1. THE GOSPELS EXPLAINED The Story of the Good News Revealed to the World

2. Why the Gospels Were Written  The speed of the spreading of the Word  The extent of the spreading of the Word  TRUSTWORTHY  Took place while those who had known Jesus were still alive and the information could be traced back to them.  3 of the gospels directly linked to Apostles (Matthew and John; and Mark depended on the recollections of the Apostle Peter); the 4 th (Luke) from eyewitnesses and those who had known Jesus from the beginning.  God had a hand in all this.

3. Jesus is the Savior of Israel & the World  Jesus completes the nation made up of God’s People Matthew 1:1  Jesus’ Mission Save people from sins Matthew 1:21 Minister to the people Matthew 12:15-21 Fulfill their law Matthew 5:17  Jesus is the final word of God to His people  The parable of the tenants and the landowner A renewed people wo whill bring forth fruit, while stubborn Israel are rejected Matthew 21:33-45

4. Jesus: The Supreme Authority People’s DestiniesKingdom of Darkness

5. The Roles of Jesus  Preacher Expounded on the Word of God  Healer Delivered the people from physical and spiritual bondage by restoring them to health and expelling demons.  Teacher Who did He teach and why?

6. Jesus the Teacher Jesus was filled with compassion for the ill-taught people and saw them as sheep without a shepherd, harassed and helpless, as a plenteous harvest without enough workers.  Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-17)

7. The Followers of Jesus and the Church

8. The Church of Jesus His words are to guide all God’s people as they live their lives in the kingdom of God. The Legacy of the Built Chuch of Jesus Gates of Hades cannot prevail SURE-FIRE EVANGELISM Matthew 9:37-38 Matthew 18:18 2 Peter 3:9 2 Timothy 2:26 Jeremiah 1:12 Isaiah 55:11 Philippians 1:6 Authority over Kingdom of Heaven To confirm entrance To restrict

9. HOMEWORK QUESTIONS: Review Questions: Chapter 4 - #1 – 8 16x9 4x3