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Is Jesus just
A great teacher?
A prophet?
A good man?
Could He be more?
If you asked your friends and family to name one of the most influential people in history who also claimed to be God, one name would likely come up the most—Jesus.
When you consider Jesus’ unquestionable impact on history and the radical claim
The claims Jesu made about himself makes it clear:
++Jesus is not a person you can just overlook.
++Every person must have an informed opinion of this Man.
So, who is Jesus?
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In the classic book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis reasoned that those who refuse to believe His claim to be God are left with the option of labeling Him as a lunatic or the devil.
Jesus asked His closest followers
Who people say I am?
People will have an opinion
The disciples responded with far-ranging opinions.
But then, in verse 15, Jesus turned the question on them:
Who do you say I am?
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Knowing Christ
Is not based upon community revelation
It is a personal
Is just as important today as it was then
Two thousand years later, there may not be a more important question for any of us to answer.
Who is Jesus?
Maybe you’ve wondered if Jesus really is who He said He is.
Are the historical claims about Him true?
Maybe you’ve wondered if Jesus really is God.
Jesus is God
Think about your favorite teachers and coaches.
Who was your all-time favorite, and why?
What were the things you admired most?
A good teacher
Knowledgeable
Prepared
Interesting
Many different traits qualify someone as a good teacher.
We might be drawn toward their wisdom, mastery of their subject, and their excitement about learning.
Or we might appreciate someone who consistently models excellent character, who knows how to helpus think and learn for ourselves, and who challenges us to become wise.
Most of us especially loved the teacher who took time to know us and encouraged us the most.
All of these qualities combined would certainly make someone a memorable teacher.
What if a teacher could do more than just teach,instruct, and inspire?
What if a teacher could actually change the state of the world and the hearts of humankind, not just now but forever?
Shouldn’t the whole world want to know such a Teacher?
What is one thing you want everyone in the world to know about Jesus?
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What is one thing you want everyone in the world to know about Jesus?
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Consider What the Bible Says
Read Romans 3:23
The Bible teaches that
All people have sinned
All people fall short of God’s standard
Everyone is in need of a savior.
What Does John 3:16 tell us?
John 3:16 tells us
God sent His Son to rescue us because He loves us.
Anyone who believes in Jesus can be saved.
Our Christian faith is based on understanding Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ
is the One who paid the price for our sin.
Was uniquely qualified for this task, being God in the flesh.
Made it possible for us to be in a relationship with the Father both now and forever.
What does the Bible say about Jesus?
Jesus Conquered Death
Jesus’ willingness to come to earth and give His own life changes everything for us.
Read John 20:1–9
What did the disciples see that day that surprised them?
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Most world religions have memorable leaders in their history.
Some of those leaders claimed to be divine.
Followers of many religions can pay respect to their leaders at tombs and grave sites.
Christianity alone has a Leader who was fully man and fully God.
Christianity alone has a Leader who is resurrected and is no longer in His tomb.
The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus’ grave is empty (Matthew 28:6).
This had been prophesied in Scripture hundreds of years before Jesus’ resurrection (Psalm 16:10).
Many eyewitnesses attested to it (1 Corinthians 15:3–8).
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus defeated death, hell, and the grave.
Jesus’ miraculous and eternal resurrection is a key to recognizing Him as God the Son.
What impacts you as you think about Jesus conquering death?
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Did You Know?
There’s a good reason the women didn’t prepare Jesus’ body until more than a day after He was placed in a tomb (Luke 24:1).
The day after Jesus’ death was the Sabbath.
This is the day of the week the Jews rested from work.
Sabbath rules regarding labor required that the women wait to prepare the body of Jesus until Sunday morning.
After arriving at the tomb, they discovered their preparations would no longer be necessary.
Jesus had risen!
Jesus Connects with People
Our God is not just a lifeless statue or only an idea, as some other religious leaders are.
He knows us personally and helps us know Him.
Read John 20:19–26
Why didn’t Thomas believe?
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Imagine being in this moment without knowing how everything will turn out.
Most of us can relate to Thomas and his reluctance to believe what his friends were telling him.
After all, it seemed too incredible to be true—Jesus had appeared to them!
Along with the other disciples, Thomas had spent a lot of time with Jesus.
He knew Jesus was a natural, living person who slept and ate just like everyone else.
He had seen Jesus be crucified.
He knew what the outcome of crucifixion was.
How unforgettable this must have been for Thomas to see Jesus for himself!
The doors were locked.
Suddenly Jesus was in the room with His disciples again.
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