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What better way to know someone than to follow the steps he has taken? In Journey with Jesus, Dr Jeremiah leads us through the life of Jesus as told in the Bible. Through our study of the Scriptures, we will get to know Jesus Christ better. And the more we we get to know Him, the more we will love Him.
The virgin birth of Jesus is the most frequently–attacked doctrines of scripture by critics of Christianity. The doctrine is not criticized just because it’s in the Bible but because all of Christianity rises or falls on its verities. Without the virgin birth, we worship a man, not God. Covers Luke 2:11.
Every Christian would probably admit to wanting to live an obedient Christian life. We just don’t want to have to go through the painful process of choosing. When Mary was told she would become the mother of the Messiah, there was much she didn’t understand. But she chose “Yes.” Covers Luke 1:26-38.
When was the last time you heard a sermon preached on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? Granted, we are told little about him in Scripture. But there is much to learn, and imitate, about his character. He was a good and godly man who submitted to the Lord in a difficult situation. Covers Luke 2:21-38 and Matthew 1:18-25.
It is easy to take for granted the life Jesus lived when He came to earth, moving easily toward His appointment with the cross. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus came to earth as much man as God to suffer and be tempted and win our salvation by obedience to the Father. Covers Selected Scriptures.
Millions of people sing the beautiful hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” each Christmas without knowledge of its miraculous heritage. In 722 B.C. the prophet Micah identified Bethlehem as the birthplace of the coming Messiah, and it happened just as he described it. Covers Micah 5:2.
There are many overlooked characters in the Bible, people who play small roles in the text, but large roles by their example. The shepherds of Bethlehem became the first converts to Christ and the first evangelists of the Gospel – all because they had a humble, obedient attitude toward God. Covers Luke 2:8-20,
The wise men who visited Bethlehem after the birth of Jesus, and their three gifts, have been the objects of fascination by Bible students. Their true wisdom lay in their prophetic understanding of the roles Jesus Christ was born to play as revealed by the gifts they presented to Him. Covers Matthew 2:1-2; 11-12.
It’s easy, in hindsight to think we would have done differently had we been the innkeepers in Bethlehem on the night of the first Christmas. We need to be less judgmental of him and more judging of our own hearts, asking whether we have made room for the One knocking to enter in. Covers Luke 2:7.
In today’s Christian world there are many definitions offered of spiritual maturity. But the most basic definitions are usually the most biblical. In Simeon, we find the essence of faithfulness: full of the Word, passionate about Jesus, and living in peace without fear of death. Covers Luke 2:21-35.
It’s not easy to imagine Jesus as a young boy. Did He disobey His parents? Was He ever rude or angry? Did He know everything from the day He was born? The Bible indicates that Jesus grew and developed as a human being like other boys, yet without sin – fully God, yet fully man. Covers Luke 2:40-52.
If Baptism is for Christians, why was Jesus Christ baptized since He wasn't a sinner and didn't need to be saved? There is more than one reason for His baptism. For us, He identified with those for whom He came to give His Life. For Him, it was the beginning of His public ministry. Covers Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 3:21-38
Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man and prophet who ever lived. He was a "burning and shining light" who preceded the coming of the Son of Man. Learn more about John the Baptist in this message. Covers selected Scriptures.
It's human nature to prefer systems and methods: see one, do one, teach one. The problem with systems is that they don't allow for opportunities that call for something different. God is not limited to one method for calling people to Jesus. And neither should we be as Jesus' followers. Covers John 1:35-51.
The first miracle Jesus worked was the first of eight that the apostle John called "signs," meaning there was a spiritual lesson attached. There was more than one lesson in Jesus' first miracle at Cana of Galilee. At the very least, we learn that Jesus is interested in our most basic needs. Covers John 2:1-11.
Probably few people today - especially men - have an appreciation for the kind of person Jesus was. The Western caricature of Him as "gentle Jesus, meek and mild," couldn’t be further from the truth. He was a man of strength, passion, commitment, and courage - all for the sake of God. Covers John 2:13-22.
