Jesus+-+Later+Years

= = Jesus - Later Years

Summary:
//Temptation in the Wilderness-// The Spirit put Jesus in the wilderness where he stayed for forty days being tempted by Satan. When John was put in prison and Jesus went and preached to the people of Galilee. //"Peace, Be Still!"-// As Jesus and his followers were crossing a sea the winds began to pick up and a windstorm arose. Jesus calls' "Peace, Be Still!" and just like that the winds cease. //The Gadarene Swine-// When Jesus and his followers come to the country of the Gadarenes a man met them. His is name is Legion(referring to a group of demons). When the unclean spirit went to Jesus, Jesus did not send him out of the country. But instead Jesus sent out their spirits to a herd of swines. When the people of the region saw what Jesus had done they pleaded him to leave their country. //A Suffering Woman, a Dying Girl-// Once Jesus crossed the sea again and came upon land again, one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jarius, ran to him and begged him to help his dying daughter. Jesus then saved her life, but commanded to the people around him to not tell anyone. //A Prophet Without Honor-// Jesus teaches his followers, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house." //The Death of John the Baptist-// John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus, and son of Elizabeth has been beheaded by King Herod. But he has now risen from the dead! //Feeding the Multitude-// There is not enough food for everyone. But Jesus then takes the five loaves of bread that they have and and the two fish and blesses them. Then he divides them into plentiful amounts for all his disciples and another five thousand men. //Walking on the Sea-// Jesus walks on the Sea to a boat in trouble of the wind and when he gets in the boat the wind ceases. //The Bre ad of Life- // Jesus preaches to his disciples. He says, " I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst" Jesus means this in both a physical and spiritual way. || "//But I Say to You"//- Jesus is more clearly explaining the Mosaic Law(Law of Moses). //The Lord's Prayer:Our Father-// Jesus teaches the //Our Father.// //Treasure-// Jesus says how our treasure is in Heaven, where our hearts belong. //The Lilies of the Field-// Jesus uses metaphors to teach that God is the whole provider. For example, he says, " Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them." Jesus repeats over and over "do not worry" this is because God take scare of us. //Judge Not-// This is an important lesson on not to judge others, for we shall also be judged. //A Solid Foundation//- Jesus teaches the people he is the one with the authority, not the scribes through sayings. ||
 * = Title = || = Book/Author = || = Summary = ||
 * //Is This Not the Carpenter?// || Mark, John || //The Baptism of Jesus//- John(the son of Elizabeth, cousin of Jesus, known as John the Baptist) baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River and immediately after Jesus comes up from the water the heavens part and the Spirit descends upon him like a dove. A voice calls from the heavens saying, "You are my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased."
 * "The Jesus Infection" || Maxine Kumin || Poem about the signs of God and Jesus in everyday life. This poet uses the example of a highway. The character is cruisin' listening to his country gospel music, reading the flashing signs along the highway, soaking in the sunshine and he is with Jesus. ||
 * //The Sermon on the Mount// || Matthew || //The Beatitudes-// Jesus teaches his disciples eight blessings(morals) known as The Beatitudes. This marks the opening of the Sermon on the Mount.

Discussion Questions:
> without my knowing > where they've been furled.." > what do you think that means?
 * 1) Why do you think God put Jesus in the wilderness for forty days and tempted him by Satan?
 * 2) Why do you think the people people of Gadarenes pleaded with Jesus to depart from their region?
 * 3) Why do you think Jesus commanded the father and mother of the child not to tell anyone what he did?
 * 4) Why do you think the mother told the daughter to tell king that she wanted the head of John the Baptist?
 * 5) The speaker says the Subaru is borrowed, what do you think she intended by adding the fact that its borrowed?
 * 6) What is the mood of the poem?
 * 7) "Flags fly up in my mind
 * 1) Why do you think the poem is called, "Jesus Infection"?
 * 2) What statements in this impressed you the most? What statements do you dislike or disagree upon?
 * 3) "And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye"? What does that mean to you?
 * 4) Why do you think that God doesn't want us to lay up on the treasures on Earth or worry about what to eat, or wear?
 * 5) What is the basic message or theme?

Supplementary Material:

 * “This is Not the Carpenter?” by Mark, John, there are multiple stories describing Jesus’ life.
 * “The Jesus Infection” by Maxine Kumin, this story is very modern than the original. This story is in poetic form.
 * “The Sermon on the mount” by Matthew is similar to the first story. It is describing Jesus’ years with multiple stories. This story has more of Jesus’ prayers in it.

Outside Material:
Jesus being baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.

Jesus teaching the Beatitudes.

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Study Guide/Quiz Questions:
> True of False:
 * 1) Who is John?
 * 2) What happened in the wilderness? How long was Jesus in the wilderness?
 * 3) What did the man with the unclean spirit do to Jesus when he saw him?
 * 4) Who did Jesus permit to follow him only?
 * 5) How is Jesus "the bread of life"?
 * 6) What is the will for God sending Jesus?
 * 7) How does the speaker feel towards Jesus?
 * 1)  If you realize your brother has  something against you, you should first be reconciled to him and then go offer your gift at the altar...
 * 2) To commit adultery, all you have to do is think about a man to lust....
 * 3) You should resist an evil person...
 * 4) You should love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those of persecute you....
 * 5) Do your charitable deeds in front of many people, and boast about it...
 * 6) Use vain repetitions when you pray...
 * 7) Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...
 * 8) You can serve two masters...
 * 9) Worry about what to wear, eat, or drink...
 * 10) Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...
 * 11) Do not judge...