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Bible Study Notes Q1

New Testament

About Jesus:
He was born
About his life
Crucifixion
Resurrected
Risen
The Gospel:
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Comes after the Old Testament
400 years between testaments
The world became united by Greek (Alexander the Great)
Transition from Hebrew to Greek
Jews and Greeks disagreed often
Alexander the Great, he united them in Language Hebrew to Greek
The Gospels (Good News)
Roots in oral traditions.
So that the details of Jesus life and teaching would not be forgotten the Gospels
were written down.
As the good news spread, it was realized that practical guidance was also needed.
Each Gospels has a different author and a different emphasis but agreed on the
life, teachings, and deity of Jesus.
Pentecost (Book of Act)
The ascension forty days following the resurrection confirms deity affirms
humanity a place in heaven.
The spirits speaking in tongues to praise the glory of God emphasizes the
sharing of the good news.
First conversations by the apostles.
Opposition and persecution
Letters
13 letters written by Paul to the Churches
Offers encouragement
Reminds of Gods Love
Urges persistence
Focuses that Jesus death is sacrifice, redemption, verdict, and reconciliation
Emphasizes that freedom is being led by the Spirit, doing right because we can
and not because we must
Revelation
Apocalyptic
Letter
Revelation
Different views
Total agreement: Victory
Revelation is an epiphany from God, the giving of knowledge that suddenly was reveal to
you. God suddenly revealed it to John.
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Matthew
Humanity
Mark
Strength, Royalty
Luke
Sacrifice
Bearers of burdens
John
Spirit
Acts
Filled by Spirit
Called to follow Christ
Letters
Encouragement
Guidance of Spirit
Revelation
Victory

Book of Matthew
Overview
Many finds it the most difficult of the four gospels
Connects the old testament to the life and teachings of Jesus
Emphasizes Jesus as the Messiah
Repeatedly reference kingdom of God
Focuses on teachings of Jesus
Main Themes
The Old Testaments points forward to Jesus, in whom all Gods purposes are
fulfilled
Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God and the Son of Man, Gods promised king
Jesus both fulfills and transforms the law God gave to Israel through Moses
The people of God some the coming of Christ, are those who response to the
message of Jesus.
God with Us the Incarnation
Reference to Jesus a young carpenter from an unimportant village
Also name him Go the one true God of the Old Testaments
It was difficult for the Gospel writers to do this against tradition & blasphemous
Jesus refers to himself as the Son of God
Use of Abba father and references to father and son are extraordinary
Unique family relationship sharing of divine nature
Jesus takes claim to divine rights, power and authority
His Glory was before the world began and his time on earth was interruption of
His Heavenly Glory.
This is how Jews made sense of the incarnation (literally Enfleshing)
Matthew 1:23 - God is with us
The Star of Bethlehem
A newly appeared star Matthew 2:7
Traveled slowly through the sky
Stood over Bethlehem Mathew 2:9
A comet fits the description given by Matthew
The 12
Jesus choose 12 disciples (Apostles)
Peter recognized as the leader nicknamed the Rock called Simon Peter
Not reliable in the beginning, Peter is transformed onto a preacher of
tremendous courage and authority
James & John passionately loved Christ
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James first martyr
John given responsibility to care for Mary (mother)
Philip, Bartholomew, James, Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot
Matthew tax collector, considered but clueless
Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver then dies gruesomely
Jesus drew all these different people to him and made them his disciples. How
glorious he is by using to transform the world.
Jesus & the Kingdom
Gods kingdom was central to the message and teachings of Jesus
First aspect of prayer
At the heart of the sending of the disciples
Describe Gods active reign in the world
Is Rule Not Realm
Qualifications repentance
7 faith, submission to God
Image in the minds of the Jews
A person of power unlimited authority, no accountability
A person statues revered, affluent, high ranking
A national figurehead leader of the nation
It was expected that the Messiah would over tune all opposition and establish
his rule of Justice and Peace Isaiah 40 & 41
Thus it was hard for people to accept Jesus as King and believe
The coming of Christ is the coming of the Kingdom
Expectations
Display of power Jesus taught the core of Gods kingdom was the gentle,
merciful, empowerment of the weak and disabled members of society. His power
was in chorusing evil
Parade of statue Jesus made clear that his mission was to be served but to serve
each other
The destruction of Rome Jesus kingdom is not political
In the second coming, the kingdom of God will be displayed in full triumph. All will know
His royal statue all creation will submit to his power, and He will emerge as the
figurehead of all things.
Jesus & $$MONEY$$
Half of Jesus parables concern money
Economy of importing, exporting, & family business
People in charge of money handling were very important
Taxes & Tithe

