The MessiahNew Testament

Jesus

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When

c. 5 BC – AD 30· Earthly life

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

"the LORD saves" (Yeshua) · Hebrew

"Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21).

About

The Son of God and the promised Messiah — the central figure of the New Testament. Born in Bethlehem to Mary by the Holy Spirit, raised in Nazareth. Baptized by John the Baptist. He called twelve apostles, taught in parables and the Sermon on the Mount, healed the sick, raised the dead, and claimed divine authority. He was arrested, tried by Pilate, and crucified. He rose from the dead on the third day, appeared to his followers, and ascended to heaven. His coming fulfills the Old Testament prophecies of a Messiah from the line of David.

Relationships
MotherMary (mother)Mother
Step-fatherJoseph (step-father)Step-father, legal guardian
CousinJohn the BaptistForerunner, baptized Jesus
DisciplePeterChief apostle
DiscipleJohn (apostle)Beloved apostle
DiscipleMary MagdaleneFaithful follower
FriendLazarusFriend, raised from the dead
BrotherJames (brother of Jesus)Brother who led the Jerusalem church
BrotherJude (brother of Jesus)Brother; author of the Epistle of Jude
Tried byCaiaphasHigh priest who questioned him and charged him with blasphemy
Tried byPilateGovernor who found no fault in him, yet delivered him to be crucified
AdversaryHerod AntipasTetrarch of Galilee who questioned him, mocked him and sent him back to Pilate
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.Matthew 1:21, KJV
Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.Luke 2:11, KJV
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.John 1:1, KJV
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.John 3:16, KJV
Mark 1:1
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;Mark 1:1, KJV
Matthew 28:6
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.Matthew 28:6, KJV

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