Lakeside Institute of TheologyRoss Arnold, Spring 2013

April 18, 2013 – Jesus’ Life Lecture

Life & Teachings of Jesus (NT3)

1. Introduction to Life & Teachings of Jesus2. A Harmony of the Life of Jesus3. Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels4. Jesus in John’s Gospel5. The Gospel of the Kingdom of God6. The Ministries of Jesus7. Relationships: Jesus, Father, Followers8. Sin & Its Remedy; Final Exam

Primary source on Jesus are the Four Gospels:• Matthew’s Gospel is the most Jewish –

emphasizing Jesus as king & judge of Israel, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy with great power and authority. Features long discourses such as Sermon on the Mount (chs. 5–7), parables of the kingdom (13), and criticism of scribes & Pharisees.

• Mark’s Gospel is the shortest, full of action, and

stressing the miraculous power of Jesus more than his words. Mark may have been writing with Roman readers in mind, and may be writing the account according to Peter, due to Mark’s close association with Peter.

Primary source on Jesus are the Four Gospels:• Luke’s Gospel, with highly polished Greek, likely

written to a Greek/Gentile audience, emphasizing forgiveness, love, and the universal availability of salvation. Many parables unique to Luke (i.e., the Prodigal Son), and has most emphasis on women, prayer, hope, Holy Spirit, and Nativity of Jesus.

• John Gospel is the most theological, concerned more with the Jesus as the eternal Son of God and Messiah/Christ than with places and events. John gives a more intimate picture of Jesus, emphasizing his relationship to the Father, to the Twelve, and others.

• ALSO, some details in Acts and Pauline Epistles.

The Life of JesusI. Pre-existence of Christ – John 1:1-18II. Genealogies

1. Matthew 1:1-17 (genealogy of Joseph, as Jesus’ legal father)2. Luke 3:23-38 (genealogy of Mary, as Jesus’ mother)

III. Annunciations (Announcements)1. Of John to Zachariah – Luke 1:5-252. Of Jesus to Mary – Luke 1:26-38

A. Mary visits Elizabeth in Judea – Luke 1:39-45B. The Magnificat (Song of Mary) - Luke 1:46-56

3. Of Jesus to Joseph – Matthew 1:18-254. Of Jesus to the Shepherds – Luke 2:8-14

IV. Forerunner – John the Baptist1. The birth of John – Luke 1:57-802. The message to John – Mark 1:1-3; Luke 3:1-23. The ministry of John – Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:4-8; Luke 3:3-184. The witness of John – John 1:19-34, 3:22-36

The Life of JesusV. Birth, Infancy and Childhood (c. 6/5 BC to 7 AD)

1. Birth of Jesus – Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-7A. Visit by the Shepherds – Luke 2:15-20

2. Circumcision of Jesus – Luke 2:213. Presentation in the Temple – Luke 2:22-384. Infancy

A. In Bethlehem (Magi visit) – Matthew 2:1-12B. Flight to Egypt – Matthew 2:13-18C. Return to Nazareth – Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39

5. BoyhoodA. His growth - Luke 2:40B. The visit to Jerusalem and the Temple at age 12 – Luke 2:41-50C. His development – Luke 2:51-52

VI. The Start of Jesus’ Ministry (c. 26 AD)1. His baptism – Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23a2. Wilderness temptation – Matt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-133. The first disciples – John 1:35-514. The first miracle, at Cana – John 2:1-11

The Life of JesusVII. The Year of Inauguration (c. 27-28 AD)

1. In JerusalemA. Jesus clear the Temple – John 2:14-22B. Jesus talks with Nicodemus – John 3:1-21

2. Returning home A. Jesus talks to the Samaritan woman – John 4:5-42B. Jesus heals the official’s son in Cana – John 4:46-54C. Jesus is rejected in Nazareth – Luke 4:16-31

VIII. The Year of Popularity (c. 28-29 AD)1. Ministry in Galilee

A. Four fisherman become followers (Capernaum) – Mt.4:18-22; Mk.1:16-20; Lk.5:1-11B. Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law (Capernaum) – Mt. 8:14-17; Mk. 1:29-34;

Lk. 4:38-41C. First preaching trip through Galilee – Mt. 4:23-25; Mk. 1:35-39; Lk. 4:42-44D. Matthew called (Capernaum) – Mt. 9:9-13; Mk. 2:13-17; Lk. 5:27-32E. Jesus chooses the Twelve to be apostles – Mk. 3:13-19; Lk. 6:12-15F. Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount – Mt. 5:1-7:29; Lk. 6:20-49G. A sinful woman anoints Jesus (Capernaum) – Luke 7:36-50H. Jesus tells the parables of the kingdom – Mt. 13:1-52; Mk. 4:1-34; Lk. 8:4-18I. Jesus calms the storm – Mt. 8:23-27; Mk. 4:35-41; Lk. 8:22-25J. Jesus heals the demon-possessed man (Gadara) – Mark 5:1K. Jesus heals Jairus’ daughter (Capernaum) – Mt. 9:18-26; Mk. 5:21-43; Lk. 8:40-56L. Jesus sends out the Twelve to preach/heal – Mt. 9:35-11:1; Mk. 6:6-13; Lk. 9:1-6

