Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction
1. Preparation: Birth, John the Baptist, and the Temptations
2. Jesus's Central Message: The Kingdom of God
3. The Nature of the Kingdom: Presence, Realm, Ethics, Messiah, and the Father
4. Jesus's Titles: Who Is Jesus?
5. Jesus's Teaching and Actions: Showing Who He Is
6. Jesus's Community of the New Era: The Calling of Those Who Respond
7. The Vindication to Come: Warning to Israel, Gentile Inclusion, and the Son of Man's Return to Judge
8. Jesus's Final Week: A Dispute over Authority
Conclusion
Indexes

About the Author

Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is executive director for cultural engagement at the Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, where he also serves as senior research professor of New Testament studies.

Benjamin I. Simpson (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of New Testament studies and director of resource development at the Washington, DC, campus of Dallas Theological Seminary.