1. I Knew Jesus Before He Was Jesus… And He Was Incredible! Larry Cline, Hardin Valley church of Christ, 6-19-2013

2. O John 1:1-3 O 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. O John 1:14 O 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

3. O John 1:1-3 O 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. O John 1:14 O 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

4. O John 1:1-3 O 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. O John 1:14 O 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

5. 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. (Hebrews 1:1-2)

7. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:13-17)

10. I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father. (Psalm 2:7)

11. Whenever Jesus became a son, God became a father.

12. We know that: O Jesus was equal to God. O Jesus was the Creator. O Jesus submitted to become a son.

13. We don’t know His name until the New Testament and we don’t recognize Him, even though He was there.

14. 15 which God will bring about in his own time— God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. (1 Timothy 6:15-16)

16. But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” (Exodus 33:20)

17. If you believe that the Bible is God’s Word then NO ONE HAS SEEN GOD!

18. What about those who claim all through scripture to see God?

19. Who do they see? O No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. (John 1:18)

20. Most of the time He is referred to as “The Angel of the Lord”. O Word “Angel” means “Messenger”. O Greek (aggelos) Hebrew (malach) both mean messenger.

21. An angel is distinct in the Bible from The Angel. O The word “angel” is never used to refer to a human in scripture.

22. Isaiah 6:1-10 O …”I saw the Lord seated” (v1) O …”and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” (v5) O 10 Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”

23. 40 “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn—and I would heal them.” 41 Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him. (John 12:40-41)

24. Joshua 5:13-15 O “Then Joshua fell face down on the ground in reverence”, (v14) O Who is this? O An angel?

25. No – angels wouldn’t allow that. O 9 Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” 10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.” (Revelations 19:9-10)

27. O Judges 6:11-24… Gideon’s story O Daniel 3:14-26, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego

28. I saw Jesus before He was Jesus and He was/is AWESOME!