The Incarnation

Lesson on 14/10/25

Give the quote for when God the Son was born

“The Word became flesh”

Describe the incarnation of Jesus

• (Define first and then describe) When God the Son became human in the form of Jesus (John 1 - “The Word became flesh”)

• Mary and Joseph were meant to marry

• Mary had a revelation from the angel Gabriel

• He said Mary would have a child called Jesus through the Holy Spirit

• Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem

• There is no room at the inn

• The baby Jesus was born (in a stable). The Word became flesh

• Jesus was visited by Magi who brought myrrh, frankincense and gold

• He was also visited by shepherds

• They were all guided to Jesus by a star in the sky

Define the incarnation

When God the Son became human in the form of Jesus. This is said in the Bible - “The Word became flesh”)

Why was the incarnation important?

1. It was a virgin birth. This is significant because it shows the omnipotence of God.

2. It is also the incarnation. This is significant because it is the first time Jesus came to Earth.

How was Jesus’ birth different to most humans?

Jesus’ birth is different to normal humans as Mary was a Virgin, Mary accepts her role and is made pregnant through the Holy Spirit.

“you are to call him Jesus” “Son of the Most High”

What is the hypostatic union

The combination of the divine and human nature in the Person of Christ - Jesus is fully human and fully God. Shown in the Nicene Creed.

What can Jesus be seen as

• God

• Moral teacher

• Political leader/Liberator

Why is Jesus God

• He could perform miracles.

• For example the miracle of the Virgin Birth - this shows that Jesus is divine because it is impossible to be born of a virgin.

• The Resurrection of Jesus - this shows that Jesus is divine because humans can’t resurrect.

Why is Jesus a Moral Teacher

Some argue that Jesus was just a moral teacher because of his

messages to his followers, for example:

• “The Parable of the Lost Son” which taught to forgive, even when it is difficult

• “The Sermon on the Mount” which taught to follow the Spirit, not the letter of the law

Why is Jesus a political leader/liberator

Some argue that Jesus was a political leader and liberator of the oppressed because of his interactions with those deemed lesser in society, for example:

• Jesus heals a sick woman. This shows him being a leader because he ignored sociatal norms.

Why was it important that Jesus was divine?

• He is the visible image of an invisible God

• Revealed God more than ever before to humans

• Jesus entered into a relationship with people

Why was it important that Jesus was human?

• Made him accessible to humans

• Jesus/God now understands what it is like to be human

• God is the great creator of the world but he is also willing to be humbled out of love for the people he has created.