01Introduction
Starting with Christ: why does the New Testament matter? What does it contain?
The Big Story · New Testament Overview
History, literature, theology, and pastoral care — the main thread of the New Testament: how Jesus Christ fulfilled God's promises and shapes the church and us today.
New Testament overview lessons
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02The Background of the New Testament
Religious, cultural, and political background setting the stage for the story.
03The History and Geography of the New Testament
Walking through the places: from Nazareth and Jerusalem to Philippi and Rome.
04The Life of Jesus (I)
Birth, revelation, and the beginning of the Messiah's ministry.
05The Life of Jesus (II)
The Galilean ministry: teaching, healing, and calling disciples.
06The Life of Jesus (III) · Galilee Year 2
The second Galilean year: the turning point, discipleship, and rising conflict.
07The Life of Jesus (IV)
The Passion week: final teachings, suffering, and the cross.
08The Life of Jesus (V) · Glorification
Resurrection, appearances, and ascension: the dawn of a new era.
09The Early Church (I)
Pentecost and the Jerusalem church: the Spirit comes, the gospel moves outward.
10The Early Church (II) · Paul's Missionary Journeys
Paul's missionary journeys: the gospel enters the Gentile world.
11The Pauline Epistles
Romans through Philemon: letters to churches and coworkers.
12The General Epistles
Hebrews through Jude: messages for the broader church.
13The Book of Revelation
Looking to glory in the midst of suffering: the end of God's story and the new creation.
Entry page for the New Testament Overview series. Lecture notes, PDFs, and teacher / student handouts are being added over time.