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Biblical Foundations
Session 3: Knowing Jesus

A. Why is Knowing Jesus Important? 1. Paul says it is _____________________ Philippians 3:7-8 NIV But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ... 2. We are _____________________ 2 Peter 1:3-4 NIV His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. B. A Religion or a Relationship? 1. Defining the Terms a. _____________________ is defined as belief in and reverence for a supernatural power, a set of beliefs, values and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader b. _____________________ is defined as the condition or fact of being related; connected or associated. 2. Christianity is based in a relationship with Jesus Christ C. Who is Jesus? 1. Names of Jesus a. Names refer to ____________________, or __________________ b. Mary was told to call him _____________________ Luke 1:30-31 NIV But the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 1) Jesus = _____________ and identifies _______________

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2) Max Lucado In the gospels its his most common nameused almost 600 times. And a common name it was. If Jesus came today, his name might have been John or Bob or Jim. Were he here today, it is doubtful he would distance himself with lofty name like Reverend, Your Holiness. When God chose the name His son would carry, he chose a human name. He chose a name so typical that it would appear two or three times on any given class roll. The Word became flesh, John wrote, in other words he was touchable, approachable, and reachable. If you listen you can almost hear him says, Just call me Jesus, c. Shepherds were told he was _____________________. Luke 2:11 NIV Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 1) Christ = __________ shows his __________ 2) Lord = __________ shows his __________ d. Elwells Topical Analysis of the Bible lists 184 different names for Christ. 1) Wonderful, Counselor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Anointed One, Coming King are just a few. 2) Whatever... His name is __________ __________ Philippians 2:9-11 NIV Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. D. What Does Jesus Do? 1. The __________Period a. He always __________ John 8:57-58 NIV You are not yet fifty years old, the Jews said to him, and you have seen Abraham! I tell you the truth, Jesus answered, before Abraham was born, I am! b. He ____________________ Colossians 1:15-16 NIV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things
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in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. c. He ______________________________ 1) __________, ____________________ Genesis 16:7, 9-10 NIV The angel of the LORD found Hagar near a spring in the desert...Then the angel of the LORD told her, Go back to your mistress and submit to her. The angel added, I will so increase your descendants that they will be too numerous to count. 2) __________ Genesis 18:1-2, 10 NIV The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre... Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. Then the LORD said, I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son. 3) __________ Exodus 3:2-4 NIV There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, I will go over and see this strange sightwhy the bush does not burn up. God called to him from within the bush, Moses! Moses! And Moses said, Here I am.

2. The __________ Period a. __________ b. __________ c. __________ d. __________ __________ __________ e. __________, __________, and __________

3. The __________-__________ Period a. He __________ __________the Father 1 Peter 3:22 NLT Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority.

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b. He is the __________ ____________________ Colossians 1:18 NIV And he is the head of the body, the church... b. He __________ __________ Romans 8:34 NIV Christ Jesus, who diedmore than that, who was raised to lifeis at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. c. He is __________ __________ __________ together Colossians 1:17 NIV He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. d. He is anxiously __________ ____________________. John 17:24 NIV Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.

E. Do you know Him?

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