The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

C. The Messiah was prophesied to come from the tribe of Judah, Gen. 49.10.

D. The Messiah was to come from the family of David.

1. 2 Sam. 7.16

2. Ps. 89.34-36

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II. Prolegomena, Part 2: Critical Procedures for a Productive Life of Christ Study

A. Make a commitment to be thorough and rigorous: be a workman of the Word of the Lord, 2 Tim. 2.15.

B. Focus on Scripture: the New Testament provides an authoritative, accurate, and spiritually moving account of the life of Christ.

1. John 5.39-40

2. Matt. 5.17-18

3. Luke 24.44-48

C. Integrate your study around the Kingdom of God, Mark 1.14-15.