WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT JESUS
1. JESUS WAS ________________________
“So the Word (Jesus) became human and lived here on earth among us.” John 1:14 (NIV)
“This High Priest of ours (Jesus) understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin.”
Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
“And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, for there is no sin in him.” 1 John 3:5 (NIV)
2. JESUS WAS ________________________
“In the beginning the Word (Jesus) already existed. He was with God, and he was God. He was in the beginning with God. He created everything there is. Nothing exists that he didn’t make.” John 1:1-3 (NIV)
· Miracles – Luke 7:22
· Eyewitnesses to his perfect life – Matt. 16:13-17
· Fulfillment of prophecy – Luke 24:44
· Jesus’ own identification/claim – John 10:30
· Resurrection – Mark 8:31, Acts 17:32
3. JESUS IS THE _____________________
“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (NIV)
“God isn’t late with his promise … He is restraining himself on
account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want
anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change.” 2 Peter 3:9 (MES)
“There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” Acts 4:12 (NIV)
MAKING THESE TRUTHS PERSONAL - ACTION STEPS!
A. JESUS IS THE WAY: _______________________________
“When he (Jesus) looked over the crowds, his heart broke. So
confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. Matthew 9:36 (MES)
B. JESUS IS THE TRUTH: _______________________________
“Keep on asking … Keep on looking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
“The Jewish leaders surrounded him and asked, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly. “Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me.” John 10:24-25 (NIV)
C. JESUS IS THE LIFE: _______________________________
“Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless
gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8 (NIV)
“May God bless you with his special favor and wonderful peace as you come to know Jesus, our God and Lord, better and better. As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive his own glory and goodness!” 2 Peter 1:2-3 (NIV)
