Biblical Studies / Life of Jesus

  • Ascension by

    Christians spend a great deal of time thinking about the birth, death, resurrection, and Second Coming of Jesus, but the ascension of Christ is often overlooked. Yet the ascension was the event that marked Christ’s enthronement, His return to …

  • Baptism by

    After four hundred years of silence, the voice of prophecy resumed in Israel with the arrival of John the Baptist. He came, calling all Israel to repent and be baptized. Jesus’ baptism by John marks the official beginning of His …

  • Before Abraham Was, I AM by

    In this message entitled “Before Abraham Was, I AM,” Dr. Sproul examines the most controversial I AM saying of Jesus as he re-visits an encounter Jesus had with some children of Abraham as they discussed their family tree.

  • Boy Jesus in the Temple by

    The New Testament tells us very little about the years between Jesus’ birth and the beginning of His ministry. The gospel of Luke contains the one significant account that exists—the story of Jesus’ visit to the temple at the …

  • Crucifixion by

    The apex of Christ’s redemptive work occurred when He was nailed to the cross and bore the penalty due to us. His crucifixion was an act of propitiation, satisfying the justice of God. In this lecture, Dr. R.C …

  • Incarnation by

    So often, we think of the work of Christ as something that began when He was baptized in the Jordan River around the age of thirty. In reality, however, the work of Christ began in eternity past in the covenant …

  • Infancy Hymns by

    Throughout the Old Testament, God’s major redemptive acts were celebrated in song. The Song of Moses in Exodus 15 celebrated the redemption of Israel from Egypt. The Song of Deborah in Judges 5 celebrated the defeat of the Canaanites …

  • Last Supper by

    In the Old Testament, the Passover lamb distinguished the people of God from the unbelieving Egyptians. The Passover also marked Israel’s redemption from Egypt. The Old Testament prophets described the future redemption of Israel in terms of a new …

  • Nathaniel by

    Have you ever wondered what Jesus’ first words would have been if you had met Him face to face? There was a man named Nathanael who waited for the Messiah. Unlike the rest of us, his first encounter with Jesus …

  • Resurrection by

    The Jewish and Roman leaders probably breathed a sigh of relief after Jesus died on the cross. They were finally rid of this man who had exposed their evil and hypocrisy. Or so they thought. In this lecture, Dr. R …

  • Temptation by

    Immediately after His baptism, Jesus is driven into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. We are reminded here not only of Israel’s testing in the wilderness, but of the original test—the temptation of Adam. In this …

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  • The Ascension by

    Christians love to celebrate Jesus’ birth during Christmas and His resurrection during Easter, but what about His Ascension? Can you give at least three reasons why it is better that Jesus went away? With these questions in mind, Dr. Sproul …

  • The Baptism by

    If John’s baptism symbolized the cleansing of sin, why was the sinless Son of God baptized? Dr. Sproul explores the thought in this message as he explains why Jesus needed to be baptized to fulfill all righteousness.