Posts from February 2022

Click/tap to download the handout With this lesson, we shift our focus from the Lord’s teaching to his miracles. There are 104 accounts of Jesus performing 37 miracles in the four gospels. This represents only a fraction of the total (John 20:30-31; 21:25). Before we consider some of the miracles individually, let us consider some general information. THE NATURE OF THE LORD’S MIRACLES There are four words in the New Testament that denote the miraculous work of Jesus. These words…

Click/tap to download the handout Thus far, our study of the teaching of Jesus has focused on his authority, his methods, and the effects of his teaching. With this lesson we will focus on some of the content of his teaching. When we analyze the content of the Lord’s teaching, here are some of the things that we discover. JESUS ANNOUNCED THE KINGDOM Mark 1:14-15 – Jesus came to Galilee “proclaiming the gospel of God,” which consisted of these points:…

Click/tap to download the handout The parable, called by D. R. Dungan “the oldest and most common of all the figures of speech” and comprising about one-third of the Lord’s recorded teaching, has stood the test of time as one of His most effective and memorable methods of instruction. This lesson will explore the parable as one of the major techniques of Jesus’ teaching. WHAT IS A PARABLE? The English word “parable” derives from a compound Greek word that means…