The Person and Titles of Jesus

Background

God

Jewish

warrior

enemies

At the time of Jesus, the (1)___________________ people looked forward to the coming of the Messiah.

This person would be a great (2)_________________ and king, like David. He would rescue the Jews from all their (3)_________________ . He would bring a new Kingdom, where (4)______________ would be the ruler.

Elijah

Christ

reign

Anointed

'Messiah' means '(5)___________________ One'. A king is anointed to begin his (6)___________________ . The Greek word for Messiah is Christos which gives us the word (7)___________________ .

The Jews believed that before the Messiah came, the prophet (8)___________________ would come to prepare things for him.

John

Messiah

The first Christians believed Jesus to be the (9)___________________ , (the Christ). The Christians believed that (10)___________________ the Baptist was the new Elijah who was also expected.

The Son of God

chosen

explained

Father

Resemblance

To say that someone is the 'Son of' someone or something means that they have some (11)___________________ to the person or thing.

� The first meaning of 'Son of God', is that Jesus is (12)___________________ by God, or close to God. It is a way of saying how special Jesus is to Mark and the first Christians.

� Son of God is a way that non-Jewish Christians (13)___________________ the importance of Jesus. They did not understand the idea of a Messiah.

� 'Son of God' reminds Christians that Jesus very often called God his (14)___________________ '. It is especially suitable as a title for Jesus.

'Son of God' in Mark

Transfiguration

Gospel

baptised

Centurion

In Mark's Gospel, the title 'Son of God' is not used very often. When it is used, it is especially important.

� Jesus is called Son of God in the very first verse of Mark's (15)___________________ ;

� Jesus is called Son of God at the beginning of his ministry, when he is (16)___________________ ;

� Jesus is called Son of God at the (17)___________________ ;

� Jesus is called Son of God immediately after his death by the Roman (18)___________________ .

Read and Reorder

Read the following stories in your Bibles. Now put these into the right order.

The Baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:9-11)

  1. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.

  1. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee

  1. He was baptized by John in the Jordan.
  1. A voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

The Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2-8)

  1. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!"
  1. Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, just Jesus.
  1. Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain. They were alone there.
  1. Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three shelters, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
  1. Peter didn't know what to say, for they were terrified.
  1. Jesus' clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone on earth could bleach them.
  1. Jesus was transfigured in front of them,
  1. Elijah and Moses appeared. They were talking with Jesus.

Read and Reorder

Read the following stories in your Bibles. Now put these into the right order.

The Baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:9-11)

The Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2-8)