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LFBI The Life of Christ Shelby

LIFE OF CHRIST:SYLLABUS, INTRODUCTION, ORIENTATION & OVERVIEW

Session OneSunday Evenings


Thesis

•Just like all old King James Bibles, you need a historical introduction to the life of Christ.


I. Historical IntroductionISRAEL'S CONTACTS WITH GENTILES

Foreign Domination of Israel O T

DATE SCRIPTURE EMPIRE 1 1920 BC Gen 12:10 Egyptian 2 722 BC 2 Kgs 17:3 Assyrian 3 605 BC 2 Kgs 24:1 Babylonian 4 539 BC Dan 5:31 Persian

5 334 BC Dan 8:21 Grecian 334 BC

(Apocrypha)

Alexander the Great 323 BC Ptolemaic Rule 198 BC Seleucid Rule 166 BC Jewish Independence

166 BC

Maccabean

135 BC

Hasmonean

NT 6 63 BC Luke 2:1 Roman 7 AD 2008 Rev 17:12 Antichrist


I. Historical Introduction

A. The Persian Period, 539-334 BC

B. The Greek Period, 334-166 BC

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The Word on the LLX (Septuagint)• Translating the OT into Greek had the

effect of adding Hebrew senses to many Greek definitions, and that

important activity gave Christians a ready-made Greek vocabulary for

preaching the gospel, whose background lay

in the Old Testament.



C. The IndependencePeriod, 166-63 BC


The Word on the Apocrypha

•With the help of the Apocrypha you now know what the Jews

think a Messiah is, and what they believe he will do.


The Word on the Dead Sea Scrolls• Essenes lived in Qumran

by the Dead Sea and we have found 236 scrolls of the Bible (all of the Old

Testament except Esther), which they hid in eleven caves near their

community prior to AD 70 when the Romans conquered Masada.

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C. The Independence Period, 166-63 BC

D. The Roman Period, 63 BC-AD 135



E. Preparing the World for the Word


The Word on Judaism• Judaism received special status as a

religio licita (legal religion). Not only did this exempt them from pagan practices,

but it was significant for the spread of the gospel, because Christianity was initially viewed by the Romans as simply a sect

within Judaism.


PREPARING THE WORLD FOR THE WORD, Gal 4:4 JUDAISM HELLENISM ROMANISM The Jews The Greeks The Romans Religion Culture Jurisprudence Oracles Language Government Redemption From Sin Inspiration In Greek Propagation By Roads Prophecy Philosophy Politics Scriptures Schools Scepters Jerusalem Athens Rome Legalism Mysticism Skepticism Hypocritical Superstitious Cynical

The Title on the Cross Written in: Hebrew Greek Latin

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PREPARING THE WORLD FOR THE WORD

1. JUDAISM



1. JUDAISM2. HELLENISM



1. JUDAISM2. HELLENISM3. ROMAN


II. Inspirational IntroductionGOD & THE WORD OF GOD

God Is … The Word of God … Spirit Reveals Spiritual Truth Infinite Transcends Time & Space Eternal Illumines Past, Present & Future Unchangeable Teaches Absolute Principles God's character The mirror of God's personality Wisdom Reflects His Foreknowledge Power Reflects His Works Holiness Reflects His Perfection Justice Reflects His Administration Goodness Reflects His Mercy Truth Reflects His Consistency Indwelling Word Written word Unfolded Enfolded Life Letter Spirit IN the Soul Scriptures TO the Soul

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Value in …1. Salvation, 1 John 5:12


Value in …1. Salvation, 1 John 5:122. Sanctification, John 15:5


Value in …1. Salvation, 1 John 5:122. Sanctification, John 15:53. Service, Phil 4:13


Value in …1. Salvation, 1 John 5:122. Sanctification, John 15:53. Service, Phil 4:134. Serenity, John 14:27

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Value in …1. Salvation, 1 John 5:122. Sanctification, John 15:53. Service, Phil 4:134. Serenity, John 14:275. Sovereignty, 2 Tim 2:12


• The value of studying the life of Christ is that it teaches us to be like him, in preparation to be judged by him, so we can reign with him.