Book of Mark & Luke
Jesus & the Cities
There were many cities in the region Jesus preached in
The exclusion of reference to them indicates that Jesus deliberately did not
preach there
Reason: caution and avoiding authorities
He makes reference to both urban and rural life in his teachings
The cities were brought the good news by the apostles and the spirit
Jesus & Women
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Traditionally Jewish women lived very restricted lives
They rarely left their home when they did they never went alone
Women and men who did not know each other could not speak
Sons preferred over daughters
Jesus spoke in contrast to his
Taught/disciplined women
Advocated monogamy and lifelong marriage
Women were the first to see Him after the resurrection
Roman Soldiers & Pilate
Roman Soldiers functioned as police
Maintained order
Maintained Roman authority
Pilate
Governor of Judea
Military and administrative function
He antagonized the Jews and they hated him
The Virgin Birth
Jesus convicted by action of the Holy Spirit
Emphasis is on the power and role of the spirit
This makes Him man, and the beginning of a new humanity Second Adam
By this miracle God brings His son into the world
He is referrers to as the Son of Mary which does not help His reputation
The Census
Ordered by Caesar Augustus
Purpose for Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem
Extension of Roman power over Jews
Mary Mother of Jesus
4 Teenager
4 Knowledgeable, religious, wise, practical
4 A willing servant
4 Recognized honor in the bearing of Jesus
4 Was both overwhelmed and joyous
4 Almost lost Joseph
4 Journey of Bethlehem
Miracles
Extraordinary things that do not have a natural explanation
Jesus heals people with out medical aids or tool, but by touch, with words, or
common objects
Casting out of demons
Raising people from the dead
Power over inanimate objects
These testify to the impression the people would have had of him
Purpose: bring glory to Go and shows his love
Shows Gods power through and in Jesus
Leads people to faith in the saving power of Jesus
Also characterizes the early church
Martha & Mary
Mary studies with Jesus as Martha is preparing for feast
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Jesus corrects Martha for insisting Mary help instead of learning
Lazarus is raised from the dead after Mary and Martha meet Jesus on the road
Mary anoints his feet with perfume, Jesus defends her
Both women are praised for loving & serving Jesus
Resurrection
4 Jesus teaches about resurrection before he dies
4 Introduces concept of resurrection and judgment
4 He give forewarning to his own resurrection
4 Though he told them, the disciples were not fully prepared
o Empty tomb
Expectation: Sealed tomb
Reality: open tomb with no body
o Missing body
Angels proclaim He is risen, Risen Jesus
He had to prove to them that it was Him
o Transformed disciples
John 20:19 VS Acts 2:14
Effects of Resurrection
For Jesus
o Vindicated claim
o Began return to glory
o Released girt of spirit
For followers
o Offers hope assurance in Christ
o Offers encouragement

Book of John
Herod the Great
Appointed by Rome to rule Palestine
Appeased the Jews who hated him by diplomacy and marrying a Jewish woman
Founded a pro Herod party of Jews
Because of constant danger Herod was always paranoid
Thus, news of another king to challenge him was very worrisome
Jerusalem
No other comparable city
People pilgrimaged three times a year
City had significantly expanded since the time of David yet the temple still
occupied. 20 of the city.
A fortress had been built to house Roman soldiers
Jesus made several visits to Jerusalem
Final visit was the climax but not end
Jesuss agenda while visiting the city was to:
Challenge Israels leaders
Assert Gods reign and his authority over the temple
To pronounce solemn words of judgment
To reveal his own identity
Deliver salvation
Holy city becomes site of the crucifixion of the Messiah
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The Peace of GOD
Central longing of humanity central gift of Jesus
Shalom wholeness and well-being, sometimes prosperity and safety
Only God and grant true people peace, such peace leads to joy which results in
perseverance, character, and hpe
Jesus tries to reassure his worried followers they receive it in the resurrection