[Note: In this lesson, David talks about Jesus in the past tense, referring to His human existence on earth. In the spiritual sense, Jesus still exists and has always existed. -MRW]
Introduction
- Matthew 16:13-14
He was a real person who lived 2,000 years ago.
- Luke 1:1-5; 2:7; 3:23
- Tacitus wrote about Christians in the first century.
He was the Son of God who lived in a human body.
- John 1:1-5
- Jesus was not simply a wise teacher. He is God’s son.
He introduced a new covenant into the world.
- God had a covenant with Israel, which had been in place for about 1500 years when Jesus arrived.
- John 1:17
- The Old Covenant was meant to be temporary. The New Covenant is better in every way and open to everyone.
- Hebrews 8:1-13
He came to be our Savior.
- I John 4:9-14
He performed miracles to prove His claims.
- Luke 5:18-26
- His followers were persecuted and killed.
He was crucified as a sacrifice for our sins.
- Mark 15:24-39
- Ephesians 1:7
He rose from the dead.
- Mark 16:1-8
- I Corinthians 15:17
He ascended to heaven.
- Acts 1:1-11
His apostles spread their eyewitness testimony.
- Acts 1:8, 21
- I John 1:1-14
He will judge the world in the end.
- Matthew 25:31-46