- The Names of Jesus - The Two Natures of Christ Catechism Lesson 21

READ LUKE 2:1-20

Points to Note What did Caesar Augustus want done? Who was he? When did this happen? How did Joseph “go up” from Nazareth?

Points to Note What did Caesar Augustus want done? Who was he? When did this happen? He was the Roman ruler (Caesar) who wanted to take a census while Quirinius was governor of Syria How did Joseph “go up” from Nazareth?

Points to Note What did Caesar Augustus want done? Who was he? When did this happen? He was a Roman Governor who wanted to take a census while Quirinius was governor of Syria How did Joseph “go up” from Nazareth? It was a uphill trip from Nazareth to Jerusalem.

Points to Note Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem? What does it mean that Mary was “pledged to be married to him”?

Points to Note Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem? Because he belonged to the house and line of David. What does it mean that Mary was “pledged to be married to him”?

Points to Note Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem? Because he belonged to the house and line of David. What does it mean that Mary was “pledged to be married to him”? They were engaged.

Points to Note Why was Mary pregnant?

Points to Note Why was Mary pregnant? The Holy Spirit had conceived a child.

Points to Note What was the social status of shepherds? To whom would you have made the announcement? Why would the shepherds be afraid of an angel?

Points to Note What was the social status of shepherds? To whom would you have made the announcement? They were looked down on by others. We might announce the news to more ‘important’ people. Why would the shepherds be afraid of an angel?

Points to Note What was the social status of shepherds? Why announce to them? To whom would you have made the announcement? They were looked down on by others. We might announce the news to more ‘important’ people. Why would the shepherds be afraid of an angel? Never see one before.

Points to Note Explain the meaning of “Savior” and “Christ the Lord.” Verse 14 would be better translated as: “Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace to those who have His good will.” How does that help us understand the message of the angels?

Points to Note Explain the meaning of “Savior” and “Christ the Lord.” He Saves; Anointed One; Consistent Master Verse 14 would be better translated as: “Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace to those who have His good will.” How does that help us understand the message of the angels?

Points to Note Explain the meaning of “Savior” and “Christ the Lord.” He Saves; Anointed One; Consistent Master Verse 14 would be better translated as: “Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace to those who have His good will.” How does that help us understand the message of the angels? Jesus brought us peace with God, not peace on earth.

Points to Note What did the shepherds do first? What did they do after they had seen Jesus?

Points to Note What did the shepherds do first? Hurried off to see Jesus. What did they do after they had seen Jesus?

Points to Note What did the shepherds do first? Hurried off to see Jesus. What did they do after they had seen Jesus? They told others the good news.

Read Matthew 1:18-24 What kind of a man was Joseph? Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found? What does Immanuel mean?

Read Matthew 1:18-24 What kind of a man was Joseph? A righteous man Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found? What does Immanuel mean?

Read Matthew 1:18-24 What kind of a man was Joseph? A righteous man Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found? Isaiah 7:14 What does Immanuel mean?

Read Matthew 1:18-24 What kind of a man was Joseph? A righteous man Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found? Isaiah 7:14 What does Immanuel mean? “God with us”

Break time!

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? 1 John 5:20 – We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true – even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? 1 John 5:20 – We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true – even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. He is the true God.

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 11:38–44 – 38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” 40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 11:38–44 – 38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.” 40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.” He does things only God can do.

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 21:17 – Lord, you know all things.

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 21:17 – Lord, you know all things. He knows all things

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. He is changeless.

The Bible and My Life Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? The Bible calls him God, describes him as God, and because he does thing only God can do.

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? 1 Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? 1 Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Called man in the Bible

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Luke 24:39 – Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Luke 24:39 – Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” Has flesh and bones

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Mark 4:38 – Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Mark 4:38 – Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” Does things that people do

The Bible and My Life Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? The Bible calls him man and describes him as man, and because he does things that man normally does.

The Bible and My Life How did Jesus become true man? Matthew 1:20 – Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

The Bible and My Life How did Jesus become true man? Matthew 1:20 – Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of Mary

The Bible and My Life How did Jesus become true man? Colossians 2:9 – For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.

The Bible and My Life How did Jesus become true man? Colossians 2:9 – For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. God became man

The Bible and My Life How did Jesus become true man? When he was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, he became true man.

The Bible and My Life Important terms: Virgin birth – The miracle by which Jesus entered the world as true God and true man. Incarnation – The taking on of a human nature by the Son of God. In this way God became man.

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Galatians 4:4-5 – But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Galatians 4:4-5 – But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. To be born under law (man)

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. To be without sin (God)

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Hebrews 2:14 – Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power over death – that is the devil.

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Hebrews 2:14 – Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power over death – that is the devil. To die (man)

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Have his death save all people (God)

The Bible and My Life Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man? So that he could keep the law perfectly in my place and so that he could ransom me by his death.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework for next week! Memorize: Review today’s lesson for the quiz Old Testament books (Genesis – Esther) Colossians 2:9 Review today’s lesson for the quiz With a parent, read Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:33-34 Questions for My Life