The author invites you to meet the unique Jesus by digging deep into the Bible and encourages you to decide what place Jesus has in your life today. This revised LifeBuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 72 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2018
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press

Why do you believe that Christianity is true?

The best reason is Jesus himself. In these eight studies on passages from the Gospels of Mark and Luke, James W. Sire invites you to meet the unique Jesus by digging deep into the Bible. You'll discover what Jesus said and did. You'll also be encouraged to decide what place Jesus has in your life today.

This revised LifeBuilder Bible Study features additional questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection, together with expanded leaders notes and a 'Now or Later section in each study.

Introduction

In these studies, we will look at the life and teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. These two Gospels provide us with a wealth of information about Jesus and his ministry. We will see how Jesus lived, what he taught, and how he interacted with people. We will also consider the significance of Jesus for our lives today.

Mark's Gospel

In Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus as a young man who was called to follow God's will. We see him preaching and teaching, healing the sick, and casting out demons. We also see him facing opposition and rejection from those who did not believe in him.

One of the most significant aspects of Mark's Gospel is the emphasis on Jesus's humanity. We see him as a man who experienced the same struggles and temptations that we do. We see him crying, laughing, and eating. We see him as a man who was willing to die for the sins of others.

Another significant aspect of Mark's Gospel is the emphasis on Jesus's power. We see him healing the sick, casting out demons, and raising the dead. We see him as the Son of God who has the power to save us from our sins.

Mark's Gospel also provides us with a glimpse into the early days of the Christian church. We see the disciples of Jesus being called to follow him, and we see the early church facing opposition and persecution. We see the growth of the church and the spread of the gospel throughout the world.

Luke's Gospel

In Luke's Gospel, we see Jesus as a compassionate and caring man who was willing to go to great lengths to help others. We see him preaching and teaching, healing the sick, and forgiving sinners. We also see him facing opposition and rejection from those who did not believe in him.

One of the most significant aspects of Luke's Gospel is the emphasis on Jesus's love. We see him as a man who loved his disciples and was willing to lay down his life for them. We see him as a man who was willing to forgive those who had sinned against him.

Another significant aspect of Luke's Gospel is the emphasis on Jesus's birth. We see the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, and we see the angels announcing his birth to the shepherds. We see the genealogy of Jesus, which traces his lineage back to Adam and Eve.

Luke's Gospel also provides us with a glimpse into the life of Jesus after his death and resurrection. We see him appearing to his disciples and teaching them about the kingdom. We see him ascending into heaven and sending his Holy Spirit to empower them to continue his work.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Gospels of Mark and Luke provide us with a wealth of information about Jesus and his ministry. We see him as a compassionate and caring man who was willing to go to great lengths to help others. We see him as a man who loved his disciples and was willing to lay down his life for them. We see him as the Son of God who has the power to save us from our sins.

We also see the significance of Jesus for our lives today. We see him as our Savior and our Lord. We see him as the one who has the power to change our lives and to give us hope and peace. We see him as the one who has the power to forgive us of our sins and to give us eternal life.

In conclusion, the Gospels of Mark and Luke provide us with a wealth of information about Jesus and his ministry. We see him as a compassionate and caring man who was willing to go to great lengths to help others. We see him as a man who loved his disciples and was willing to lay down his life for them. We see him as the Son of God who has the power to save us from our sins and to give us eternal life.

Weight: 106g
Dimension: 138 x 208 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783596904