Jesus: Portraits from the Gospels

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

[Joanna Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised at how easy-to-read and understand this scholarly author was able to write this book. I could teach from this book and not make folks feel uneducated or uncomfortable. I highly recommend for a good dose of theology and Bible study.

[Edward Arrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author writes in a way that makes the reader think about what the Gospel narratives are truly saying. I appreciated his approach that we probably have a different perspective of the Gospels today than even the authors of the original texts. Living at the time of the earthly sojourn of Jesus and writing about it after His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension to Heaven would have given a different view of the events of His life and of the words of Jesus than reading them today. Schenck urges his readers to read the Bible with care and great attention to what is being said. He takes us through a close look at the four Gospels and ends with a discussion of some of the major heresies that rose up in the early church and how the early church fathers worked through those to arrive at what most Bible-believing scholars hold to today. The book takes a deep look at various aspects of the Gospels without getting bogged down to the point that readers would be overwhelmed. Read and study the Bible.