Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over ________

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over _________

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons over ____________

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons over sickness

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons over sickness over ______________

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons over sickness over biological death

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons over sickness over biological death to _______________

Jesus’ miracles showed his authority

over nature over demons over sickness over biological death to forgive

Jesus taught in 3 phases

___________

Jesus taught in 3 phases

To the crowds (everyone)

Jesus taught in 3 phases

To the crowds (everyone)

________________

Jesus taught in 3 phases

To the crowds (everyone)

In Parables to the crowds

Jesus taught in 3 phases

To the crowds (everyone)

In Parables to the crowds

_________________

Jesus taught in 3 phases

To the crowds (everyone)

In Parables to the crowds

To the disciples alone

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught ________

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values.

Jesus explained the __________of OT law

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values.

Jesus explained the true intent of OT law

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values

Jesus explained the true intent of OT law

Jesus emphasized the personal nature of a _________ with God

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values

Jesus explained the true intent of OT law

Jesus emphasized the personal nature of a relationship with God

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values.

Jesus explained the true intent of OT law

Jesus emphasized the personal nature of a relationship with God

Jesus taught how to approach God _______

In The Sermon on the Mount (Plain)

Jesus taught values

Jesus explained the true intent of OT law

Jesus emphasized the personal nature of a relationship with God

Jesus taught how to approach God

in prayer

The Parables

As the controversy grew, Jesus began teaching in parables. The parables concerned the _______________.

The Parables

As the controversy grew, Jesus began teaching in parables. The parables concerned the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Parables

As the controversy grew, Jesus began teaching in parables. The parables concerned the Kingdom of Heaven.

The parables contrast the expected form of God’s kingdom with a “secret” form that Jesus revealed”

The Jews expected a ___________ of God on earth. (It will exist one day in the future)

The Parables

As the controversy grew, Jesus began teaching in parables. The parables concerned the Kingdom of Heaven.

The parables contrast the expected form of God’s kingdom with a “secret” form that Jesus revealed”

The Jews expected a visible kingdom of God on earth. (It will exist one day in the future)

God introduced an unexpected form of the kingdom which will exist until the second coming.

The sower (Matt 13:2-9, 18-23)

Expected form--Messiah turns all Israel and nations to himself

Secret form--Individuals _______

_______ to the Word of the Messiah

God introduced an unexpected form of the kingdom which will exist until the second coming.

The sower (Matt 13:2-9, 18-23)

Expected form--Messiah turns all Israel and nations to himself

Secret form--Individuals respond differently to the Word of the Messiah

Wheat and tares (Matt 13:24-30, 27-43)

Expected form--The kingdom’s righteous citizens rule the world with the king

Secret form--The kingdom’s citizens __________ the men of the world, growing together until God’s harvest.

Wheat and tares (Matt 13:24-30, 27-43)

Expected form--The kingdom’s righteous citizens rule the world with the king

Secret form--The kingdom’s citizens

Live among the men of the world, growing together until God’s harvest.

The turning point was when Jesus asked "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." From this point Jesus began teaching the disciples alone.

Jesus began to speak of his coming __________.

The turning point was when Jesus asked "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." From this point Jesus began teaching the disciples alone.

Jesus began to speak of his coming crucifixion.

The turning point was when Jesus asked "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." From this point Jesus began teaching the disciples alone.

Jesus began to speak of his coming crucifixion.

Jesus taught his disciples ______________ to follow him

The turning point was when Jesus asked "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." From this point Jesus began teaching the disciples alone.

Jesus began to speak of his coming crucifixion.

Jesus taught his disciples

what it would mean to follow him

Jesus taught his disciples about God’s attitude toward sinners.

Luke 15 tells 3 stories of God’s attitude.

God is like a _________ who seeks a lost one.

Jesus taught his disciples about God’s attitude toward sinners.

Luke 15 tells 3 stories of God’s attitude.

God is like a shepherd who seeks a lost one.

Jesus taught his disciples about God’s attitude toward sinners.

Luke 15 tells 3 stories of God’s attitude.

God is like a shepherd who seeks a lost one.

God is like a woman who loses a coin, and celebrates when it is found.

The ____________ story.

Jesus taught his disciples about God’s attitude toward sinners.

Luke 15 tells 3 stories of God’s attitude.

God is like a shepherd who seeks a lost one.

God is like a woman who loses a coin, and celebrates when it is found.

The prodigal son story.

Jesus taught his disciples about __________. James and John had their mother ask for the two most important posts in his future kingdom.“…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave…."

Jesus taught his disciples about servanthood. James and John had their mother ask for the two most important posts in his future kingdom.“…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave…."

Jesus taught his disciples to ________________. John 13:34,35 "A new command I give you….”

Jesus taught his disciples to love each other. John 13:34,35 "A new command I give you….”

Jesus taught his disciples that to be fruitful they must ________________.

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. "

Jesus taught his disciples that to be fruitful they must stay close to him.

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. "