I Believe in Jesus

I BELIEVE IN JESUS (John 6:69) Because Of His Birth – I know that Jesus is the Messiah Things necessary to confirm His identity 1. The Messiah would be a Jew (Deuteronomy 18:15-18; John 6:14). 2. He would come from the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10; Hebrews 7:14). 3. The lineage (seed) of David (II Samuel 7:12-13; Luke 1:30-33). 4. Born of a woman (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4). Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:27). 5. Bethlehem (the city of David) the place of His birth (Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-7).

The character of Joseph and Mary 1. Joseph was a just man (Matthew 1:19; Deuteronomy 22:13-21). 2. Mary was faithful in the sight of God (Luke 1:26-34). 3. They were both righteous (Luke 2:39). 4. Mary was not a perpetual virgin (Matthew 1:24-25; I Corinthians 7:4-5; Matthew 13:55- 56; I Corinthians 9:5; Mark 6:3; Galatians 1:19).

The record of His birth (Luke 2:1-7). Born in a stable for there was “no room” at the inn

The events surrounding the birth of Christ 1. The angelic announcement (Luke 2:8-14). 2. The shepherds visit (Luke 2:15-20). 3. The presentation at the temple (Luke 2:23-38). 4. The wise men’s visit (Matthew 2:1-12). 5. The fleeing to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23; Hosea 11:1). 6. Herod’s fear leads to the slaughter of all the children two and under (Matthew 2:16-18; Jeremiah 31:15).

The Deity of Christ (Isaiah 9:6-7; {Isaiah 6:1; John 12:36-41] Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-3; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:3). The only glimpse we have of Jesus as a youth (Luke 2:40-52; Deuteronomy 16:16). The king has come (John 18:37) 1. Jesus was born to be king (Luke 1:30-33). 2. Jesus was raised to reign (Romans 15:12). 3. Jesus is now reigning (Acts 2:30-33). 4. Jesus will reign until time is no more (I Corinthians 15:24-26). Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world (Acts 13:23; I John 4:14; John 4:42) 2

I BELIEVE IN JESUS (John 11:27) Because of His teaching – I know that Jesus is the Messiah (John 7:46; Matthew 7:28-29; Mark 12:37)

The reality of forever 1. Good (John 14:1-3; Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 25:21; 23; John 11:25-26). 2. Bad (Matthew 5:22; 29-30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:15; 33; Mark 9:43; 45; 47; Luke 12:5).

True compassion – we are different The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)-background (Nehemiah 2:20; 4:1-2; 6:1-2).

Jesus gave us a complete view of the Father (John 1:18; 14:9)

God cares about every soul – even those thought unworthy by men. 1. The woman taken in adultery (John 8:1-11). See Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22. 2. The uninvited guest in Simon the Pharisee’s house (Luke 7:36-50). 3. Zacchaeus the publican (Luke 19:1-10).

God’s love and compassion is not restricted to the thankful. 1. God provides for the unthankful (Luke 6:31-36). 2. Jesus heals ten lepers, only one returned to express gratitude (Luke 17:11-19). 3. God loves even the unlovable (John 3:16).

Jesus taught us about prayer – both acceptable and unacceptable 1. The model prayer (Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4). 2. Be persistent in prayer (Luke 18:1-8). 3. The empty prayer of the self righteous (Luke 18:10-14). 4. Vain repetition is thoughtless prayer (Matthew 6:7).

Jesus emphasized the right to choose – that choice must be made carefully. 1. The rich fool (Luke 12:16-21). 2. The two builders (Matthew 7:24-27). 3. The cost involved (Matthew 10:34-39; Luke 14:26-33).

Jesus revealed that the Jewish rejection of Him did not signal failure – only broadened the invitation 1. The great supper (Luke 14:16-24). 2. The marriage feast (Matthew 22:1-14). 3. The householder (Matthew 21:33-44).

Jesus addressed the judgment day 3

(Mark 13:32-33; Matthew 25:1-46; Luke 19:12-27) I BELIEVE IN JESUS (Acts 8:37)

The miracles of Jesus proves that He is the Son of God (Acts 2:22)

Jesus’ power over illness 1. Mixed illness (Matthew 4:23-25; 14:14; 14:34-36). 2. Peter’s wife’s mother (Matthew 8:15; Mark 1:30-31). Obviously Peter was a married man. 3. The healing of the leper (Matthew 8:1-4). 4. Palsy (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:3-12). 5. The woman with an issue of blood (Matthew 9:20-22). 6. Blind (John 9:1-33; Matthew 20:30-34). 7. Lame (Matthew 21:14).

Jesus healed in a variety of ways 1. The spoken word (Mark 2:1-12). 2. By touching (Matthew 8:1-4). 3. By being touched (Matthew 9:20-22; Matthew 14:34-36). 4. When His commands were obeyed (Luke 17:12-19; John 9:1-7). 5. At a distance (Matthew 8:5-13; Matthew 15:21-28).

Jesus’ power over death 1. Jairus’s daughter (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43). 2. Lazarus (John 11:18-46). 3. His own death (John 10:18).

