1. Lesson 2: The Son July 5-11 By :Carlene Burrell

2. Memory Text “ For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many ” (Mark 10:45, NKJV).

3. Introduction Who is Jesus? This is the most important question in life. In John 14:5-6 Jesus explains that He is the only way to heaven. John 14:5-6

4. Read Luke 5:17. What does this suggest that the established religious teachers thought of Jesus? Luke 5:17

5. What do we learn about Jesus' power to heal? It seems that the power to heal was not present at all times. Jesus healed through the power of God who determined when that power would be present.

6. Read Luke 5:18-19. Pretend that you were one of the friends who was carrying your quadriplegic friend to be healed. A big crowd has gotten there before you. What would you do?Luke 5:18-19 Answer:Come back another day and get there earlier.

7. What kind of person thinks of climbing on the roof, ripping off the tiles to create a hole, and lowering a friend in front of Jesus?

8. Read Luke 5:20. What did Jesus see?Luke 5:20 Answer:Their faith.

9. Jesus says, "Your sins are forgiven." What do you think: is this what the friends were hoping to hear? Answer:My guess is that they were hoping to have their friend healed of his disability.

10. Read Luke 5:22-25. What should the religious leaders think about Jesus knowing their thoughts?Luke 5:22-25 What point is Jesus making to the group? Answer:He is the Messiah. He has authority on earth to forgive sins. As they know, only God has that authority.

11. Son of Man Read Luke 5:26. What do you think the people concluded from this? Did they think Jesus was the Messiah?Luke 5:26 Read Matthew 20:25-28. Who is Jesus calling the "Son of Man?"Matthew 20:25-28 Answer:Himself.

12. Read Daniel 7:13-14. What is being pictured in Daniel's vision?Daniel 7:13-14 Answer:The Second Coming. The Messiah coming in power to take His followers to heaven.

13. Satan's Testimony Let's read Matthew 4:1-4. Is Satan admitting that Jesus is the Son of God?Matthew 4:1-4 Answer: No. But, it is very interesting that Satan asks Him to prove that He is the Son of God. It sets the stage for the next temptations.

14. Read Matthew 8:28-29. What do these two demon-possessed men admit?Matthew 8:28-29 Answer: That Jesus is the Son of God, and that He will defeat them in the future!

15. The Father's Testimony. Read Matthew 17:5-6. Who is speaking?Matthew 17:5-6 Answer:God the Father in Heaven. He says that He is pleased with "My Son."

16. Your Testimony Read Matthew 16:13-14. What do you think about these answers?Matthew 16:13-14 Answer:They show that the people thought Jesus was special. Read Matthew 16:15-16. How do you answer this question?Matthew 16:15-16

17. Conclusion Friend, the question Jesus put to His disciples is the question for you today. Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of the Living God? As Thomas was told, this is the key to heaven. Will you accept that key today?