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NT Survey INT Survey I

Life of Christ – Part 1Life of Christ – Part 1

The Benefit of Studying the The Benefit of Studying the Life of ChristLife of Christ

““The central person of Christianity is Jesus The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. The bulk of what we know about Jesus Christ. The bulk of what we know about Jesus Christ is found in the four gospels, Matthew, Christ is found in the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. An indispensable step Mark, Luke, and John. An indispensable step toward a better understanding of these four toward a better understanding of these four books is to harmonize the separate accounts books is to harmonize the separate accounts so as to assemble as many details as possible so as to assemble as many details as possible into a chronologically meaningful sequence” into a chronologically meaningful sequence” (Thomas and Gundry, (Thomas and Gundry, A Harmony of the A Harmony of the GospelsGospels, p. 5)., p. 5).

An Overview of Our StudyAn Overview of Our Study

Thirteen major periods in Christ’s lifeThirteen major periods in Christ’s life The associated geography of Christ’s The associated geography of Christ’s

lifelife The final week of Christ’s lifeThe final week of Christ’s life

Overview of Christ’s Public Overview of Christ’s Public MinistryMinistry

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PRIVATEPREPARATION

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Geography of Geography of Life of ChristLife of Christ

Key Regions:

Judea

Galilee

Decapolis

Perea

Samaria

Jerusalem

12 months

14 months

6 months

3 months

3 months

Part One: A Preview of Who Part One: A Preview of Who Jesus IsJesus Is

Jesus’ pre-incarnate existence (John Jesus’ pre-incarnate existence (John 1:1-5, 14)1:1-5, 14)

The genealogies of JesusThe genealogies of Jesus Matthew – legal lineage through Joseph, Matthew – legal lineage through Joseph,

demonstrating Christ’s right to the demonstrating Christ’s right to the Davidic throne.Davidic throne.

Luke – natural lineage through Mary, Luke – natural lineage through Mary, showing Him as a member of the human showing Him as a member of the human race.race.

Part Two: The Early Years of Part Two: The Early Years of John the BaptistJohn the Baptist

John’s birth foretold to ZachariasJohn’s birth foretold to Zacharias Jesus’ birth foretold to MaryJesus’ birth foretold to Mary Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and song of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and song of

JoyJoy Zacharias’ prophetic song (Luke Zacharias’ prophetic song (Luke

1:67-80)1:67-80) John’s growth and early lifeJohn’s growth and early life

Part Three: The Early Years of Part Three: The Early Years of Jesus ChristJesus Christ

His virgin birth explained to JosephHis virgin birth explained to Joseph Birth of Jesus and witness of the shepherdsBirth of Jesus and witness of the shepherds Jesus’ circumcision and presentation in the Jesus’ circumcision and presentation in the

Temple (Luke 2:25-35)Temple (Luke 2:25-35) Return to Nazareth, move to Bethlehem Return to Nazareth, move to Bethlehem

and flight to Egypt, and new home in and flight to Egypt, and new home in NazarethNazareth

Jesus growth and early life, including His Jesus growth and early life, including His first Passover in Jerusalem (Luke 2:41-52)first Passover in Jerusalem (Luke 2:41-52)

Part Four: The Public Ministry Part Four: The Public Ministry of John the Baptistof John the Baptist

John’s person, proclamation, and John’s person, proclamation, and baptism (Luke 3:15-18)baptism (Luke 3:15-18)

John’s message to the religious John’s message to the religious leaders, multitudes, tax gatherers, leaders, multitudes, tax gatherers, and soldiersand soldiers

John’s description of the ChristJohn’s description of the Christ

Part Five: The End of John’s Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Ministry and the Beginning of

Christ’sChrist’s Jesus’ baptism by JohnJesus’ baptism by John Jesus’ temptation in the wildernessJesus’ temptation in the wilderness John’s self-identification to the priests and LevitesJohn’s self-identification to the priests and Levites John’s identification of Jesus as the Son of GodJohn’s identification of Jesus as the Son of God First miracle at Cana; Jesus visit to Capernaum with First miracle at Cana; Jesus visit to Capernaum with

His disciplesHis disciples First Cleansing of the Temple at PassoverFirst Cleansing of the Temple at Passover An early response to Jesus’ miracles (John 2:23-25)An early response to Jesus’ miracles (John 2:23-25) Nicodemus’ interview with JesusNicodemus’ interview with Jesus John superseded by JesusJohn superseded by Jesus Jesus departs Judea, travels through Samaria, Jesus departs Judea, travels through Samaria,

meets the woman at Sychar, and arrives in Galilee meets the woman at Sychar, and arrives in Galilee (John 4:40-45)(John 4:40-45)

Part Six: The Ministry of Christ Part Six: The Ministry of Christ in Galilee (Public Instruction)in Galilee (Public Instruction)

Opposition at home and a new headquartersOpposition at home and a new headquarters The move from Nazareth to CapernaumThe move from Nazareth to Capernaum

Disciples called and ministry throughout Disciples called and ministry throughout GalileeGalilee First and second call of the fourFirst and second call of the four

Sabbath controversies and withdrawalSabbath controversies and withdrawal Lame man healed in Jerusalem on Sabbath Lame man healed in Jerusalem on Sabbath Disciples picking grain on Sabbath (perhaps in Disciples picking grain on Sabbath (perhaps in

Galilee)Galilee) Healing of man’s withered hand in Galilee on the Healing of man’s withered hand in Galilee on the

