What does Jesus' name mean?
What does the name “Jesus” mean?
The Lord "saves” / “Savior.”
How was Jesus’ birth different? And what is the verses that explains this?
Mary was found to be pregnant as a virgin. She was found to be pregnant with the Holy Spirit.
Teach/explain this verse in 30 Seconds
Matthew 1:18-20 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit... But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit”
Why isn’t seeing Him physically the reason disciples believed?
Because Jesus fulfilled Scripture—belief was based on prophecy, not physical appearance.
What is prophecy?
God’s advance warning or promise about future events.
According to 2 Thessalonians 1:7, what will Jesus be “revealed” in when He returns?
Blazing fire — but we must consider whether this fire is literal or symbolic.
What does Matthew 1:21 say Jesus will do?
Answer: He will save His people from their sins.
Teach/explain below verse (30 seconds)
Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Why did God want Jesus to be born from a virgin? Why a virgin?
To fulfill what the Lord has said through the prophet.
Teach/Explain the below verse in 30 seconds
Matthew 1:22-23 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Who else resurrected besides Jesus?
Lazarus—yet he died again. Jesus rose and lives eternally.
Name one prophet besides Isaiah who wrote about Jesus.
Micah, Zechariah, Daniel, David (Psalms), Moses.
What does Revelation 1:7 say Jesus is “coming with”?
Clouds — and we ask whether these clouds are literal or symbolic, since clouds are made of water.
Using either Hebrew or Greek, what is another name for Messiah according to John 1:41.
Christ (Hebrew)
The anointed one (Greek)
Teach/explain the above verse to a Prospect (guest) in 30 seconds
John 1:41: The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ).
Which prophet predicted the virgin birth? And what Verse tells us this?
Isaiah
Teach/Explain verse in 30 seconds to guest
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
How do we know THIS Jesus is the right Jesus?
He matches ALL prophecies and fulfills Scripture perfectly.
According to John 1:45, who did Philip say Jesus was?
The one Moses wrote about in the Law and the prophets wrote about — Jesus of Nazareth.”
Teach/Explain this verse in 45 Seconds to a guest.
John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
How would you respond to a guest?
BB Teacher: If Jesus could give you one gift for you, what would you like to receive this year?
Guest: Peace in my mind thinking about things that are going on in my life at the moment.
BB Teacher: How would you respond?
Amen. As a parent, we always want to give to our children what they want and need. I am sure God and Jesus will also give you the peace you need.
(Tip! We must find out the prospect's concern and interest/needs)
How would you respond to a guest?
BB Teacher: Why do they believe in Jesus?
Guest: Because he bore the cross for my sins
BB Teacher: How would you respond?
Amen. Yes that true, He bore the Cross for our sins. Did you know that bearing the cross and crucification was a Roman capital punishment at that time? So it wasn't only Jesus who bore the cross. There were many others who were crucified. In fact, Jesus wasn't the only person with that name Jesus. Yesterday I went to Chik-Fil-A, and the worker kept calling the name of the person who ordered food, 'Jesus! Jesus!' There are so many who had the same name, Jesus, back then 2,000 years ago. What if there was someone else whose name was Jesus, and he too bore the cross. How do we make sure that the Jesus we believe in is the real Jesus God sent?
Some may say I believe in Jesus because he resurrected. That's right that he is the resurrection and the life, but did you know there was someone else in the Bible who also resurrected? Lazarus. His body was decaying but Jesus resurrected him from death.
For us, we believe in Jesus, but if we would talk with Muslims, they say Mohammad is the one God sent, and if we would talk with Buddhist, they would say God sent Siddhartha instead. Then what's the basis we have for believing in Jesus? Isn't it important to know this for ourselves, especially during this season of the year?
Where was Jesus born? And What book prophesies this City?
Bethlehem. Micah.
Teach/Explain verse to prospect In 30 Seconds
Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
What makes Jesus different from other religious figures?
He fulfilled prophecy, resurrected, ascended, promised to return, and offers salvation.
Why was Nathanael convinced Jesus might be the Messiah?
Because Jesus matched what Moses and the prophets had written — the promised One.
How would you respond to a guest?
BB Teacher: What gift can you give to Jesus this year?
Guest: Myself. I really want to lean on him, and want to give myself to him, so he can lead me.
BB Teacher: How would you respond?
Wow, that's truly incredible that you want to give yourself to him. There is a promise in Prv 8:17.
How would you respond to a guest?
BB Teacher: Who is Jesus to you personally?
Guest: During this season of my life, he is someone I am leaning on and truly trusting due to things in life like my business, project, family and children, etc.
BB Teacher: How would you respond?
Amen. You really seem to be a woman of God and faith. You have a heart for God and Jesus, and you try not to lean on your own understanding, and you want to commit yourself to God. Your plan will truly succeed because you lean on him. The next question is...
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
Because of the census ordered by Caesar (Luke 2:1-7).
Teach/Explain these verses in 45 Seconds
Luke 2:1-7 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary... While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son...”
How do we know Jesus fulfilled prophecy and not coincidence?
Because multiple, independent prophecies across hundreds of years were fulfilled in exact detail—something statistically impossible by chance.
According to 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, what events happened “according to the Scriptures”?
That Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day — all according to the Scriptures.
Why is it important to examine whether “fire,” “clouds,” and “lightning” describing Jesus’ return are symbolic?
Because understanding the true, scriptural meaning helps us recognize His coming accurately, rather than imagining a random or physical appearance.
Because Jesus said everything at the end will happen according to Scripture. Understanding the Word prepares our hearts and protects our faith.