The Life of JesusVII. The Year of Opposition (c. 29-30 AD)

1. Death of John the Baptist (Machaerus) – Mt.14:1-12; Mk.6:14-29; Lk.9:7-92. In Galilee

A. Jesus feeds the 5000 (Bethsaida) – Mt. 14:13-21; Mk. 6:30-44; Lk. 9:10-17; Jn. 6:1-14B. Jesus walks on water (Gennesaret) – Mt. 14:22-33; Mk. 6:45-52; Jn. 6:16-21

3. Ministry to the north and eastA. Jesus travels to Tyre and Sidon – Mt. 15:21-28; Mk. 7:24-30B. Jesus feeds the 4000 (Sea of Galilee) – Mt. 15:32-39; Mk. 8:1-9C. Peter’s confession (Caesarea Philippi) – Mt. 16:13-20; Mk. 8:27-30; Lk. 9:18-21D. Jesus predicts his death (Caesarea Philippi) – Mt.16:21-26; Mk.8:31-37; Lk.9:22-25E. The Transfiguration (Mt. Hermon?) – Mt. 17:1-13; Mk. 9:2-13; Lk. 9:28-36F. Jesus pays the Temple Tax (Capernaum) – Matthew 17:24-27

4. Ministry in JudeaA. Jesus attends Feast of Tabernacles (Oct., AD 29) – John 7:11-52B. Jesus heals the man born blind – John 9:1-41C. Jesus visits Mary and Martha (Bethany) – Luke 10:38-42

5. Ministry in Perea – Luke 17:11A. Jesus raises Lazarus (Bethany) – John 11:1-44B. Jesus bless the little children (Perea) – Mt.19:13-15; Mk.10:13-16; Lk.18:15-17C. The rich young ruler (Perea) – Mt.19:16-30; Mk.10:17-31; Lk.18:18-30D. Jesus again predicts death (Perea) – Mt.20:17-19; Mk.10:32-42; Lk.18:31-34 E. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus (Jericho) – Mt.20:29-34; Mk.10:46-52; Lk.18:35-43F. Jesus and Zacchaeus (Jericho) – Luke 19:1-10G. Jesus returns to visit Mary and Martha (Bethany) – John 11:55-12:1

The Life of JesusVIII. The Passion (c. 29-30 AD-cont.)

1. Passion Week (c. 30 AD)A. Triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) – Mt.21:1-11; Mk.11:1-10;

Lk.19:29-44; Jn.12:12-19B. Jesus curses the fig tree (Monday) – Mt. 21:18-19; Mk. 11:12-14C. Jesus clears the Temple (Monday) – Mt. 21:12-13; Mk. 11:15-18D. Jesus’ authority is questioned (Tuesday) – Mt.21:23-27; Mk.11:27-33; Lk.20:1-8E. Jesus teaches in the Temple (Tuesday) – Mt.21:28-23:39; Mk.12:1-44; Lk.20:9-

21:4F. Jesus anointed (Bethany-Tuesday) – Mt. 26:6-13; Mk. 14:3-9; Jn. 12:2-11G. The plot against Jesus (Wednesday) – Mt.26:14-16; Mk.14:10-11; Lk. 22:3-6H. The Last Supper (Thursday) – Mt.26:17-29; Mk.14:12-25; Lk.22:7-20; Jn.13:1-

38I. Jesus comforts the disciples (Thursday) – John 14:1-16:33J. Garden of Gethsemane (Thursday) – Mt.26:36-466; Mk.14:32-42; Lk.22:40-46K. Jesus arrest and trials (Thurs. night & Fri.) – Mt.26:27-27:26; Mk.14:43-15:15;

Lk.22:47-23:25; Jn.18:2-19:16L. Jesus crucifixion and death (Golgotha-Fri.) – Mt.27:27-56; Mk.15:16-41;

Lk.23:26-49; Jn.19:17-30M. Burial of Jesus (Tomb of Joseph Arimathea-Fri.) – Mt.27:57-66; Mk.15:42-47;

Lk.23:50-56; Jn.19:31-42

The Life of JesusVIII. The Passion (c. 29-30 AD-cont.)

2. The Resurrection (c. 30 AD)A. The empty tomb (Sun.) – Mt. 28:1-10; Mk. 16:1-8; Lk. 24:1-12; Jn. 20:1-10B. Mary Magdalene sees Jesus in Garden (Sun.) – Mt. 16:9-11; Jn. 20:11-18C. Jesus appears on the Emmaus Road (Sun.) – Mt. 16:12-13; Lk. 24:13-35D. Jesus appears to 10 disciples (Jerusalem-Sun.) – Mk. 16:14; Lk. 24:36-43;

John 20:19-25E. Jesus appears to 11 disciples (Jerusalem-1 week later) – John 20:26-31F. Jesus talks with his disciples (Sea of Galilee, 1 week later) – John 21:1-25G. Jesus ascends into heaven (Mount of Olives-40 days later) – Mt. 28:16-20;

Mk. 16.19-20; Lk. 24:24-53