Fully God & Fully Man
Name one characteristic Jesus has in common with God
Eternal, Creator, Holy, Just, Love...
Why do we need a Savior?
Everyone has sinned. Our sin separates us from God for eternity.
Who is our greatest example to follow?
Jesus
What does grace mean?
Unmerited favor.
Giving someone something they do not deserve.
What does gospel mean?
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is the good news that Jesus loves you and died on the cross (and rose again) to save you!
Name one way Jesus was fully man
Felt sick, felt tired, felt hungry, felt sad, felt pain. Had flesh and bones. Was born and died...
Why is it important that Jesus conquered death, that he didn't stay dead?
Without the resurrection our faith is worthless and we would still have to be punished for our sins.
After we get saved, what is the next step?
Learn to follow Jesus
How did Jesus show us grace?
He took the punishment for our sins when he died on the cross and rose again.
Paul tells us in Philippians that the bad things that happened in his life actually turned out good, how?
They allowed him to share the gospel with more people.
What is something Jesus did while on Earth that only God can do?
Raise from the dead, calm storms, heal sick, feed 5,000...
What do you have to do to be saved?
Believe that Jesus died on the cross as payment for your sins and rose again.
Admit that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. Believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died for you. Confess Jesus as Lord of your life.
How do we learn to follow Jesus?
We read our Bible. Learn how He lived/talked/prayed. He is our example.
The ultimate grace that Jesus showed us when he died for us. If he can give us that much grace, we can give any amount of grace to others.
Who can we share the gospel with?
When can we share the gospel?
Where can we share the gospel?
Anyone
Anytime
Anywhere
Find John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
What should we do when we know what Jesus wants us to do, but we don't want to do it?
PRAY! When we pray the Holy Spirit can change our hearts to WANT to do what Jesus wants us to do!
Find 1 Corinthians 1:3-4
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
What can we do during tough times that will help us keep sharing the gospel with others?
PRAY and READ our BIBLES.
God will give us the strength and encouragement we need to share the gospel with others, even when it is hard.
The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
Find 1Corinthians 15:19-20
Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Where do we get the grace we need to show to others?
From Jesus!
Showing others grace is not natural - it goes against our sin nature. We cannot show grace like Jesus calls us to do without his help.
Find Philippians 1:12
Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.