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Jesus Christ, touchdown in a manger and liftoff from a Mountian.

It has been estimated that since the time of Adam some 40 billion people have lived on earth. Of this number more than 5 billion are living at the present time.

Sociologists and anthropologists have separated these 40 billion into endless categories—those of race, geography, religion, politics, economics, etc.

The sobering truth is, however, that their Creator has placed this mass of humanity into one of two categories, the saved and the lost. Furthermore, the eternal destiny of each of the 40 billion depends totally upon his or her relationship with one Man.

Who is this amazing individual? His official name and title read The Lord Jesus Christ.

What a marvelous and mysterious book is the Bible! The Old Testament opens up with man made in the image of God (Gen. 1:26). The New Testament begins with God made in the image of man (Matt. 1:23).

In the Old Testament we see the sheep dying for the shepherd (Gen. 4:2, 4). In the New Testament we read of the Shepherd dying for the sheep (John 10:11). You can read the story of a man killed for his message...peace.

The following is an overview of Christ’s earthly ministry, from his touchdown in a manger to his liftoff from a mountain. This glory story begins with his arrival as the Lamb of Jehovah and concludes with his ascension as the Lion of Judah.

The life of Christ will be considered here both chronologically and topically. The chronological approach briefly overviews those key events such as Christ’s birth, baptism, temptation, and transfiguration. The topical approach summarizes such subjects as his miracles, parables, sermons, and prayers.

Heavenly Father: The first Person in the Trinity (Luke 2:49);

Earthly father: The Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35; Matt. 1:20)

His mother: Mary (Luke 2:7)

His half brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas (Matt. 13:55)

His half sisters: Unnamed (Matt. 13:56)

His famous ancestors: Abraham and David (Matt. 1:1)

First mention: The seed of the woman (Gen. 3:15)

Final mention: The Lord Jesus Christ (Rev. 22:21)

Meaning of his name:Jesus means “Savior”;

Christ means “The Anointed One.”

Frequency of his name: These three key names and titles, “Jesus,” “Christ,” and “Lord,” appear nearly 2,000 times in the New Testament. In addition, there are literally hundreds of other names and titles found throughout the entire Bible.

Biblical books mentioning him: He is referred to in every one of the sixty-six books.

Occupation: Creator (John 1:3); Redeemer (1 Pet. 1:18-19); Prophet (Matt. 13:57); Priest (Heb. 3:1; 4:14); King (Rev. 19:16); Shepherd (John 10:11); Judge (John 5:22)

Place of birth: Bethlehem (Luke 2:4-7)

Place of death: Outside Jerusalem, on a hill (Matt. 27:33)

Manner of death: Crucifixion (John 19:18)

Age at death: Approximately thirty-four years old

Place of resurrection: From a garden tomb (John 19:41; 20:11-17)

Important fact about his life: He was (and is) the Son of God who became the sinless Son of Man, that sinful sons of men might become the sons of God.

The two genealogies—There is a genealogy in Matthew, for a king must have one. There is a genealogy in Luke, for a perfect man should have one. There is no genealogy in Mark, for a servant does not need one. There is no genealogy in John, for the mighty God does not have one.

A. Matthew’s genealogy (Matt. 1:1-17)—“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham” (1:1).1-1-1

1. He begins with Abraham and goes forward in time to Joseph.

2. He gives the royal line of Joseph.

3. He traces this line through Solomon, David’s first son.

4. His list includes forty-one names, four of which are women.

a. Tamar

b. Rahab

c. Ruth

d. Bath-sheba1-1-2

B. Luke’s genealogy (Luke 3:23-38)

1. He begins with Joseph and goes backward in time to Adam.

2. He gives the racial line of Mary.