2. PURPOSE OF LESSON Show biblical evidence that proves Jesus is the CHRIST

3. PURPOSE OF LESSON The evidence shown will strengthen our faith in Christ!

4. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS THIS LESSON Acts 17:11 “Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good”

5. DEFINING TERMS Understanding the word “Christ” The word “Christ” is the official title given to Jesus in the NT. It signifies his office as anointed Savior and alludes to his spiritual qualifications for the task of saving his people.

6. DEFINING TERMS Understanding the word “Christ” The word derives from the Greek Christos, which translates Hebrew Messiah (Jn. 1:41). Both terms come from verbs meaning “to anoint with sacred oil”; hence, as titles they mean “the Anointed One.” Applied to Jesus, they express the conviction that he had divine appointment for his office and function. Elwell, W.A.., & Comfort, P.W. (2001). Tyndale Bible Dictionary. Tyndale Reference Library (265). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.

7. “Anointing” In the Bible we read of three being anointed: – Kings (1 Kings 19:16)—Jehu, king of Israel. – Prophets (1 Kings 19:16)—Elisha. – Priests (Exodus 28:41)—Aaron and his sons.

8. “Anointing” Christ fulfilled all these three responsibilities Jesus our King (Revelation 17:14). Jesus our Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Acts 3:22). Jesus our Priest (Hebrews 4:15).

9. The Old Testament Serves As Evidence To Prove That Jesus Is the Christ

10. The Bible Teaches Jesus Is The Christ Because Of The Old Fulfilled Testament Prophecies

11. The Old Testament contains more than three hundred messianic prophecies. As Hugo McCord has said, “Testimony about Jesus was the chief purpose of prophecy. To him all the prophets gave witness (Acts 10:43)” McCord, Hugo, Internal Evidences of the Bible’s Inspiration,” The Holy Scriptures, ed. Wendell Winkler (Fort Worth, TX: Winkler Publications), p. 332

12. The Messiah would be born of a woman (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4) The Messiah’s mother would be a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23) The Messiah would come of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10; Hebrews 7:14) The Messiah would suffer (Isaiah 53:2–12; Matthew 27:27-31) The Messiah’s bones would not be broken (Psalm 34:20; John 19:33-36) The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) The Messiah would be betrayed (Psalm 41:9; Matthew 26:14-16)

13. The Bible Teaches Jesus Is The Christ Because Of His Signs

14. HIS SIGNS PROVE JESUS IS THE CHRIST Water turned to grape juice (John 2:1-11). Healing of a Noble man son (John 4:46-54). Healing of a paralitic man (John 5:1-16). Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14).

15. HIS SIGNS PROVE JESUS IS THE CHRIST Jesus walking on water (John 6:15-21). Healing of a man born blind (John 9:1- 12). Resurrection of Lazarus (John 11:1-44). His own resurreccion (John 20; Romans 1:4). The great catch of fish (John 21:1-14).

16. The Bible Teaches Jesus Is The Christ Because Of His Witnesses

17. WITNESSES OF CHRIST JOHN 5:1-39 John the Baptizer (5:31-35; 1:6,19-28). The Father (5:36; Matt. 3:17; 17:5; John 12:28). The Signs (5:37-38; John 3:2). The Scriptures (5:39; O.T.). Moses (5:45-47; Dt. 18:15-18).

18. The Bible Teaches Jesus Is The Christ Because Of His own acknowledgments & those of others

19. I AM THE CHRIST Jesus himself acknowledged He is the Christ (John 4:25-26). Jesus accepted the confession made by Peter that He was the Christ (Matthew 16:13-20).

20. HE IS THE CHRIST Preachers such as Apollos taught publically using the Scriptures to prove that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 18:28). The Apostle Paul also preached that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 9:20-22; 1 Corinthians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 4:5).

21. HE IS THE CHRIST John the Baptizer told people that he was not the Christ (John 1:19- 28). Peter told thousands of people that God made Jesus Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36).

22.  If Jesus is the Christ, and He is, the question we must ask is: What should be our attitude towards Him?

23. OUR ATTITUDE We must continue to believe He is the Christ and our Savior. We must obey Him always (John 14:15; Matthew 7:24-27). We must tell others about Him (John 4:19- 42; Mark 16:15). We must imitate Him always (1 Peter 2:21- 22; 1 Corinthians 11:1). We must wait for His coming (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10).

24. REVIEW OF OUR LESSON Jesus is the Christ because of the fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. Jesus is the Christ because of His signs. Jesus is the Christ because of His witnesses. Jesus is the Christ because of His own acknowledgements of those of others. Our attitude towards the Christ