New Testament Bible Study with Mike Mazzalongo

This introductory lesson will review the historical, political and social conditions that led up to and include the times in which this gospel record was written.

In this lesson we continue to examine background information about Matthew himself and a closer look at the purpose and structure of his book.

This lesson begins the comments and explanations of the material that Matthew lists in his opening narrative which include Jesus' genealogy, birth, escape to Egypt and return to Nazareth.

In this lesson we review the five main topics discussed by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount.

In this section Matthew describes 3 amazing days in Jesus' busy life.

Matthew lists the names of those chosen by Jesus to be His special messengers, and reviews the instructions and warnings Jesus gives them before sending them out on their first solo mission.

Matthew describes the aggressive questioning Jesus would begin to draw from the Jewish religious leaders as His ministry progressed.

This lesson will examine the reasons why Jesus used parables in His teaching ministry and what rules we need to follow in order to understand their original meaning and how to draw applications from them today.

Jesus performs miracles for the crowds as well as private demonstrations of His power for His Apostles in order to strengthen their faith and prepare them for His own suffering and death on the cross.

In this passage Jesus will explain the nature of relationships that people have in the Kingdom and how to repair them when they are broken.

Matthew 19 contains key information about Jesus' teaching concerning marriage and divorce. This study tries to correct certain misunderstandings about what Jesus is actually saying about who is guilty or innocent in these situations.

In this lesson Mike examines Jesus' response to those who rejected Him. A response that will pronounce a judgment on the religious leaders of that time as well as a long prophetic discourse about the destruction of Jerusalem and His return at the end of the world.

In the final lesson of this series Mike will review the main events of Jesus' 'Passion' and focus in on the history of the Jewish Passover and its transition to the meal of remembrance that Christians around the world observe.

The first lesson in this series reviews the background information on the author of this gospel and the style he uses in presenting Jesus' life and ministry.

From the opening verse, we immediately see Mark's goal of presenting Jesus as a divine being through the witness of His teaching and miracles.

In this lesson, we get an overview of how Mark sets out to prove his opening declaration that Jesus is the Son of God.

In this section of Mark's gospel, the author profiles four powerful situations where those who witness Christ's power believe in Him as Lord and Savior.

In this section of Mark's gospel, the writer uses the miracles where Jesus heals the blind and deaf as a preview of the opening of the Apostles' unbelieving eyes and ears.

Now that the Apostles have acknowledged Jesus' true identity as the Son of God, the Lord begins more in-depth teaching on the subjects of His mission and the nature of His Kingdom.

As the time for Jesus' death grows near Mark recounts several confrontations with various Jewish leaders and groups that will seal their rejection of Him as their Messiah.

In the last hours before His suffering Jesus will provide teaching concerning the judgment coming on the Jewish nation, and how His Apostles will remember Him after He is gone.

In this last class in the series, Mike will focus on the key passages that describe Jesus' death, burial and resurrection - an experience referred to as the Lord's "Passion."

Mike begins with a critical review of all four gospels in order to prepare for a focused study of the Book of Luke.

This lesson reviews the section in Luke that provides information on John the Baptist, Jesus' early life and the beginning of His ministry in Galilee.

Luke describes the many miracles and teaching sessions by Jesus performed in and around his home town and neighboring area.

This section continues the description of the rise of Jesus' ministry with amazing miracles and includes the Lord's commendation of John the Baptist and his work now completed.

In this final part of Jesus' ministry in Galilee, Luke continues to describe Jesus' miracles but adds a section explaining how He prepared and sent out disciples on their first missionary journey.

Luke turns his attention to Jesus' preparation for His journey south to Jerusalem and the opposition that awaits Him there.

Now that Jesus approaches Jerusalem, He is met with stiff opposition from the Pharisees and Priests who question both His teachings and legitimacy to teach.

In this section, Jesus relays several parables in response to those who questioned His authority and mission, and as a way of teaching His disciples on the unseen reality of the Kingdom of God.

Jesus heals 10 lepers and makes a prophecy concerning the coming judgment on the city of Jerusalem for having rejected its divine Messiah.

Luke describes three key events during Jesus' time in the city of Jerusalem: Prophecy concerning His death and resurrection; healing of a blind man; His triumphal entry into the city riding a donkey.

Here Jesus confronts and rebukes the religious leaders (who should have been first to recognize and accept Him) for rejecting Him and blocking people from going to Him.

The first of a two-part lesson describing the early events leading to Jesus' death on the cross.

Luke describes the final scene of Jesus' death and burial as well as the glorious aftermath of His resurrection on the 3rd day following His crucifixion.

In the first lesson of Acts, Mike explains the difference between the empowering and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The class will also review the events surrounding the day of Pentecost and begin to follow the ministry of Peter the Apostle.

The amazing success of Peter's Pentecost sermon is quickly followed by another miracle, a subsequent arrest and Peter's defense of the Gospel.

Luke describes the amazing case of Ananias and Sapphira's sudden death and the continued persecution of the Apostles by the Jewish leadership.

Luke describes the events taking place and the people who were part of the first congregation of the church in Jerusalem.

Luke continues to describe the events taking place and the people who were part of the first congregation of the church in Jerusalem.

In this lesson, Luke describes the important breakthrough for the early church as Peter begins to proclaim the gospel to non-Jews for the first time.

Mike traces out the beginning and completion of Paul's first missionary journey with the many interesting and challenging stops along the way.

Mike continues the section describing Paul's second missionary journey and an important meeting at the church in Jerusalem to decide the future of Paul's work among the Gentiles.

Luke describes Paul's final journey as a free man working primarily in Ephesus establishing the church that would eventually spread the gospel throughout Asia Minor.

Paul returns to Jerusalem where he is arrested and a long period of confinement in various locations begins.

In this lesson, Luke describes Paul's appearances before Roman governors Felix and Festus and the outcome of those hearings.

Luke describes Paul's hearing before a third Roman official, Agrippa, and his subsequent appeal to be judged at the Imperial Court in Rome by Caesar himself.

Luke's excellent historical and nautical record of Paul's voyage to Rome and final scene preaching and teaching while awaiting trial.

In the opening verses of chapter one John goes back before the beginning of time to introduce Jesus and His relationship to God.

John picks up the earthly history of Jesus' ministry with a description of John the Baptist's work in preparing the people for the arrival of the Messiah.