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Acts reveals the continuing work of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit and the apostles. Picture this incredible transformation—the early church exploded from just 120 believers huddled in an upper room to a powerful movement that spread across the entire Roman Empire.

The four gospels record the details about Jesus' life and ministry, but they give extraordinary attention to the final week of our Lord's life—commonly known as Passion Week. What key events happened during this pivotal week, and why do the gospel writers examine them in such remarkable depth? How does understanding these final days impact your own life?

What is the significance of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead? Of course, this demonstrated Jesus’ power over life and death. But this pivotal moment demonstrated Jesus’ final proof of His Messianic claims—that He is the redeemer of Israel, but it also strategically set the stage for the events that would come the following week of Jesus' life.

Jesus not only decreed the events of the cross but also willingly went to the cross to save sinners. Christ orchestrated everything perfectly so that He would die during Passover as the ultimate sacrifice, giving His life ""as a ransom for many"" in fulfillment of God's eternal plan of redemption.

Jesus' three-and-a-half-year public ministry launches with a powerful encounter with John the Baptist. The Old Testament promised a forerunner would prepare the way—and that man was John, who baptized Jesus. Then comes the dramatic 40-day temptation by Satan himself. But what does this mean for us as Christians today?

While the Bible describes in detail Christ's birth and public ministry, the gospel record is completely silent about His life between ages 12 and 30. Can we discern what Jesus did during those 18 years? And if so, does it matter for us as Christians? Today, Tom explores the "Silent Years" of Jesus' life.

Do you know the details surrounding the birth narrative of Jesus Christ and why such an account is in our Bible? It is important to understand that the second member of the Trinity being born into this world is not only the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, but also necessary for man to be made right with God.

Why do the four gospels often differ in their content and emphasis as it relates to Jesus Christ? Primarly because each gospel writer describes Christ's person and work, but they do so with distinct purposes. These clear differences don't detract from Jesus and the good news of salvation—rather, they show this powerful message from different angles.

The New Testament gospels record the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. And woven throughout the story, we find several key historical and theological realites that help shape our understanding of Jesus Christ and why He came into the world.

Sadly, pride is considered a necessary virtue in our world today. But the Bible says the opposite is true: those who have been redeemed by Christ must flee from the sinfulness of pride and put on humility. But for us as Christians, how do we pursue humility and continue to grow in this nonnegotiable virtue? Tom Pennington explains from 1 Peter 5 how Christians can be humble and walk in a manner that is worthy of the gospel.