Lifespan

Approximately 4 B.C. to A.D. 30.

Ministry

Viewed accurately, Jesus’ ministry had its beginnings at the very foundations of this world and will extend beyond the final judgment and conclusion of this world’s purpose. His mortal ministry took place in the Holy Land for a period of about three years, ending of course with His Crucifixion and subsequent Resurrection.

Preparation and Calling

Jesus Christ was foreordained in the premortal life to serve as Savior of the world and all its inhabitants. His formal ministry began shortly after his 40-day fast in the wilderness, during which Satan tried unsuccessfully to tempt Him to sin in various ways.

Interaction with God

Jesus was intimately familiar with His Father in Heaven. He spoke with His Father in both open vision and in quiet prayer. He obeyed His Father’s every command, and dedicated His entire life to bringing people to the position of someday returning to our common Father in Heaven.

Social Situation

Jesus’ role was not simple. Consider self-proclaiming that you are the Savior of the World. Thus did Jesus do in a social situation where Romans ruled a people that did not, for the most part, believe that Jesus the prophet was the promised Messiah who would free His people from physical and spiritual bondage.

Key Teachings

Though it is difficult to select any single teaching from the great discourses taught by the Master Teacher, certainly we would not be amiss to emphasize His clear teaching that the greatest commandment was to love the Lord God, and the second was to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Testimony of Christ

In all humility and yet bearing the responsibility to do so, Jesus proclaimed Himself on several occasions to be the Savior of the world.

Living with the Prophet

There is nothing more important in this world than coming to know Jesus the Christ, the Savior of the world. Do not put off until tomorrow the commitment to come to Jesus and follow His word.

Sources:

LDS Bible Dictionary

Oxford Companion to the Bible, edited by Bruce M. Metzger and Michael D. Coogan

Additional Links:

http://www.aboutjesuschrist.org/

www.christ.org