The Essential Jesus Challenge

A Church-Wide 100 Day Plan
Hosted by Journey Church

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why He is so significant – even life transforming.  Through both Old and New Testament readings you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how He treated people, why He did miracles and the meaning of His death, the significance of His resurrection and what the Bible says about His second coming.

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January 8 – 12

WHO IS JESUS?

1. The Word Made Flesh – John 1:1-18
2. Humbled Yet Exalted – Philippians 2:1-11
3. The Image of God – Colossians 1:15-23
4. Superior to All – Hebrews 1:1-4
5. The Cornerstone – 1 Peter 2:4-10

January 15 – 19

THE NEED FOR A SAVIOR

6. The First Sin – Genesis 3:1-24
7. A Rebellious People – Exodus 32:1 – 33:6
8. No One Does Good – Psalm 14:1-7
9. Sin Has Consequences – Isaiah 59:1-21
10. A Call to Repent – Amos 5:1-27

January 22 – 26

PREVIEWS OF A SAVIOR

11. A Special Celebration – Exodus 12:1-30
12. God’s Provision – Exodus 16:1-35
13. The Bronze Snake – Numbers 21:4-9
14. The New Temple – 1 Kings 8:1-21
15. One Greater Than Jonah – Jonah 1:1 – 4:11

January 29 – February 2

PSALM ABOUT A SAVIOR

16. “You Are My Son” – Psalm 2:1-12
17. Scorned and Suffering – Psalm 22:1-31
18. Hated Without Reason – Psalm 69:1-36
19. A Royal Appointment – Psalm 110:1-7
20. The Stone Rejected – Psalm 118:1-29

February 5 – 9

PROPHECIES ABOUT A SAVIOR

21. The Great Blessing – Genesis 12:1-9
22. The Righteous Branch – Jeremiah 23:1-8
23. The Shepherd from Bethlehem – Micah 5:1-5
24. The Humble King – Zechariah 9:9-17
25. The Pierced One – Zechariah 12:1 – 13:9

February 12 – 16

MORE PROPHECIES ABOUT A SAVIOR

26. God With Us – Isaiah 7:1-25
27. A Special Child – Isaiah 9:1-8
28. The Chosen One – Isaiah 42:1-9
29. The Suffering Servant – Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12
30. Bringing Good News! – Isaiah 61:1-11

February 19 – 23

THE BIRTH OF JESUS

31. Mary’s Son – Luke 1:26-56
32. Joseph’s Dream – Matthew 1:18-25
33. Born in a Manger – Luke 2:1-40
34. Visit of the Magi – Matthew 2:1-23
35. “My Father’s House” – Luke 2:41-52

February 26 – March 1

THE BEGINNING MINISTRY OF JESUS

36. Preparing the Way – Matthew 3:1-17
37. Temptation in the Desert – Luke 4:1-13
38. A Prophet Without Honor – Luke 4:14-30
39. Power and Authority – Luke 4:31-44
40. A New Kind of Fishing – Luke 5:1-11

March 4 – 8

THE SERMONS OF JESUS

41. “But I Tell You…” – Matthew 5:1-48
42. God’s Priorities – Matthew 6:1-34
43. Cautions and Concerns – Matthew 7:1-29
44. Woe to Hypocrites! – Matthew 23:1-39
45. Watching for the End – Matthew 24:1-51

March 11 – 15

THE PARABLES OF JESUS

46. A True Neighbor – Luke 10:25-37
47. Rich Toward God – Luke 12:13-21
48. Banquet Teachings – Luke 14:1-24
49. Lost and Found – Luke 15:1-32
50. Uncommon Prayer – Luke 18:1-14

March 18 – 22

MORE PARABLES OF JESUS

51. Good Crop or Weeds? – Matthew 13:1-58
52. The Generous Landowner – Matthew 20:1-16
53. The Kingdom Is Like… – Matthew 25:1-46
54. The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-18
55. Vine and Branches – John 15:1-17

March 25 – 29

THE MIRACLES OF JESUS

56. Water Into Wine – John 2:1-11
57. Calming the Storm – Mark 4:35-41
58. The Miracle Meal – Matthew 14:13-21
59. Walking on Water – Matthew 14:22-33
60. Powerful Faith – Matthew 21:18-22

April 1 – 5

MORE MIRACLES OF JESUS

61. Blind Eyes Opened – John 9:1-41
62. Paralyzed No Longer – Luke 5:17-26
63. Demons Removed – Mark 5:1-20
64. A Healing Touch – Mark 5:21-43
65. Lazarus Lives! – John 11:1-45

April 8 – 12

THE PRAYERS OF JESUS

66. Morning Prayer – Mark 1:29-39
67. Joyful Prayer – Luke 10:1-24
68. Model Prayer – Luke 11:1-13
69. Prayer for Unity – John 17:1-26
70. “Not My Will, But Yours” – Mark 14:32-42

April 15 – 19

THE HARD SAYINGS OF JESUS

71. The Bread of Life – John 6:25-71
72. The Unforgivable Sin – Mark 3:20-35
73. A Prayer Guarantee – John 14:1-14
74. Unlimited Forgiveness – Matthew 18:15-35
75. The Cost of Discipleship – Mark 8:31 – 9:1

April 22 – 26

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS

76. Betrayed and Arrested – Matthew 26:47-56
77. False Accusations – Matthew 26:57-68
78. Peter Disowns Jesus – Matthew 26:69 – 27:10
79. The Innocent Condemned – Luke 22:66 – 23:25
80. Dead and Buried – Luke 23:26-56

April 29 – May 3

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS

81. He is Risen! – Matthew 28:1-20
82. “Go… and Preach” – Mark 16:1-20
83. He’s No Ghost – Luke 24:1-49
84. Eyewitness Accounts – John 20:1 – 21:25
85. His Resurrection and Ours – 1 Cor 15:1-58

May 6 – 10

THE EARLY CHURCH OF JESUS

86. A Message for the Churches – Revelation 1:1-20
87. Repent and Be Faithful – Revelation 2:1-11
88. “I Have This Against You” – Revelation 2:12-29
89. Two Churches: Dead or Alive? – Rev 3:1-13
90. The Lukewarm Church – Revelation 3:14-22

May 13 – 17

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS

91. He’s Coming Back – Acts 1:1-11
92. The Lord’s Return – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11
93. Don’t Be Deceived – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
94. Waiting for That Day – 2 Peter 3:1-18
95. A New Beginning – Revelation 21:1 – 22:21

May 20 – 24

WHO IS JESUS… TO YOU?

96. The Rich Do-Gooder – Matthew 19:16-30
97. “You Must Be Born Again” – John 3:1-21
98. Living Water – John 4:1-42
99. Seeing the Light – Acts 9:1-19
100. The Essential Jesus Challenge – Luke 9:18-27