Category: CHRIST JESUS

Why Christ Came

Psalm 40:7-9 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
TO FULFILL THE WORD
Matthew 1:22-23 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
TO FULFILL ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS
Matthew 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
TO GIVE LIFE
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
SAVE THE LOST
Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
TO MINISTER AND DIE FOR ALL
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
HE CAME TO THE JEW BUT THEY REJECTED HIM
John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
A LGHT FOR THE GENTILES
Luke 2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
TO RELEASE THE CAPTIVES (that were in Paradise)
Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
TO TASTE DEATH FOR EVERYONE
Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
TO DESTROY DEATH AND THE DEVIL’S POWER
Hebrews 2:14-16 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
TO REVEAL GOD
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
TO REMOVE CONDEMNATION FROM ALL WHO WOULD BELIEVE
John 9:39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
HE CAME ONCE SO HE COULD AGAIN TO RULE THE EARTH
John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
THAT HE COULD BRING BELIEVERS TO GOD
1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

Did He fulfill His purpose for coming?
YES, certainly He did His work in FULL.
Has His purpose been fulfilled in your life?

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In Remembrance of Me

Luke 22:19 And he (Jesus) took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Do you remember when the birth of Jesus was? How the Angels announced his birth? How the shepherds came to the stable? How the wise men came to the house seeking the King?

Do you remember when Jesus was 12 years old? How he disappeared from his parents? How they later found him in the Temple? The look on their faces when he said, I must be about my Father’s business?

Do you remember How Jesus began His Ministry? How he came to John the Baptist? How he looked when the Holy Spirit descended? How he looked when he came out of 40 days in the wilderness?

Do you remember His first year of ministry? The miracles he performed?
The way he chose the 12 apostles?

Do you remember His second year of ministry? The miracles he performed?
How the people flocked to hear him preach with authority?

Do you remember His third year of ministry? How the people began to turn away because his teachings being TOO HARD? The raising of Lazarus?

Do you remember the last Supper? The solemn occasion it was? How he taught eternal truths? How he gave comforting truths about going to heaven? How he washed their feet?

Do you remember What happened in the Garden? The agonizing prayers he offered? The sweat as Blood? The guards coming in great number? Peter cutting off the ear? The angry look on their faces? JUDAS and the kiss?

Do you remember the trials he faced? How he faced the chief priest, Pilate, even King Herod? How he spoke not a word? The humiliation, the spiting, slapping, hitting, beatings?

Do you remember the crown of thorns? The purple Robe? The Mockery of the soldiers?

Do you remember Pilate trying to set him free, “I find no fault with this man”?

Do you remember how the crown reacted? “Away with him, Away with him, Crucify him, Crucify him”.

Do you remember Golgotha, the place of the skull? The cross on the ground, the THUD, THUD, THUD as the spikes were driven into his hands and feet?

Do you remember the agony on his face as the lifted the cross? The THUD as it dropped into place on top of Calvary?

Do you remember even then they could not leave him alone? They slandered, they cursed, they railed against him “If thou be the son of God, come down from the cross”! “If he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him”!

Do you remember the two malefactors, thieves and how they cursed him.

Do you remember how, even as Jesus hung there in all his misery, agony and torments he said “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”? And then to the repentant thief, “Today, thou shall be in paradise with me”.

Do you remember His last words as he gave up the ghost “It is Finished”?

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Jesus the Man Part 2

Over 2000 years ago a man appeared and made many claims about Himself, such as He was the Son of God. Here are some of the other claims He made:
John 6:35 … I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 8:12 … I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:23 … Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 8:58 … Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
John 10:9 … I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 10:14 … I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 11:25 … I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 14:6 … I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 15:1 … I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

For a man to claim all these (and many more) about Himself, must fall into one of three categories: First – He’s a liar, Second – He’s a lunatic OR Third – He’s what he claims to be, THE SON OF GOD. If the First or Second be true, then we can ignore Him! BUT, if the third is true, then we owe Him our worship and love.

THOUGHT: If Christ is the WAY, why waste time traveling some other way!

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Jesus the Man Part 3

Just who was this man who walked about doing Miracles, healing the ill, making bold statements about God and Himself?
What place, if any, does He have in your life?
What place should He have in your life?
To evaluate this, Let’s read the testimony of a few that came into contact with Him:
John the Baptist … John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Nathaniel … John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
The Samaritans … John 4:42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
The Demons … Mark 5:7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
Simon Peter … Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Martha (sister to Lazarus) … John 11:27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
A Centurion (Roman) … Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Thomas … John 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.

What think ye of Christ? Have you acknowledged Him as your Lord and Saviour?

THOUGHT: Christ isn’t valued at all, unless He is valued above all.

