Jesus overcame temptation. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Central Truth Jesus faced temptation but didn’t sin. This should bring us tremendous hope. In Christ, we are freed from the power of sin. Though we will continue to be tempted, we don’t have to sin because Christ’s Holy Spirit lives in us and can lead us into righteousness. If we do sin,...

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Central Truth John the baptist did what few people do: he faithfully walked in the plans of God for his life. John was called to prepare people to meet the Messiah. That’s exactly what he did. When Jesus was revealed as Messiah, John gladly pointed people to Jesus...

Jesus always fulfilled the law, showing He is the Messiah.   Scripture: Luke 2:21-24,27-32,41-50 Central Truth Throughout the Old Testament, the Messiah was promised to come through God’s people—Israel. The Messiah would be in the line of both Abraham and David. He would be born in Bethlehem. He would be anointed by God’s Spirit, bring liberty to captives, suffer...

Jesus, the Word of God, came to bring salvation. Scripture: John 1:1-18 Central Truth: Only the sinless Creator could save sinful creations. Jesus, the sinless Creator, became a human to pay a price humanity could not pay and give a peace with God humanity could not earn. All who believe in Jesus, the Son of God, are given the...

The following are the additional resources for From Heaven to Earth, the seventh volume of The Gospel Project’s current study cycle for adults and students.

God fulfills His promises and restores His people. Scripture: Ezra 1:1–2 Central Truth When God sent His people into exile, He promised He would one day lead them out of it—and He did. Whether the Israelites expected it or not, God used the Persian King, Cyrus, to fulfill His promise. Through Jesus, God fulfilled another part of this promise...