The Life of Christ Series

The path to exaltation and glorification goes directly through the cross.

The humiliation, Suffering and obedience of Jesus Christ leads to our atonement which leads to His exaltation and glorification.

Jesus said, There shall no sign be given to this generation, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." He was speaking of the temple of His body. Jesus showed his risen body to His disciples and over 500 others as proof of His resurrection and claim to be the Messiah and Savior.

The reactions and confusion of the disciples and Apostles as the Resurrection is discovered. The conspiracy theories that have been generated. The importance of the bodily resurrection of the Messiah Jesus.

Every detail matters. How many prophecies were fulfilled after Jesus' death until His burial. Who was Joseph of Arimathea. How did he have access to Pilate. Why did Pilate grant his request. Why did they only post a guard and make the tomb secure for only 3 days.

Jesus is brought before Pilate and Herod. He is mocked by Herod, sentenced by Pilate and abused by the Cohort before being led out to be crucified. HIs Crucifixion fulfills Psalm 22. Despising the shame Jesus endures the cross.

Jesus is brought before the High Priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin for trial. The representatives for the Law of Moses break the very law they claim to protect as they bring false accusations against Jesus.

Jesus said "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death" The agony and passion of Jesus as He prays in Gethsemane. Jesus prepares to drink of the cup of the Lord's wrath as He becomes sin for us. He faced the reality of various passion prophecies like Psalm 22 and the reality of Roman crucifixion. This along with the betrayal of a friend and the Jewish rulers.

Jesus makes these profound statements to His disciples. “One of you will betray me.” “I have desired to eat this Passover with you.” “Take, eat; This is my body.” “Drink all of you, this is my blood of the covenant. It is poured out for the forgiveness of sins.” “This cup is the NEW COVENANT in My blood.” How will these young Jewish minds understand?

The rulers of the Jews and the Pharisees plot to have Jesus murdered. They use Judas to help carry out their plot. Only Rome has authority to crucify. Jesus tells His disciple that one of them will betray Him. What were the thoughts going through the minds and hearts of all involved?

Jesus preparation for His upcoming Sacrifice as He will be murdered by the Ruling Jews and Romans at the will of the people. Isaiah 53 Prophecies of this monumental event of which Jesus tells His disciples is about to come to pass.

The Pharisees go from "Knowing Jesus has come from God" to plotting with the Herodians to have Him arrested & killed. Some Pharisees and Priests do not agree with the plan but instead become followers of Jesus.

First impressions. Jesus starts His public ministry at the Feast of Passover with the cleansing of the temple. Despite all of the miraculous signs Jesus performs the continually demand of Him "a sign from heaven". In their efforts to accuse Him they continually hold the Sabbath above mercy and sacrifice. As Jesus reveals their hypocrisy they continue to harden their hearts.

Satan has waited 4000 years to face "the seed of the woman" When the Father announces "This is my Son in whom I am well pleased". Satan opposes Jesus in the wilderness, tempting Him with the very things he robbed from Adam. How does the truly wisest and most gentle man on earth respond to the temptations set before him.

A look at the teachings of Jesus as He travels with his disciples over His three and a half year ministry. The Disciples had a front row seat at each of his teaching which they would be carrying on after his ascension into heaven.

Jesus as the Messianic Rabbi travels with his disciples. Teaching in word in deed. He mentors the disciples in preaching the Gospel and wielding the power of God to heal the sick, cast out demons and to preform of miracles, all to in His mission to destroy the works of the Devil and set humanity free.

Jesus 2nd Year of ministry. Jesus travels with his disciples preaching the Gospel and performing signs and wonders including miracle healings.

What does it mean to be a disciple? Who were the disciples? How long did it take for Jesus to call His disciples to follow Him? During Jesus' first year of ministry he traveled throughout Galilee and Judea preaching the Gospel and drawing in His disciples to him in different places at different times.. We see the various backgrounds and talents of the many disciples of Jesus. Weldo Melvin draws the class into discussion about the terms Christian, Believer and Disciple and what those terms mean to us individually and in our culture.

The Life of Christ continuing thru the first year of his ministry. Speaker Ben Melvin

The Life of Christ beginning with the introduction of John the Baptist. Jesus baptism and temptation in the wilderness. Speaker Ben Melvin

The Gifts of the Magi and the flight to Egypt. Herod's Death. The return to Israel and rerouting to Nazareth. Jesus grows in Wisdom, Stature and favor with God and men. A look at his education both in Judaism and as a craftsman, a "tekton". Jesus visit to the temple when He was 12 having learned the art of the good question. Becoming a Rabbi. Geoffrey Hastings speaker

The circumcision and Presentation of Baby Jesus. The responses of Simeon and Anna. The arrival of the Magi / Wise men. Looking at the circumstances of the times of King Herod. Why were Herod and "ALL" Jerusalem "troubled" at their arrival. Who were they? When did they arrive?

Joseph & Mary Ponder the meanings and fulfillments of the prophecies concerning the soon to be born Son of God, The Messiah. Considering what could have and what did occur in Bethlehem. The closing with the visit of the Shepherds. Geoffrey Hastings unties the true Nativity from the traditional Christmas stories.

How did God prepare Mary & Joseph to be the parents and guardians of the Messiah, the Son of God. How were their hearts, minds and spirits prepared for such a weighty calling.

Jesus Christ is the LOGOS of God, The plan of God made manifest. God prepared the world for the coming Messiah, The Seed of the Woman and the Son of David. His plan is fulfilled in the fulness of time as God sends His Son as Saviour,, Redeemer and King