Part 5

1.1 Meet the Gospel Writers

The New Testament contains four ancient biographies of Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), and altogether they are called “the Gospel".

Each one tells the story as an announcement of good news that the crucified and risen Jesus is the true ruler of the nations. In this video, we explore why these accounts were written and how you can read them with greater insight.

1.2 You Will Prepare the Way of the Lord

This is the story of John the Baptist, from his miraculous birth to his cruel death at the hands of Herod. He fulfilled OT prophecy, the voice of one calling in the wilderness - Prepare the way of the Lord.

1.3 The Messiah King is Born

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus - This study covers the appearance of the angel to the virgin Mary how would immaculately conceive and bear a child who was the Son of God, through to Jesus' birth in a a stable in Bethlehem, and visits from the Shepherds and Wisemen, his dedication in the temple and his childhood in Nazareth.

1.4 Who is This Man?

Who Was Jesus? Scriptures: Mat 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; John 1:1-18 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1-17 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers. 3...

2.1 Baptism and Temptation

Baptism and Temptations of Jesus Scriptures: Luke 3:1-22; Mark 1:1-11; Mat 3:1-17; John 1:15-34; Luke 4:1-13; Mark 1:12-13; Mat 4:1-11 John the Baptist Prepares the Way Luke 3:1-20 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch...

2.2 Pre-Ministry Events

Pre-Ministry Events Scriptures: Jesus Calls Andrew and Simon (Peter) John 1:35-42 Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 Jesus turned, and saw...

2.3 Jesus Begins His Ministry

Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Scriptures: In Galilee John 4:43-45 After the two days he went out from there and went into Galilee. 44 For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honour in his own country. 45 So when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he...

2.4 Jesus Gathers His Disciples

Jesus Gathers His Disciples Scriptures: Jesus Calls the First Disciples Luke 5:1-11 Now while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets....

3.1 The Greatest Sermon

Sermon on the Mount Scriptures: Luke 6:17-19 He came down with them, and stood on a level place, with a crowd of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their...

3.2 Miracles and Ministry

Miracles and Ministry Scriptures: Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant Luke 7:1-10 After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death. 3 When he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the...

5.2 Feast of Tabernacles

5.1 Journey to Jerusalem