SERMON: New Testament Overview, Part 2: The Messiah & the Gospels





New Testament Overview
Part 2: The Messiah and the Gospels

  • I. Introduction
    • Last time, we began considering the world of the New Testament and what was happening in between the two testaments.
    • This week, we begin to consider the beginning of the NT: the four Gospels.
    • This Session:
      • The Anticipation of the Messiah
      • The Presentation of the Messiah
  • II. The Anticipation of the Messiah
    • Several OT texts anticipate the Messiah:
      • Micah 5:2 — Where He would be born (“Bethlehem Ephrathah”)
      • Zechariah 9:9 — How He would be presented
      • Zechariah 11:12–13 — The price of His betrayal and who receives the money
      • Psalm 22:16 — Pierced hands, feet.
      • Isaiah 53:7, 9 — Won’t defend Himself of capital crime, buried with rich
    • Over 300 prophecies
      • Some He could choose to fulfill (Triumphal Entry).  
      • Others, if He were ordinary man, He could not choose (lineage, birthplace, means of death)
    • His anticipation:
      • The “Seed of the Woman” Genesis 3:15
      • Son of Abraham Genesis 22:18
      • Through Jacob/Judah Genesis 49:10
      • Son of David 2 Samuel 7:11-16
  • III. The Presentation of the Messiah
    • What is “gospel”?
      • Derived from the Old English word “godspel,” 
        • “god” (good) & “spel” (news or message). 
        • Original meaning = “good news” or “glad tidings.”
      • The Greek has the same meaning
      • This word speaks of the good news of Jesus Christ and His finished work.
    • Four Gospels
      • Four witness
      • Four presentations
    • Matthew
      • Traditionally and most likely first, A.D. 40–50
      • Primary Audience: Jews
        • Jewish Vocabulary (like untranslated Aramaic terms) 
        • Also, Jewish Genealogy and Information
      • Purpose: Didactic 
      • Presents Jesus as Messiah
      • He kept records, and so recorded major discourses 
        • Sermon on the Mount Matt 5 – 8
        • The 7 Kingdom Parables Matt 13
        • Olivet Discourse Matt 24, 25
    • Mark
      • Not an apostle (John Mark, a certain young man — 14:51-52) — writes under the authority of Peter
      • Modern times present this as earliest (based on evolutionary theory); possibly written shortly after Luke, A.D. 64-68
      • Primary Audience: Gentiles (Romans)
        • Explains Jewish customs and translates
        • Uses Latin and Roman means of time-keeping
      • Purpose: Evangelistic
      • Presents Jesus as Servant
      • No nativity narrative or genealogy
      • Longer than Matthew (excluding discourses)
      • Graphic perspective of an eyewitness — Names, times, numbers, locations
    • Luke
      • A physician and not an apostle; writes under the authority of Paul
      • Possibly written second, A.D. 58-60
      • Primary Audience: Gentiles
      • Purpose: Didactic
      • Presents Jesus as Son of Man
      • Most complete narrative and history
        • Over 20 miracles (6 unique)
        • Mentions more healing!
        • 23 parables (18 unique)
      • Authenticated historian, writer (utilized classical Greek)
      • Also wrote Acts, which continues immediately.
    • John
      • Written last, A.D. 80-90
      • Primary Audience: Jews (and Gentiles)
      • Purpose: Evangelistic
      • Presents Jesus as Son of God
      • Contains major signs followed by major discourses
    • Review:
      • Matthew
        The Promised One is here; His Credentials
      • Mark
        This is how He worked; His Power
      • Luke
        This is what He was like; His Nature
      • John
        This is who He really was; His Godship
  • IV. Conclusion
    • Next Time:
      • Harmony of the Life of Christ
      • The Passion Week and the Work of Christ

Popular posts from this blog

Caution regarding the teaching of Lysa Terkeurst

Image
We received a mailer at our church this week advertising an event with "Six-Time New York Times Bestselling Author and CEO of Proverbs 31 Ministries," Lysa Terkeurst.  I don't know anything about the event organizers, so I won't name them, but I had this name mentally flagged and went to check into it.  She's a member of Steven Furtick's Elevation Church, which should rightly tell you to avoid her already.  She also regularly preaches to men, partners with false teachers, and teaches false doctrines such as contemplative prayer and use of the Enneagram.   You can read more about her here:  https://michellelesley.com/2015/07/31/leaving-lysa-why-you-shouldnt-be-following-lysa-terkeurst-or-proverbs-31-ministries/
Read more

Serious Concern for Colorado Public Schools

Image
At this point, Christians should see public schools as an option of last resort. As Christians, we must navigate the world with discernment, particularly when it comes to educating our children.  In today's cultural climate, we must consider public schooling to be an option of last resort.  This isn't to say that Christians should mandate one form of schooling—whether homeschooling, public schooling, or private schooling—for every family. Scripture does not require us to create such a law, and many parents simply do not have the luxury of choice due to various constraints. That said, churches should do what we can to give parents more choices.  For example, our church hosts a Classical Conversations co-op, we have a youth after-school program for public school students, and we're exploring ways to provide more educational opportunities in the future.  My family has long-chosen to homeschool, and our experience has only reinforced our concerns about public education, ...
Read more

SERMON: “Do We Preach the Gospel to All?” (Romans 10:13)

Image
“ Do We Preach the Gospel to All?” ( Rom. 10:13) Series:               “Reformation Day Sermons”             Text:                 Romans 10:13 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                October 27, 2024 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:          PM Service   I.    ...
Read more