Explore the unique literary and theological roles of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Understand why early Christians preserved multiple Gospel accounts and how each emphasizes distinct portraits of Jesus: King, Servant, Savior, and Son of God. Learn how to read the Gospels both vertically and horizontally, and how narrative structure and theological purpose shape the Gospel of Mark as a powerful, historical, and spiritual testimony about Messiah Jesus. Verses: N/A Teacher: Jerry Wierwille
Beginning the passion narrative, a woman anoints Jesus in Bethany, foreshadowing his forthcoming death and burial. Her devotion is then contrasted with Judas’ betrayal....
Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, provoking messianic expectations and escalating tensions with Jewish religious leaders. He curses a fig tree, symbolizing the fruitless unbelief of...
Jesus is betrayed by Judas in Gethsemane, abandoned by his disciples, and subject to unjust trials before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate. This session...
