the Book of Matthew
Preparing the Way
The Baptism of Jesus
The Baptism of Jesus
The start of Matthew is an introduction to the lineage of Jesus through King David and the Old Testament prophesies.
The Baptism of Jesus
The Baptism of Jesus
The Baptism of Jesus
Matthew 3:16-17, "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He Went up out of the water. At that moment, Heaven was opened, and He saw the the Spirit of God descending on Him like a dove and lighting on Him. 17. And a voice from Heaven said, "this is my Son, whom I am well pleased."
The Book of Mark
The Servant
The Book of Mark shares the story of Jesus, the Servant. the One who came to demonstrate what service looks like and putting others first.
The Son of Man
The phrase "Son of Man" expresses the promise of a king, One who would defeat the forces of evil and establish God's eternal Kingdom
Key Verse
Mark 10:45- For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
The Book of Luke
Luke, the Physician
Luke's Book emphasizes how the Good news of Jesus is for everyone. He also focuses on the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and the fact that the Kingdom is here and belongs to His children.
Jesus' care and help for the poor and disadvantaged.
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Luke6:20-22 -20. Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
Key Verse
Luke 14:18-“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because He has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
the Book of John
The Word Becomes Flesh
John 1:1-5- 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a
The Empty Tomb
After His burial. Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, Thomas, and the other disciples proving His resurrection.
Key Verses
John 3:16-18.16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. 18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the Name of God’s one and only Son.