The Life & Mission of

Christ

The World Our Lord Was Born Into

World Prepared for Messiah– Galatians 4:4 “fullness of time”– Daniel 2:44 “days of these kings”– Malachi 3:1 “prepare the way”– Roman World Ideal for Messiah

and the spread of His Message•Romans brought measure of peace to Palestine & rest of world

The World Our Lord Was Born Into

World Prepared for Messiah– Roman World Ideal for Messiah

and the spread of His Message•Rome built roads which joined the empire together – Palestine to Britain.

•Polytheism lost vitality•Extreme immorality created desire for something different

The World Our Lord Was Born Into

World Prepared for Messiah– Roman World Ideal for Messiah

and the spread of His Message•Roman Authority served as shield from unbelieving Jews

•Galatians 4:4 “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,”

The Nature of MessiahHuman Mother – Born from a Virgin– Matthew 1:18-23 “God with us”– Luke 1:26-35 “virgin bear a Son”– John 3:16 “only begotten Son”– Jesus was Divine – God come

down to earth– John 1:1,2; 8:56-59; 20:26-29– Galatians 4:4 “born of a woman”

Life of Christ

Birth & Early Life

–Preparation with Mary & Elizabeth

–Luke 1:5-25–Luke Chapter 2–Matthew 2:13-15; 2:22,23–Mark 5:3–Luke 2:40-49,52

Life of ChristMinistry of our Lord–John 1:15ff–Matthew 10:1-4; John 1:35-51

–Matthew Chapters 5-7–Matthew 13:33-35–Matthew 7:28,29–John 20:30,31–Matthew Chapters 24,25

Life of ChristDeath, Burial & Resurrection–Matthew 16:21–Matthew 21:7-11–Matthew 26:20-29–Matthew 26:47ff–Matthew 27:21-25,26–Matthew 27:51-54–Mark 15:39

Life of ChristResurrection & Ascension–Luke 24:1-5 Tomb was empty – “Why seek living among the dead?”

–1 Corinthians 15:1-7 Appeared to as many as 500 at once in a period of 40 days

–Acts 1:10,11 Promised He would return

Mission & Work While Here on Earth

John 3:16 Gave His life for sins of mankindLuke 19:10 “seek & save that which was lost”1 Timothy 1:15 “came into the world to save sinners”

Mission & Work While Here on Earth

To establish His kingdom / church–Matthew 16:16-18 “I will

build My church”–Mark 9:1 “some standing

here… see the kingdom of God present with power”

Mission & Work While Here on Earth

To Bring a New Attitude for His people–John 13:34,35–Point to the account of the Cross & say: “Take a long look – there is the Savior who died for you.”