To say something untrue amp offensive against God eg God is not holy or good To say you do not believe in God To say you are equal to God the Son of God To say you have Gods authority ID: 641716
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Blasphemy.
What could count as blasphemy ?To say something untrue & offensive against God eg God is not holy or goodTo say you do not believe in GodTo say you are equal to God - the Son of GodTo say you have God’s authority eg to forgive sin, judge the world as GodTo abuse holy things eg bible, holy objectTo say God’s name in vain (OMG)
Write out the definition of blasphemy. Mindmap 4 examples of blasphemy.*Which do you think Jesus was accused of?
To say or do something insulting against God, or to claim for yourself what only belongs to God.Slide2
Accused
Watch the video. What happened after the Jews decided Jesus was guilty?To describe what Jesus was accused of by the Jewish priestsTo explain how Jesus’ trial broke the Sanhedrin rules
To evaluate the charge of blasphemy against JesusSlide3
To be accused of Blasphemy you must:
Use God’s name & refer to Him directlySay you are equal to God in some way eg in power, holiness Describe yourself as God would eg I AM (God described himself to Moses at the burning bush as “IAM WHO I AM. Tell them I AM has sent you to them).Say you are the Messiah, when you are not (not exactly blasphemy, but close, and very insulting)Read Mark 14:55-65. Identify evidence that could be used against Jesus.Write 2 headings: YES JESUS WAS GUILTY OF BLASPHEMY| NO HE WASN’Twrite out evidence that could be considered blasphemy, or not. What happened after the Jews decided Jesus was guilty? 3 things.**Do you think the Jews had enough evidence to accuse Jesus of blasphemy?Are you the Christ, the Son of the Most Blessed One?Jesus replied:
“I AM” (using God’s name as God revealed it to Moses?)“You will see the Son of Man seated…(notice: he does NOT say Son of God)”“…at the right hand of the Power” (indirect reference to God)coming with the clouds of heaven
(ie to judge at the end of the world)Slide4
Jesus was accused of blasphemy because..
He insulted GodHe said he was equal to GodHe used God’s name directly Explain your answer Slide5
Read the bullet points on p. 58.
Identify & write out 5 reasons why Jesus’ trial broke the Sanhedrin rules for trials. What do you think had annoyed the Jews so much about Jesus’ ministry that they wanted to make a quick end of him? **Why might Mark have exaggerated the unfairness of the trial & wanted to blame the Jews more than the Romans, for Jesus’ death ?Slide6
Draw Jesus at the trial, surrounded by some of the Sanhedrin.
Speech bubble some things that are being said.