The life of Jesus could be considered in a number of ways. Pastor Art has elected to touch on the high-points of the Lord's earthly existence and to do so in 12 lessons. This will take the listener from the eternity of Jesus through his earthly sojourn and back into his eternal state. Above all you will see Jesus as the Second Person of the Holy Trinity and in that role as the redeemer of humankind.
A possible chronology of the life and ministry of Jesus is as follows:
Contemplate now the most magnificent life ever lived. And he lives forever.
Immanuel-God with us! The Incarnation-the Son of God becoming the Son of Man.
The beginning of Jesus' three year ministry included his water baptism, the temptation, and the early ministry at Nazareth and Cana.
We note the ministry strategy of Jesus in calling, training and sending the twelve disciples out into a needy world. It is his call to the discipleship of all his followers.
Jesus entered his ministry preaching, teaching and healing. By his miracles the content of his preaching, the authenticity of his divine origin and the reality of his redemptive mission were all accredited.
The forms, characteristics, content and importance of Jesus' teaching are discussed.
The miracles, character, and claims of Jesus all have a part in his self-disclosure as the God-Man. Who is he? What is your verdict?
In view of Jesus' redemptive mission in this world, what were the various responses of the people to his words, deeds and person? What kind of response do people give Jesus in the 21st Century?
"You are in my prayers," people say. Really? Why pray? Here is what Jesus taught us about prayer and his personal experience of prayer as well. The disciples said to Jesus, "Teach us to pray!"
Learn about the following events at the end of Jesus' life: The arrest and trials; the crucifixion and burial; the resurrection and ascension.
What happened in the ten days encompassing Jesus' passion? Especially, what took place in the Upper Room the Thursday before his Friday crucifixion?
The transfiguration gave a hint of things to come. The resurrection was a powerful event. What about the ascension and the session? What is Jesus doing right now? Will he return to earth one day?
Jesus Christ is the Mediator (bridge) between God and humankind. He is Prophet, Priest and King.