![]() ![]() John's gospel depicts the event as the first sign of Jesus's glory and his disciples' belief in him.Īfter the wedding, Jesus, his mother Mary and his disciples traveled to Jerusalem for Passover. He turned the water into a wine of higher quality than any served during the wedding. At first, Jesus refused to intervene, but then he relented and asked a servant to bring him large jars filled with water. The wedding host had run out of wine and Jesus's mother came to him for help. All three times, Jesus rejected the Devil's temptation and sent him off.Īccording to the Gospel of John (2:1-11), as Jesus was beginning his ministry, he and his disciples traveled with his mother, Mary, to a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The Devil appeared and tempted Jesus three times, once to turn stone to bread, once to cast himself off a mountain where angels would save him, and once to offer him all the kingdoms of the world. The Temptation of Christ is chronicled in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke (known as the Synoptic Gospels). It is believed that he began his ministry at age 30 when he was baptized by John the Baptist, who upon seeing Jesus, declared him the Son of God.Īfter baptism, Jesus went into the Judean desert to fast and meditate for 40 days and nights. Throughout the New Testament, there are trace references of Jesus working as a carpenter while a young adult. He was found several days later in a temple, discussing affairs with some of Jerusalem’s elders. The Gospel of Luke (2:41-52) recounts that a 12-year-old Jesus had accompanied his parents on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and became separated. There is very little written about Jesus' early life. They are written to engender faith in Jesus as the Messiah and the incarnation of God, who came to teach, suffer and die for people’s sins. These are not biographies in the modern sense but accounts with allegorical intent. Most of Jesus' life is told through the four Gospels of the New Testament Bible, known as the Canonical gospels, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Christians believe he died for the sins of all people and rose from the dead. ![]() According to Christians, Jesus is considered the incarnation of God and his teachings are followed as an example for living a more spiritual life. Little is known about his early life, but his life and his ministry are recorded in the New Testament, more a theological document than a biography. He is a central figure in Christianity and is emulated as the incarnation of God by many Christians all over the world. Jesus is a religious leader whose life and teachings are recorded in the Bible’s New Testament. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.” “And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.” “I ask you, if it be lawful on the Sabbath days to do good or to do evil? To save life or to destroy?” “For God sent not his Son into the world, to judge the world: but that the world may be saved by him.” Embrace it and nothing will be too much for you."” “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."” “Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."” “Embrace this God-life. ![]() I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. ![]() Get away with me and you'll recover your life. Anything can happen."” “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. With less of you there is more of God and His rule."” “There's no 'ifs' among believers. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same."” “Blessed are you who are poor for yours is the kingdom of God."” “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me."” “You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."” “But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. “Put your sword back into its place for those who live by the sword, die by the sword."” “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. ![]()
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