The Message of the Cross – Part One

Introduction

The world knows Jesus Christ died on the cross 2,000 years ago

The whole world is divided on FOUR questions

1)      Who is Jesus of Nazareth?

2)      Why did He die on the cross?

3)      Where is He now?

4)      What do I have to do with Jesus of Nazareth?

1)      Who is He?

         i.            Pharisees and religious leader called him:

§  Son of Joseph and Mary

§  Carpenter

§  Winebibber and Gluttonous

§  friend of sinners

§  Mad man

       ii.            Angels called him:

§  Savior

§  Emmanuel

     iii.            John the Baptist called him:

§  Lamb of God

      iv.            God, the Father called him:

§  My beloved Son

       v.            Demons Called him:

§  Holy One of God

      vi.            The disciples called him:

§  My Lord and My God

What do you say? Who is Jesus of Nazareth?

a)      The Father said:

b)      Paul said to Elders of Antioch:

c)       John wrote in  the Gospel of John

Conclusion – I John 5:11-12