NT101C-03: A Survey of the New Testament “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm!” NT101C-03: A Survey of the New Testament Chapter 8 “Man from Galilee: The Life of Jesus Christ” (pp. 105-121)

Jesus’ Crucifixion - Salvation History It has not been doubted that the historical Jesus taught in parables and died by crucifixion. Jesus’ Crucifixion - Salvation History

Dates: AD 27-30 or 30-33 during the reign of Caesar Tiberius was the public ministry of Jesus Obscurity – John’s preparation of the way of the Christ; then baptism, temptation, preaching-teaching, and miracles-exorcisms of Jesus Popularity – Jesus followed by big crowds, more words of preaching-teaching, and more deeds of miracles-exorcisms (privacy not always doable) 8 – Man from Galilee Rejection – Peter’s confession of Jesus as Christ, Jesus’ prediction of his passion and resurrection, transfiguration, Lazarus raised, triumphal entry, last supper, death, resurrection, appearances

Jesus Taught in Parables Great Teacher Prodigal Son Lost Sheep 8 – Man from Galilee Rich Man and Lazarus The Sower Good Samaritan

Parables in terms of comparison:  “The kingdom of God is like…” Teaching Parables in terms of comparison:  “The kingdom of God is like…” Jesus designated himself as “the Son of Man” rather than directly calling himself as the Christ or the Messiah. 8 – Man from Galilee Jesus addressed God as his “Abba” Father and taught his followers that God is their Heavenly Father. Emphasized loving God and one’s neighbor and the golden rule.

Jesus’ Miracles were signs confronting people to respond. The feeding of 5,000 is the only miracle of Jesus recorded in the Four Gospels.

Predicted/explained his death and resurrection. Instituted the last supper and water baptism Are the miracles (supernatural deeds) of Jesus marginal or mainline in his life and ministry? 8 – Man from Galilee Miracles and exorcisms according to Lk 7:18-23 and Mt 11:2-6 represent the presence of the kingdom of God in Jesus’ life and ministry. Resurrection is explained away by stolen corpse, hallucinating experience, myth of dying and raising gods, etc.  women as 1st witnesses

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead happened early Sunday morning and he showed himself to his disciples various times during 40 days of his postresurrection appearances. The limitations of the scientific tools cannot prove or deny the resurrection of Jesus from the dead!

Mystery of the Kingdom of God Showcased God’s kingdom, now realized in his ministry, but yet to be completed in his return. Teaching Parables The Kingdom Realized Eschatology – God’s Kingdom comes through the person and the deeds of Jesus Consistent Eschatology – God’s Kingdom arrives in the future, specifically in the near future 8 – Man from Galilee Mystery of the Kingdom of God Inaugurated Eschatology – God’s reign was brought in by Jesus’ preaching and believers receive future blessings in advance Overlapping of the Ages “this age” and “the age to come” Eschatological Tension “now/already” but “not yet”