This video introduces the first set of nine hand-signs and keywords of our Talk Thru the New Testament series titled "Jesus Comes."
Greece / Language
July 27, 2023 • Arlie Francis
God used Alexander the Great to take the Greek language to all the nations he conquered because the Good News is for everyone.
Israel / Hopes
July 21, 2023 • Arlie Francis
The remnant of Israel knew it was time for the Messiah to appear.
Rome / Roads
July 20, 2023 • Arlie Francis
Rome created a network of roads on which the Gospel would reach the world.
Four Distinct Views
July 28, 2023 • Arlie Francis
Because the Good News of a potentially restored relationship is good news for everybody, God inspired four unique Jesus followers to present four perspectives on His life.
Birth
July 29, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 2:1–20, Galatians 4:4, Micah 5:2
At the exact time ordained for the Son of God to appear, Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Baptized By John
July 20, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Luke 3:1–23, Mark 1:1–9, Matthew 3
At Jesus' baptism, the Father spoke, and the Holy Spirit hovered over the water. They ordained the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.
Tempted By Satan
July 19, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Matthew 4:1–11, Mark 1:12–13, Luke 4:1–13
When presented with the opportunity to glorify Himself, empowered by the Holy Spirit Jesus chose obedience to His Father..
Second Birth
July 25, 2023 • Arlie Francis • John 3:1–21
Nicodemus, the respected "teacher of Israel," did not want people to know about his nighttime discussion with Jesus.
Woman at the Well
July 27, 2023 • Arlie Francis • John 4:1–42
Jesus broke all of the religious rules. He met with a rabbi at night. What would Jesus do next?
Jesus Ministers
August 1, 2023 • Arlie Francis
This video introduces the "Jesus Ministers" set of eight hand-signs and keywords in our Talk Thru the Bible series.
Rejection / Selection
July 24, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Luke 4:16–30, Mark 3:13–19, Luke 6:12–16
Jesus was nearly killed by family and friends in Nazareth. Relocating to Capernaum, He drew large crowds and had many disciples. Twelve became Jesus' closest friends.
Parables / Miracles
August 1, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Mark 3:19–30, Mark 4, Luke 8:4–18, Matthew 12—13
Before the events of Matthew 12, Jesus openly offered Himself to the masses as their Messianic King. Afterwards, Jesus focused on preparing His disciples privately for the ministry that would be entrusted to them.
Testimony of Peter
August 1, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Mark 8:27–38, Matthew 16:13–28, Luke 9:18–35
Jesus asked the disciples at Caesarea Philippi, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter immediately responded, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." Peter's confession of Jesus' position resulted in Peter being entrusted with "the keys of the (mystery) kingdom, the Church Age.
Transfiguration
August 1, 2023 • Arlie Francis • Luke 9:28–36, Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8
At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus told His disciples that some of them would see the glory of the Messianic Kingdom with their own eyes. Peter, James, and John were the fortunate few.
