The presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Christian Religious Studies J.S.S2 First Term

Sub-theme: Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

Week 9

The presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Performance objectives

Students should be able to:

1. Give another name of the presentation in our present time in the church.

2. Narrate the story of Jesus presentation in the temple.

Content

Jesus presentation in the Temple (Luke 2:21-40)

Presentation in today’s time in churches is known as dedication and thanksgiving and it has been practised even before the birth of Jesus Christ

Upon the eighth day following His birth, the Lord was circumcised, and the name “Jesus” was given Him. Forty days after the birth, Mary presented herself with the child at the temple in accordance with the law,…