Simple Scenes from the Life of Jesus

Jesus had a remarkable, uncomplicated way of getting people to focus on what really matters. Often it happened in a single conversation.

Simple Scenes from the Life of Jesus is a 12-lesson Courageous Living workbook by Wilson Adams on twelve encounters from the Gospels.

How This Study Helps

We can know the life of Jesus as a set of familiar stories without letting them question us. The people Jesus met were a lot like us, busy, distracted, and missing the bigger picture.

This study steps into twelve scenes, from "Follow me" and "Lord, teach us to pray" to Peter on the water, the rich young ruler, the King on a donkey, and Mary's costly gift. Each lesson shows the larger truth Jesus helped people see and asks what He would help us see today.

What's Inside

• Follow Me (Luke 9:23)
• “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” (Luke 11:1–10)
• Are You Listening? (Mark 4:1–9)
• The Second Most Stressful Day (Matt. 14:13–21)
• If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat (Matt. 14:22–23)
• What Do You See? (Mark 8:22–25)
• Majesty on the Mountain (Matt. 17:19)
• Straight-Talk About Forgiveness (Matt. 18:21–35)
• The Gospel According to Jesus (Matt. 19:16–22)
• The King on a Donkey (Matt. 21:1–17)
• The Lord of the Gift (Matt. 25:14–29)
• The Reality of Compassion (John 12:1–8)

Format & Features

Twelve chapters in a paperback workbook, with teaching and discussion material in each lesson.

Who It's For

Adult and teen Bible classes, small groups, and anyone who wants to know Jesus better.

Common Questions

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Its 12 chapters fit a quarter of weekly classes. Order a copy for each student.

Which Gospels does it draw from?
Mainly Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with a closing lesson from John 12.

About the Author

Wilson Adams has a gift for making the complex simple, and he believes teaching isn't finished until it reaches application. That's why every book in the Courageous Living series offers both. He is also the author of Turning Point and co-author of A Life Lost and Found: A Journey of Hope and Healing. He and his wife, Julie, live near Nashville, Tennessee.

About the Series

Simple Scenes from the Life of Jesus is part of Courageous Living, Wilson Adams' series of 12-lesson workbooks that pair clear Bible teaching with practical application for classes and personal study.

Product Details

• Author: Wilson Adams
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: Courageous Living
• Chapters: 12
• Format: Paperback workbook