Jesus’ power over the elements 1. Fierce storm (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:36-41). 2. Walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52).

Jesus’ power over demons 1. A multitude (Matthew 8:16-17). 2. The man in the country of the Gadarenes (Mark 5:1-19). a. The fear of the demons (Matthew 8:29; Luke 8:31; Revelation 9:1; James 2:19). 3. The Gentile woman (Matthew 15:21-18).

Jesus performed miracles that defied natural law 1. Feeding of 5,000 men besides women and children (Matthew 14:15-21; Mark 6:37-44). 2. The feeding of 4,000 men besides women and children (Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 8:1-9). 3. The passing through the multitude (John 8:59)? See John 20:19; 26. 4

Greater work (John 14:12)?

I BELIEVE IN JESUS Through the crucifixion I know Jesus is the Messiah The day of His betrayal 1. Two disciples sent to secure the upper room (Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13). 2. The events in the upper room (John 13-17; Luke 22:14-38; Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:17-26). 3. The prayer in the garden (Matthew 26:31-46; Mark 14:26-42; Luke 22:39-46). 4. The mob lead by Judas (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-12) The mock trial before the high priest Annas (John 18:13-24), and Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 15:53-65; Luke 22:54-71; John 18:24-27). Peter’s denial (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:25-27). The trial before Pilate (Matthew 27:1-25; Mark 15:1-15; Luke 23:1-7; 13-25; John 18:28-19:16) The trial before Herod (Luke 23:7-12) Those who knew that Jesus was innocent: A Lamb to the slaughter 1. The Jews knew (Matthew 26:59-60). 2. Pilate knew (Matthew 27:18; 24). 3. Pilate’s wife knew (Matthew 27:19). 4. Herod knew (Luke 23:15). 5. The centurion knew (Mark 15:39). 6. The thief knew (Luke 23:41). 7. Judas knew (Matthew 27:4). The crucifixion and the crowd at the cross (Matthew 27:26-54; Mark 15:15-39; Luke 23:25-48; John 19:16-37). The seven last sayings 1. “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34). 2. “Woman, behold thy son! Behold thy mother!” (John 19:26-27). 3. “Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43). 4. “I thirst!” (John 19:27). 5. “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). 6. “It is finished.” (John 19:30). 7. “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46). Prophecies fulfilled 1. They shall look upon me whom they have pierced (Zechariah 12:10). 2. Not a bone was broken (Psalms 34:20). 3. Sold for thirty pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12). 4. They pierced His hands and feet (Psalms 22:16). 5. They gambled for His garments (Psalms 22:18). 6. Betrayed by a friend (Psalms 41:9). 7. A Lamb to the slaughter (Isaiah 53:7-8). 5

8. Wounded in the house of a friend (Zechariah 13:6). I BELIEVE IN JESUS

I believe that Jesus is the Messiah because of the resurrection (Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1-21:25) The enemies of Christ take every precaution 1. The sealing of the stone – the setting of the guard (Matthew 27:62-66). 2. The fabricated story in an attempt to deny the resurrection (Matthew 28:11-15). Eye witnesses of the resurrected Christ 1. Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9; John 20:11-18). 2. The other women after they left the sepulcher (Matthew 28:9). 3. Peter (Luke 24:34). 4. The two men on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-31). 5. The disciples (without Thomas) who assembled behind closed doors (John 20:19-23). 6. The disciples (eight days) later with Thomas present (John 20:24-29). 7. Above 500 brethren at one time (I Corinthians 15:6). 8. Seven disciples at the Sea of Galilee (John 21:2-22). 9. James, the Lord’s half brother (Matthew 13:55; John 7:5; Acts 1:14; I Corinthians 15:7). 10. The apostles on the Mount of Olives (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:4-11). 11. The apostle Paul (Acts 9:3-8; I Corinthians 15:8). Matters inseparably connected to the resurrection of Christ 1. Declared to be the Son of God (Romans 1:4). 2. The certainty of the judgment (Acts 17:30-31). 3. Begotten again unto a lively hope (I Peter 1:3). 4. To reign on David’s throne (Acts 2:30; Romans 15:12).

The resurrection of Christ is the cornerstone of the gospel – I Corinthians 15:1-8 1. Purpose – for our sins. 2. Certainty of His death – He was buried. 3. His victory over death – resurrection. 4. Verification – eye witnesses.

The Bible teaches a bodily resurrection (Daniel 12:2; John 5:28-29; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 11:27; Acts 17:18; 32)

Points to ponder 1. There is an earthly body and a heavenly body (I Corinthians 15:40). 2. The natural body goes into the grave – the spiritual body comes from the grave (I Corinthians 15:44). 3. There is definite correlation between the two (Matthew 8:11; 17:1-5; Luke 16:19-31).

Of additional interest 1. Adam was the first man (I Corinthians 15:45). No prehistoric man! 6

2. There are different kinds of flesh (I Corinthians 15:39). No evolution from lower animals.