1. Remember Sept. 11, 2001

2. Do Now Explain the concept of Christmas?

3. Homework for Thursday Reminder to show me (today) Monday’s homework (3 Kings paragraph) Text Book – Re-read if necessary Chapter 6, pages 168 – 172. Answer the following question in a short paragraph: Why did the Jews & Romans feel threatened by Jesus? If he is removed, would their fears be over? Open Notebook quiz on Thursday.

4. Homework due today Text Book – Chapter 6, pages 168 – 172. Define the following terms: Jesus Apostles Diaspora Bishop Pope

5. New material The Nativity Scene started Jesus’s role. His parents had to hide him from the Jewish King Herod. Rome controlled Judah, but allowed them remain independent as long as the recognized Roman authority. Eventually, Roman assumed full control. The Jews hoped for a savior, according to scripture a Messiah would restore their kingdom. Some thought Jesus would be that savior. Initially raised like any other Jew, but around age 30 began to preached and performed miracles. He preached peace and a life after death, as well as ending the evil in the world.

6. New material Jesus claimed to be sent by God and he was his son. The only records of Jesus and his works come from the writings of his followers (the Apostles), specifically from the Gospel. The more he preached, the greater his popularity. Many Jews thought he would be the savior that would free them from Roman rule. Romans & Jewish leaders worried. Why? Jews because he claimed to be a peace-maker not a military leader. The Romans because there were already too many rebellions in this area.

7. New material Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem by the Jews. They laid palm leaves beneath his feet as a sign of honor (Palm Sunday). The Jewish Leadership felt his preaching's amounted to “Blasphemy”. The Romans claimed he defied Roman authority. The Romans captured him and planned to crucify him, but Pilate offered the Jews the choice to give him freedom or a common criminal. The Jewish Leaders urged the crowd to allow the criminal to be free not Jesus.

8. New material Following a typical pre-Sabbath meal, Jesus was turned over to the Romans.

9. New material Jesus knew he would be crucified, it was part of scripture. He felt he had to die to save the world from evil. He also knew with his death, his message would not only remain but would grow. Those that followed him would be called Christians. His followers felt they evolved from Judaism. Paul – initially an enemy he turned and he preached Jesus’s word. He preached and taught that this new following welcomed Jews and non-Jews.