An Aerial View of the New Testament
Each one of the four gospels presents Jesus Christ in a specific and unique way to its intended audience. Matthew wrote to Jewish believers, portraying Jesus as the promised Messiah and King. Mark addressed Romans and other Gentiles—emphasizing Jesus as the faithful servant. Luke crafted his gospel for Greeks and Gentile believers—presenting Jesus as the perfect man. And John wrote to the entire world—revealing Jesus as the unique Son of God. Together, the four gospels provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus that He is the promised Messiah of the Old Testament and the only Savior of the world. Join Tom Pennington as he not only explains the message of the four gospels but gives An Aerial View of the New Testament.
Part 7
What is the significance of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead? Of course, this demonstrated Jesus’ power over life and death. But this pivotal moment demonstrated Jesus’ final proof of His Messianic claims—that He is the redeemer of Israel, but it also strategically set the stage for the events that would come the following week of Jesus' life.
Part 8
The four gospels record the details about Jesus' life and ministry, but they give extraordinary attention to the final week of our Lord's life—commonly known as Passion Week. What key events happened during this pivotal week, and why do the gospel writers examine them in such remarkable depth? How does understanding these final days impact your own life?