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The Studies Stream offers easy access to all the existing Growing Disciples video resources. This stream also features new ‘Deep Dive’ studies on selected books and important themes of the Bible. Frequently Asked Questions will also be answered in written articles. New resources will be added each month.
The title of Mark’s gospel makes clear that it’s all about Jesus, who is the Messiah, the Son of God. Mark presents this message in an economical and direct manner that will be useful for the persecuted 1st century Christians of Rome. Mark’s economic use of language should never be thought simplistic. Instead, he invites the reader’s inquiry into Jesus’ claim to be the kind of suffering servant saviour Messiah described in the latter writings of the prophet Messiah.
Jesus' first act as the commissioned Messiah, the Son of God baptised into humanity, is to battle Satan. Throughout his temptation, Jesus depends upon the power and authority of God's word. This trust in God demonstrates the mode of Jesus' ultimate victory over the Devil.
The early chapters of Luke's gospel are all about the identity and the mission of Jesus. Luke 3 articulates and confirms the message of the birth narratives: Jesus is the Son of God, commissioned as Messiah King, taking upon himself all the hopes of the Old Testament, all for the sake of humanity.
Luke's gospel prepares its readers to meet the person of Jesus with an extended Introduction, spanning chapters 1 and 2. This Introduction includes the birth narratives of both John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ.
Luke's gospel prepares its readers to meet the person of Jesus with an extended Introduction, spanning chapters 1 and 2. This Introduction includes the birth narratives of both John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ.
Luke's gospel prepares its readers to meet the person of Jesus with an extended Introduction, spanning chapters 1 and 2. This Introduction includes the birth narratives of both John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ.
Luke's gospel prepares its readers to meet the person of Jesus with an extended Introduction, spanning chapters 1 and 2. This Introduction includes the birth narratives of both John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ.
