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

Prophetic or messianic leadership was a dangerous business in ancient Rome. But when Jesus arrived in history people were still actively looking for a messiah. Previous “messiahs” had left them wanting, and those who did not accept the messianic claims about Jesus would continue looking for another savior after Jesus’ ascension. 

Consider the common person on the street who isn’t walking with Christ. 

  1. What kind of person would they look for to be a “savior” for them—to save them from what they consider to be their greatest problems or concerns?
  1. What kinds of things would they want a savior to do for them?