The document discusses different views about the identity of Jesus, including that he was a poet, sorcerer, politician, or the Son of God. It examines evidence that Jesus existed historically and was fully human, while also making extraordinary claims about himself that suggest he was more than just a moral teacher. The document questions whether Jesus' teachings and actions, including his resurrection from the dead, support his claim to be the Son of God.

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2. Some say He was an outlaw that He roamed across the land with a band of unschooled ruffians and a few old fishermen no one knew just where He came from or exactly what He'd done but they said it must be something bad that kept Him on the run

3. Some say He was a poet that He'd stand upon the hill and His voice could calm an angry crowd or make the waves stand still that He spoke in many parables that few could understand but the people sat for hours just to listen to this man.

4. Some say He was a sorcerer a man of mystery He could walk upon the water He could make a blind man see that He conjured wine at weddings and did tricks with fish and bread that He talked of being born again and raised people from the dead.

5. Some say a politician who spoke of being free He was followed by the masses on the shores of galilee He spoke out against corruption and He bowed to no decree and they feared His strength and power so they nailed Him to a tree.

6. Some say He was the Son of God a man above all men but He came to be a servant and to set us free from sin and that's who i believe He was 'cause that's who i believe and i think we should get ready 'cause it's time for us to leave.

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8. Will you remember these famous people in: 20 years time? 200 years time? 2000 years time? W h o i s J e s u s ?

9. A communist dictionary once revealed that Jesus was…. “ A mythical figure who never existed…” W h o i s J e s u s ?

13. “ Jesus went to the temple and began to drive out all those who were buying and selling. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the stools of those who sold pigeons, and he would not let anyone carry anything through the temple courtyards…” Mark chapter 11 verse 15 W h o i s J e s u s ?

15. The BIG ISSUE: Was Jesus more than just a good man, a great moral teacher? W h o i s J e s u s ?

16. What did Jesus say about himself then? 1) Teaching centred on himself “ ..I am the way, the truth and the life…” John 14:6 “ ...whoever has seen me has seen the Father...” John 14:9 W h o i s J e s u s ?

17. What did Jesus say about himself then? 2) His indirect claims “… My son, your sins are forgiven...” Mark 2:5 “… To judge the world…” Matthew 25:31-32 W h o i s J e s u s ?

18. What did Jesus say about himself then? 3. His direct claims “… Are you the Christ? ‘I am’ said Jesus” “ my Lord and my God” John 20:28 W h o i s J e s u s ?

19. A dilemma for us: Jesus was a real man making extraordinary claims! In his book, Mere Christianity, former atheist C.S Lewis states, "A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said wouldn't be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic on the level with the man who says he's a poached egg-or else He would be the devil of hell...either this was and is the Son of God, or else a mere man or something worse." You must make your choice. W h o i s J e s u s ?

20. * His teaching was practical * He did amazing things * His own character * He fulfilled Old Testament promises * He beat death How did Jesus back up what he said? W h o i s J e s u s ?

21. a) No sign of him in the tomb. EXPLANATION? (a) He didn’t die (b) His friends stole his body! (c) Romans stole it! (d) Robbers stole it How do we know He came back from death? W h o i s J e s u s ?

23. What’s your impression of Jesus? Madman? Badman? Godman? The choice is yours! W h o i s J e s u s ?

24. No question too daft, no comment ignored! Chance to chat W h o i s J e s u s ?

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