Who IS Jesus of Nazareth? Humble beginnings: Luke 2:6-7 Really started earlier: John 1:1-5 (In the beginning) Bread of Life: John 6:48-63 (Looking for a handout) John 6:41-42 (Bread from Heaven) From Above: John 8:23-30 (We must believe He is extra terrestrial) Timeless: John 8:53-58 (Many of the same crowd 8:30-32) Light of the World: John 9:4-5,8:12 (Is the light gone? Matt 28:20b) Door and Shepherd: John 10:1-21 (A lot of teaching) God’s Very Son: John 10:22-42 (Difficult teaching) Leave v34-35 for now. Resurrection and Life: John 11:21-27 (Surprisingly gracious, death’s enemy) Teacher and Lord: John 13:12-17 (Servant) Glance at v8. t W, t T, & t L: John 14:1-7 (How to find your way home) The Vine: John 15:1-8 (If I were a fruit, what kind of fruit…) Christ/Messiah: John 4:25-26 OT Setup: See below. & a link: Matt 14:61-62 First and Last (A ?): Rev 1:7-8,17-18 It’s interesting to see how the people reacted to each of Christ’s statements. You can find those shortly after most selections. Old Testament foreshadowing of the Messiah Foretold very Early: Gen 3:15 The Prophet: Deut 18:14-22 (Jesus often defended His words here.) The Priest and King: Psalm 110:1-7 (I wonder if Jesus needed these words often.) Deliverer: Isaiah 9:1-7 (Peace and rest.) Restoration: Isaiah 11:1-9 (Finally things will be made right.) Suffering and Destiny: Psalm 22:1-31 (And you thought the 23rd Psalm was cool.) The Price to be Paid: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Keeping up with the New Testament.)