1. 4-2 Jesus’ Life and Mission Begin Homework read pages 95 to 99. Answer FOR REVIEW on page 99. OR Outline this section with the following Aim: Explain Jesus’ Life and Mission

2. Aim: What is Jesus’ Origin and Mission I. Jesus’ Origin A. conceived by the Holy Spirit 1. Mary born without original sin = Immaculate Conception 12/8 2. original sin - human weakness, is the alienation of the whole human race from God

3. B. Annunciation, angel Gabriel tells Mary 1. Mary goes to her cousin Elizabeth, John’s mother 2. Magnificat - Mary’s prayer of praise to God

4. C. Jesus’ birth = Nativity 1. Infancy Narratives, Matthew and Luke a). Matthew - Magi (wise men) light to all, Gentiles (non-Jews) b). Luke - poor shepherds, source of hope for the poor/fringes of society 2. in Bethlehem “City of David”, Joseph family

5. II. His Early Years in city of Nazareth (Galilee) III. Baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, his cousin A. Revels the Trinity “this is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased” Mt.3:16-17 1. God the Father = voice 2. God the Son = Jesus 3. God the Holy Spirit = dove B. Accept his Mission, pain and suffering to save the human race C. Beginning of his public ministry

6. IV. Public Ministry Tempted in the Desert A. 40 days of prayer, fasting and solitude B. Three temptations by the devil 1.Economic - stone into bread 2.Political power – all the kingdoms on earth 3.Magic/manipulation – throw from the top of the temple C. True source of power = Beloved Son