Comprehensive Guide to Covenants, Jesus' Life, and Kingdom of God in Christianity

Covenant

A solemn agreement between God and His people involving mutual commitments.

Noahide Covenant

God's promise to Noah never to destroy the earth by flood again; the rainbow is the sign.

Abrahamic Covenant

God promises Abraham land, descendants, and that all nations will be blessed through him.

Moses (Sinai) Covenant

God gives the Ten Commandments; Israel becomes God's chosen people.

Davidic Covenant

God promises David that the Messiah will come from his royal line.

Role of the Prophets

God's messengers who warned the people to stay faithful to their covenant, spoke truth, and foretold the coming of a Messiah.

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year; a time for reflection and renewal.

Yom Kippur

Day of Atonement; fasting and repentance for sins.

Sukkot

Festival of Booths; remembers the Israelites' time in the desert.

Passover

Celebrates God freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Shavuot

Feast of Weeks; celebrates the giving of the Law (Torah) to Moses.

Jesus

Means "God saves." The Son of God who became human to redeem humanity.

Christ

Means "Anointed One" or "Messiah."

Emmanuel

Means "God with us."

Bethlehem

Birthplace of Jesus.

Nazareth

Town where Jesus grew up.

Mary

Mother of Jesus, full of grace, the "new Eve."

Joseph

Foster father of Jesus, descendant of King David.

The Annunciation

Angel Gabriel tells Mary she will be the Mother of God.

The Visitation

Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth.

The Nativity

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

The Magi

Wise men from the East who visit Jesus, representing Gentiles.

The Shepherds

The first to hear the good news of Jesus' birth.

Kingdom of God

God's rule over the hearts of people; a new order of love and peace open to everyone.

Parable

A story using everyday life to teach a religious or moral truth.

Miracle

A powerful sign of God's love showing His power over nature, sickness, and sin.

Disciples

Followers of Jesus who learned from Him.

Apostles

The 12 chosen disciples sent out to spread Jesus' message.

Sermon on the Mount

Jesus' main teaching about how to live in the Kingdom of God.

Beatitudes

Teachings that show how to live blessedly by reflecting God's love and humility.

Incarnation

The Word of God (Jesus) became flesh; God became human while remaining fully divine.

Dignity

Our worth and value because we are made in God's image.

Our dignity depends on

Being human and created in the image of God.

Our dignity does not depend on

Popularity, wealth, looks, age, health, nationality, or success.

Mary as the New Eve

Eve disobeyed and brought sin; Mary obeyed and brought salvation through Jesus.

Jesus as the New Adam

Adam's sin brought death; Jesus' obedience brought eternal life.

Immaculate Conception

Mary was conceived without original sin.

Annunciation

Angel Gabriel told Mary she would bear God's Son.

Theotokos

Means "God-bearer"; Mary is the Mother of God.

Ever Virgin

Mary remained a virgin before and after Jesus' birth.

Assumption

Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven at the end of her life.

Matthew's Infancy Narrative

Focuses on Joseph, the Magi, Herod, and Jesus as King/Messiah fulfilling Jewish prophecy.

Luke's Infancy Narrative

Focuses on Mary, the shepherds, the temple presentation, and Jesus as Savior for all people.

Meaning of the Kingdom of God

God's love ruling in people's hearts; a world of justice, peace, and mercy.

How Jesus lived the Kingdom of God

He cared for all, forgave sins, performed miracles, and welcomed everyone.

How Jesus taught the Kingdom of God

Through parables, by example, and by showing that love conquers all.

How Jesus made the Kingdom real

By healing, forgiving, teaching, and giving His life for others.