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| Question | Answer |
| What is a Watershed event? | Somethign which happens that changes the course of history or someone's life |
| Why is teh Baptism of Jesus a Watershed event in Mark's Gospel? | -Mark's the beginning oF Jesus' Ministry -Confirms that he is the son of God -After this he goes from being an unknown carpenter to a highly controversial figure -His example is followed by christians today-we are still baptised -Jesus humbled himself-he wanted to associate himself with those who came to be cleansed of sin |
| Where did John baptise people? | The River Jordan |
| Why was John Baptising people in the Jordan? | To prepare them for the arrival of Jesus the Messiah |
| Why was Jesus baptised by John? | -To show that he was humble and wanted eo be associated with those who came to be cleansed of sin -To show he was ready to begin his Ministry |
| What does Temptation Mean? | To Test |
| How come the spirit 'made' Jesus go into the desert in The Temptation of Jesus? | To show that it is part of Gods plan fopr Jesus to be sent ot be tested |
| What do wild animals represent in The Temptation of Jesus? | Devils and Demons who were opposed to God |
| Why were the angels sent to Jesus in, The Temptation of Jesus? | They were sent to support Jesus |
| Why is The Temptation of Jesus a watershed event? | -Jesus triumphed against Satan: he returned feeling ready to begin his Ministry -He resisted temptation: this reinforces the fact that he is the son of God -Christians in need can identify Jesus' struggle with temptation |
| Why did some people think that Jesus was John the baptised? | -There was a family connection -They did a similar job-preaching and teaching |
| Why did some people think that Jesus was Elijah? | -Elijah was supposed to return to proclaim the coming of the Messiah -He could have been a prophet with jesus-he was preaching and teaching |
| Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah? | -People might get the wrong idea -The Romans might arrest and kill him too soon -Priests would have ammunition to arrest him |
| When was the only time Jesus used the title 'Messiah'? | Caesarea Philippi |
| Which disciple got annoyed with Jesus at Caesarea Philippi? | Peter |
| Why is Caesarea Philippi a watershed event? | -The atmosphere becomes a lot darker -Jesus' focus becomes teaching, rather than healing and preaching -1st time Jesus admits to being the Messiah -Midpoint of Mark's Gospel -Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem-where he will die |
| What does 'Transfiguration' mean? | A change of appearance |
| Why is the story called 'The Transfiguration'? | -Jesus' body changes into a holy body -His clothes change to a bright white colour -From here, the view of the Messiah changes |
| Why is The Transfiguration a watershed event? | -It confirmed that Jesus was neither Moses or Elijah, but the Son of God -It fulfils the Old Testament prophecy (Elijah=the Messiah has come, Moses=Jesus is the new law giver) -'Listen to Him!' must mean they should take notice of what Jesus said about suffering, death and discipleship |
| What are the symbols in The Transfiguration? | The Cloud, The Voice, Moses, Elijah, White Clothes, "3 Tents", Peter/James/John, The Mountain |
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