Part 1: Which Jesus is the Real Jesus?

Who is jesus?

PART 1

“When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask Him, ‘Are You the One who is to come, or should we expect someone else?’” Matthew 11:2-3 (NIV)

“Jesus replied, ‘Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.’” Matthew 11:4-5 (NIV)

“And blessed is the one who is not offended by Me.” Matthew 11:6 (ESV)

• John’s question: Are You the One?

1. LESSONS FROM JOHN’S STRUGGLE:

• Start with Jesus, not your situation or problems.

• If you reject Jesus, you will keep searching for Him.

2. WHAT WE LEARN FROM JESUS’ ANSWER:

• You need to truly encounter Jesus’ offensiveness.

• Jesus’ claims

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” John 14:6 (NIV)

“‘Very truly I tell you,’ Jesus answered, ‘before Abraham was born, I Am!’” John 8:58 (NIV)

“...‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.’” Revelation 1:17b-18 (NIV)

• The cross and resurrection of Jesus

“You killed the author of life, but God raised Him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.” Acts 3:15 (NIV)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This week’s Reading Plan and blog/podcast:

• YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
  “Discovering Who Jesus Is” (7 days)   

• Blog: “Who Is the Real Jesus?” 

• Podcast: Interview with Mayor Lori Blong