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

Review A Preview of Who Jesus Is A Preview of Who Jesus Is The Early Years of John the Baptist The Early Years of John the Baptist The Early Years of Jesus Christ The Early Years of Jesus Christ The Public Ministry of John the Baptist The Public Ministry of John the Baptist The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s Jesus’ baptism and temptation Jesus’ baptism and temptation Transfer of followers from John the Baptist to Jesus Transfer of followers from John the Baptist to Jesus First miracle and cleansing of the Temple First miracle and cleansing of the Temple Departure from Judea, evangelization of Sychar, and arrival in Galilee Departure from Judea, evangelization of Sychar, and arrival in Galilee

Overview of Christ’s Public Ministry Birth First Year OPENING EVENTS 4 months John introduces Jesus EARLY MINISTRIES OBSCURITY (VANISHING) Largely in Judea 8 months POPULARITY (DECLINING) Jesus returns to Galilee Jesus appoints the Twelve 4 mos. 10 mos. Galilee Second Year PRIVATE PREPARATION Around Galilee 6 months To Tyre and Sidon CONCLUDING MINISTRIES 3 Mos. OPPOSITION (INCREASING) Third Year Judea Perea Tabernacles Triumphal Entry AscensionResurrectionDeath 1.5 Mos. PUBLIC PRESENTATION

Geography of Life of Christ Key Regions: Judea Galilee Decapolis Perea Samaria Jerusalem 12 months

Pinnacle of the Temple? Cleansing of the Temple will take place in the outer court

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) Jesus' baptism by John (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21- 23a) – beyond the Jordan Jesus' baptism by John (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21- 23a) – beyond the Jordan John knew that Jesus had no need of repentance. Remember the purpose as to why John came – as a forerunner who prepared and witnessed to Messiah’s coming. John’s whole ministry led up to this point – the baptism of Jesus. “…for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (Mt. 3:15). John knew that Jesus had no need of repentance. Remember the purpose as to why John came – as a forerunner who prepared and witnessed to Messiah’s coming. John’s whole ministry led up to this point – the baptism of Jesus. “…for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (Mt. 3:15). Jesus’ baptism publicly identified Him with the remnant that was prepared for the coming kingdom and marked the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Jesus’ baptism publicly identified Him with the remnant that was prepared for the coming kingdom and marked the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Jesus' temptation in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13) Jesus' temptation in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13) A showdown between Christ and Satan...initiated by God Himself! A showdown between Christ and Satan...initiated by God Himself! These 3 temptations come at the end of the 40 days, when Jesus was most vulnerable. These 3 temptations come at the end of the 40 days, when Jesus was most vulnerable. Though Adam and Israel had both miserably failed their temptations, Christ was victorious. Though Adam and Israel had both miserably failed their temptations, Christ was victorious.

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) John's self-identification to the priests and Levites (John 1:19-28) John's self-identification to the priests and Levites (John 1:19-28) Priest and Levites were representatives of the Sanhedrin. Priest and Levites were representatives of the Sanhedrin. John denied being Elijah. Matthew 11:14 and 17:11-13 shed light on this. John denied being Elijah. Matthew 11:14 and 17:11-13 shed light on this. John re-iterates his mission as one who came to prepare the way for Messiah. John re-iterates his mission as one who came to prepare the way for Messiah. John's identification of Jesus as the Son of God (John 1:29-34) John's identification of Jesus as the Son of God (John 1:29-34) Filled as he was with the prophecies of Isaiah, John, when he saw Jesus, was led to quote from Isa 53:6-7. John was familiar with both the soteriological and eschatological aspects of Christ's work. However, he did not see clearly how the two aspects would combine. Filled as he was with the prophecies of Isaiah, John, when he saw Jesus, was led to quote from Isa 53:6-7. John was familiar with both the soteriological and eschatological aspects of Christ's work. However, he did not see clearly how the two aspects would combine. Jesus' first followers (John 1:35-51) Jesus' first followers (John 1:35-51) Two of John’s disciples, one of whom was Andrew; the other was almost certainly John, who would later become an apostle. Two of John’s disciples, one of whom was Andrew; the other was almost certainly John, who would later become an apostle. Andrew told his brother, Simon Peter. Andrew told his brother, Simon Peter. Philip, who told Nathanael, who was initially skeptical but later proclaimed Jesus as “the King of Israel, the Son of God.” Philip, who told Nathanael, who was initially skeptical but later proclaimed Jesus as “the King of Israel, the Son of God.”

