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Lesson 6

World of the New Testament

To understand Jesus better, it is helpful for us to consider the context in which He lived.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Gospels Life of Christ Old Testament
Essential Lessons

Day 1

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Hanukkah
    :
    Jewish holiday that celebrates the purification of the Jerusalem Temple at the end of the Maccabean Revolt, around 150 years before the birth of Christ. The ancient Greeks had taken over Jerusalem, forcibly made the Jewish people adopt Greek customs, and rededicated the Temple to Zeus. A group of Jewish rebels known as the Maccabees successfully defeated the Greeks and reclaimed Jerusalem and the Temple
  • Hasmonean Dynasty
    :
    A new line of Jewish kings established to rule Israel after the Maccabean revolt. The Hasmonean kings were not descended from David and thus were not the heirs to God’s Old Testament promises. The Hasmoneans ruled Israel until 63 BC when the Romans took over.
  • Gentiles
    :
    People of non-Jewish ethnicity.
  • Pentateuch
    :
    The Greek name for the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Also known as the Books of Moses. (72)
  • Pharisee
    :
    A member of a powerful group of leaders in Jewish society during the time of Jesus. They believed that in order for Israel to remain faithful to God, the people must remain pure and hold strictly to the Law of Moses. They exaggerated the law and customs to the point that they became burdens and refused to associate with Gentiles. They rejected the belief that Jerusalem would be an everlasting kingdom and center of worship for all the nations. Like Jesus, they believed in the afterlife and resurrection of the body. (658, 974, 1016)
  • Sadducee
    :
    A member of a powerful group of leaders in Jewish society who believed the only way for the Jewish faith to survive was for the people to cooperate with the Gentiles. They believed that only the Pentateuch was canonical Scripture and rejected traditional interpretations and later additions to the Law and covenants contained in Scripture (specifically the covenant with David). Unlike Jesus, they did not believe in the afterlife, the resurrection of the body, or supernatural beings such as angels. (658, 974, 1016)
  • Roman Peace
    :
    A time of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. It was during this time that Jesus was born. Also called the “Pax Romana.”

    • Plan

    Lesson 6 Powerpoint
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    Teach

    Geography of the Bible
    Jerusalem and Bethlehem Walking Tour

    Extend

    Lesson 6 Absent Student Handout
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    Lesson 6 Parent Newsletter
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    Lesson 6 Spanish Parent Newsletter
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    Unit 2 Lessons 5-6 Quiz
    docxGoogle Quiz

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