BIB 114

Unit 2

SESSIONS #5 & 6

Early Narratives &

Prep for Ministry

UNIT #5

Luke 1 = Elizabeth, Zechariah, & John

Luke is the only gospel that tells the story of John the Baptizer’s

conception and birth.

Duties of the priests (I Chronicles 23 & 24)

Be in charge of the Temple work

Be officials and judges

Musicians of worship & praise

Offer sacrifices and minister before the Lord

Pronounce blessings

Be responsible for the Temple courtyard, side rooms, purify all

sacred things, etc.

Cast lots for service rotation

Let’s look at Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story/events

John’s purpose: 1) to be a joy to his parents and others; 2) turn

many Israelites back to the Lord; 3) to prepare the people for

the coming Messiah

John was a Judean, Jesus was a Galilean…Galileans were

more accepting of other cultures and friendlier. Judeans were

more rigid, closed, serious, and concerned with religious purity.

John: accused of being too sober; Jesus was accused of

being a drunkard and glutton…

Both Matt and Luke record the ‘annunciation of the birth of

Jesus…Matt focuses on Joseph’s experience while Luke

focuses on Mary’s experience…remember who each gospel

writer was writing to…

What would the Christmas story be like without both records?

Without Luke, the story of the angels and shepherds would be

missing

Without Matt, there would be no record of the Wisemen’s visit

and Joseph taking Mary and Jesus to Egypt for safety –running

from King Herod

Luke’s Christmas Details

Jesus’ parents lived in Nazareth

before His birth (1:26; 2:4).

Mary was Elizabeth’s relative

(1:36).

Mary stayed with Elizabeth for

three months before the birth of

John the Baptist (1:39–56).

Caesar Augustus decreed that a

census should be taken of the

entire Roman world (2:1).

Joseph and Mary went to

Bethlehem, where Christ was

born, to register because of

Caesar’s decree (2:1–7).

An angel announced Christ’s birth

(accompanied by a host of praising

angels) to nearby shepherds, who

then went to visit Him (2:8–20).

Christ underwent rites of

circumcision and purification in

accordance with the Law (2:21–39).

Christ experienced normal

childhood growth and

development as He matured (2:40–

52).

Visual 6

Jesus’ Lineage…

Matthew’s:

Starts with Abraham and

ends with Jesus

Names from Abraham to

David –same in both

Names from David to Jesus

very different from Luke’s

Matt identified Jesus’ royal

lineage –the Messiah

Luke’s:

Starts with Jesus and ends

with Adam

Names from Abraham to

David –same in both

Names from David to Jesus

very different from Matt

Luke identified Jesus’

physical lineage thru Mary

Map of Jesus’ Early Years

Visual 8

Session 5

Worksheet #8

Matt 2:13-16 = Herod’s jealousy and rage against the Messiah’s

birth and Magi’s visit fulfilled the prophesy of Hosea 11:1

After the return to Nazareth, we read nothing more about the

baby Jesus until he is 12/13 in Luke 2:49 –Jesus at the Temple.

By this time, Jesus already understood Who He was –look at His

response to Mary and Joseph after they returned to the

Temple to find Jesus. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my

Father’s house?”

Jesus returned to Nazareth –obedient to His earthly parents –

fulfilling the Law with respect and love.

A look at “John’s baptism” –

he is known as the ‘last OT

prophet’

Thoughts about water

baptism and us as

believers…Romans 6: 3 & 4

Jesus’ Baptism – Matt 3,

Mark 1, and Luke 3

Jesus did not have to

repent … pure – no sins

Matt 3:15 Jesus said, “Let it

be so now; it is proper for

us to do this to fulfill all

righteousness.”

Satan tempts Jesus:

Provision

Protection and

Power

Matt 4: 1 - 11

Heb 2: 18

“Because He Himself

suffered when He was

tempted, He is able to

help those who are

being tempted.”

Unit 2

SESSION #6

The Early Judean and Galilean Ministry

Early Time Markers:

Birth of Jesus – Herod the Great’s reign and death = 4bc; Matt

2:1 & Luke 2: 4-7

Beginning of John’s ministry during the 15th year of Tiberius

Caesar’s reign: 27 – 29ad (Luke 3: 1 –3)

Jesus is approximately 30 yr old (Luke 3: 23)

Archelaus begins his reign after Herod’s death (Matt 2: 19 – 22)

Unit #2

Session #6

Worksheet #9

Consider:

John the Baptizer was imprisoned during Herod Antipas’ rule –

at the end of Jesus’ first year of ministry

Read: Matt 4: 12 and Mark 1: 14 These verses connect John’s

imprisonment with Jesus’ decision to return to Galilee. Jesus

was avoiding unnecessary exposure to Him and His ministry.

The Early Period –Galilean Ministry

Mark 1: 14 –3: 19

Matt 4: 12 –12: 14

Luke 4: 14 –17; and Luke 9: 1 –6

Jesus’ 2nd Year of Ministry = Middle

and Late Galilean Period

The middle period shows increasing events of conflict,

controversy and decline in His popularity…Why?

Let’s look at:

Luke 7: 18 –35 John the Baptizer’s questions

Matt 11: 20 –24 Jesus condemnation of Galilean cities

Mark 6: 1 –6 Unbelief and rejection in hometown Nazareth

John 6: 22 –71 Many followers reject His ultimate purpose

Matt 14: 1 –13 John the Baptizer is beheaded

Overall, Jesus’

Galilean ministry

lasted approx. 20

months

Jesus spent an

increasing

amount of time

with His disciples