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) First miracle, water becomes wine at Cana of Galilee (John 2:1-11) First miracle, water becomes wine at Cana of Galilee (John 2:1-11) Instead of performing the miracle in a public way, he performed it privately and avoided the public response. Instead of performing the miracle in a public way, he performed it privately and avoided the public response. Visit at Capernaum with his disciples (John 2:12) Visit at Capernaum with his disciples (John 2:12)

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) First cleansing of the Temple at the Passover (John 2:13-22) First cleansing of the Temple at the Passover (John 2:13-22) This is the first of the 4 Passovers that provide a chronological framework for Jesus’ 3 year public ministry. This is the first of the 4 Passovers that provide a chronological framework for Jesus’ 3 year public ministry. Annas the high priest ran the business of selling animals for sacrifice; such animals had to be approved by the priest. There was also a levy charged for exchanging money, which provided income to the temple. Annas the high priest ran the business of selling animals for sacrifice; such animals had to be approved by the priest. There was also a levy charged for exchanging money, which provided income to the temple. The Jews use Jesus’ words concerning the temple against Him at His trial. The Jews use Jesus’ words concerning the temple against Him at His trial. An early response to Jesus' miracles (John 2:23-25) An early response to Jesus' miracles (John 2:23-25) Many of the people believed and would have made Christ king at this point, to escape Roman oppression. However, they were not morally prepared. The Lord knew these things and did not entrust Himself to them. Many of the people believed and would have made Christ king at this point, to escape Roman oppression. However, they were not morally prepared. The Lord knew these things and did not entrust Himself to them.

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) Nicodemus' interview with Jesus (John 3:1-21) Nicodemus' interview with Jesus (John 3:1-21) The Greek indicates a kind of time (i.e. night) rather than a point in time. Nicodemus did not want his visit to be known. The Greek indicates a kind of time (i.e. night) rather than a point in time. Nicodemus did not want his visit to be known. Being “born again” is not explicitly mentioned in the OT. The closest idea is that of a new heart and the Spirit’s work in circumcising the heart. Being “born again” is not explicitly mentioned in the OT. The closest idea is that of a new heart and the Spirit’s work in circumcising the heart. “born of water and the Spirit” “born of water and the Spirit” Water as a symbol of either the Holy Spirit or the Word Water as a symbol of either the Holy Spirit or the Word Water = natural birth Water = natural birth

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) John superseded by Jesus (John 3:22-36) John superseded by Jesus (John 3:22-36) “He must increase, but I must decrease” (3:30). “He must increase, but I must decrease” (3:30). Numerous contrasts between Jesus and John in this passage. Numerous contrasts between Jesus and John in this passage. Jesus' departure from Judea (Matt. 4:12; Mark 1:14a; Luke 3:19-20;4:14a; John 4:1-4) Jesus' departure from Judea (Matt. 4:12; Mark 1:14a; Luke 3:19-20;4:14a; John 4:1-4) One of the relatively few incidents recorded in all 4 Gospels. One of the relatively few incidents recorded in all 4 Gospels. Why did He leave Judea? Why did He leave Judea? Potential opposition of Pharisees Potential opposition of Pharisees Imprisonment of John the Baptist Imprisonment of John the Baptist Herod feared that there would be a revolution led by John (according to Josephus); Jesus left to alleviate these fears. Herod feared that there would be a revolution led by John (according to Josephus); Jesus left to alleviate these fears. The time was now right for a public manifestation of Messiah to Israel. The first year has been a year of obscurity. The time was now right for a public manifestation of Messiah to Israel. The first year has been a year of obscurity.

Part Five: The End of John’s Ministry and the Beginning of Christ’s (Largely in Judea) Discussion with a Samaritan woman (John 4:5- 26) in Sychar Discussion with a Samaritan woman (John 4:5- 26) in Sychar Jesus is on His way to Galilee and purposefully passes through Samaria. Jesus is on His way to Galilee and purposefully passes through Samaria. John’s record of the meeting with the Samaritan woman and subsequent evangelization of her village show how Christ’s concern for others beside the Jews. John’s record of the meeting with the Samaritan woman and subsequent evangelization of her village show how Christ’s concern for others beside the Jews. Challenge of a spiritual harvest (John 4:27-38) Challenge of a spiritual harvest (John 4:27-38) Evangelization of Sychar (John 4:39-42) Evangelization of Sychar (John 4:39-42) Arrival in Galilee (John 4:43-45) Arrival in Galilee (John 4:43-45) This begins a period of at least 14 months of ministry in Galilee. This begins a period of at least 14 months of ministry in Galilee.

Geography of Life of Christ Key Regions: Judea Galilee Decapolis Perea Samaria Jerusalem 12 months 14 months

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