The Life of Christ (Part 1) Lesson 4

1. The Life of Christ (Part 1)Lesson 4 Jesus grows up Why John came John’s work The baptism of Jesus

2. Placement of this study in the seventeen period series • Creation • Flood • Scattering of the People • Patriarchs • Exodus • Wandering in the wilderness • Conquest of Canaan • Judges • United Kingdom

3. Placement of this study in the seventeen period series • Divided Kingdom • Judah alone • Captivity • Return • Years of Silence • Life of Christ • Early Church • Letters to Christians

4. 7 periods of the life of Christ • Years of Preparation • Beginning of Ministry • Great Galilean Ministry • Period of Retirement • Close of Ministry • Last Week • Resurrection • Exaltation This Quarter – Part 1

6. Outline I. The Years of Preparation (~30 years) A. The birth of John (Lesson 1) B. The birth of Jesus (Lesson 2, 3) … 13. Jesus grows up a. Jesus in the temple at 12 years of age (Luke 2:41-51) b. Jesus finishes growing up (Luke 2:52) C. The beginning John’s ministry 1. Why John came (Matt 3:1-3; Mark 1:2-3; Luke 3:1-6; John 1:6- 18) 2. John’s work (Matt 3:4-12; Mark 1:4-8; Luke 3:7-18) II. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry (3-6 months) A. The baptism of Jesus (Matt 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:32-34) Lesson 4 (From Bob’s outline on page vii-viii, narrative pages 16-20)

7. Galilee Nazareth * Mediterranean Sea Jordan R Jerusalem * Bethlehem * Judea Egypt

8. The Birth of Jesus Jesus Grows Up (Luke 2:41-52) 41 ¶ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

9. The Beginning of John’s Ministry Why John came (Matt 3:1-3) 1 ¶ In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

10. The Beginning of John’s Ministry John’s work (Matt 3:4-12) 4 And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, 6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 7 ¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

11. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry The baptism of Jesus (Matt 3:13-17) 13 ¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

12. Key Points • Jesus was flesh (John 1:14). Jesus grew and learned as a man, but he was also God’s beloved Son. • John taught his audience repentance, and that they should believe on the Lord who was coming • John and Jesus taught the people about the coming kingdom of heaven. They were preparing people’s mind for a change in spiritual government (John 1:17).