2. This or That: Choosing Jesus Matthew 1-4 Overview 3 Questions 1. How does Matthew indicate Jesus can be learned? 2. What does Jesus call you to? 3. Will you choose Jesus?

3. How We Learn About Jesus 1. In the Bible Jesus “fulfilled” scripture. He's in the Bible. We may miss him, but he's there!

4. How Matthew Shows Us We Can Learn About Jesus 2. In your experience The dreams and appearances of the angel coincide with the fulfillment of Bible. God works in our experience alongside the Bible.

5. How Matthew Shows Us We Can Learn About Jesus 3. In your baptism When you are baptized, you are following the example you learned from Jesus and identifying with him and the Father.

6. How We Learn About Jesus 4. In Christian friendships Who is your John the Baptist?

7. How We Learn About Jesus 5. In temptation You learn about Jesus as you face temptation just like he did. You learn how to overcome temptation, just like he did.

8. How We Learn About Jesus 6. In preaching Preaching reveals truth in the Bible which points to Jesus.

9. How Do You Learn About Jesus? When you are like him, you learn about him.

10. What Does Jesus Call You To? 1. Repentance (4:12-17) 2. Follow Him (4:18-22) 3. New Life (4:23-25)

11. Key Thought You can learn about Jesus, and what he calls you to... but sooner or later you must make a choice. Will you choose him?