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Who Is This Jesus?. Luke 5:20-21. During His Earthly Life. Scribes and Pharisees asked “Who is this…” Religious leaders questioned, “Who is the man” Those dining with Jesus, “Who is this…” His disciples, “What manner of man is this…” Herod the Tetrarch, “Who is this…”
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Who Is This Jesus? Luke 5:20-21
During His Earthly Life • Scribes and Pharisees asked “Who is this…” • Religious leaders questioned, “Who is the man” • Those dining with Jesus, “Who is this…” • His disciples, “What manner of man is this…” • Herod the Tetrarch, “Who is this…” • Saul of Tarsus, “Who are you, Lord”
Even Today The Question Is Asked • Wealthy Alaskan student, “Who is this Jesus?” • Lord of Life or Lord of Liars? • Deity or Deceiver? • Master or Madman? • Who Is this Jesus?
He Changed the Course of History • Every nation notes the effect of Christ • Legal documents date His birth • Every letter postmark makes reference • Institutions erected in His name • Churches, hospitals orphanages, schools • Thousands willing to give lives as missionaries
Jesus Raised The Question to Pharisees • “What do you think about Christ?” • “Whose son is He?” • How can a descendant of King David be David’s Lord
What His Enemies Said • The Pharisees • Caiphas, the High Priest • Pilate, the Governor of Judea • Judas, who betrayed Him • The centurion at the crucifixion • The thief Who died beside Him
What His Friends Said • John the Baptist • Peter • John • Thomas • Martha • Saul
What Those In Heaven Said • Gabriel, the Archangel • Redeemed Saints in Heaven • The Heavenly Father
What Jesus Said About Himself • He was One with the Father • He has all power in Heaven and Earth • Has power to forgive sins • Has right to be worshipped as God • He came from Heaven • He is One Who will resurrect dead
What Jesus Said About Himself Continued • He gives life to all who trust Him • He never failed to please the Father • He was the I AM Who spoke to Moses • He is the only way to the Father
What Do You Say About Jesus? • Is He your Savior? • From penalty, power, presence of sin • Is He Christ, (Messiah) “The Anointed One”? • Prophet - John 14:9 • Priest - Hebrews 10:12: 4:14-16 • King - Revelation 20:4-6
Is Jesus Your: • Protector: Psalms 91:1-2 • Provider - Psalms 23:1 • Physician - Psalms 103:3b • Friend and Brother • Blessed hope
Queen Victoria • Hearing Handel’s Messiah • was instructed to remain seated. • When the choir sang “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” she stood and removed her crown.