The Age of Jesus and the Apostles (6 BC - AD 70)

Away with the King - The Jesus Movement

Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central event the humiliation of its God.

Jesus and the Church

The gospel writers picture Jesus as retracing the steps of Israel.

Spent time in Egypt

Entered the Jordan

Tempted in the wilderness

Called twelve disciples (twelve tribes)

Spoke God's word like Moses (Sermon on the Mount)

Preached five sermons (compare with Pentateuch) in Matthew

Performed mighty deeds of deliverance

Confronted imperial powers

Where Israel failed, Jesus had been a faithful Son. His followers were to pick up where he left off.