The incarnation and Jesus as the son of God
In this lesson, we will focus on on the story of the incarnation in Christianity. We will look at the story of Jesus' birth and its meaning for Christians.
The incarnation and Jesus as the son of God
In this lesson, we will focus on on the story of the incarnation in Christianity. We will look at the story of Jesus' birth and its meaning for Christians.
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Key learning points
- Nativity story.
- Jesus as God incarnate.
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
How many days does the Genesis story say God created the world in?
40
5
7
Q2.
Which answer below is NOT a way in which humans were created differently from animals in the Genesis story?
God breathes life into Adam's nostrils
Humans are made in God's image
Humans are told to rule over the animals
Q3.
In the story of creation in Genesis, what is Adam told NOT to do?
He should not eat meat
He should not murder another human
He should not worship other Gods
Q4.
In the Genesis story, what was the consequence of Adam and Eve sinning?
Satan would be able to control them
They would be hunted by wild animals
They would have to eat meat to survive
Q5.
Which keyword below best fits with the following definitions, 'the sin which Christians traditionally believe was passed down from Adam and Eve, which all humans are born with.'
The Fall
The first sin
Unique sin
5 Questions
Q1.
Which word below best fits the definition 'God become flesh'?
Messiah
Monotheism
Trinity
Q2.
Christians traditionally believe that Jesus was fully human: True or false?
False
Q3.
Christians traditionally believe that Jesus was fully God: True or false?
False
Q4.
Which of the answers below best explains the meaning of frankincense in the Nativity story?
This was a kind of perfume. The wisemen brought it because it was very smelly in the stable where Jesus was born.
This was used for Kings. People would walk after Kings burning frankincense so they didn't have to smell any bad smells.
This was used to embalm dead bodies. It shows that Jesus came to earth to die for our sins.
Q5.
Which answer below best explains why God became incarnate in Christian belief?
Because he wanted to see what it was like to be a human.
Because human beings were breaking the rules and he wanted to tell them off.
Because Mary asked for a baby.