Create a worsheet from the material below. Use it as a short activity to begin or end a class period.
Read these Gospel passages to find out more about Jesus. Write an explanation to each yes or no answer for the following questions:
· Did Jesus have a best friend? (see Matthew 17:1–2)
· Did Jesus have women friends? (see Luke 8:1–3)
· Did Jesus ever get in trouble? (see John 2:13–17)
· Did Jesus have any fun? (see John 2:1–2)
· Was Jesus ever confused or depressed? (see Mark 14:32–35)
· Did Jesus ever get bothered by his friends? (see Mark 10:13–14)
· Did Jesus ever have disagreements with his parents? (see John 2:15)
· Did Jesus hang out with the “in” crowd? (see Matthew 9:9–13)
· Did Jesus get along with everybody? (see Matthew 22:15–22)
· Did Jesus ever get stressed out? (see Mark 3:7–12)
What did you find most surprising about Jesus from this exercise?