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Life, Ministry and Identity of Jesus

  1. Lesson One
    Nativity and Early Years (Matthew 1–2, Luke 1–2)
    18 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    Baptism and the Desert (Matthew 3–4, Mark 1:1–13, Luke 3–4:13)
    18 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Ministry of Jesus (Mark 1:21–2:12, Luke 4:14–6:49)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The Miracles of Jesus (Mark 5–6, John 2, 20)
    14 Activities
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    3 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    The Identity of Jesus
    18 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Grab your Workbook Journal!

[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus in history. In the Gospel of Luke, John’s story prepares us for Jesus’ story. In each case Luke emphasizes the priority of Jesus over John. This removes any doubt over who was greater or more important. Look up the corresponding references in the chart above to see how Luke highlights similarities and differences between Jesus and John. 

  1. What similarities and differences between John and Jesus do you observe?