The Message of the Cross – Two

Introduction

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

§  The whole world is divided on FOUR questions

Question 1: Who is Jesus of Nazareth?

1)      Pharisees and religious leaders:

2)      Angels & Demons:

3)      The disciples and prophets:

4)      God, the Father

5)      What do you say?

§  Hebrews 1:8

§  John 1:1-2; 14

§  I Timothy 3:16

Question 2: Why did He die on the cross?

1)      Because His Father willed it

§  Revelations 13:8

2)      That He might be Lord!

§  Romans 14:9

3)      To declare God’s righteousness

§  Romans 3:25

4)      To put away sin

§  Hebrews 9:26

Question 3: Where is He now?

§  Hebrews 1:3; 13

§  Romans 8:34

Question 4: What do I have to do with Jesus?

§  Matthew 27:22       

§  John 3:35-36

§  Acts 17:31