Studies

Bibical Jesus

INTRODUCTION
A. Common misconceptions about Jesus
   1) Good, moral teacher
   2) Mr. Rogers type, "nice guy"
   3) Legend, myth, etc.
   4) Theologian, confusion, aloof
B. Mark 4:35-41

1) Jesus is amazing, unique, different and caused many to ask "who is this man?"

WHO IS TInS MAN... WHAT WAS HE LIKE...REALLY?

1. Challenging Man
Mark 1:21-28 What were his sermons like?
John 6:60-69 Many thought Hesus was too hard-lined and rejected him.

2. Consumed Man
Mark 1:35-39 His relationship with God (what do you get up early for?)
His purpose
Our purpose (Mark 1:7)

3. Compassionate Man
Mark 1:40-42 Describe leprosy
Our leprosy -sin

4. Controversial Man
Mark 3:20-22 His own family thought he was crazy
Radical commitment
People talked about Jesus behind his back

5. Crucified Man
Mark 10:32-34 Disciples were afraid - why? Execution!
Jesus was spit on and beaten
He deeply loves you

6. Conquering Man
Mark 16:1-7 GodraisedJesusback to life
The great newsis, wecan havea newlife also

CONCLUSION
1. What did you learn about Jesus?
2. How do you feel about what you learned?
3. Now that you have a brief, but true, picture of Jesus - are you interested in learning more
about him?