The Ultimate Question: Is Jesus the Son of God? What if God Became a Man? Matt. 3:13-17

13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?" 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, "Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him. 16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.“ Matt. 3:13-17

Looking at the Text

Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days)

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, lost in Jerusalem, Nazareth

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, lost in Jerusalem, Nazareth Every recorded event has great importance

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, lost in Jerusalem, Nazareth Every recorded event has great importance Purpose of writing the gospels

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, Left in Jerusalem, Nazareth Every recorded event has great importance Purpose of writing the gospels Imagine you had been at His baptism

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, Left in Jerusalem, Nazareth Every recorded event has great importance Purpose of writing the gospels Imagine you had been at His baptism Imagine you heard the voice from heaven

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, Left in Jerusalem, Nazareth Every recorded event has great importance Purpose of writing the gospels Imagine you had been at His baptism Imagine you heard the voice from heaven What impact should it have on your life?

Looking at the Text Little is know of the life of Jesus (perhaps 30 days) His birth, Egypt, Left in Jerusalem, Nazareth Every recorded event has great importance Purpose of writing the gospels Imagine you had been at His baptism Imagine you heard the voice from heaven What impact should it have on your life? The Ultimate Question—Who is Jesus

The Ultimate Question: Who is Jesus

Many ways to answer this

The Ultimate Question: Who is Jesus Many ways to answer this Today’s lesson deals with only one way

The Ultimate Question: Who is Jesus Many ways to answer this Today’s lesson deals with only one way How could the infinite be revealed to the finite?

The Ultimate Question: Who is Jesus Many ways to answer this Today’s lesson deals with only one way How could the infinite be revealed to the finite? If God became man, What would He be like?

If God became man, we would expect:

He would have unusual entrance

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming Him to be without sin, to reveal God’s nature

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming Him to be without sin, to reveal God’s nature Speak the greatest words ever spoken

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming Him to be without sin, to reveal God’s nature Speak the greatest words ever spoken Have a lasting and universal influence

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming Him to be without sin, to reveal God’s nature Speak the greatest words ever spoken Have a lasting and universal influence Manifest power over everything—miracles

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming Him to be without sin, to reveal God’s nature Speak the greatest words ever spoken Have a lasting and universal influence Manifest power over everything—miracles Satisfy man’s spiritual questions and longings

If God became man, we would expect: He would have unusual entrance God to have made preparation for His coming Him to be without sin, to reveal God’s nature Speak the greatest words ever spoken Have a lasting and universal influence Manifest power over everything—miracles Satisfy man’s spiritual questions and longings Overcome the greatest enemy—death

God became man, answers questions

My past, my present, my future

God became man, answers questions My past, my present, my future Definition of sin, evil and immorality

God became man, answers questions My past, my present, my future Definition of sin, evil and immorality My worship response to Him

God became man, answers questions My past, my present, my future Definition of sin, evil and immorality My worship response to Him My relationship response to others

God became man, answers questions My past, my present, my future Definition of sin, evil and immorality My worship response to Him My relationship response to others My devotion to His plan for my life

God ‘s Plan for Your Salvation

Believe in HimMark 16:16

God ‘s Plan for Your Salvation Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30

God ‘s Plan for Your Salvation Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

God ‘s Plan for Your Salvation Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16

God ‘s Plan for Your Salvation Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His church

God ‘s Plan for Your Salvation Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10