The Way Religious Studies • Book 1 • Part 1
Step into the world of Jesus.
Explore the people, places, teachings, and miracles behind the Gospel story—with a study companion designed to help you move from remembering what happened to explaining why it matters.
The Life of Jesus — Part 1: From John the Baptist to the Teachings of Jesus
A guided Gospel journey
Study Jesus in his world—and in the text.
Book 1, Part 1 moves through eight connected units: the world of the Gospels and Acts; John the Baptist; the arrival and birth of the Messiah; Jesus’ early ministry; his teaching style; the parables; and the miracles. Historical background, biblical locations, review activities, and structured responses help learners build understanding step by step.
Read the setting
Explore Roman rule, Jewish life, the Temple, synagogues, regions, and routes that shaped the Gospel story.
Follow the story
Trace the preparation, birth, early ministry, teachings, parables, and miracles of Jesus.
Think with Scripture
Connect key passages to history, geography, meaning, and the questions students are asked to answer.
Build exam skills
Practice multiple choice, structured responses, and P.R.E.E. answers that support a clear point.
A look inside the manuscript
Clear enough to follow. Deep enough to explore.
“His teaching was clear enough for ordinary people to understand, yet deep enough to challenge those who listened carefully.”Unit 6 • The Teaching Style of Jesus
“The miracles of Jesus are not random acts of wonder—they are deliberate signs that reveal who Jesus is and what He came to do.”Unit 8 • The Miracles of Jesus
Practice P.R.E.E.
A structured response helps learners support an answer with Scripture and explain its significance.
PositionJesus’ miracles reveal both his compassion and his authority.
ReasonThey are signs that point beyond the event to Jesus’ identity and mission.
EvidenceIn Mark 10:46–52, Jesus responds to Bartimaeus’ plea and restores his sight.
ExplainThis account shows mercy in action and supports the claim that Jesus’ miracles reveal who he is—not only what he can do.
Learn, review, master
Start with Unit 1.
Choose the downloadable study bank or the interactive LMS pathway. Both support the foundations learners need before moving deeper into the life and ministry of Jesus.
Unit 1 Mastery Set — The World of the Gospels
A downloadable study PDF for the historical, cultural, geographical, and religious background of the Gospels. Includes focused sections, review activities, and a mastery assessment.
$9.99 • PDF
View the Unit 1 PDFUnit 1 Interactive Mastery — The World of the Gospels and Acts
Work through an 84-question pathway in manageable batches, receive feedback, complete P.R.E.E. and written-response work, and earn a completion certificate.
$19.99 • PDF + online course
Explore the interactive courseMore unit resources are being prepared for the Book 1 pathway. Ask the Institute about current availability.
Study with support
Religious Studies tutoring is available.
Request a live 60–90 minute session for Gospel background, biblical locations, P.R.E.E. writing, structured responses, or exam preparation. Tell us the learner’s level and the unit you are studying.
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