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Value in …1. Salvation, 1 John 5:122. Sanctification, John 15:53. Service, Phil 4:134. Serenity, John 14:275. Sovereignty, 2 Tim 2:126. Scripture, John 17:8


GOD & THE WORD OF GOD God Is … The Word of God … Spirit Reveals Spiritual Truth Infinite Transcends Time & Space Eternal Illumines Past, Present & Future Unchangeable Teaches Absolute Principles God's character The mirror of God's personality Wisdom Reflects His Foreknowledge Power Reflects His Works Holiness Reflects His Perfection Justice Reflects His Administration Goodness Reflects His Mercy Truth Reflects His Consistency Indwelling Word Written word Unfolded Enfolded Life Letter Spirit IN the Soul Scriptures TO the Soul

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• The only way to become intimate with the Lord Jesus Christ is to master the life of Christ as it unfolds in the gospels.

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III. Orientation to the Gospels MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN RECORDS Teachings Works Parables Discourses PICTURES Groupings Rapid Shots Unfolding Recurring PORTRAIT King Servant Man God CHERUBIM Lion-like Ox-like Man-like Eagle-like FUNCTION Israel's Messiah Lord's Servant Sinner's Friend Word Incarnate SON OF David Toil Mary God WHAT JESUS Said Did Felt Was THE LORD'S Power by His

Credentials Service by His Miracles

Sympathy by His Nature

Wisdom by His Person

LINKED TO Abraham John Adam Eternity PROPHET Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel AUTHOR A Teacher Preacher Historian Theologian EMPHASIS Instruction Miracles Parables Doctrines REFRAIN “Fulfilled” “Straightway” “Came to pass” “Verily, verily” 1st MIRACLE Leper Demon Demon Water to Wine CULTURE Jewish Roman Greek World APPLICATION Prophetic Practical Historical Spiritual NATURE Messianic Realistic Idealistic Futuristic ASPECT Past Present Future Eternity ENDS WITH Resurrection Ascension Promise of

Spirit Promise of Return


III. Orientation to the Gospels

A. Synthesis: The Gospels Seen Interrelatedly


DEFINITIONSYNTHESIS IS A

METHOD OF DETERMINING THE

NATURE OF A THING BY ASSEMBLING ITS

SEPARATE PARTS INTO A WHOLE.

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WHY ARE THERE 4 GOSPELS?

A) To establish truth



A) To establish truthB) To reveal his glory from all directions



A) To establish truthB) To reveal his glory from all directionsC) To present Jesus unlimited


The 4 Gospels In Interrelation MATTHEW MARK LUKE JOHN RECORDS Teachings Works Parables Discourses PICTURES Groupings Rapid Shots Unfolding Recurring PORTRAIT King Servant Man God CHERUBIM Lion-like Ox-like Man-like Eagle-like FUNCTION Israel's Messiah Lord's Servant Sinner's Friend Word Incarnate SON OF David Toil Mary God WHAT JESUS Said Did Felt Was THE LORD'S Power by His

Credentials Service by His Miracles

Sympathy by His Nature

Wisdom by His Person

LINKED TO Abraham John Adam Eternity PROPHET Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel AUTHOR A Teacher Preacher Historian Theologian EMPHASIS Instruction Miracles Parables Doctrines REFRAIN “Fulfilled” “Straightway” “Came to pass” “Verily, verily” 1st MIRACLE Leper Demon Demon Water to Wine CULTURE Jewish Roman Greek World APPLICATION Prophetic Practical Historical Spiritual NATURE Messianic Realistic Idealistic Futuristic ASPECT Past Present Future Eternity ENDS WITH Resurrection Ascension Promise of Spirit Promise of Return

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DEFINITIONGNOSTICS BELIEVED IN

SALVATION BY NEW INFORMATION, DRAWING

TOGETHER PAGANISM, JUDAISM AND

CHRISTIANITY INTO ONE WORLDVIEW THAT

REJECTED EVIL MATERIALISM FOR A MYSTICAL NEW AGE

ENERGY FORCE.


