Teachings on select people, themes, books, and Scripture passages in the New Testament.
In Luke 7, we see Jesus’ expanding ministry, which evokes a dual reaction of either growing belief or growing rejection. Luke in particular emphasizes the perfect humanity of Jesus as the fulfillment of the ideal Man and His compassion on people from all classes of society.
Read MoreJesus begins his three years of public ministry on earth following 30 years of preparation and growth in “wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52).
Read MoreIn this chapter of Jesus’ birth and youth, we see the third and fourth of four hymns in Luke’s Gospel: the Gloria in Excelsis of the heavenly host and the Nunc Dimittis of Simeon.
Read MoreThe most comprehensive of the four Gospels, Luke is a beautifully written book that documents the perfect humanity of Jesus and presents Him as the Son of Man who seeks and saves the lost.
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Jesus responds to mounting opposition by intensifying His teaching and preparation of His disciples so that they will be prepared for His departure.
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Mark’s Gospel moves quickly through the life of Jesus to the final week of His life, with an emphasis on His humanity (frequently referring to Him as the “Son of Man”). Service and sacrifice are major themes of Mark.
Read MoreMatthew 28 records the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission that Jesus left with His disciples before leaving earth and ascending into heaven.
Read MoreThis chapter tells the story of the crucifixion, and the pain, suffering, and humiliation Jesus endured for our sake both leading up to and while on the cross.
Read MoreJesus’ death by crucifixion is preceded by betrayal, arrest, and a trial, and its timing during Passover links the long-awaited Messiah with the Paschal lamb.
Read MoreIn Matthew 25, the Olivet Discourse continues with two parables illustrating the judgment of Israel and an emphasis on the need to be on the alert for the second coming of Christ.
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