The Gospel writers offer four different windows into the life and ministry of Jesus. Each was written by a different author to a specific audience that struggled to walk with God during the stresses and waves of persecution assailed the early church. Though each was unique, they followed a pattern that can best be discerned by "harmonizing" the story. These lessons are designed to help a modern follower of Jesus apply His example and His instruction in the daily grind of the modern disciple. Each includes a dynamic key principle, and the course of the lessons follow a general harmonized life of Jesus from all four Gospel accounts. Part I details the lessons found in the "pre-ministry narratives" through the early days of Jesus' teaching by the Sea of Galilee.