Back To The Basics Jesus

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Back to the Basics What We Believe and Why?

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A lesson on Jesus as part of the "Back to the Basic" series.

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Back to the BasicsWhat We Believe and Why?

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Definitions:

FUNDAMENTALS - basic, essential, foundations of something

FOUNDATION – a solid base, a basis for beliefs

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Bible Verses:

Matthew 7.24-28

Psalm 11.3

Hebrews 5.12-14

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Who is Jesus?

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A Great Quote

• “Jesus Christ: the meeting place of eternity and time, the blending of deity and humanity, the junction of heaven and earth.”

—Anonymous

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What about Jesus? – The Life Changer

– The words spoken by Christ were life changing words. (Matthew 7:28-29)

• Christ’s words were not easy words. (Matthew 19:16-22)

• Christ’s words were a part of His life. (Acts 1:1)

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What about Jesus? – The Life Changer

– The actions of Christ were those of none other:

• He touched the untouchable. (Matthew 8:1-4)

• He talked to the friendless. (Luke 5:27-32; John 4)

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What about Jesus? – Your Savior!

– He was your sin offering. (Hebrews 10:1-4, 9-14)

– He was your Passover lamb. (1 Corinthians 5:7)

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What about Jesus? – Your Savior!

– He purchased you with His blood. (Ephesians 5:25; Acts 20:28)

– He made you alive by reconciling you to God. (Ephesians 2)

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What about Jesus? – Your Need!

• You need Him because He is the Way. (John 14:6)

• You need Him because His blood washes your sins. (I John 1:7)

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What about Jesus? – Your Need!

• You need Him because He went through what you go through. (Hebrews 4:15)

• You need Him because He never sinned. (2 Corinthians 5:21)

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What about Jesus? – Your Need!

• You need Him because He is truth. (John 1:14)

• You need Him because the way to Heaven is through Him. (John 3:36; 4:14)

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