Consider Jesus
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Jesus a man in History

No other person has influenced the history of the world as much as Jesus.

He was born in Palestine during the Roman occupation in the first century.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, (Mathew 2:1.2)

Some thirty three years later, Pilate the Roman governor sentenced him to death. (John 19: 12 – 16)

His supernatural birth 
Luke 1:26-28,35

His supreme authority
His authority over the forces of nature Luke 8:23-25

His authority in the supernatural realm Mark 1:22-27

His authority over disease Mark 1:30-34

Jesus - His unique death and resurrection

The Apostle Paul wrote: 1Corinthians 15:3-4

His death
Luke 23:33,  2 Corinthians 5:21,  1 Peter 2:24

His resurrection
The strongest evidence for the truth of the claims Jesus made is in the fact of his resurrection.

Luke 24:1-8,  Romans 1:4

JESUS HIS UNIQUE claims

He is God
Jesus said: John 14:9-11, John 10:30, Mark 14:61-62

He is Eternal
Jesus said: John 8:58, John 17:5, John 6:38

He is powerful
Jesus said: Mathew 28:18

He satisfied 
John 6:35

He offers light in our darkness 
John 8:12

He offers his care 
John 10:11,18

He promises security 
John 10:9,10,28,29

He promises life after death 
John 11:25-26

He is the way to God 
John 14:6

He forgives Sins 
Mathew 9:2-8

He is coming again 
Mathew 24:30,31,35

Jesus – His impact on others
Today there are many opinions about Jesus Christ but it is interesting to look at a cross-section of statements from those who met him face to face.

The man in the street
Mathew 7:28-29, John 4:42,  Peter – one of his closest friends: Mathew 16:13-16

The religious leaders
Mathew 26:63-68

Pilate – his Roman judge
Luke 23:4

The centurion – his executioner
Mathew 27:54

After his death and resurrection, the church of Christ grew rapidly. There was no doubt in the minds of the early Christians about the supreme greatness of Jesus – as these passages demonstrate

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Gods speaks through Jesus
Hebrews 1:1-3

Jesus Christ is Lord
Philippians 2:5-11

Jesus – his impact on you

Some people tried to get rid of him. Some tried to ignore him. Others were unwilling to face up to the force of his claims upon them. It is the same today.

You can not sit on the fence

Jesus said
Luke 11: 23

Listen to Him
John 5:24-25

Recognize your need
1 John 1:8-10,  Acts 4:12

Count the Cost
Mark 8: 34-37

Believe in Him
1 John 5:10-12

His invitation to you
Jesus said: Mathew 11:28-30