These are the last recorded statements of Jesus Christ before His death on the cross. Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34) When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the
The biblical practice of abiding in Christ is culturally atypical but spiritually essential. Incorporating Scripture into your habits can help.
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.
Jesus begins his three years of public ministry on earth following 30 years of preparation and growth in “wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52).
The 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.
Matthew 28 records the resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission that Jesus left with His disciples before leaving earth and ascending into heaven.
Jesus’ 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.
Ken Boa continues with Matthew 6 in the New Testament portion of his 365 Key Chapters of the Bible series. Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells His listeners they should do things such as praying, fasting, and giving to please God rather than impress people. He also stresses the need to look to the heavenly Father for every good thing.
Ken Boa teaches on Matthew 5, the first in the New Testament portion of his 365 Key Chapters of the Bible series based on Handbook to Scripture. For the first part of the lesson, he also provides an overview on how the Old and New Testaments connect.
Continuing to build the biblical foundation, Dr. Boa examines the four Gospels to see how Jesus practiced the presence of God in total dependence and submission.
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