topic 5 who is jesus?
According to the Bible, our sin problem finds a solution in a person: Jesus Christ.
Talking Points
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What you believe about Jesus is the most important thing about you, because Jesus alone is the solution to your sin problem. Acts 4:12
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Jesus is both fully God and fully man. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together. John 1:1,14, Colossians 1:17
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Jesus lived a sinless life and yet died a criminal’s death on a cross. Jesus rose from the dead to prove his power over sin and death. Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
discussion questions
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Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
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What, if anything, did you learn about Jesus when you were younger?
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Read John 1:1 (ESV). Why is it important to believe that Jesus is fully God? How would it impact Christianity if he were something less?
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Read Isaiah 53:5-8 (ESV). How did Jesus fulfill this prophecy? Why did he have to do it?
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Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (ESV). Why is it important that Jesus rose from the dead? How would it impact the basic Christian message if he didn’t?
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What questions do you still have about Jesus? Talk about them now.
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Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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