Know
the Man
Jesus
Christ
(Chapter 1)
Lesson Objectives
Identify the Structure and Themes of the New Testament
• Understand the division between the Gospels, Acts, Epistles,
and Revelation
• Recognize recurring themes such as salvation, grace, and
discipleship
Explore the Historical and Cultural Context of New
Testament Writings
• Examine the historical background of first-century Judaism and
the Roman Empire
• Analyze how context influenced the authors and messages of
New Testament texts
Understand the Life and Teachings of Jesus as Presented in
the Gospels
• Summarize key events in Jesus’ life
• Reflect on His moral teachings and their relevance for Christian
NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS (On page
5)
The Old Testament: Foundation
and Promise
1. Contains the Law, the Prophets,
and the Writings—showing God’s
covenant with Israel
2. Reveals themes of creation, sin,
redemption, and the longing for a
Messiah
3. Offers stories of faith, struggle,
and God's guidance from Genesis to
Malachi
4. Establishes the spiritual and
NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS (On page
5)
The New Testament: Fulfillment
and Revelation
1. Focuses on Jesus Christ—His
life, teachings, death, and
resurrection as the fulfillment of Old
Testament prophecy
2. Introduces a new covenant,
extending God's promises to all
humanity
3. Contains Gospels, Acts of the
Apostles, Letters (Epistles), and
Revelation
Builds upon and reinterprets Old
NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS
(On page 5 )
Relationship Between
Them
1.The Old Testament is the
story of promise, the New
Testament is the story of
fulfillment
2. Jesus frequently quoted
the Old Testament to teach
and affirm His identity
3. Many New Testament
writers, like Paul and
Matthew, used Old Testament
scripture to explain God’s
1. Consists of 4 books
2. Authored by the
Evangelists
3. Gk: Evangelion
4. Faith accounts about
Jesus
ACTS OF THE
APOSTLES
(page 6)
Type Descripti Authors
on
13 letters Apostle Paul
Paulin written by
e Paul to
Epistle churches and
What Are Epistles?
individuals
The word epistle comes s
from the Greek epistolē,
8 letters Peter, John,
meaning “letter.” Gener written to James, Jude
These were formal letters al broader
meant to instruct, correct, audiences
or encourage Christian
Epistle
communities. s
Most follow a structure: Hebre A theological Possibly Paul
greeting, teaching, treatise with or another
ws
Purpose and Genre
•Apocalyptic literature: Uses symbolic
language to reveal divine truths.
•Prophetic message: Encourages believers
to remain faithful amid persecution.
•Letter format: Addressed to seven
churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).
Key Themes
•Jesus Christ as Sovereign:
Portrayed as the Lamb, Judge, and
King.
•Spiritual warfare: Conflict between
God’s kingdom and evil forces.
•Judgment and redemption: God’s
justice poured out, followed by
restoration.
FORMATION
OF THE GOSPEL
Students will explore the timeline of events from Jesus’
life to the writing of the Gospels.
They’ll identify key stages: lived experience, oral
tradition, and written texts.
They’ll learn how each Gospel writer tailored their
message to a specific audience (e.g., Jewish Christians,
Gentiles).
Students will discuss how the Gospels continue to
guide faith, ethics, and community life.
tage 1: Jesus’ Life in Palestine (page
1. Bethlehem – Nazareth
2. 30 age
3. Baptism – preached –performed
miracles
4. Put into trial - Sanhedrin
4. Passion-death-Resurrection
5. Commissioned his Apostles to
preach
6. He promised them that He would
Stage 2: Oral Tradition (page 9)
1. Pentecost
2. Good news was spread only by
word of mouth
3. Kerygma (Kerygma is a Greek word meaning
“proclamation” or “preaching,” and in Christian theology, it
refers to the core message of the Gospel—the essential
announcement of salvation through Jesus Christ.
4. 3 Reasons why it took years
before the first evangelist
created the first Gospel (p10)
Stage 3 The Written Gospel
(page 10)
1. They are faith
testimonies to the
Life, Death, and
Resurrection of Jesus
2. Written by the Four
Evangelist for
Christian
communities
(page 12)
Christ in the Gospels
• How do the four
gospels portray
Jesus?
• The Gospels
(Matthew, Mark,
Luke and John) are
not contradictory
accounts, but
cohesive accounts
Christ in the gospels
• Matthew, Mark and Luke are called
“Synoptic gospels”
• “Syn”- together or with
• “Optic”- seen
• Some of the same material (parables,
stories) are in the Synoptic Gospels
• John is not considered a part of
the Synoptic Gospels, because his
gospels is on a different focus.
Christ in the Gospels
Focus of each of the 4 Gospels
Matthew- Jewish perspective, Fulfillment of
OT prophecies, Jesus is the promised
Messiah
Mark- Brief and abrupt, Focus on Jesus’
miracles
Luke- Gentile emphasis. Salvation is not
only for the Jew but for the Gentile as well
John- two-thirds is dedicated to the last few
• Heavy sense of
suffering, trials, and
persecution
Jesus • Stressed the human
is the suffering of Jesus
Suffering • Jesus trying to keep
Messiah His true identity a
Page 13 secret many times
Prophecy
highlighted Jesus’
Jewish Heritage
(Genealogy)
Jesus 2. Jesus is the New
Moses and The long-
is the awaited King greater
Messiah than David
and 3. Stressed the
King importance of being
formed into a church
bring the Gentile and
outcast of the Jewish
community to the
Good News.
Jesus 2. Portrayed Jesus as
is the full of mercy and
Savior compassion
of the 3. It shows the
significant role of
World women in Jesus’
1. Emphasizes the
Divinity of Jesus
2. Begins his Gospel
Jesus with a prologue
is the 3. Can be divided
Son of God into to parts the
Book of Signs and
The Word the Book of Glory
Of God 4. Jesus is Human
Made man. and Divine
The Gospel Symbols
(page 16)
