The New School and Jesus

The Old School Revisited

Chuck Taylor Nation

Riding the Wave

Important Times

1. Creation of Time
2. Anticipation Time
3. Fullness of Time
4. Show Time - Cradle, Cross, Crown
5. Kingdom Time

The New Testament

Canon of Scripture

The Gospel in the Gospels

 What is gospel literature?

• History?
• Biography?
• Theology?

Synoptic Gospels  and John

Fourfold Gospel Witness

Matthew—Jesus our Covenant King

Old School Glory 

The Great King’s Commission

Mark—Jesus as suffering Servant

Fast Paced and Kingdom Focused

Passion—Salvation Through the Suffering Servant

Luke—Jesus as spirit filled Savior

Historically Detailed

The Holy Spirit 

John—Believe! Jesus the saving and Live giving God

Identity of Jesus

New Life Giving Jesus

Conclusion and Commmunion

Community Meditation Questions

• Many people have opinions about the identity and message of Jesus of Nazareth. Why do you think this is? Why are some opinions about Jesus more informed than others?
• Discuss the importance of the four canonical gospels to our understanding of Jesus Christ? What makes these particular writings central to our understanding of Jesus?
• How does having four complementary, but different accounts of Jesus’s life benefit God’s church? 
• If you have time together, read the Jacob’s Well booklet, “An Introduction to the New Testament” and discuss the “Synoptic Problem” 
• Read the book of Acts this week