This study seeks to follow Jesus from Nazareth to the various named towns, cities, and villages mentioned in Matthew, Mark, and Luke (Synoptic Gospels). Thomas Spann follows an itinerary or travelogue that informs today’s disciples not only about Jesus’ travels but what might be suggested lessons in these travels. He uses both contemporary biblical scholarship and a homiletical approach in crafting suggested lessons from Jesus’ ministry in a specific site.

Inclusive of the Lenten Season, this study may be used for longer sessions on the life and ministry of Jesus. Following a brief commentary on Jesus’ visit to various cities, towns, and villages, concluding in Jerusalem, this study offers creative vignettes which make the study relevant. An example of the title of a vignette is “Jesus in Nain Today.” There are reflection questions and assignments for further study and discussion.

This book concludes with an Ash Wednesday sermon and sermons on the Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross.

Given the length of the study session, a facilitator will decide which sections (cities or towns, vignettes, and sermons) to use. Other portions of the book may be used in a second year of study.