Cameroon Bible Institute

CHAPTER 4
THE BIBLICAL BASIS: NEW TESTAMENT

The Gospels are similar accounts of the environment of the time of the ministry of Jesus and of
His use of environmental analysis. For this reason, these books are considered together. Focus
on the ministry of Jesus in the Gospels. Note specifically how Jesus…
…Analyzed the environment to identify and meet the needs of people.
…Analyzed the questions of His critics so He would not be tricked.
…Analyzed the thoughts and actions of people. (For examples, the young
man who did not respond to the call of Jesus because of riches; the motives and
plans of Judas; the true level of Peter’s commitment, etc.)
…Analyzed the present conditions of cities in which He ministered. (For
examples, see Matthew 23:37-39; Luke 13:34-35; and Matthew 11:21-24.)
The Gospels provide an analysis of the religious environment at the time of Christ. What is
revealed about the religious leaders based on information given about the Scribes, Pharisees, and
Sadducees?
Here are some other miscellaneous references concerning environmental analysis:
Matthew 7:15-20: How to analyze true and false ministries.
Matthew 13: Analyzing for receptive ground.
Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:10-11: Analyze the environment when you minister and respond
accordingly.
Mark 13:5-37: An analysis of future conditions on the earth.
Luke 14:7-14, 28-32: Examples which stress the importance of environmental analysis