Suggested Topical Studies
From the book Getting to Know Jesus
by Eric Kampmann
Beginnings
Luke’s Prologue
January 3
John’s Prologue
January 4–9
Matthew Genealogy
January 10
Mary is Chosen
January 14–17, 19–21
The Shepherds as Witnesses
January 22–23
Jesus Named
January 24
Two Prophecies
January 25–26
The Magi
January 27–30
Escape into Egypt
January 31
Herod’s Response
February 1
Jesus’ Childhood
February 2–3
Life of John the Baptist
John’s Mission
January 8
John’s Birth
January 10–14, Jan 18
John’s Ministry
February 4–8, March 12–18, May 14–15
John’s Death
July 5–7
John’s Importance
October 19
Sermon on the Mount
The Full Sermon
March 24–May 11
The Beatitudes
March 25–April 2
The Lord’s Prayer
April 17–22
Study of Selected Parables
Introduction
May 24
Parable of the Sower
May 30–June 5
Parable of the Weeds
June 8–10
Parable of the Mustard Seed
June 11
Parable of the Hidden Treasure
June 12
Parable of the Merchant
June 13
Parable of the Fishermen
June 14
Parable of the Good Samaritan
August 18
Parable of the Lost Coin
September 3
Parable of the Prodigal Son
September 4–7
Jesus’ Identity
I Am the Bread of Life
July 12
I Am the Light of the World
August 12
Before Abraham was I Am
August 16
I Am the Gate
August 25
I Am the Good Shepherd
August 26
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
August 27
I Am the Way, and the Truth and the Life
November 8
Study of the Raising of Lazarus & The Aftermath
September 25–October 3
The Crucifixion and Resurrection
of Jesus Christ
Jesus’ Arrest & Peter’s Denial
November 23–27, 29
The Trial
November 28, November 30–December 4
The Crucifixion & Burial
December 5–14
The 7 Words on the Cross
December 8–12
Resurrection & Ascension
December 15–30