The Lost Books of the Bible• The church rejected all later writings

because they knew they were forgeries, which failed the test of historical veracity,

and lacked the spiritual authority that would indicate divine inspiration.


The 4 Gospels In Supplementation

SYNOPTIC SUPPLEMENTARY Matthew, Mark, Luke John The Outer Facts of the Life of Christ The Inner Workings of the Mind of Christ Human Aspects Emphasized Divine Aspects Emphasized Earthly Action Recorded Heavenly Reaction Unfolded The Kingdom of God The Son and the Father The Public Parables The Private Discourses The Works in Galilee The Words in Judea


• Whenever God speaks some people hear the words, and other some hear only thunder.

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• Things in the natural realm always appear coincidental; things in the spiritual realm are always providential, and the spiritual trumps the material every time.

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A. Synthesis: The Gospels Seen InterrelatedlyB. Analysis: The Gospels Outlined Individually


DEFINITIONANALYSIS IS THE

METHOD OF DETERMINING THE

NATURE OF A THING BY BREAKING IT

DOWN INTO SEPARATE PARTS.


• If you do not do a synthesis you never get the context, and if you do not do an analysis you really do not know the content.

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DEFINITION

THE ENGLISH TERM GOSPEL REALLY

MEANS A LIFE OF CHRIST.


1. Date and Location of Writing> Matthew: AD 37, written from Jerusalem> Mark: AD 41, written from Jerusalem, before the scattering of the church at the persecution of Herod in Acts 12> Luke: AD 60, written from Philippi during Luke's seven years’ pastorate of that church> John: AD 97, written from Ephesus


2. Key Facts on Each Gospel

THE ABC'S OF MATTHEW (GIFT OF THE LORD)Author MatthewBackground Historical — The First Coming of the King

Doctrinal — Parables on the Second Coming of the KingInspirational — Man's Rejection Does Not Stop God's Plan

Christ Seen As the Promised King, 21:5Description 28 Chapters; 1071 Verses; 23,684 Words; 2,669 Word VocabularyEra 4 BC - AD 33Factoid Theme — Christ the King of the Jews, 2:2

Key Verse — 27:37Key Word — Kingdom (56X)


MATTHEW28 Chapters

Two RejectionsREJECTION OF THE KINGDOM

CH 1-12REJECTION OF THE KING

CH 13-271-4 Its Presentation 13-15 His Rejection5-7 Its Proclamation

A Ten-Fold Message16-20 His Preparation of Disciples

Detour in Galilee8-12 Its Power

Ten Miracles21-27 His Passion

Climax in JudeaProclamation of the Kingdom Presentation of the King

In Galilee In JudeaTo Multitudes To the Disciples

Ready to Serve Ready to SufferHis Miracles Prominent His Parables Prominent

Seen As Abraham's Seed Seen As David's Son

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The ABC's of Mark (Lazy, or A Defense)Author MarkBackground Historical — The Works of the Messiah

Doctrinal — The Suffering Servant of the LORDInspirational — God Is Effective Even When Man Has Failed

Christ Seen As the Servant of the LORD, 10:45; Isa 53:11Description 16 Chapters; 678 Verses; 15,171 Words; 1,679 Word VocabularyEra AD 26 – 33Factoid Theme — Christ the Servant of the LORD

Key Verse — 10:45Key Word — Straightway or Immediately (42X)


MARK16 CHAPTERSTWO WORKS

THE WORK OF SERVICECH 1-10

THE WORK OF SACRIFICECH 11-16

1-2 Dawn of Acclamation 11-13 Evening of Condemnation

3-8 Morning of Opposition

14-15 Night of Crucifixion

9-10 Afternoon of Instruction

16 New Day of Resurrection

Proclamation in Galilee Passion in Judeac. 3 ½ Years 8 Days

Work in Life: Ministry Work in Death: RansomParables and Miracles Prophecies and Controversies

Faithful to the Task Obedient unto DeathThe Servant Presented The Servant Promoted


The ABC's of Luke (Light of the Sun)Author LukeBackground Historical — The Coming of the Son of Man

