Intro Question – What are some opinions people hold about Jesus?
Bible Section – Read Mark 1. Feel free to read it and then refer back as you go through the guide below.
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Jesus shows who God is
Jesus is not just a nice guy (Mark 1:1-13)
– As we are discovering who Jesus is, The Bible invites us to learn from what Jesus taught and apply His wisdom in life. It is beneficial in daily life, business, relationships, and more.
– While we learn, we should carefully consider whether or not Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus proclaimed Good News (Mark 1:14-15)
– Jesus’ message is not about condemnation, but new life.
Jesus worked in and through the lives of ordinary people (Mark 1:16-20)
– If we are willing to learn from Jesus and practice what He teaches, Jesus can give us purpose and strength.
Jesus lived and talked with unique authority (Mark 1:21-28)
– Jesus’ message is to change our minds about our wrongs and believe He died and rose again to offer a new start with God.
Jesus showed God’s character in…
His kindness to the hurting (Mark 1:29-34)
– Jesus loves unconditionally & uses His power to help people.
His compassion to those who are far away (Mark 1:35-45)
– Jesus has an external focus and loves the unlovable.
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Closing Thought – If Jesus is truly God, then He should be capable of helping you know about Him and understand what the Bible says. The way that we communicate with Him is prayer. Would you be willing to pray and ask Jesus to show you that He exists and wants to help you in life? What do you have to lose? If nothing happens over time, you can move on with your life. If He you do hear from Him, you will find purpose, strength, significance, and more. You don’t even have to speak the prayer, just take a moment and mentally repeat this:
“Jesus, I want you to help me know that you are real. Please make it abundantly clear to me that you are alive today, that you are God, and that you want to help me in my life. Help me to understand the Bible and to hear from you.”
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