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Jesus

Jesus Christ

The promised Messiah and Son of God whose life, death, and resurrection stand at the center of the New Testament.

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Who or what is this?

Central figure of the New Testament, born in to and raised in of . The Gospels recount his baptism by in the , his teaching and healing ministry, the calling of the twelve, and his death and resurrection in under Pontius . The New Testament proclaims him as the promised Messiah, Son of God, and descendant of , and the book of Acts and the epistles trace the spread of his name from Jerusalem to .

The story

  1. Moment 1

    Born in Bethlehem

    Jesus is born in David's city and announced to shepherds as Savior, Christ, and Lord.

  2. Moment 2

    Baptized in the Jordan

    John baptizes Jesus as the heavens open and the voice from heaven identifies him as the beloved Son.

  3. Moment 3

    Announces the kingdom

    Jesus proclaims good news, calls disciples, and teaches a kingdom marked by blessing for the humble and merciful.

  4. Moment 4

    Enters Jerusalem as king

    Jesus enters the city to public acclamation, enacting Israel's hope for a humble Davidic king.

  5. Moment 5

    Shares the Last Supper

    At Passover, Jesus gives the bread and cup to his disciples as signs of a new covenant established through his death.

  6. Moment 6

    Crucified

    Jesus is lifted up as king and gives up his life, the apparent defeat through which the New Testament proclaims redemption.

  7. Moment 7

    Raised from the dead

    The risen Jesus calls Mary Magdalene by name and sends her to announce his resurrection to the disciples.

  8. Moment 8

    Commissions his witnesses

    Before ascending, Jesus promises the Spirit and sends his witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

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