Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-340)

The Word made flesh. Unexpected company ; Give Him the name Jesus ; Kindred hearts ; His name is John ; A Savior is born ; In the stable with Mary -- The Son of God. The Lord's Christ ; The child Jesus ; Picturing Jesus ; Waist deep in Jordan ; Wilderness welcome to ministry ; The preacher -- The way and life. "What is this teaching?" ; A house call ; A catch in deep waters ; If you are willing ; The Lord of the Sabbath -- The esteem of man. Amazing faith ; Compassion without restraint ; A bout with doubt ; Loving much ; His true brothers and sisters -- The Christ of God. The other side ; Interwoven wonders ; Extended authority ; Baskets of blessing ; Confessions of the heart -- The necessity. Who is this man? ; Everything is possible ; The road to greatness ; The seventy-two ; The heart of a neighbor ; A true tale of two sisters -- The infinite treasure. Someone stronger ; His treasure, your treasure ; Keep your lamps burning ; How often have I longed? ; When God runs -- The answer. Causing others to sin ; Where are the nine? ; Lacking one thing ; A wee little man ; Signs of His coming -- The lamb of God. An available conspirator ; The Last Supper ; Sifted like wheat ; The kiss of betrayal ; A serious case of denial -- The risen hope. The ultimate mock court ; To the cross ; He has risen! ; A burning heart ; Jesus Himself

A personal portrait of Jesus the Messiah considers his life and ministry and encourages the pursuit of a loving relationship with Christ while discussing such events as his miracles and his confrontation of corrupt religious leaders