DO NOW

1. DO NOW • Take out your Homework and place it on your desk • PLEASE IGNORE the DO NOW on your PACKET • ANSWER THIS QUESTION SILENTLY!!!! DID FACEBOOK COME FROM MYSPACE, or WAS IT SOMETHING NEW AND ORGINIAL, WHY?

2. CHRISTIANITY

3. Your Role In History • Tomorrow we will have a SCHOLLARLY DEBATE on the spread of Christianity through the use of Missionaries • In order to be successful in the debate we first must learn the core beliefs and teachings of Christianity

4. What is Christianity? • A diverse, 2000 year old religion followed by almost one third of the world’s population! • Based on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of a first century Jew known as Jesus, believed to be the Christ (messiah, savior) by his followers (thus called “Christians”)

5. Notes & Review Game • In your GROUPS, after each slide of notes you will have a question on the previous slide • You will have 30 seconds to DECIDE the answer with your group

6. Scoring • Your Group Will get a POINT For…. • the CORRECT ANSWER • Your group is SILENT • Only one person in your Group holds up or says the answer

7. Rules • Mr. Sebestyen & Ms. Fisher are in charge of this game. • When you watch a game show, there is no debating with the host. • Everyone MUST Remain as a professional contestant.

8. Who was Jesus? – The historical Jesus • Born, bred, lived, and died a Jew in first century Roman occupied Palestine • A teacher//preacher that was Followed by 12 primary disciples • A political threat to Roman and Jewish authorities, put to death by crucifixion

9. Question #1 Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds. • Which of the following does NOT describe the Historical Jesus? a. A Jew who lived in Palestine b. The Son of God c. A teacher/preacher with 12 followers d. A Political threat who was Executed When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.

10. What did Jesus teach? • Astory telling teacher who taught about the Kingdom of God • A miracle worker and faith healer • A religious and social reformer • Preaching forgiveness of sin over punishment for sin

11. Question #2 Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds. • Jesus preached and taught all of the following, EXCEPT? a. Peace b. Forgiveness for Sin c. The Kingdom of God d. Punishment for Sin When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.

12. Scriptural sources, The Christian Bible • Old Testament(the Hebrew Bible) + • New Testament(written after Jesus’ death, by his followers, during the first century

13. Question #3 Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds. • TRUE or FASE the CHRISTIAN BIBLE includes many of the stories from the Jewish people from the “TORAH” a. TRUE b. FALSE When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.

14. What do Christians believe? –The Christ of faith • “The “Christ” - Jewish messianic expectation to be “king of the Jews” • The “Son of God” – fully divine and fully human • The savior of humanity – saving us from sin • Risen from the dead, Ascended into Heaven, Will Come Again

15. Question #4 Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds. • Which of the following does NOT describe the FAITH of CHRISTIANS? a. Jesus is the Son of God b. Jesus is the Savior of the word c. Jesus died, rose and will come again d. Jesus is a King and Ruler for the Jews When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for 30 seconds to reach agreement.

16. What do Christians believe? –The Trinity • God the Father residing in heaven (same God worshiped by Jews and Muslims) • God the Son (Jesus, the Christ) who “came down from heaven” to dwell among us, as one of us • God the Holy Spirit (“Holy Ghost”) • The spirit of God residing within everyone who accepts the sacrifice of Christ and thus becomes a Christian

17. Question #5 Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds. • Christians believe in the Holy Trinity(THREE) this makes Christians Polytheistic, TRUE or FALSE, WHY? a. TRUE, WHY? SENTENCE ANSWER b. FALSE, WHY? SENTENCE ANSWER When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for ONE MINUTEseconds to reach agreement.

18. What else do Christians believe? • Original sin: all humanity is separated from God because of this • The sacrifice of Jesus – a sinless representative of humanity • Heaven and Hell: • Eternal life for those who accept Jesus as their savior • Eternal damnation for those who are not so saved

19. Question #6 Silently read & answer the question in your head. You have 30 seconds. • Christians believe in Heaven and Hell, But because they believe that JESUS DIED for ALL of OUR SINS, NO ONE GOES TO HELL. TRUE or FALSE, WHY?? a. TRUE, WHY? SENTENTCE ANSWER b. FALSE, WHY? SENETENCE ANSWER When Mr. Sebestyen says “go,” conference with your group for ONE MINUTE to reach agreement.

20. Completing Our Mission • We have now learned about the basic beliefs of Christianity • NOW, we are going to You will be reading a series of quotes from the New Testament . For each quote,you must complete the Say, Mean, Matter exercise in your packet.

21. SAY-MEAN –MATTER EXPECTATIONS: • Say: the quote, written in the packet • Read it Silently to Yourself • Mean: put the quote in your own words • Discuss with your group, one speaker will share • Matter: what does this quote tell you about the beliefs of Christianity? • Complete this SILENTLY In your Packets

22. Quote # 1 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Mathew 5:3

23. Quote #2 “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed” Mathew 8:8

24. Quote #3 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

25. Quote #4 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

26. ATTENTION GROUPS!! • ONE MEMBER of YOUR GROUP, QUICKLY and SILENLT GATHER UP ALL OF YOUR GROUPS PACKETS • MAKE SURE EVERYONES NAME IS ON IT!!! • PLACE ALL THE PACKETS IN THE FOLDER • WRITE YOUR BLOCK & GROUPS NUMBER ON IT! • PLACE YOUR GROUP’s FOLDER ON THE SHELVE – YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE To DO THIS

27. JUST A LIL’ HOMEWORK • No Quiz Tomorrow but…. • Tonight for homework • Your teacher will give you a handout comparing Christianity side-by-side to Judaism • Your Task TONIGHT is to MAKE a 40 Question Multiple Choice Quiz and then answer them correctly.

28. SILENT Exit Slip Questions • On the NOTECARD your teacher gives you, Please put…. • NAME • BLOCK • DATE • For the last few minutes of Class answer these QUESTIONS SILENTLY!!! To yourself. • WHEN you finish CLEAN UP YOUR AREA and WAIT to be Dismissed without TALKING!

29. 3-2-1 EXIT SLIP! • 3 (THREE) Things CHRSITIANS BELIEVE IN • 2 (TWO) FACTS about the HISTORICAL JESUS • 1 (ONE) Question you have about Christianity • HAVE A GREAT DAY, PREPARE FOR A GREAT DEBATE TOMORROW SCHOLARS!!!