This seven-session study surveys the ministry period of Jesus' life--the time from his baptism to when the journey to the cross began. It focuses on the things Jesus taught and did during that active ministry period, providing insights for us as his followers in the 21st century. Each lesson begins with a story or illustration relation to the topic but drawn from life today, followed by a discussion of the related Scripture, life applications, and discussion questions. Sessions titles are: "Jesus Lived Up to His Baptism," "Jesus Proclaimed the Good News of God," "Jesus Healed the Sick," "Jesus Offered Forgiveness to Sinners," "Jesus Taught with Authority," "Jesus Associated with Bad Company," and "Jesus Withdrew to Pray."

Author Biography

Stan Purdum served as a full-time parish minister in Ohio for a number of years and retired recently after serving part-time as a pastor. He also works as a freelance writer and editor. He holds an education degree from Youngstown State University, a master of divinity from Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and a doctorate in ministry from Drew University. Long an avid bicycle tourist, Stan has ridden several long-distance bike trips, including a cross-nation ride recounted in his book Roll Around Heaven All Day and a trek that covered the entire length of US Route 62 (from Niagara Falls, New York, to El Paso, Texas), the subject of his book Playing in Traffic. Stan is also the author of New Mercies I See, which is a collection of stories about God's grace, and He Walked in Galilee, a study book on the ministry of Jesus. He writes regularly for Adult Bible Studies and Daily Bible Study. Stan and his wife, Jeanine, live in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. They have three grown children.