Lesson 1

Beatitudes

• The Beatitudes are teachings of Jesus that describe the blessedness of certain virtues.
• The Beatitudes are laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
• The Beatitudes are a collection of parables about the afterlife.
• The Beatitudes are songs sung by the disciples during Jesus' ministry.

What's the Meaning if the word Church

• A government building.
• A historical document.
• A type of music genre.
• A place of worship for Christians or the Christian community.

Gentiles

• Non-Jewish people
• Jewish people
• Christians
• Atheists

The early Church Kingdom of God

• The early Church believed the Kingdom of God was a physical location on Earth.
• The early Church saw the Kingdom of God as a political entity that would overthrow Rome.
• The early Church thought the Kingdom of God was only for the Jewish people.
• The early Church viewed the Kingdom of God as a spiritual realm where God's will is fulfilled.

Martyr

• A person who enjoys a life of luxury.
• A person who avoids conflict at all costs.
• A person who is celebrated for their wealth.
• A person who sacrifices their life for a cause.

How did Peter use this word towards Jesus " Messiah"

• Peter referred to Jesus as a king, focusing on his earthly authority.
• Peter called Jesus a prophet, emphasizing his role as a teacher.
• Peter used the term to describe Jesus as a miracle worker, highlighting his supernatural acts.
• Peter referred to Jesus acknowledging him as the anointed one sent by God.

Describe the Early Church " Mission"

• To focus solely on rituals and traditions
• The mission of the Early Church was to spread the Gospel, build community, and evangelize.
• To create a new religion
• To establish a political regime

Describe the first Pentecost

• The first Pentecost involved the apostles performing miracles without the Holy Spirit.
• The first Pentecost was celebrated only by the disciples of Jesus.
• The first Pentecost was a Jewish harvest festival.
• The first Pentecost was the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, marking the birth of the Christian Church.

Early Church describes " Salvation " as to what

• Salvation is a ritual performed by the Church.
• Salvation is deliverance from sin through faith in Jesus Christ.
• Salvation is the act of attending church services regularly.
• Salvation is a promise of wealth and prosperity.

Who was present and what happened at the Transfiguration?

• Jesus, Peter, James, and John were present; Jesus was transfigured and spoke with Moses and Elijah.
• Peter, John, and Mary were present; they witnessed a baptism.
• Moses and Elijah were present; they spoke with Peter and John.
• Only Jesus was present; he performed a miracle instead.