
Jesus of Nazareth, (Nazareth, city of
Galilee) called the Son of God and
Christ (The Greek term for Messiah,
or the anointed one) was born in
Judea around 6-4 B.C.
At that time, Israel was subjected to
Rome and rebellion and unrest were
simmering/ almost at the boiling
point.
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His presence and message were
compelling, and crowds followed him
everywhere.
Jesus taught love of God as Father,
love of neighbor, self-sacrifice in the
service of both., and the imminent
arrival of the Kingdom of god.
His frequent references to himself as
the Son of Man and his entry into
Jerusalem on a donkey both reflected
his conscious acceptance of a
messianic role.
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Background,3
Political maneuvering led to Jesus
death sentence under Roman law,
and his crucifixion on the eve of the
Jewish Passover.
Jewish religious festival
commemoration the liberation of
Jewish from slavery in Egypt.
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In their eyes, his resurrection was
proof of his identity, promising that
all who placed their faith in Him
would also overcome death.
Not long after Jesus final departure
into heaven/ ascension, his disciples
experienced the promised spiritual
empowerment by the Holy Spirit (the
Pentecost) and began preaching
throughout Israel and all the known
world.
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Scourging
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Commandment
The Call
All faith in
God,
Freedom
from lesser
gods:
Wealth, sex,
power &
popularity.
Respect for
God and the
things of
God: prayer,
worship,
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religion.
Respect
Holiness
Action
Action
3.
4. Honor your
father and
mother.
Renewal
Family
Action
6. You shall
not
commit
adultery.
Chastity
Faithfuln
ess
(fidelity)
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Action
You shall
not steal.
Justice
(honesty)
You shall
not bear
false
witness
Truth
The Call
Action
Purity
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Generosit A cooperation in
y
Gods own
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MAN
6. Respect your father and mother.
7. You must not kill.
8. You must not commit adultery.
9. You must not steal.
10. You must not give false evidence against
your neighbor.
11. You must not be envious of your
neighbor's goods. You shall not be
envious of his house nor his wife, nor
anything that belongs to your neighbor.