Let's Talk About Jesus

Let's Talk About Jesus

   One one of the occasions when the enemies of Jesus sent oficers to arrest Him, the officers found Jesus teaching in the temple. They heard Him say, "if any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink" (John 7:37). The officers returned without arresting Jesus. When they were asked why they failed in their assignment, the officers said, "Never man spake like this man" (v. 46).

   The same formula would fir everything about Jesus. No one was born like this man. No one lived like this man. No one died like this man. No one was raised from death like this man. No one established the church like this man. No one will return like this man.

   This study focuses on four aspects of the unique Jesus: His death, His resurrection, His church and His future coming. Each of the four lessons includes verses from Matthew's Gospel and at least one New Testament Letter.

   The first lesson, "Suffering Savior," based on selected verses from Matthew 27 and 1 John 4, looks at the suffering and death of Jesus. The second lesson, "Risen Lord," is based on Matthew 28:1-10 and Ephesians 2:4-9. This is the Easter Coordinated Evangelism Lesson. The third lesson, "Church Builder," is based on Matthew 16:13-19 and Ephesians 2:17-22. the  fourth lesson, "returning King," is based on Matthew 24:42-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and 1 John 2:28-3:3.

     This Study Theme is design to help you:

• believe Jesus demonstrated God's love by dying to provide eternal life and to respond to that love in your daily life (Apr. 4)
• believe Jesus rose from the dead, be sure you are experiencing the new life God gives to those who believe in Jesus, and share this message with others (Apr. 11);
• be involved in the church as a way to live out your spiritual commitment and to fulfill Christ's divine plan (Apr.18)
• be ready for Jesus return (Apr. 25).

-Study Theme