The Gospels Set 1 Study Resources
Companion study notes, commentary, and next-step resources for this set of readings from The Gospels Discipleship Journal.
This Set’s Big Idea
Jesus is the eternal Son of God who entered the world to bring light, salvation, and joy.
As you read, watch how God prepares the way for Jesus through His promises, His messengers, and ordinary people who respond with faith, worship, and obedience.
These notes correspond with Set 1 readings in The Gospels Discipleship Journal. First, use MTSM’s Pray, Read, Ask, and Pray method to study the passage devotionally. After you finish, use these notes to deepen your understanding if you’d like.
This set begins the journey through the Gospels by introducing Jesus as the eternal Word who became flesh and the promised Savior whose arrival was announced through God’s faithful servants. As you read John 1 and Luke 1, pay attention to who Jesus is, how God keeps His promises, and how people respond when God interrupts ordinary life with extraordinary grace.
👉 Continue where you are in this set’s reading journey.
📖 Don’t rush—take time to reflect, write, and pray through what you’re reading in this set.
Start with 🟦 Foundations Commentary.
If a passage raises questions or you want to go deeper, move to Leader or Deep Roots.
You do not need to read every commentary level to benefit from NT260.
John 1:1-18
Luke 1:1-25
Luke 1:16-38
Luke 1:39-56
Luke 1:57-80
Your Next Step
Using The Gospels Journal in a Group Setting?
Continue the conversation with The Gospels Set 1 Discussion & Heart Check Questions. These questions are designed to help groups move from simply reading Scripture to discussing it, applying it, and living it together.
If you are not using The Gospels Journal in a group setting, you can still use the Discussion and Heart Check Questions for personal reflection.
Perfect for: small groups, discipleship groups, families, Sunday School classes, one-on-one discipleship relationships, and personal reflection.
Keep Walking with Jesus Through the Gospels
Remember, you’re not just reading stories about Jesus—you’re learning to know Him, follow Him, and be changed by Him. Stay consistent in this set. Read slowly, reflect honestly, pray intentionally, and look for how each passage calls you to trust and follow Christ.
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