The Ministry of Jesus Begins

In this Sunday School lesson, we begin exploring the opening chapters of the Gospel of Luke and discover that the birth of Jesus was far more than a historical event—it marked the beginning of God’s plan of redemption being revealed to the world.

From Caesar’s decree to the manger in Bethlehem, every detail demonstrates God’s sovereign control over history and His faithfulness to fulfill every promise He has made.

In this lesson, we examine:

• How God used ordinary world events to accomplish His extraordinary plan
• Why Jesus is the promised Messiah, fully God and fully man
• Christ’s mission to save sinners through His sacrificial death
• The humility of Christ’s birth and what it teaches believers today
• Why the shepherds were chosen to receive the ...