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    Practical Lessons for Understanding the Word of God

    Understanding Who Jesus Is


    KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 16:13-17 | SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES: Genesis 1:26 | Matthew 16:23; 19:14
    Mark 8:33; 10:14, 46-52 | John 6:35; 10:11; 14:6; 15:5 | Acts 4:12 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Philippians 2:11

    SUMMARY
    Who is Jesus?
    Thats a question every Christian should be able to
    answer correctly and confidently, yet many of us
    feel totally inadequate to explain who He is. Weve
    been saved and baptized, we attend church regularly,
    and even give to the ministry of the church. But if
    someone questions us about Jesus, sometimes we
    are at a loss for words. Since the world is filled with
    many opinions and misconceptions regarding Jesus
    identity, we as believers must be prepared to give an
    accurate answer to anyone who asks us about Jesus.
    And the only source for absolute truth on this matter
    is Gods Word.

    SERMON POINTS
    After quizzing His disciples about who other people
    thought He was, Jesus then inquired, But who
    do you say that I am? (Matt. 16:15). Simon Peter
    answered for all of them, saying, You are the Christ,
    the Son of the living God (v. 16). Peter didnt figure
    this out by himself; God the Father revealed it to
    him, just as He will for us as well (v. 17).

    What difference does it make who Jesus is?


    To become a Christian, we must know who Jesus is.
    Then once we have received Him as our personal
    Savior, knowing Christ will have the following effects:
    n It will mold our character. We are progressively

    changing into Christs likeness.


    n

    It will impact our beliefs. Jesus works in our


    minds, giving us assurance and altering our
    perspectives, convictions, and judgments to align
    with His.

    It will influence our lifestyles. According to


    2 Corinthians 5:17, If anyone is in Christ, he is a
    new creature; the old things passed away. Our
    former ways no longer fit our new identity in Christ.
    Now our lifestyles will reflect His righteousness.

    n It will determine our eternal destiny. This is the

    ultimate reason why knowing Jesus is so important.


    Our eternal destination of heaven is determined by
    our relationship with Him as our Savior.

    How would you describe Jesus?


    n His beginnings. His birth was prophesied seven

    hundred years before He was conceived by the


    Holy Spirit and born of a virgin in Bethlehem. But
    Jesus existed long before His birth. When God said,
    Let Us make man in Our image (Gen. 1:26), He
    was signifying the work of the Trinity in creation.
    Man was made in the image of God the Father, God
    the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Clearly, Christs
    beginnings signify that He is unlike any other
    person whos ever been born.
    n His names. Jesus is called by many names in

    ScriptureKing of Kings, Lord of Lords, Prince of


    Peace, Savior, Emmanuel, Wonderful Counselor,
    Mighty Godand these are just a few. Since
    all His names add depth and meaning to our
    understanding of who Jesus is, we must never stop
    learning what they reveal about Him.
    n His attributes.

    Jesus is deity. The Son of God came into this


    world in human flesh, but He never ceased to be
    God. Although He limited the use of His divine
    attributes at times, He was still omnipotent,
    omniscient, and omnipresent.
    He was human. While being fully God, Jesus was
    at the same time a sinless man who came to show

    SERMON NOTES | SN151213

    us the Father and die as a substitutionary sacrifice


    for our sins.
    Jesus was a man of love. He taught about
    love, but more importantly, He demonstrated it
    throughout His life and with His death.

    How did Jesus describe Himself?


    n The Good Shepherd (John 10:11). Christ loves and

    watches over us as a Shepherd providing for our


    needs and protecting us from danger.
    n

    What was Jesus mission?


    The Son of God came into the world for several
    reasons.

    The Bread of Life (John 6:35). Jesus feeds us


    spiritually so we can grow and become more like
    Him, walking in His way and will.

    n He came to reveal the Father.


    n His primary purpose was to die on the cross, giving

    n The Vine (John 15:5). We are the branches, and

    Jesus is the vine. Just as sap runs from a vine to the


    branches, so the life of Christ flows in us through
    His Spirit who indwells us.
    n The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). The

    only way to receive eternal life is to believe in Jesus.

    His life as a payment for our sins.


    n He also came to be resurrected. Christians serve a

    living God, not one who is still in the grave.


    n He came to teach truth, build His church, and assure

    us that we too will have life after death.


    n Today He sits at the Fathers right hand interceding

    Jesus led an extraordinary life.

    for us.

    Although He never wrote a book, the Bible is all about


    Him. He never composed a song, but many have been
    written praising Him. Jesus never built a house, but
    He promised to prepare a place for us in heaven (v. 3).
    He healed multitudes yet never had a medical degree.
    And even though He traveled less than a hundred
    miles from home, He impacted the entire world. Jesus
    wasnt a soldier, but His truth brought down empires.
    Christs life was a display of love, mercy, and
    compassion. He was never too busy to help people
    in need, and He welcomed and loved children when
    other people thought they were unimportant. Even
    on His way to Jerusalem during His last few days on
    earth, He paused to heel a blind beggar who called
    out to Him (Mark 10:46-52). Even though the crowd
    told the man to be quiet, Jesus heard his cry and gave
    him sight. In the same way, Jesus hears us when we
    cry out to Him. There is no problem too big for Him
    to handle, and Hes never too busy or preoccupied to
    listen to our prayers.
    Jesus truly is like no one else. Herod couldnt
    kill Him. Satan couldnt trap Him. Death couldnt

    destroy Him, and the grave couldnt hold Him. So


    why are we sometimes quiet? Why dont we proclaim
    Him more often to the world? The more people
    denounce, disbelieve, or criticize Christ, the stronger
    our relationship with Him should grow and the more
    willing we should be to tell others about Him. After all,
    His is the only name by which people can be saved
    (Acts 4:12).

    How should we respond to Jesus?


    n Trust Him for our salvation.
    n Submit to Him as our Lord.
    n Serve Him faithfully.
    n Share Him with others.

    RESPONSE
    n How confident are you about sharing your faith?

    What would keep you from boldly telling people


    who Christ is and what Hes done in your life?
    n How confident do you feel about your knowledge

    of Jesus and your ability to clearly and confidently


    explain who He is?
    n How has your understanding of Jesus increased

    since you first believed in Him as your Savior?


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    SERMON NOTES | SN151213

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