- The Names of Jesus - The Two Natures of Christ

- The Names of Jesus- The Two Natures of Christ

Catechism Lesson 21

READ LUKE 2:1-20

Points to Note

What did Caesar Augustus want done? Who was he? When did this happen?

How did Joseph “go up” from Nazareth?

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He was the Roman ruler (Caesar) who wanted to take a census while Quirinius was governor of Syria

How did Joseph “go up” from Nazareth?

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He was a Roman Governor who wanted to take a census while Quirinius was governor of Syria

How did Joseph “go up” from Nazareth? It was a uphill trip from Nazareth to

Jerusalem.

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Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem?

What does it mean that Mary was “pledged to be married to him”?

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Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem? Because he belonged to the house and

line of David.


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Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem? Because he belonged to the house and

line of David.


They were engaged.

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Why was Mary pregnant?

What would the cloths be like that Jesus was wrapped in?

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The Holy Spirit had conceived a child.


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The Holy Spirit had conceived a child.


“Swaddling” clothes

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What was the social status of shepherds? Why announce to them? To whom would you have made the announcement?

Why would the shepherds be afraid of an angel?

Points to Note What was the social status

of shepherds? To whom would you have made the announcement?

They were looked down on by others. We might announce the news to more ‘important’ people.

Why would the shepherds be afraid of an angel?

Points to Note What was the social status

of shepherds? Why announce to them? To whom would you have made the announcement?

They were looked down on by others. We might announce the news to more ‘important’ people.

Why would the shepherds be afraid of an angel? Because the shepherds were sinners.

Points to Note

Explain the meaning of “Savior” and “Christ the Lord”.

Verse 14 would be better translated as: “Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace to those who have His good will.” How does that help us understand the message of the angels?

Points to Note

Explain the meaning of “Savior” and “Christ the Lord.”

He Saves; Anointed One; Consistent Master

Verse 14 would be better translated as: “Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace to those who have His good will.” How does that help us understand the message of the angels?

Points to Note

Explain the meaning of “Savior” and “Christ the Lord.”

He Saves; Anointed One; Consistent Master Verse 14 would be better translated as: “Glory to

God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace to those who have His good will.” How does that help us understand the message of the angels?

Jesus brought us peace with God, not peace on earth.

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What did the shepherds do first?

What did they do after they had seen Jesus?

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What did the shepherds do first? Hurried off to see Jesus. What did they do after they had seen Jesus?

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What did the shepherds do first? Hurried off to see Jesus. What did they do after they had seen Jesus? They told others the good news.

Read Matthew 1:18-24

What kind of a man was Joseph?

Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found?

What does Immanuel mean?


What kind of a man was Joseph? A righteous man Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found?

What does Immanuel mean?


What kind of a man was Joseph? A righteous man Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found? Isaiah 7:14 What does Immanuel mean?


What kind of a man was Joseph? A righteous man Where is the prophecy in verse 23 found? Isaiah 7:14 What does Immanuel mean? “God with us”

Read Isaiah 7:3-17

What did the Lord have to say to Ahaz, king of Judah?

What sign was the Lord willing to give him?

Read Isaiah 7:3-17


He warned Ahaz about his sin. What sign was the Lord willing to give him?

Read Isaiah 7:3-17


He warned Ahaz about his sin. What sign was the Lord willing to give him? A sign that God would save his people.

Read Isaiah 7:3-17

What can we learn from Ahaz’ “humble” refusal to ask for a sign?

What was the most important sign?

Read Isaiah 7:3-17


Be humble before the Lord. What was the most important sign?

Read Isaiah 7:3-17


Be humble before the Lord. What was the most important sign? Verse 14 – the sign of the Savior to come

Break time!

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The Bible and My Life

Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? 1 John 5:20 – We know also that the Son of

God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true – even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? 1 John 5:20 – We know also that the Son of

God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true – even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

He is the true God.


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Matthew 1:23 – “The virgin will be with child

and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.”


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Matthew 1:23 – “The virgin will be with child

and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.”

He is God with us


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 11:38-44


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 11:38-44 He does things only God can do.


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 21:17 – Lord, you know all things.


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? John 21:17 – Lord, you know all things. He knows all things


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same

yesterday and today and forever.


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same

yesterday and today and forever. He is changeless.


Why do I believe that Jesus is true God? Answer – Because the Bible calls him God,

describes him as God, and because he does thing only God can do.


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? 1 Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God and one

mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? 1 Timothy 2:5 – For there is one God and one

mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

Called man in the Bible


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Luke 24:39 – Look at my hands and my feet.

It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Luke 24:39 – Look at my hands and my

feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

Has flesh and bones


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Mark 4:38 – Jesus was in the stern, sleeping

on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Mark 4:38 – Jesus was in the stern, sleeping

on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

Slept


Why do we believe that Jesus is true man? Answer – Because the Bible calls him man

and describes him as man, and because he does things that man normally does.


How did Jesus become true man? Matthew 1:20 – Joseph son of David, do not

be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.


How did Jesus become true man? Matthew 1:20 – Joseph son of David, do not

be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of Mary


How did Jesus become true man? Colossians 2:9 – For in Christ all the fullness

of the Deity lives in bodily form.


How did Jesus become true man? Colossians 2:9 – For in Christ all the

fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. God became man


How did Jesus become true man? Answer – When he was conceived by the

Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.


Important terms:

Virgin birth – The miracle by which Jesus entered the world as true God and true man.

Incarnation – The taking on of a human nature by the Son of God. In this way God became man.


Why did Jesus need to be both true God and true man?

Galatians 4:4-5 – But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.



Galatians 4:4-5 – But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.

To be born under law



Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.



Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.

To be without sin



Hebrews 2:14 – Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power over death – that is the devil.



Hebrews 2:14 – Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power over death – that is the devil.

To die



Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.



Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Have his death save all people



Answer – So that he could keep the law perfectly in my place and so that he could ransom me by his death.

Homework!

Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework for next week!

Memorize: Old Testament books (Genesis – Esther) The First Article of the Apostles Creed Colossians 2:9

Review today’s lesson for the quiz With a parent, read Matthew 3:13-17; Mark

1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:33-34 Questions for My Life

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