I Know a Man

Luck Luck “Sudden wealth is most likely to exaggerate your current situation, but it won’t fundamentally change your sense of well-being. If you’re unhappy, you’re not good at managing money and you’re surrounded by people you don’t trust, a big win will probably make your problems worse.” “Sudden wealth is most likely to exaggerate your current situation, but it won’t fundamentally change your sense of well-being. If you’re unhappy, you’re not good at managing money and you’re surrounded by people you don’t trust, a big win will probably make your problems worse.” How to Experience Change? 4

Luck Luck A good education A good education How to Experience Change? 5

Luck Luck A good education A good education Surrounding yourself with the right people Surrounding yourself with the right people How to Experience Change? 6

Luck Luck A good education A good education Surrounding yourself with the right people Surrounding yourself with the right people Hard work and determination Hard work and determination How to Experience Change? 7

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What is IT that few people seem to have and everyone else seems to want? What is IT that few people seem to have and everyone else seems to want? How to Experience Change? 9

What is IT that few people seem to have and everyone else seems to want? What is IT that few people seem to have and everyone else seems to want? How to Experience Change? 10 JESU S

Pharisees Pharisees Group of religious leaders at the time of Jesus Group of religious leaders at the time of Jesus Mark 14:1, “And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth and kill him” Mark 14:1, “And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth and kill him” Mark 15:10, “For Pilate perceived that it was out of envy that the chief priests had delivered Jesus to him.” Mark 15:10, “For Pilate perceived that it was out of envy that the chief priests had delivered Jesus to him.” Investigate 11 John 11:49-50 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish.” John 11:49-50 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish.”

Investigate Judas Judas Judas was one of the original 12 disciples... Judas was one of the original 12 disciples... He betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver He betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver Luke 22:3-6 3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. 4 He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. 5 And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd. Luke 22:3-6 3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. 4 He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. 5 And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a crowd.

Pilate Pilate The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus John 18:28 Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover. John 18:28 Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They themselves did not enter the governor's headquarters, so that they would not be defiled, but could eat the Passover. Investigate

Pilate Pilate The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus 29 So Pilate went outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?” 30 They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” 29 So Pilate went outside to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this man?” 30 They answered him, “If this man were not doing evil, we would not have delivered him over to you.” Investigate

Pilate Pilate The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus 31 Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” The Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death.” 32 This was to fulfill the word that Jesus had spoken to show by what kind of death he was going to die. 31 Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” The Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death.” 32 This was to fulfill the word that Jesus had spoken to show by what kind of death he was going to die. Investigate

Pilate Pilate The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus The Roman governor that ordered the death of Jesus Mark 12:12 And Pilate again said to them, “Then what shall I do with the man you call the King of the Jews?” 13 And they cried out again, “Crucify him.” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd... delivered Jesus to be crucified. Mark 12:12 And Pilate again said to them, “Then what shall I do with the man you call the King of the Jews?” 13 And they cried out again, “Crucify him.” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd... delivered Jesus to be crucified. Investigate

Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene A woman who was with Jesus during his ministry and watched him die. A woman who was with Jesus during his ministry and watched him die. Mark 15:33 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Mark 15:33 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Investigate

Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene A woman who was with Jesus during his ministry and watched him die. A woman who was with Jesus during his ministry and watched him die. 39 And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” 40 There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene...41 When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, 39 And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” 40 There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene...41 When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, Investigate

Paul Paul Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Acts 26: “I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 And I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but when they were put to death I cast my vote against them. Acts 26: “I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 And I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but when they were put to death I cast my vote against them. Investigate

Paul Paul Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant 11 And I punished them often in all the synagogues and tried to make them blaspheme, and in raging fury against them I persecuted them even to foreign cities. 12 “In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. 11 And I punished them often in all the synagogues and tried to make them blaspheme, and in raging fury against them I persecuted them even to foreign cities. 12 “In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. Investigate

Paul Paul Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant 13 At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. 14 And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ 13 At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. 14 And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ Investigate

Paul Paul Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant 15 And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. 16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, 15 And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. 16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, Investigate

Paul Paul Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant 17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ 17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ Investigate 23

Paul Paul Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant Persecutor of the church turned faithful servant 19 “Therefore...I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20 but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, 19 “Therefore...I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20 but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, Investigate 24

Threat Threat Personal Gain Personal Gain Nuisance Nuisance Friend Friend LORD LORD Knowing Jesus 25 How do you know Jesus?

Philippians 3:7-10 Philippians 3: But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, Key to Transformation

Philippians 3:7-10 Philippians 3:7-10 not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection... not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection... Key to Transformation 27

Begin a relationship with Him Begin a relationship with Him Revelation 3:20 Revelation 3:20 John 1:12 John 1:12 How to Know Jesus as Lord 28

After knowing Jesus... After knowing Jesus... Prayer Prayer The Bible The Bible Others who believe Others who believe Serving Serving How to Know Jesus as Lord

I know a man... I know a man... Conclusion 30

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