1. Students will summarize how Christianity spawned from Judaism and answer leveled questions using a source documents and class notes.

2.  Recall: What are the 4 concepts and principles of a religion?

3.  Jews believed in a prophecy that a new leader on Earth would come and lead their people back to greatness in Israel. This person would be known a the Messiah  Prophecy- a story that tells of a future event  Messiah- a great leader

4.  The Jews believed in a prophet that would come save them and lead them into better times. Does this sound familiar within their history? If so, how?

5.  Jesus was born to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, but lived and grew up in Nazareth.  His life and the teachings he shared are the basis for the Christian religion  Even though Joseph raised Jesus it is said that Jesus’ father was actually God.

6.  By trade Jesus was a carpenter, but he is better known for his teachings.  Jesus was Jewish, but his teachings were based on the Jewish faith, but were slightly different.  Jesus traveled around teaching people about God and religion.

7.  Jesus claimed to be the son of God.  Some people believed him and others thought he was crazy Miracles of Jesus Turned water into wine Healed the blind Ended a drought Cured a paralyzed man Cured a leper colony Walked on water Once people believed Jesus was son of God they began to teach his ideas as well. This is known as the Parables

8.  Why do you think that the performance of miracles was considered great by some people and bad by others?

9.  There were two specific reactions to Jesus  People loved him and followed whatever he said  People hated him and wanted him to stop lying

10.  There were more people who believed the Jesus was a liar and needed to stopped.  Eventually he is punished for his “Lies” and crucified  Crucifixion- the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross

11.  Read the source document (Pages 48 & 49) and answer the leveled questions provided to your group. Group AGroup BGroup C What is the holy book of Christianity? Why was Paul made a saint? Which Roman Emperor converted to Christianity leading to its spreading? Distinguish what is the difference between a disciple and a saint? What connection can be made between Judaism and Christianity? Why do you think Christianity was banned? Explain why you think that 4 different disciples have 4 different interpretations of Jesus’ teachings? Explain how that can be positive and negative.

12. Choose one prompt and answer it on your Exit Slip  What is one thing about Christianity that you would like to learn? Or  What is one thing about the origins of Christianity that you do not understand?