REDISCOVERING JESUS LESSON 5

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS
(Matthew 3:1-17)

Introduction: Jesus came to fulfill all righteousness.

1. PROPHETIC PREPARATION (Matthew 3:1-12):
A. The Peculiar Preacher (3:1-6)
B. The Preaching of John (3:7-12)

2. AMAZING APPOINTMENT (Matthew 3:13-15):
A. The Confusion from John (3:13-14)
B. The Commitment from Jesus (3:15)

3. DIVINE DEMONSTRATION (Matthew 3:16):
A. The Son Descending Into the Water (16a)
B. The Spirit Descending Like a Dove (16b)

4. PATERNAL PROCLAMATION (Matthew 3:17):
A. The Voice from Above (17a)
B. The Verification from the Father (17b)

REDISCOVERING JESUS LESSON 4

THE ADOLESCENT JESUS (Luke 2:52)

Introduction: Jesus’ development from child to adult isn’t a total mystery.

1. JESUS GREW IN WISDOM:
A. Skill in the affairs of this life (Mark 6:3, John 2:24).
B. Divine insight with respect to life (Matthew 12:25).

2. JESUS GREW IN STATURE:
A. A big carpenter (Mark 6:3, Matthew 7:24ff, John 14:2ff).
B. Nothing special about His appearance (Isaiah 53:2).

3. JESUS GREW IN FAVOR WITH GOD:
A. His Father was proud of Him (Matthew 3:17).
B. He was a “chip off the old block” (John 5:22-23).

4. JESUS GREW IN FAVOR WITH MEN:
A. Jesus was very likeable (John 1:45-49).
B. His disciples left all to follow Him (Matthew 4:18-20).

REDISCOVERING JESUS LESSON 3: THE CHILD JESUS (Luke 2:39-50)

Introduction: Jesus was all about His Father in heaven.

1. HIS EARLY CHILDHOOD UPBRINGING (Luke 2:39-40):
A. An ordinary boy in a small town (Luke 2:39, Matt. 13:54-58).
B. An ordinary Jewish upbringing (Luke 2:40, Matt. 13:55).

2. HIS EXCITING PASSOVER TRIP (Luke 2:41-50):
A. Lingering behind in Jerusalem (Luke 2:41-44).
B. Looking for the “lost” boy (Luke 2:45)
C. Learning from the temple teachers (Luke 2:46-47).
D. Letting His parents know His mission (Luke 2:48-49).
E. Leaving them in suspense (Luke 2:50).

3. HIS ESTABLISHED CHARACTER (Luke 2:51-52):
A. Respect for His parents (Luke 2:51a).
B. Reflections of His mother (Luke 2:51b).
C. Reputation among others (Luke 2:52).

REDISCOVERING JESUS LESSON 2

THE INFANT CHRIST (Luke 2:21-38)

Introduction: The Babe fulfills the prophetic Messianic rituals.

1. THE RITE OF CIRCUMCISION (Luke 2:21):
A. The sign of a covenant relationship (Genesis 17:9-11).
B. Our covenant relationship with God (Colossians 2:11-13).

2. THE RITE OF REDEMPTION (Luke 2:22-24):
A. The sign of deliverance (Exodus 13:11-14).
B. Our redemption through Christ (Ephesians 1:3-7).

3. THE RITE OF PURIFICATION (Luke 2:22-24):
A. The sign of ceremonial cleansing (Leviticus 12:1-4, 6-8).
B. Our purification through Christ (Titus 2:11-14, esp. 2:14).

4. THE REVELATION OF MESSIAH (Luke 2:25-38):
A. Simeon sees Him and prophesies (2:25-35).
B. Anna sees Him and proclaims Him (2:36-38).
C. Our understanding can now be clearer (John 14:19-21).