Jesus and the Nations — Scripture Study Companion
Follow God's promise to bless the nations through Israel, Jesus, and a Spirit-empowered people.
Read each cited passage in your own Bible. This original guide provides references, observations, and questions rather than Bible translation text.
Movement 1: Receive the promise of blessing
Passages to read in your own Bible
Genesis 12:1–3; Psalm 67; Isaiah 49:1–6
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.
Movement 2: Watch Jesus cross boundaries
Passages to read in your own Bible
Matthew 8:5–13; Mark 7:24–30; John 4:1–42
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.
Movement 3: Read Pentecost as public witness
Passages to read in your own Bible
Acts 1:6–8; Acts 2:1–21; Acts 10:34–48
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.
Movement 4: Join the final worship
Passages to read in your own Bible
Ephesians 2:11–22; Revelation 5:9–10; Revelation 7:9–12
Read the passages in context, notice how they connect to the larger biblical story, reflect on what they reveal, and choose one faithful practice in response.