Jesus: The Mission

by Kenneth Schenck

Life Lessons from the Key Moments of Jesus' Life His life, death, and resurrection are the pivot points of human history. Countless men and women have laid their lives at his feet. But who was this Jewish prophet, and what was it he really came to do? New Testament scholar Kenneth Schenck bridges time and culture to bring you Jesus The Mission. Immerse yourself in the world of history's most transformative figure to learn about the key moments of his life and mission, including his message, mission, ministry, miracles, and how all of these produced the conflicts that eventually led to his death and resurrection. But this is not just a history book; each chapter concludes with the author's reflections about how Jesus' life and mission shape our lives more into his image. Following his successful three-volume series on the life and letters of the apostle Paul, Schenck turns his attention to the life and significance of Jesus of Nazareth in this two-volume set, which also includes Jesus Portraits from the Gospels. Embrace the mission and message of Jesus and let it shape your life today!

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Edward Arrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this study of the mission of Jesus based primarily on the Synoptic Gospels, but also drawing from John and other books in the Bible. The author caused me to think more deeply about the life, ministry, and mission of Jesus than I have in a long time. He emphasized how the people of that day were looking for a Messiah who would free them from Roman rule. When Jesus walked the earth, He did not spend His three years of public ministry telling people who He was. He clearly was not on the same mission that most of His followers thought He was. His true purpose becomes clear as we study the Bible in its entirety. The book challenges the reader to do just that.