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Jesus the Man Part 4

Have you looked into the Scripture to learn about HIM? As we look, pay particular attention to what He did. We saw what he said, what others thought.
John 10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
John 21:25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
John 2 At the wedding of Cana He turned water into wine.
Matthew 8:23-27 He calmed the storm.
Mark 11:14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.
Mark 8:8 So they did eat (the 5,000), and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.
Mark 2:12 (Healed the lame) And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
Mark 2:5 (forgave sin) When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mark 9:25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
John 11:43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
1 Corinthians 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
He has all authority (Power) in Heaven and Earth. He has the power to save:
Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

THOUGHT: Christ paid the price for the gift of salvation – But it’s not yours unless you believe.

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Jesus the Man Part 5

As Jesus walked the face of this world, he went about healing the sick, setting the captive free, and teaching with authority. At a young age he suffered and dies a martyrs death, he was buried and three days later he arose from the dead.
Did this mean anything then?
Does it mean anything now?
Does it mean anything to you?
Look at the words of Christ concerning these things concerning end times:
Luke 21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
And to the High Priest Matthew 26:64 … Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
The angels said: Acts 1:11 … Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Yes, Jesus will return to this earth, the scripture makes this very clear.
But when? Jesus warned us to be ready.
Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
And added Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Jesus states the reason for His return in Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
And again Matthew 25:31-34 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
The Scriptures speak much of the second coming of Christ, of course, there are scoffers. Peter wrote of them 2 Peter 3:3-4 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Yes, there is much confusion about the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Because people refuse to look into the Scripture and to rightly divide the Word, or study it.

THOUGHT: The world says SHOW ME and I’ll believe: God says BELIEVE and I’ll SHOW YOU!

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Jesus of Nazareth Part 5

As Jesus walked on earth, he went about healing the sick, raising the dead, performing miracles, and teaching with authority. At a young age he suffered and died a martyrs death, was buried 3 days later rose from his tomb.
Did this mean anything then?
Does it mean anything now?
Does it mean anything to you?
Look at the words of Jesus concerning these things:
Luke 21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
Matthew 26:64 (To the high priest) Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Acts 1:11 The angels said: … Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Yes, Jesus, The Lord Jesus Christ, is going to return to this earth, His word makes that very clear. BUT WHEN? He warned us to be ready.
Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
The scripture speaks much of His second coming, to rule and reign over all the earth. Of course there are scoffers.
2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Yes, there is confusion about the second coming of the Lord Jesus, because people refuse to look into the Scripture and see what God has to say.

Thot: The world says SHOW ME and I’LL BELIEVE. God says BELIEVE and I’LL SHOW YOU.

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Jesus of Nazareth Part 4

Who was this man? Have YOU looked into the Scriptures to learn about HIM?
As we look into the scripture, Pay particular attention to what he did, not what he said.
John 10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
John states: John 21:25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
His works included power over the natural forces:
He changed water into wine. John 2
He rebuked the winds and the sea and there was great calm. Matthew 8:23-27
He healed the sick. Mark 2:12
He multiplied the fish and loafs. Mark 8:8
He rebuked a fig tree. Mark 11:14
His works included power over spiritual forces:
Mark 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mark 9:25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
He had power over death:
John 11:43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 … Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
He has all authority (power) in Heaven and Earth:
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Romans 8:24 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Thot: Christ paid the price for the Gift of salvation… But it’s not yours unless you believe it!

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Jesus of Nazareth Part 3

Just who was this one, who walked about doing miracles, healing the sick, raising the dead making bold statements about God and Himself?
What place, if any, does he have in your life?
What place should he have in your life?

To evaluate this, look at the testimony of a few that came into contact with him.
John 1:29 (the words of John the Baptist) Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 1:49 (the words of Nathanael) Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
Mark 5:7 (the words of demons) What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
Matthew 16:16 (the words of Peter) Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
John 11:27 (the words of Martha) Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Mark 15:39 (the words of the centurion) Truly this man was the Son of God.
John 20:28 (the words of Thomas) My LORD and my God.

What think ye of Christ? Have you acknowledged Him as the Son of God? Have you made Him your lord and God?

Thot: Christ isn’t valued at all unless He is valued above all!

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Jesus of Nazareth Part 2

Approximately 2000 years ago a man appeared and made claims about himself, such as “He was the Son of God”. The Scripture records some of the other claims He made:
John 6:35 … I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 8:12 … I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
John 11:25 … I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 8:23 … I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 8:58 … I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
John 14:6 … I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
For a man to claim all these things about himself, he must fall into one of three categories:
1 – He is a LIAR
2 – He is a Lunatic
3 – He is what he says he is, the Son of God.
If either of the first two are true, we can ignore him and throw out the Scriptures.
But if the 3 is true, we owe Him our love and worship.

Thot: If Christ is the way, why waste time traveling some other way!

Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

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