Reflecting Jesus and His kingdom
Jesus Christ stands arguably, as the world's most influential leader in history. But believers around the world know that Jesus claimed to be much more than a great leader. One theme that shines bright in the life and ministry of Jesus is what Jesus believed about Himself.
Consider how Lucifer tempted Jesus to doubt his identity. "If you are the Son of God"...(Matthew 4:3,6). At the cross, the same methodology turned up when the religious leaders taunted Jesus, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the son of God, the chosen one". Even the soldiers joined in and said, "If you are the king of the jews, save yourself" (Luke 23:35-36).
Question:
1. Why do you think the evil one sought to attack Jesus on His sense of identity? What might have been the result if Jesus turned stones to bread or jumped down from the cross victoriously.
7 answers
A. John 6:36, I am......
B. John 10:9, I am......
C. John 14 : 6, I am......
D. John 11:26, I am.......
E. John 8:12, I am......
F. John 10:11, I am .......
G. John 15:5, I am.......
H. John 8:58, I am......
B. John 10:9, I am the door.
C. John 14 : 6, I am the way, the truth, and the life.
D. John 11:26, I am the resurrection and the life.
E. John 8:12, I am the light of the world.
F. John 10:11, I am the good shepherd.
G. John 15:5, I am the vine.
H. John 8:58, I am.