Paper 1: Unit 1 - Roles of Jesus

Identify one role that Jesus had whilst on Earth

1. Being God incarnate
2. Being the Messiah
3. Providing salvation and atonement
4. Teacher
5. A human example for us to follow

What part of the Trinity is Jesus?

God the Son

What is meant by God Incarnate?

God ‘made flesh’

Why do Christians refer to Jesus as ‘God Incarnate?’

They believe he was God in human form

Finish Jesus’ quote “I am the Father and the Father…”

“…is in me.”

What term is used for Jesus in the New Testament which some Christians believe is a sign that Jesus has always been present and is a source of communication between God and mankind?

The Word

According to the Bible, who is ‘the word?’

Jesus

What does the term ‘Messiah’ mean?

Anointed One

The prophecy of the Messiah suggested that he would fulfil 2 roles or functions. What were those roles?

A political role (to lead people) and a religious role (to teach people about God)

God the Father is believed to be transcendent. What does transcendent mean?

Beyond human understanding

Why is it important that Jesus was human?

So he went through the same experience and was relatable to us.

Finish the quote “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind…”

“…the man Christ Jesus.”

What did Jesus say before he died that showed he understood the feeling of suffering and separation from God?

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

What does Mary Magdalene call Jesus after he was resurrected?

Rabbi or Rabboni

What does the term ‘Rabboni’ mean?

Teacher

What did Jesus do during the last supper to show that he was setting an example to follow?

Washed his disciples feet

Finish the quote from the Bible “You call me teacher and lord and it is..”

“…right that you do so because that is what I am.”

What is atonement?

The act of healing damage or rift between God and mankind.

What event marks the point where Jesus wiped away human sin?

The crucifixion

Finish the quote from the Bible “For God so loved the world he…”

“…gave his one and Only son.”