SabbathSabbath

Part Six: The Ministry of Christ Part Six: The Ministry of Christ in Galilee (Public Instruction)in Galilee (Public Instruction)

Appointment of the twelve and Sermon on the Appointment of the twelve and Sermon on the MountMount

Growing fame and emphasis on repentanceGrowing fame and emphasis on repentance Centurion’s faith and the healing of his servantCenturion’s faith and the healing of his servant Woes upon Chorazin and Bethsaida for failure to repent Woes upon Chorazin and Bethsaida for failure to repent

(Matt 11:20-24)(Matt 11:20-24) First public rejection by Jewish LeadersFirst public rejection by Jewish Leaders

In response to the healing of the blind and dumb demon-In response to the healing of the blind and dumb demon-possessed manpossessed man

Parabolic mysteries about the kingdom (Matt Parabolic mysteries about the kingdom (Matt 13:1-3, 10-15)13:1-3, 10-15)

Final Galilean campaignFinal Galilean campaign Commissioning of the Twelve to proclaim the kingdom Commissioning of the Twelve to proclaim the kingdom

(Luke 9:1-2)(Luke 9:1-2) Antipas’ mistaken identity of Jesus with John the BaptistAntipas’ mistaken identity of Jesus with John the Baptist

Part Seven: The Ministry of Part Seven: The Ministry of Christ around Galilee (Private Christ around Galilee (Private

Instruction)Instruction) Lesson on the Bread of LifeLesson on the Bread of Life

Withdrawal from Galilee (Mark 6:31-34)Withdrawal from Galilee (Mark 6:31-34) Feeding of the five thousandFeeding of the five thousand Walking on the water during a storm at seaWalking on the water during a storm at sea Discourse on the true bread of life (John 6:32-36)Discourse on the true bread of life (John 6:32-36) Defection among the disciples (John 6:60-66)Defection among the disciples (John 6:60-66)

Lesson on the Leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Lesson on the Leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and HerodiansHerodians Conflict over the tradition of ceremonial defilementConflict over the tradition of ceremonial defilement Ministry to a Canaanite woman in Tyre and SidonMinistry to a Canaanite woman in Tyre and Sidon Healings and feeding four thousand in DecapolisHealings and feeding four thousand in Decapolis Return to Galilee and encounter with the religious leaders (Mark Return to Galilee and encounter with the religious leaders (Mark

8:10-12)8:10-12) Lesson of Messiahship Learned and ConfirmedLesson of Messiahship Learned and Confirmed

Peter’s identification of Jesus as the Christ; first prophecy of the Peter’s identification of Jesus as the Christ; first prophecy of the churchchurch

First direct prediction of the rejection, crucifixion, and First direct prediction of the rejection, crucifixion, and resurrection (Matt 16:21)resurrection (Matt 16:21)

The TransfigurationThe Transfiguration Lesson on Responsibility to OthersLesson on Responsibility to Others Journey to Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles (Luke 9:51)Journey to Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles (Luke 9:51)

Part Eight: The Later Judean Part Eight: The Later Judean Ministry of ChristMinistry of Christ

Teachings at the Feast of TabernaclesTeachings at the Feast of Tabernacles A mixed reaction to Jesus’ teaching and miracles (John A mixed reaction to Jesus’ teaching and miracles (John

7:14-15, 25-26)7:14-15, 25-26) Another debate with the scribes and PhariseesAnother debate with the scribes and Pharisees

Woes against the scribes and PhariseesWoes against the scribes and Pharisees Warnings to the disciples concerning:Warnings to the disciples concerning:

hypocrisyhypocrisy greed and trust in wealthgreed and trust in wealth being unprepared for the Son of Man’s comingbeing unprepared for the Son of Man’s coming about the coming divisionabout the coming division failing to discern the present timefailing to discern the present time

Teaching at the Feast of DedicationTeaching at the Feast of Dedication Healing of the man born blind and subsequent reactionHealing of the man born blind and subsequent reaction Another attempt to stone Jesus (John 10:22-33)Another attempt to stone Jesus (John 10:22-33)

Part Nine: The Ministry of Part Nine: The Ministry of Christ in and around PereaChrist in and around Perea

Principles of DiscipleshipPrinciples of Discipleship From Jerusalem to Perea (John 10:40-42)From Jerusalem to Perea (John 10:40-42) Question about salvation and entering the kingdom Question about salvation and entering the kingdom

(Luke 13:22-30)(Luke 13:22-30) Cost of discipleship (Luke 14:25-33)Cost of discipleship (Luke 14:25-33)

Raising of Lazarus and a Brief Tour through Raising of Lazarus and a Brief Tour through Samaria and GalileeSamaria and Galilee Lazarus raised; the Jewish leaders react (John 11:45-53)Lazarus raised; the Jewish leaders react (John 11:45-53) Healing of the ten lepers while passing through Samaria Healing of the ten lepers while passing through Samaria

and Galileeand Galilee Teaching while on Final Journey to JerusalemTeaching while on Final Journey to Jerusalem

Two parables on prayer (importunate widow & Pharisee Two parables on prayer (importunate widow & Pharisee and Publican)and Publican)

Conflict with the Pharisaic teaching on divorceConflict with the Pharisaic teaching on divorce Third prediction of the resurrectionThird prediction of the resurrection Parable to teach responsibility while the kingdom is Parable to teach responsibility while the kingdom is

delayed (Luke 19:11-27)delayed (Luke 19:11-27)

Next Week: Life of Christ – Next Week: Life of Christ – Part 2Part 2

The Final WeekThe Final Week