Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus in history?
He is the man whom dictators and tyrants fear, even when he was a baby.
He is the one around whom movements, communities, hospitals, charities and schools are built.
His was the first story off the printing press, and the reason for great operas, oratorios, cantatas, trios and duets.
He is the leader thousands willingly followed as they were burnt at the stake, became bait for Gladiators, or were executed on crosses, gallows, and guillotines.
Because of their faith in him, many today are still persecuted.
Yet his life on earth is the inspiration for great works of art and poetry, novels and architecture, stained glass windows, paintings and plays.
He is the motivation for countless scientists, engineers and doctors to find new ways to help and heal people.
His teachings form the foundations of democracy, social work, care for the poor and acts of justice.
The person and teachings of Jesus Christ influence almost every corner of western culture.
He is the one around whom movements, communities, hospitals, charities and schools are built.
His was the first story off the printing press, and the reason for great operas, oratorios, cantatas, trios and duets.
He is the leader thousands willingly followed as they were burnt at the stake, became bait for Gladiators, or were executed on crosses, gallows, and guillotines.
Because of their faith in him, many today are still persecuted.
Yet his life on earth is the inspiration for great works of art and poetry, novels and architecture, stained glass windows, paintings and plays.
He is the motivation for countless scientists, engineers and doctors to find new ways to help and heal people.
His teachings form the foundations of democracy, social work, care for the poor and acts of justice.
The person and teachings of Jesus Christ influence almost every corner of western culture.
Who is Jesus in the Bible?
Prince of Peace
– Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Man of Sorrows
– Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.
Redeemer
– Isaiah 59:20
“The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord.
Desire of the Nations
– Haggai 2:7
I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty.
Emmanuel
– Matthew 1:23
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel” (which means “God with us”).
King of the Jews
– Matthew 27:37
Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Word made Flesh
– John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Lamb of God
– John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Only Son of God given for the world
– John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Living Water
– John 4:13-14
Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Bread of Life
– John 6:35
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
Light of the World
– John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Good Shepherd
– John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
The Way, the Truth and the Life
– John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Lord of All
– Acts 10:36
You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
The image of the invisible God
– Colossians 1:15
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Author and Finisher of our Faith
– Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Alpha and Omega
– Revelation 22:13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
Who is Jesus among us at Christ Church Lavender Bay?
Life-changer.
Forgiver of sin.
Grace-giver.
Truth-teller.
Hope-builder.
Peace-maker.
Body-healer.
Purpose-provider.
Reconciler of families.
Restorer of broken hearts.
Giver of all good gifts.
Master Teacher.
Merciful Saviour.
Love incarnate.
Lord.
Friend of all.
Eternal Home.
Ever present.
Ever calling to us,
“Come unto me all you who are weary,
and I will give you rest.”
Forgiver of sin.
Grace-giver.
Truth-teller.
Hope-builder.
Peace-maker.
Body-healer.
Purpose-provider.
Reconciler of families.
Restorer of broken hearts.
Giver of all good gifts.
Master Teacher.
Merciful Saviour.
Love incarnate.
Lord.
Friend of all.
Eternal Home.
Ever present.
Ever calling to us,
“Come unto me all you who are weary,
and I will give you rest.”
He is why we gather.
Who is Jesus to you?
We’d love to hear who Jesus is to you, as together we get to know him more.
Come join us.
Come join us.
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