Jesus

Jesus

Life at the time of Jesus

The Sadducees

• Small but powerful(PERSIL!!) and wealthy Jewish group.
• Many were priests and they dominated the Sanhedrin,the Jewish Council.
• The high priest were chosen from there families
• Worked WITH the Romans and didn't want to upset them because they gave them power.

The Zealots

• Small and dangerous who hated being ruled by the Romans and refused to pay them taxes
• Romans thought them as terrorists
• Secret movement who wanted a Messiah to lead them into battle

The Pharisees

• Group of Jews and were proud of their devotion in Judaism
• Were teachers of the law and were respected coz v.religous and devout
• Disliked Roman rule but didn't believe in violence
• They hoped for a Messiah to rule them when people had been to taught to live better lives

What Jews believed about the Messiah

• Looked forward to a time where God would send a great leader to help them called a Messiah(means chosen by God for a special task)
• Expected Messiah to be a descendant of King David
• Was expected to lead the Jews into battle against Romans and establish God's rule on earth.
• Others thought they would be a religious teacher or healer instead

The Birth of Jesus

Luke's Version!!

• M and J went to Bethlehem to be counted for census
• Jesus was born and put in feeding trough because the inns were full
• Angels appeared to shepherds and told them to visit the baby who will be a saviour
• Shepherds visited M and J and told them about Angels.
• Shepherds returned to field and M thought about everything that happened.(Great story -_- )

Matthew's Version

• M…