divine 1. He was the “Son of God.” 10 ways Jesus said he was God surprise Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

surprise Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Verse 13 – the big question 1. his global impact

By any secular standard, Jesus is the dominant figure of western culture. By any secular standard, Jesus is the dominant figure of western culture. “ “ ” ” Newsweek: surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Verse 13 – the big question 1. global impact surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Verse 13 – the big question 2. his historical impact surprise

I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as an historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very centre of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history. I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as an historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very centre of history. Jesus Christ is easily the most dominant figure in all history. “ “ ” ” HG Wells: surprise

Everything in Christ astonishes me. His Spirit overawes me, and his will confounds me. Between him and whoever else in the world, there is no possible term of comparison Everything in Christ astonishes me. His Spirit overawes me, and his will confounds me. Between him and whoever else in the world, there is no possible term of comparison “ “ ” ” Napoleon: surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13 … Jesus … asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Verse 13 – the big question 3. his personal impact surprise

Who is Jesus? Acts 5:39.. if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. Acts 5:39.. if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. Verse 13 – the big question 3. his personal impact surprise

Who is Jesus? Verse 13 – the big question b i g g e s t 4. his future impact surprise John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be… John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be…

Who is Jesus? Matthew 10:32-33 Whoever acknowledges me I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. Matthew 10:32-33 Whoever acknowledges me I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. Verse 13 – the big question biggest 4. future impact surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 7:21-23 …23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you... Matthew 7:21-23 …23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you... Verse 13 – the big question biggest 4. future impact surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others.. Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others.. Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Verse 14 – the many answers 1. John the Bap., Elijah, Jeremiah surprise

Who is Jesus? Mark 10:17 … a man … fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, …… Mark 10:17 … a man … fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, …… Verse 14 – the many answers 2. a good man surprise

Who is Jesus? John 7:12 Some said, "He is a good man." Others replied, "No, he deceives the people." John 7:12 Some said, "He is a good man." Others replied, "No, he deceives the people." Verse 14 – the many answers 3. a deceiver surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 11:19 and they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors … Matthew 11:19 and they say, 'Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors … Verse 14 – the many answers 3. a glutton & drunkard surprise

Who is Jesus? Verse 14 – the many answers surprise t o d a y Sentimentalists’ Jesus Stained Glass Jesus Existentialist Jesus New age Jesus Sceptics’ Jesus Liberal Jesus Fraudulent Jesus Married Jesus Confused Jesus Sentimentalists’ Jesus Stained Glass Jesus Existentialist Jesus New age Jesus Sceptics’ Jesus Liberal Jesus Fraudulent Jesus Married Jesus Confused Jesus Failed Jesus Lost Years Jesus Magical Jesus Mushroom Jesus Non-existent Jesus Revolutionary Jesus Feminist Jesus Prosperity Jesus Failed Jesus Lost Years Jesus Magical Jesus Mushroom Jesus Non-existent Jesus Revolutionary Jesus Feminist Jesus Prosperity Jesus

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Verse 15 – MY answer surprise

Who is Jesus? Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Verse 16 – the MEGA answer surprise

Matthew 16:17-19 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you,… and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:17-19 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you,… and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Verses – Jesus is euphoric surprise Have you moved … from the many answers to the mega answer?

Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, … Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, … Verses 23 – just four verses later … surprise Why the change … from rejoicing to rebuking from being useful to useless?

Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, … Verses 23 – just four verses later … surprise Jesus had exposed deficient understanding

Matthew 16:21 Jesus began to explain.. that he must.. suffer many things.. and be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Matthew 16:21 Jesus began to explain.. that he must.. suffer many things.. and be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Verses 23 – just four verses later … surprise Jesus had exposed deficient understanding

Matthew 16:22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Matthew 16:22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Verses 23 – just four verses later … surprise Jesus had exposed deficient understanding

Matthew 16:22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Matthew 16:22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Verses 23 – just four verses later … surprise Have we done the same thing?

Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, … Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, … Verses 23 – just four verses later … surprise How useful do you want to be?

.... But the Jesus of the Gospels-who some suggest is the best-kept secret of Christianity - ….... But the Jesus of the Gospels-who some suggest is the best-kept secret of Christianity - … “ “ ” ” Scott Peck: surprise

.... But the Jesus of the Gospels-who some suggest is the best-kept secret of Christianity -… “ “ ” ” Scott Peck: surprise