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WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? - A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (46)

THE HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER OF JESUS - HIS INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH THE FATHER - JOHN 17 Jesus has been sharing His deepest thoughts with His disciples (John 13-17) as he prepared to leave them. ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? - A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (37)

HE LOVED THEM TO THE END - EVEN JUDAS - MORE 'LAST WORDS' AT THE LAST SUPPER - JOHN 13:18-38 V. 18- Though Judas' betrayal was a fulfillment of prophecy (Psalm 41:9; 55:12; Zech. 11: 112-13; ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (34)

–"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." In the first six signs (miracles — revelations) in John's gospel (chapters 1-10) Jesus ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (32)

The blind (needy) receive their sight and the –"sighted" (prideful) remain blind — John 9 These verses continue the message Jesus gave at the Feast of Tabernacles and the theme and ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (31)

Bold claims - In essence Jesus says: –"I AM" God — The only savior and judge and your only hope for salvation — see john 8:12-59 These verses continue the message Jesus gave at ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (30)

JESUS SOLVED THE PARADOX OF LAW AND GRACE ON THE CROSS - JOHN 8:1-11Although this passage was not in the original manuscripts of the Gospel of John, and it interrupts the sequence of the Feast of ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (29)

–"IF ANYONE IS THIRSTY, LET HIM COME TO ME AND DRINK." SEE JOHN 7Vv. 1-5 — The Feast of Tabernacles (or Booths) was one of the three feasts (Passover and Pentecost) where every male Jew ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (27)

BE FORWARNED! THE FOUR WARNINGS OF JESUS IN THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT — MATTHEW 7:13-29"And it fell with a great crash." (Matthew 7:27) Every life without Christ is a tragedy ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (26)

Shylock: "I crave the law." Portia: "For as thou urgest justice, be assured Thou shalt have justice more than thou desirest." (From The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare) See Matthew 7:1-6It seems ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? - A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (25)

"The ultimate good in life is to treat things according to their true value." Jonathan edwardsMathew 6:25-34 — Jesus spoke more about the temporal versus the eternal than any other topic. The ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (24)

"How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God ?" John 5:44See Matthew 6:1-18 - Key verse: "Be careful not to do your ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (22)

"If you want to stand out in the crowd be perfectly honest" — matthew 5:33-37IIn their book, Credibility , authors Kouzes and Posner identified those characteristics that people most desire in ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (21)

TAKE RADICAL STEPS TO NURTURE AND PROTECT YOUR MARRIAGE — MATTHEW 5: 27-32Some background thoughts to give context to these verses on marriage:1) Marriage is a reflection of the Trinity and ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (20)

Jesus taught us how to be right in Relationships not just perform religious rituals - Matthew 5:21-26Jesus shows us that the intent of the Law dealt with inner attitudes not just outward actions as ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (19)

The "constitution" of Jesus — the word of god — matthew 5:17-20Some say the constitution of the United States is the most valuable asset we have as Americans. What is your personal ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (18)

"You are the salt of the earthAs Jesus was training the twelve disciples 2000 years ago, He is training us as His disciples today. And a great leader expects the best of His students: "You are the ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (17)

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) - The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12Jesus' valuesmerciful pure in heartpeacemakers persecuted because of righteousness The world's ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (16)

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) - The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12Jesus' valuesmerciful pure in heartpeacemakers persecuted because of righteousness The world's ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (15)

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) - The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 "Learning leadership skills without developing godly character only makes a man a better rip-off ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (14)

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."1 Samuel 16:7THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT - MATTHEW 5-7; LUKE 6:20-49" I ain't what I oughta be. I ain't what I'm gonna be. But praise ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (13)

Choosing of the twelve — Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16 - Jesus chose a few men and focuesed on them Mark 3:13-14 "Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (12)

MATTHEW 4:12-25 PROCLAMATION — EXPLANATION — DEMONSTRATION"Jesus did not fit the stereotypical messianic molds with military and political power but He was powerful enough to conquer ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (11)

Luke 5:1-11 - JESUS THE CARPENTER TEACHES FISHERMEN HOW TO FISH FOR MEN God's priority is people not fish, or business, or sports, or you name it.Human effort alone ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (10)

John 5 - Jesus and the Father are always working to redeem and make all things newJohn 9:4 "As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work." Are ... Continue reading →

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? — A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (9)

John 4: 3-42 SEE HOW JESUS QUENCHED HIS HUNGER AND THIRSTJohn 4:3-4 "He (Jesus) left Judea, and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria." Because He was hungry and thirsty ... Continue reading →