Unfortunately, the phrase "born again" has become part of America's cultural conversation without its original biblical meaning. But when Jesus first used the words, they were a beautiful metaphor for the new life one receives when the Holy Spirit uses the Word to quicken the soul. Covers John 2:23-3:10.
John the Baptist would have confused more people today than he did in the first century, but not because of his dress or lifestyle. It was because he wasn't competitive or jealous. He was happy playing a subordinate position to another. He found joy in fulfilling what he was called to do. Covers John 3:22-30.
As much as Christians believe that "all people are equal in the sight of God," there are still racial and cultural barriers that impede the flow of the Gospel. Not so with Jesus. He reached across all barriers in His mission and identified with the lost in such a way that they responded in faith. Covers John 4:1-30.
There are many people today who believe Jesus existed, that He had great power, and that the Bible is the Word of God. But those are not the kinds of faith that save. The kind of faith that changes lives is faith not about Jesus but faith in Jesus. Faith that He will help you personally. Covers John 4:46-54.
Some people accept Christ without a full knowledge of the implications of their decisions. Becoming a Christian is not like joining a club or organization. It is a total commitment to following Jesus as a disciple--a learner who puts into practice everything the Teacher says. Covers Luke 5:1-11.
Christ's physical miracles receive the majority of our attention because they create such immediate, physical changes. But the spiritual miracles He performed are no less powerful and even more important. Cleansing the human heart of sin is the greatest miracle of them all. Covers Mark 2:1-12.
Many Christians have sinful or despairing backgrounds. They think, "I know Jesus saved me; but with my background, I could never be of service to Him." Mary Magdalene proves that idea is wrong. The darkness of her background was surpassed by the brightness of her service to Christ. Covers Luke 8:2-3.
Discover our faithful Savior; present with us through the storms of life. Covers Mark 4:35-41.
Learn to approach life's problems the way Jesus would. Covers John 6:1-14.
Explore the nature, pattern, and purpose of the tests every believer faces. Covers Matthew 14-21-33.
The love of Christ responds to the very human situations we face by meeting us in the fray and demonstrating the power His love produces. Four days after the death of Jesus’ beloved friend, Lazarus, the Savior revealed God’s ultimate plan: to call us out from the finality of death and into the security of eternal life with Him. Covers John 11:1-46.
As we await the return of Christ, we find our world growing darker each day. To continue living victoriously in Christ, the Bible urges us to cleave to the Savior – to follow Him so closely as to resist Satan’s temptations. Even with Jesus at his side, Peter learned this lesson in the most humbling of ways! Covers John 18:15-27.
Learn about Mary's anguish, Jesus' suffering, and the Savior's prevailing love. Covers John 19:25-27.
See God's master plan as one stunning scene unfolding on earth's stage. We will be presented with the producer, script, score, props, extras, star, and the reviews of this divine drama. Covers John 12.
For more than 2,000 years, contention over the resurrection of Christ has persisted. Each year, as Christendom celebrates its most holy day, old arguments resurface with new attempts to discredit history’s most significant event. Yet, found within the arguments of those who resist Christ’s finished work are the incontrovertible truths of the resurrection and the foundation of the believer’s hope for eternity. Covers Selected Scriptures.
When Christ intervenes in our lives, everything complicated is reduced to a simple truth: The Lord Jesus Christ will never abandon us in the fray nor leave us to our own devices. Instead, He longs to fill us with His love, understanding, strength, and ability so we can live according to His will and abide in His blessing. Covers John 21:1-14.
In this lesson we contrast Peter's love for Christ with the inexhaustible agape love of God. Covers John 21:15-19.
Discover the pristine truth at the heart of the Christian identity. Covers John 21:18-23.
Marvel at the Ascension and the present-day ministry of Jesus. Covers Acts 1:9-11.
