ZIMSEC O-Level Family and Religious Studies (4047)

Christianity: The New Testament: notes

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The Life of Jesus

Birth: Christians believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem to Mary, and that his birth fulfilled God's promise (Luke 2).
Baptism and temptation: John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the Jordan, and Jesus then resisted temptation in the desert (Matthew 3 and 4).
Disciples: Jesus chose twelve followers, such as Peter and Andrew, to learn from him and share his message.
Death and resurrection: Christians believe Jesus died on the cross and rose on the third day, the central belief of the faith (Luke 23 and 24).

Parables: short stories with a moral. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) teaches that your neighbour is anyone in need; the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) teaches God's forgiveness.
Sermon on the Mount: includes the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 5 to 7). It teaches love for enemies and humility.
Miracles: such as feeding the five thousand and healing the blind. Followers believe they show God's power and care.

Pentecost: Christians believe the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles in Jerusalem (Acts 2), and the church began to grow.
Paul: once a persecutor of Christians, he was changed on the road to Damascus (Acts 9) and carried the message to many countries through missionary journeys and letters.
Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace and patience (Galatians 5).