This session focuses on Jesus Christ as the climax of the story and the fulfillment of all the Old Testament scriptures. He is the true image of God, the true Israelite, who redeems humanity through his person, work, and words. Jesus is both Saviour and Lord, and his redemptive work affects everything. This gives meaning to all of life and culture, including our ordinary activities. The gospel is therefore more than personal salvation; it is the invitation to participate in a renewed life for a renewed world.
First-century Israel—Israel returned from exile in Babylon, but after 400 years they are still waiting for God to restore Israel and free them from pagan rulers.
Messiah—Jesus fulfills the Old Testament expectation for a Messiah and a true king.
Mighty words and deeds—Jesus reveals what God is like, providing a renewed vision of what it means to be fully human.
Holiness—Holiness isnot about a single moment of salvation, but a life engaged in people-keeping through various acts of loving your neighbour.
Sample discussion questions
When
you think about Jesus being part of the larger story of Scripture, how does it
change the way you think about him and his life?
What
difference does it make to recognize Jesus as both Saviour and King?
What
does Jesus show us about what God is like? What does Jesus reveal about what it
means to be human and what it means to be holy?
Featuring
Mariam Kamell Kovalishyn
Associate Professor of New Testament
Regent College
Christine Lee Buchholz
Board Member
Restavek Freedom Foundation
Scot McKnight
Julis R. Mantey Professor of New Testament
Northern Seminary
Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Networking Team, INFEMIT
Latin American Theological Fellowship
Rikk Watts
Research Professor of New Testament
Regent College