In the New Testament Gospels we find record of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His coming was part of God’s eternal plan to bring salvation to the world (2 Tim. 1:9-10). Studying these books of the Bible can not only increase knowledge of who Jesus is but also foster a deeper trust in the One who died on the cross to take the punishment our sin deserves (Isa. 53:4-6).
Sometimes before delving in to a specific Gospel, it may be good to provide an overview of the life of Christ as seen in the Gospels. Here you’ll find some curriculum and teaching tools to introduce students to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as a whole.
Curriculum Resources Providing and Overview of the New Testament Gospels
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For Adults:
- Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels Video Series by Wallace, J. Warner
- God the Savior Bible Study Guide with DVD or Streaming Video by Randy Frazee (only first four out of eight lessons come from the Gospels)
- Jesus Study Guide with DVD: The God Who Knows Your Name by Max Lucado
- The Jesus I Never Knew: Six Sessions on the Life of Christ DVD or Streaming – Also: Participant Guide by Philip Yancey
- Navigating Gospel Truth: Navigating Gospel Truth: A Guide to Faithfully Reading the Accounts of Jesus’s Life DVD – Or with Video Access by Rebecca McLaughlin
For Children:
For Teens:
- Navigating Gospel Truth: A Guide to Faithfully Reading the Accounts of Jesus’s Life – Teen Bible Study Book with Video Access by Rebecca McLaughlin
Teaching Tools Spanning All Gospel Books of the Bible
For Adults (some may also be suitable for teens):
- Handbook: Rose Guides to the Gospels: Side-by-Side Charts and Overviews by Rose Publishing
- Video: Introducing the Four Gospels – Life of Christ
- Video: The Four Gospels: a Quick Overview | Whiteboard Bible Study
- Video: The Four Gospels – All 4 Gospels compilation Full Movie
- Video: What are the Gospels
For Children:
- Coloring Pages: The Four Gospels
- Video: God’s Story: The Gospels
- Worksheets: New Testament Gospels Review
For Bible Study & Curriculum Ideas for Each of the Gospels: