Series Guide
Overview
The work and ministry of Jesus were not done in a vacuum, free from all outside impact or influence. Rather, we can best understand Jesus’s work when we understand the culture in which he lived. This series will look at some of the underlying challenges Jesus faced within his culture. Along the way, we will see the importance of what he accomplished at the cross and how it still applies to us today.
Weekly Previews
The World of Jesus - Week 1
Jesus has come to fulfill the law, not do away with it. But fulfilling it, however, Jesus's way, not Mose's, becomes the focus.
The World of Jesus - Week 2
Jesus's words about how people identify him are critical to understanding both the purpose he came for and what followers are to do with that.
The World of Jesus - Week 3
Jesus knew he was more than just another teacher. Many religious leaders were threatened by Jesus's following, so they tried challenging his authority while others watched.
The World of Jesus - Week 4
Jesus's message will bring even the most hardened enemies together as they try to keep the kingdom from moving forward.
The World of Jesus - Week 5
No matter the season, Jesus challenges the rule of the day. When we are called to consider the person of Jesus, our decision affects all that we hold to be important in life.