The Life of Christ

Combined and Abridged From the Four Gospels

Dr. Dennis Cravens

• Publisher: Elm Hill
• Year: 2019
• eBook ISBN: 9781400325597
• Topic: Teología y religión
• Subtopic: Biografía bíblica

Read the entire story of Christ’s life in one flowing easy to read narrative based solely on the verses in four gospels and with references to those biblical verses.

PART 1 PREEXISTENCE, BIRTH, AND EARLY LIFE

Sections 1-17

1 Pre-existence of Christ

John 1:1-18

In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God and was with God from the beginning. All things were made by him. In him are life and the light of men. And the light shone in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. John was sent to bear witness to that true Light.

He was in the world, and the world knew him not, and his own received him not. But as many as received him and believed on his name, to them, he gave the power to become the sons of God.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, as the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

John bore witness saying, this was he who was before me and brought grace and truth. No man has seen God only his begotten Son.

2 Genealogy of Jesus through Joseph

Matthew 1:1-17

Jesus who is called Christ is a son/descendant of David and Abraham and many notable Hebrews.

3 Genealogy of Jesus through Mary

Luke 3:23-38

And Jesus began his ministry at about thirty years of age and could trace his decadency through many well-known Hebrews back to Adam through Abraham.

4 Angel announces John’s birth

Luke 1:1-25

Many have taken in hand to set forth a declaration of those things believed among us even some who are eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; It seemed reasonable to me to write you, Theophilus, that you might know with certainty the things you have been taught.

There was a certain priest named Zacharias, and his wife was Elisabeth. They were both righteous and obeyed the ordinances of the Lord. But Elisabeth was barren and well advanced in years. And while Zacharias executed the priest’s office his lot was to burn incense in the temple. A multitude of the people was praying outside. There appeared an angel to Zacharias, and he was afraid. But the angel said “Fear not, Zacharias: your prayer is heard, and Elisabeth shall bear you a son and you shall call his name John. And many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great, he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost. And he shall turn many to the Lord. And he shall go before him in the spirit and with the power of Elijah, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

And Zacharias said to the angel, “How shall I know this? My wife and I are well advanced in years.” And the angel said, “I am Gabriel, and am sent from God to speak these glad tidings. You shall be without speech, until the day that these things come to pass, because you did not believe me.” And the people wondered why he was so long in the temple. When he came out, they perceived that he had seen a vision. And Elisabeth conceived and hid five months.

5 Angel visits Mary

Luke 1:26-38

And in the sixth month, Gabriel was sent to Nazareth, to a virgin whose name was Mary. And said, “Hail, blessed are you among women.” And she was troubled at his salutation. And the angel said “Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God. You shall bring forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be called the Son of the Highest: and there shall be no end to his kingdom.”

Then Mary said, “How shall this be since I have not known a man?” And the angel answered “The Holy Ghost shall come upon you. He who shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God. Your cousin, Elisabeth, has also conceived a son. For with God nothing shall be impossible.” And Mary said, “Let it be as you said.”

6 Mary visits Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-56

Mary went into Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias.

When Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; And she spoke “Blessed are you among women. Why is this that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. From henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. And his mercy is on them that fear him. He has exalted them of low degree and the rich he has sent away empty.” And Mary stayed with her about three months.

7 Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:57-80

Now Elisabeth’s full time came, and she brought forth a son. Her neighbors rejoiced with her. On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child, and they called him Zacharias. His mother said, “Not so; but he shall be called John.” They made signs to his father, how he would have him called. He asked for a writing table, and wrote, His name is John. And his mouth was opened, and he spoke and praised God. And these sayings were reported abroad throughout Judaea. “What manner of child shall this be!”

Zacharias prophesied, saying, “Blessed be the Lord; for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation as he spoke by his holy prophets, that we should be saved and to remember his holy covenant; that we might serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life. And you, child, shall go before the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins, To give light to them in darkness and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” And the child grew, and grew strong in spirit, and lived in the deserted places till his appearance to Israel.

8 Angel visits Joseph in a dream

Matthew 1:18-25

Now when Mary was going to be married to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph being a just man thought of putting her away, but the angel of the LORD appeared saying, “Joseph, fear not to take Mary: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She shall bring forth a son; call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people.”

Now, this was spoken by the prophet, saying, “Behold, a virgin shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is, God with us.” Then Joseph took to him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth Jesus.

9 Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-7

And there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. All went to be logged into his own city. Joseph went to the city of Bethlehem to be registered with Mary, who was great with child. While there, she brought forth her firstborn son and laid him in a manger...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title page
• Title page
• Copyright page
• Introduction
• Contents
• Part 1: Preexistence, Birth, and Early Life
• Part 2: John’s and Christ’s Early Ministry
• Part 3: Galilean Ministry
• Part 4: Training of the Twelve
• Part 5: Judian Ministry
• Part 6: Perean Ministry
• Part 7: Jerusalem Ministry
• Part 8: Last Week
• Part 9: Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, and Burial
• Part 10: Resurrection, Appearances, and Ascension
• Index
• Reverse Index
• Outline of the books
• Miracles of Jesus
• Back cover