Where Do I Start? LESSON1-3LESSON1-3

Theme Understanding the Gospels is basic to the development of Christ-likeness.

I. The Gospels & the N.T. A. The Gospels - Introduction –1–1. Introduces the person & work of Christ. –2–2. Most complete record of life. –3–3. Selective.

A. The Gospels - Introduction –4–4. Stages of Christ’s life. a. birth & childhood b. preparation c. early Judean ministry d. Samaritan ministry

A. The Gospels - Introduction –4–4. Stages of Christ’s life. e. Galilean ministry f. late Judean ministry g. Perean ministry h. passion week & resurrection

B. The Acts - Proclamation –1–1. Proclaims Christ by words & actions. –2–2. Holy Spirit comes to indwell & empower believers. –3–3. Sermons center on Christ.

C. The Epistles - Explanation –1–1. These letters give a detailed interpretation of the teachings & actions of Christ found in the Gospels.

D. Revelation - Consummation –1–1. Chapters 4-19 present Christ as the Judge, meting out justice. –2–2. Chapters describe the millennial reign of Christ & His eternal reign.

II. The Emphasis of the G A. Purpose-Not Biographical B. Theme-Christ Earthly Min. »M»M-36%, M-37%, L-58%, J-57% C. Focus-Passion Week »M»M-25%, M-31%, L-21%, J-38%

III. Unique Pics of Christ A. Matthew - Promised King –1–1. Israel was expecting the Anointed One. –2–2. Matthew was a Jew telling his countrymen that Christ was king. –3–3. Genealogy, “Kingdom of Heaven”

B. Mark - Obedient Servent –1–1. “straightway” “forthwith” “immediately”. –2–2. Christ ministered to others.

C. Luke - Perfect Man –1–1. Fullest account of birth & childhood –2–2. Genealogy goes back to Adam –3–3. Shows Christ in prayer

D. John - Divine Son –1–1. “These are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through his name.”

D. John - Divine Son –2–2. Records the miracles that show Christ’s deity.