Summary

The nation of Israel has waited 400 years for a Messiah, hearing nothing from God. This week the story begins with the birth of a baby, Jesus, whose name means "The Lord is salvation". He is the rescuer the people have been waiting for, but is He who they thought He would be?

Further Reading

JESUS’ IDENTITY

Scene 1 – The Birth of Jesus
Story from Matthew 1—2 Luke 1—2

Scene 2 – Jesus’ Baptism
Story from Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3; John 1

Scene 3 – Jesus’ Temptation 
Story from Matthew 4; Luke 4

Scene 4 – Jesus’ Disciples
Story from Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 5

JESUS’ WORKS     

Scene 1 – Miracles
Story from Luke 3; Mark 2-5 ; John 1

Scene 2 – The Pharisees
Story from Mark 3; Matthew 23; John 3