Guide de l'enseignant

Life of Jesus in Chronological Order

This series follows the events of Jesus' life in chronological order. There are 154 individual events and each is given in order with appropriate Scriptural references in each gospel as well as background information for every event.

2nd to 3rd Passover (continued)

Section IV continued - Events #47-67 are discussed in order to complete section IV.
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Stratégie d'enseignement

The focus of this lesson is on the expanding ministry of Jesus. Of special note in this lesson is how Jesus began to more boldly make and prove His claim as the Messiah, the appointment of the 12 Apostles and the increase in His followers.

Résultats de l'apprentissage des étudiants

  • Know: Comprehend the events within the major divisions of the life of Jesus.
  • Feel: Desire to learn more of the life and teachings of Jesus.
  • Do: Act upon your knowledge of Jesus by obeying His teachings.

Corps de la leçon

1.1 - Sermon on the Mount
1.2 - Healing of the Centurion’s servant
1.3 - Raising the widow’s son
1.4 - Jesus rebukes the unbelieving cities
1.5 - Woman anoints Jesus’ feet
1.6 - More circuit preaching in Galilee
1.7 - Jesus heals the demoniac
1.8 - The crowd seeks a sign
1.9 - Jesus’ family comes for Him
1.10 - Seven parables from a boat
1.11 - Jesus calms the storm
1.12 - Jesus cures two demoniacs
1.13 - Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter and cures the woman with hemorrhage
1.14 - Jesus heals the blind and another demoniac
1.15 - Jesus rejected in Nazareth
1.16 - Final preaching tour through Galilee

Questions à discuter

Vous trouverez ci-dessous des suggestions de questions à utiliser pendant la partie de la leçon consacrée à la discussion guidée. Vous trouverez également des suggestions de réponses aux questions pour aider les élèves à saisir les différents concepts. Ces réponses sont fournies pour faciliter la discussion et ne sont pas considérées comme des réponses "justes ou fausses".

1. Read the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12. State each Beatitude in your own words and explain how it may apply to you.

Answers will vary but look for such Christian characteristics as humility, sorrowfulness for sins and evil, desire for God's word, mercy and compassion, pure living, peacefulness and suffering persecution patiently.

2. Compare the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12 with the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-26.

Although the words differ between these two passages, they none-the-less support one another as we develop and live as disciples of Jesus. Paul's listing to Galatians which were a mix of Jews and gentiles, mirrors the overall teachings addressed to the Jews at the Sermon on the Mount. This supports the universality of the teachings of Jesus. Furthermore, Jesus pointed toward the Kingdom of God while Paul is speaking about how to live and develop in the present spiritual kingdom established by Jesus.

3. What was the purpose of the Sermon on the Mount?

The sermon serves many purposes both for humanity as a whole and individuals as they live in the present spiritual Kingdom. As with any sermon one might hear today, it should point one to what God wishes for us in our relationship with Him and attitude and actions as citizens in His Kingdom. Jesus mentions on several occasions in the sermon, "You have heard it said, but I say…". This was His effort to bring the listeners back to the basics of God's word and intentions. The sermon further establishes the authority and theology of Jesus. Note at the conclusion of the sermon in Matthew 7:28-29 that the crowds were astonished at His teachings and recognized Jesus' authority beyond what the scribes were teaching. Scribes taught in a second-hand manner whereas Jesus taught with firsthand authority… in other words, from the source.

4. Summarize the following actions by Jesus.

In your summary state the concept(s) being taught by Jesus through His actions. Teachers: Consider assigning individual actions listed below to members of the class to summarize. Look for elements showing the superiority of Jesus in His teachings, His compassion and power over evil. Also look for how these develop and strengthen our faith. It is important that you as a teacher are also familiar with these events.