1. JESUS CHRIST: GOD’S REVELATION TO THE WORLD
CHAPTER 10
WHO DO YOU SAY
THAT I AM?

2. Gospel Portraits of Jesus
What is so special about this man, the one Christians believe to be the Son of God?
How do you answer this question?
What do you find attractive about Jesus?

3. Gospel Portraits of Jesus
Jesus the Faithful Friend
The Gentle Strength of Jesus
Jesus had many different kinds of friends. Jesus showed true human emotions. “I have called you friends It was not you who chose me, but I chose you.”
Jesus stood up boldly to some of the hypocritical teachers of his day. Jesus had passionate convictions, but was tender, loving and sensitive. Jesus had compassion for others, yet was strong in confronting evil.

4. Gospel Portraits of Jesus
Jesus Modeled
Humility and Truth
Jesus Elevated the
Status of Women
Jesus taught humility when he washed his disciples’ feet. “I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Jesus demonstrated that women were equal to men. Jesus allowed women to follow him as his disciples. Jesus used women to illustrate his stories. Jesus reserved the premier position of discipleship to a woman.

5. The Face of Jesus
Jesus, from the Hebrew Joshua (Yehoshua), means “God saves.”
A Jewish carpenter who spent many hours outdoors
Jesus attracted all kinds of people.
There had to be something incredibly attractive about Jesus of Nazareth, both inside and out.

6. Titles of Jesus Christ Son of God
From the Greek, Christos, which translates to the Hebrew Messiah. Accomplished his mission of suffering service through the threefold office of priest, prophet and king.
Jesus Christ is the unique Son of God and shares his divine nature. This is revealed at the Transfiguration. “The Father and I are one.”

7. Titles of Jesus Lord Son of Man
Translates to the Greek Kurios, which renders the Hebrew Adonai, the name used by the Jews to refer to God. To call Jesus Lord is to proclaim that he is God.
The title Jesus most frequently uses about himself Describes a supernatural figure, God’s agent who will help usher in the fullness of God’s Kingdom.

8. The Early Church Preaches the Good News
The history of the Church really begins with the account of how the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles. Pentecost, the Birthday of the Church

9. Kerygma in the Early Church: The essential message or proclamation about Jesus Christ
Old Testament is fulfilled in Jesus.
The crucified Jesus is both Lord and Messiah.
Christ has sent the Holy Spirit, whose power can be seen and heard.
People must respond to the Good News.

10. Apostle to the Gentiles: St. Paul
Saul was a Roman citizen from Tarsus, received a Greek education, and a tentmaker
From the tribe of Benjamin
Strict Pharisee who was hostile to Christians
Saul converted to Christ at Damascus

11. Apostle to the Gentiles: St. Paul
Engaged in three missionary journeys which took him all over the Mediterranean
Made an historic trip to the Council of Jerusalem in 49 AD
Traditionally, he was martyred in Rome under Nero

12. “I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me.”

13. The Letters of St. Paul Romans 1 and 2 Corinthians Galatians
Philippians
1 Thessalonians
Philemon
Ephesians
2 Thessalonians
1 and 2 Timothy
Titus

14. What St. Paul Taught about Jesus
The crucified Jesus truly rose from the dead!
The crucified Christ has been exalted by the Father.
Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus is the Christ.
Jesus is the New Adam.
Jesus is the Savior and Redeemer of the World.
Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to give life to his followers.

15. Jesus in the Letter to the Hebrews
Develops the theme of Jesus Christ as our supreme High Priest, the model of our faith Only New Testament writing that calls Jesus an Apostle, that is, a messenger or representative of God Tries to encourage these listless Christians to persevere in their faith

16. Jesus in the Catholic Epistles
James; 1 and 2 Peter; 1, 2 and 3 John; Jude
Themes:
Christ’s followers should imitate his suffering.
Fights heresy that crept into the Church
True belief in Christ must show itself in acts of love.

17. Jesus in the Book of Revelation
Filled with elaborate symbolism—written in apocalyptic style Borrows many symbols from the OT Basic message: Final Salvation and victory will take place at the end of the present age when Jesus Christ will return in glory at his Second Coming.

18. More Titles for Jesus in Revelation
LAMB
LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH
LORD OF LORDS
ALPHA
MORNING STAR
OMEGA
KING OF KINGS

19. Making a Commitment to Really Know Jesus
“Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.”
DO YOU KNOW JESUS? IS HE YOUR FRIEND? DO YOU WANT TO GROW CLOSER TO HIM? WILL YOU SAY “AMEN” TO THE QUESTIONS HE PUTS IN YOU?