{"id":2868,"date":"2025-03-18T16:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T21:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/?p=2868"},"modified":"2025-03-18T16:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T21:33:56","slug":"lesson-8-jesus-personal-encounters-the-four-gospels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/lesson-8-jesus-personal-encounters-the-four-gospels\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 8: Jesus\u2019 Personal Encounters: The Four Gospels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"755\" src=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2869\" srcset=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8.jpg 1003w, http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8-300x226.jpg 300w, http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Key Verse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2014Luke 19:10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Verse Thought: <\/strong>Read the Key Verse. Use the following definitions to help you understand it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Son of Man:<\/strong> <em>used by Jesus to designate He was the Messiah \u2013 found eighty-one times in the four gospels<\/em>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>seek:<\/strong> <em>to search or seek out, usually something that is lost;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>save:<\/strong> <em>in reference to spiritual salvation \u2013 found 20 times in the gospels<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this verse, we understand just why Jesus came. Today we will learn of some whom Jesus sought, some who were saved, and those who refused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emphasis: <\/strong>To understand that Jesus came to anyone who would receive Him. Moreover, Jesus will meet with them right where they are. However, one must give up their old life for the new life Jesus has for the Believer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson Summary: <\/strong>In our study of different facets of Jesus\u2019 ministry, we come to a few of the personal encounters. We begin with a religious leader who came to Jesus by night: Nicodemus. Next, we will read of Jesus as He knew there was someone in Samaria who needed Him \u2013 the woman at the well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you remember Jesus\u2019 cousin, John (John the Baptist)? While in jail, he had questions for Jesus. Jesus answered him, declaring John was the messenger who prepared the way for Jesus, the Promised One. But, not everyone who knew Jesus initially believed in Him, for Jesus\u2019 brothers did not believe in Him \u2013 not until after His death, burial, and resurrection. We will find out who is Jesus\u2019 true family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary and Martha, sisters, were dear friends of Jesus. While at their house, Martha was troubled, but Mary sat at Jesus\u2019 feet, listening to Him teach. Next, we learn of a rich young ruler who, although he had obeyed God\u2019s commands, refused to give up his life of riches for Jesus \u2013 and what it cost him. But then we will find Zacchaeus, a publican who was rich, received Jesus \u2013 immediately declaring he would give half of his riches to the poor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we read about the death of Lazarus, Mary and Martha\u2019s brother. Jesus received word that Lazarus was sick, but did not immediately return \u2013 for He knew God\u2019s plan. When Jesus arrived, Lazarus had already been in the grave for four days. We will learn of Martha\u2019s faith, Mary\u2019s weeping, and Jesus grief. Jesus will reveal God\u2019s plan for Lazarus and all who witnessed the events as they transpired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-7d8a30b6-f223-4d4f-afcc-8dd983ea1215\" href=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8-Questions.pdf\"><strong>Y3Q1-Lesson-8-Questions<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8-Questions.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-7d8a30b6-f223-4d4f-afcc-8dd983ea1215\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-09ea45c1-96df-4821-af17-4a865b2fe813\" href=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8-Childrens-Worksheets.pdf\"><strong>Y3Q1-Lesson-8-Childrens-Worksheets<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Y3Q1-Lesson-8-Childrens-Worksheets.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-09ea45c1-96df-4821-af17-4a865b2fe813\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a craft idea if you are teaching this lesson to children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lesson-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2874\" srcset=\"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lesson-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lesson-8-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lesson-8-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lesson-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lesson-8-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We remembered The Woman at the Well as she met Jesus. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Verse For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. \u2014Luke 19:10 Key Verse Thought: Read the Key Verse. 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