Doctrinal — Gentile Aspects of a Jewish MessiahInspirational — How to Deal with Our Humanity

Christ Seen As the Son of Man, 19:10Description 24 Chapters; 1151 Verses; 25,944 Words; 2,395 Word VocabularyEra 6 BC – 33 ADFactoid Theme — Christ the Perfect Man (5:24)

Key Verse — 19:10Key Word — Man


LUKE24 CHAPTERS

FOUR PERIODSCH 1-8

SEEKING THE LOSTCH 9-24

SAVING THE LOSTPreparationCh 1-3

IdentificationCh 4-8

InstructionCh 9-18

CulminationCh 19-24

In Nazareth In Galilee In Judea In JerusalemFor 30 Years For 1 ½ Years For 6 Months For 8 + 50 DaysAngels Prominent Miracles Prominent Parables Prominent People ProminentMighty in Growth Mighty in Deed Mighty in Word Mighty in DeathConsecration Commencement Compassionate ConquestAnnunciation & Advent

Announcements & Activities

Antagonism & Admonition

Atonement & Ascension

BEHOLD THE SON OF MANHis Coming His Ministry His Message His VictoryGENESIS EXODUS LEV NUM DEUT JOSHBirth and Infancy Temptation in

WildernessCharge to 12 New Levites

Sending of Seventy

Taught by New Law-Giver

Passion & Resurrec-tion

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THE ABC'S OF JOHN (LORD OF GRACE)Author JohnBackground Historical — The Word Became Flesh

Doctrinal — The Coming of the Son of GodInspirational — The Deity of Christ

Christ Seen As the Son of God, 1:34Description 21 Chapters; 879 Verses; 19,099 Words; 1,401 Word VocabularyEra AD 26–33Factoid Theme — Christ the Son of God, 1:14,18

Key Verses — 1:11-12; 16:28; 20:31 (to front, side & back doors)Key Word — Believe (98X)


JOHN21 Chapters

THREE WITNESSESCH 1-12

That You May BelieveCH 13-21

That You May Have LifeWITNESS OF WORDS & WORKS CH 1-12 WITNESS TO WITNESSES

CH 13-17WITNESS TO THE WORLDCH 18-21

Witnessed By the Jews Witnessed By the Disciples Witnessed By Christ

Spoken Word in Promise Witnessing Word in Person Working Word in Power

Rejection of Message Reception of Christ Distribution of Power

Contact Cleaving CrucifixionA Few Years A Few Hours A Few WeeksIn Judea & Galilee In a Room & a Garden At Calvary & Tiberias

Problems Prayer PromisePublic Ministry to Jews Private Ministry to Own Passover Meal to

TriumphLife Eternal Light Essential Love Effectual

Source Secret StrengthSeven Miracles Son's Men Supreme Miracle


SUMMARY> Matthew was an official connected with the Roman Empire. He was chosen by the Holy Spirit to write about Christ in his official connection as King of the Jews (Mat 2:2).> Mark was not an apostle, but was the servant of two apostles. He was chosen by the Holy Spirit to write about Christ in his ministerial capacity as Servant of the Lord (Mark 10:43-45).


SUMMARY> Luke was "the beloved physician" (Col 4:14), a student of human nature and the human body. He was chosen by the Holy Spirit to write about Christ in his human capacity as the perfect Son of Man (Luke 19:10).> John was the apostle who leaned "on Jesus' bosom" (John 13:23; 21:20). He was chosen by the Holy Spirit to write about Christ in his divine capacity as the one who was “in the bosom of the Father” (John 1:18).

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A. Synthesis: The Gospels Seen InterrelatedlyB. Analysis: The Gospels Outlined IndividuallyC. Harmonious: The Life of Christ Chronologically


Life of Christ Chronologically1. The Eternal View, John 16:28

The Eternal View, John 16:28FROM THE FATHER INTO THE WORLD TO THE FATHERPRE-INCARNATE INCARNATE POST-INCARNATE

All OIT Appearances 33½ Years, 4 BC–AD 30 After Ascension


Life of Christ Chronologically2. The Incarnate View

THE LIFE OF CHRISTIn Three Steps

From Glory to Bethlehem

From Nazareth to Jerusalem

From the Tomb to the Throne

30 Years 3 1/2 Years 40 DaysNazareth All Israel Jerusalem & GalileePreparation Presentation GlorificationChildhood Manhood PriesthoodPrivate Public PersonalMATTHEW 1-3:12 3:13-CH 27 CH 28MARK 1:1-8 1:9-CH 15 CH 16LUKE 1-3:20 3:21-CH 23 CH 24JOHN 1:1-28 1:29-CH 19 CH 20-21


Life of Christ Chronologically3. The Ministry View

THE MINISTRY OF CHRISTIn Three Steps

From Preparation to Temptation

From Obscurity to Ministry

From Popularity to Passion

Year One of Obscurity Year Two of Popularity Year Three of RejectionScant Records Incessant Activity Ebbing FavorSlow Emergence Rising Fame Multiplied EnemiesMATTHEW 4:12-14:14 14:15-CH 20MARK 1:14-15 1:16-6:29 6:30-CH 10LUKE 4:14-9:9 9:10-19:27JOHN 2:13-CH 4 5:1-6:4 6:5-CH 11

GEOGRAPHICALLYJudea Galilee Galilee & Perea

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• It is the good news of the kingdom that is mainly the goal of the first three gospels, not the good news of our personal salvation.

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THE SUBJECT OF THE KINGDOMIn Four Steps

THE KINGDOM THE KING THE KING¢ THE KINGDOM¢Proclaimed Presented Rejected PostponedMATTHEW 4:12-22

4:23-16:20 16:21-CH 20

CH 21-26

MARK 1:1-34 1:35-8:30 8:31-CH 10 CH 11-14LUKE 4:14-5:11 5:12-9:20 9:21-CH 18 CH 19-23JOHN 1:35-CH 5 CH 6 7-11:54 11:55-CH 17


The Seven Stages of DiscipleshipSTEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7Repentance & Faith

Enlightenment & Guidance

Ministry Training

Leadership Development

Reevaluation & Separation

Participation & Delegation

Consecration & World Vision

Matt 3:1-2 3:13-4:17 4:18-9:27 10:1-14:12 14:13-19:2 19:3-20:34 21:1-26:46Mark 1:1-8 1:9-28 1:29-3:12 3:13-6:29 6:30-10:1 10:2-52 11:1-14:42Lk 3:1-20 3:21-4:37 4:38-6:12 6:13-9:9 9:10-62 10:1-19:27 19:28-22:46Jn 1:19-28 1:29-5:47 6:1-8:59 9:1-12:11 12:12-17:26


IV. Conclusion to Intro & Orientation

Course Mission: We want to see how the Great Shepherd pastors his people, and to see how we can stand in his place to finish what he was not able to accomplish before he ascended.

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Each of the seven crises of Christ forms one phase of a perfect process in a perfect life that carries out everything God intends, and opens for us the only way to do the same thing.

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1 Crisis One: Incarnation, Matt 1-2; Luke 1-2; John 12 Crisis Two: Baptism, Matt 3; Luke 3; John 23 Crisis Three: Temptation, Matt 4; Mark 1; Luke 4; John 3-54 Crisis Four: Transfiguration, Matt 15-18; Mark 7-9; Luke 9-10; John 6-7, 105 Crisis Five: Opposition, Matt 19-20; Mark 10; Luke 11-18, John 116 Crisis Six: Passion, Matt 21-27; Mark 11-15; Luke 19-23; John 12-197 Crisis Seven: Resurrection, Matt 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21

Miracles: His Works, Matt 5-9,12; Mark 2; Luke 5-6Parables: His Words, Matt 10-11,13-14; Mark 3-6; Luke 7-8


LIFE OF CHRIST:CRISIS ONE

Session TwoSunday Evenings

NEXT WEEK


WK DATE TENTATIVE TOPIC WIERSBE DUE

2 Sep 11 Crisis One: Incarnation, Matt 1-2; Luke 1-2; John 1

Ch 1Mark 1

Quiz 1Over 7-30

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