Bible Studies

Life of Christ- Jesus knew what was inside people John 2:25; 3; 4; 5. repost.

Jesus knew what was inside people John 2:25; 3; 4; 5. The beginning of John’s Gospel moves quickly. Chapter one contains a theological prologue and introduces John the Baptist and Jesus. The second chapter contains two powerful accounts- Jesus changed water to wine and threw religious hucksters out of the temple. Then the chapter ends […]

Life of Christ- Faith and Experience John the Baptist- A word from GodLife of Christ- John 1; Luke 1; 3; Matthew 11; 14. repost.

Faith and Experience John the Baptist- A word from God John, the forerunner of Jesus, was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Zechariah was a priest and they were passed normal child-bearing age. Zechariah had a vision predicting the birth of a son. He doubted and was mute until the boy was born. He wrote […]

Life of Christ- Jesus is the Jewish Messiah and the Savior of the world. Matthew 1-28; Mark 2; Luke 5 repost

In his Gospel, Matthew argued that Jesus was the expected Jewish Messiah: He was a son of Abraham (1:1) He was the Son of David and the Messianic King (1:1; 9:27; 12:23; 15:22; 20:30-31; 21:9; 22:41-45) Matthew also used the Jewish Scriptures to present the case that Jesus= life and death fulfilled the prophetic expectations. (1:22-23; […]

Life of Christ- Luke 2- Simeon’s message of greatness and suffering

When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to be dedicated they met Simeon. Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he saw the Messiah. (Luke 2:25-26) God moved him to go to the temple that day. He held Jesus in his arms and blessed God. He […]

Life of Christ- Luke 2 Two ways that God shows that he is in control of Christmas. repost

Two ways that God shows that he is in control of Christmas First, he named John the Baptist. Then, he named Jesus. Naming Naming is very important. Parents usually name their children We also get to name the things that belong to us.  Things that we want to receive special treatment.  We name our cars, our computers, […]

Life of Christ- Luke 1 How Did Luke Do His Research?

Luke’s goal was to write an orderly account of Jesus’ life. How did he do this?  (Luke 1:1-4) Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 like the accounts passed on to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning. 3 So it seemed good to me as well, because I […]

Life of Christ- Luke was a Gentile physician who liked music

Life of Christ- Luke was a Gentile physician who liked music. Life of Christ- Luke was a Gentile physician who liked music. Luke was a Gentile. Luke is the author of two New Testament books, his Gospel, and the book of Acts. In Acts we get some hints as to his identity.  There are certain […]

Life of Christ: Introduction- Two Books

Life of Christ: Introduction- Two Books There are two books that have guided my preparation for this series. John H. Sailhamer. The Life of Christ. I will use Sailhamer’s book to divide the Gospels into sections and see how the events are covered in more than one of the books. I will use his book […]

Life of Christ: Introduction- Three Themes

I have been skimming and reading the gospels in preparation for our series on the Life of Christ. I have noticed 3 themes throughout the gospels that I want to put before us now so we can see them develop. Three Themes The mystery of the Godhead and who is Messiah? In the first centuries […]