Why Study Jesus?
The following is an ongoing series throughout 2010 and 2011. Our goal in this study is to better understand Jesus who came to this earth for us. Not only did He die for us, He lived for us leaving the ultimate example of how to live. (Cf. 1 Corinthians 11:1) This study will be presented in sections (His childhood, beginning, ministry, final week, death, etc.) from time to time throughout it duration.
PART 1 - HIS BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD
Lesson 1 - Looking for Him. Jesus was prophesied about and anticipated.
Lesson2 - His Birth. Events surrounding His birth.
Lesson 3 - His Childhood. Focusing primarily on Luke 2:39-52
PART 2 - THE BEGINNING OF HIS MINISTRY
Lesson 4 - John the Baptist prepares the way
Lesson 5 - His Baptism. Why was Jesus baptized since He had no sin?
Lesson 7 - Choosing His apostles. Occurred sometime early in His ministry.
Lesson 8 - Beginning Events of His Ministry. Other events toward the beginning of His ministry.
PART 3 - DURING THE MINISTRY OF JESUS
Lesson 9 - Footprints of Jesus. Some places we find our savior leading us throughout His ministry.
Lesson 10 - Sermons of Jesus. Examines the preaching and teaching of Jesus.
Lesson 11 - The Sermon on the Mount. An example of His sermons.
Lesson 12 - The Parables of Jesus. Focusing on Matthew 13. (2 lessons)
Lesson 13 - The Claims of Jesus. Examines some of His claims, focusing on the gospel of John.
Lesson 14 - Defending His Claims. What proofs did Jesus present to cause His followers to take Him seriously?
Lesson 15 - The Miracles of Jesus. The miracles were a great source of proofs of the claims of Jesus. Examines the miracles recorded in John's gospel. (2 lessons)
Lesson 17 - Jesus our Servant. He is the greatest example of service. (NOTE: Due to technical issues, this lesson delayed)
Lesson 18 - Training the Twelve. Some thoughts on Jesus training His apostles. (NOTE: Due to technical issues, this lesson delayed)
Lesson 19 - One on One. Jesus found time to interact one on one with others.
Lesson 20 - The Enemies of Jesus (1) - An examination of the enemies Jesus faced as recorded in Matthew's gospel
Lesson 20 - The Enemies of Jesus (2) - How Jesus dealt with His enemies
Lesson 21 - The Disciples of Jesus. Jesus had many disciples that He spent time teaching and preparing. Deals with the cost of discipleship.
Lesson 22 - Setting His Face Toward Jerusalem. Luke 9:51-52 records that Jesus set His face to go to Jerusalem. This lesson examines some events during this period of His work and service.
Lesson 23 - The Transfiguration. Lessons from this pivotal event in the Life of Jesus
PART 4 - THE WEEK THAT CHANGED HISTORY
NEW Lesson 23 - The Beginning of the week that changed History - The Triumphal Entry
NEW Lesson 24 - Events early in the Week - Cleansing the Temple & Cursing the Fig Tree
NEW Lesson 25 - Parables of Rejection - Matthew 21:23-22:14 Parables in which Jesus identifies the rejection of the Jews
NEW Lesson 26 - The Jewish System - some background explaining the various Jewish groups that affected the events in the life of Jesus.