Something About JESUS
Jesus (also called Christ which means king or Messiah) was
born in Israel 2000
years ago. Modern civilization marks his birth by dividing
time B.C. (before Christ) and A.D. (Anno Domini - or the
Year of our Lord). For his first thirty years, Jesus lived a traditional Jewish life, working as a carpenter. During this time, all of Israel was under Caesar''s Roman dictatorship, including Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and Nazareth, where he was raised.
In his thirties, Jesus began his public teaching and display of recorded miracles, yet still never traveled more than 200 miles from his birthplace. Over a three year period, despite his efforts to keep a low profile, Jesus'' reputation spread nation wide. The Roman governors and rulers of Israel''s provinces and the leaders of the Jewish people (the religious counsels) took note of him. Jesus'' key messages included:
God loves you and is with you
Love one another
Immense value of each person
Good news: kingdom of God has come to earth
Reality of judgment to heaven or hell
God forgives those who ask
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