Introducing the Gospels

This powerful exploration of the Gospels challenges us to reconsider what we think we know about the life of Jesus. Unlike typical biographies that focus on childhood development, accomplishments, and legacy, the Gospels have a singular, startling focus: the death of Jesus Christ. When we break down the word count, we discover that the final week of Jesus' life receives disproportionate attention—205 pages worth in a typical biography format, compared to just 31 pages for His first thirty years. This isn't accidental; it's intentional. From the very beginning of each Gospel, we find hints of opposition, rejection, and death. In Mark chapter 3, religious leaders are already plotting to destroy Jesus after He heals a man with a withered hand. In Luke chapter 4, His own hometown tries to throw Him off a cliff. The message is clear: the cross wasn't Plan B. It was always the plan. Jesus repeatedly told His disciples He must go to Jerusalem to die, yet they couldn't grasp it. Even Peter, who correctly identified Jesus as the Christ, immediately rebuked Him for talking about death. We often make the same mistake—we want a Savior who brings us comfort and success in this life, but the Gospel offers us something far greater: victory over death itself through Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection.