Students will analyze and discuss the impact the death of Jesus had on the spread of Christianity

Warm Up:

Why do you think Jesus was crucified?

Homework:

Read page 168-175 define the 7 key terms and places and answer questions 1-4 ALL PARTS

There is always a reason Crucifixion was used as a form of punishment and

deterrent. Those crucified would not die quickly, they would

suffocate over long periods of time.

Criminals crucified on the side of the road that leads into a city.This acted as a warning to any visitors who entered to follow their rules.

Before Jesus died

Jesus knew he was going to be killed so he held a dinner with his friends and gave one last teaching. This is known as the last supper.

On the day of his death Jesus was killed as

a result of people believing he was a liar and that he was deceiving people.

His punishment was broken in 14 parts called the stations of the cross.

Turn and talk

Why do you think Jesus was punished so harshly?

After his death After Jesus

died it is said that his body was removed from the cross. Cleaned and buried in a tomb behind a huge stone.

The resurrection

It is believed that 3 days after his death Jesus rose from the dead. This is called the resurrection.Resurrection: revival from inactivity and

disuse

After he rose from the dead he visited certain disciples and gave them instructions on how to spread his teachings.

This is why Christians celebrate Easter

Work time: Using the source document answer the

assigned questions below

Group A Group B Group C

How many followers did Jesus have when he died?

In what time span was their the greatest increase of followers?

Jesus was killed in 33AD what connection can be made between his death and the change in Christians?

Looking at the chart. What prediction can be made for 50 years after Jesus’ death?

Why do you think there was a slight drop in the number of followers Jesus had right after his death?

What events do you think lead up to the surge in the popularity of Christianity?