The Bible And Jesus - His Teachings Pt 3 Series

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The Bible and Jesus

Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, we need to observe his life and learn how we should be living and even leading! We do this by learning His Teachings found In the Bible.

Introduction to series:

Jesus is the central theme and main story of the Bible. Jesus is not just found in the Gospels but in every book of the Bible. The entire story of the Bible points to Jesus. We need to pay attention to the teachings of Jesus because in them you find real life, truth, hope, leadership skills, faith and much more.

If we ever hope to properly handle the stories in the Bible, we must first grasp the story of the Bible. Jesus is the central figure of the Bible both OT and NT! We should also pay attention to His Teaching because in them we find hope and joy.

T.S. – So let us be clear! The Bible is not just about Jesus in the New Testament because He is seen and revealed all the way back to the Beginning of Creation and throughout the books of the Bible.

Summary of my teaching and thoughts on The Bible and Jesus!

a. The Bible:

i. 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man (Woman) of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

b. Jesus:

i. John 5:39: Jesus said this about the OT to the teachers of it, “You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me”

ii. Jesus said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. (Luke 24:25–27)

iii. After revealing himself to his eleven disciples shortly thereafter, Jesus reiterates the same point: He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. (Luke 24:44–45).

1. Application to this teaching: Jesus is the central figure of the Bible, and we need to choose to be in relationship with him daily – we need to know His voice and live by His teachings and example.

a. We also need to pray that Jesus will open our minds to the truth and the power found in the Scriptures.

b. Key point: The most important person in history wants to have a personal relationship with you! Did you hear that?

i. Are you ignoring His invitation to connect? Are you following his direction – have you received a vision of Him? Do you want to?

c. “Lose your life then you will find your life” a teaching of Jesus found in all 4 Gospel spoke at 4 different places and times.

i. Matthew 10:39: “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”)

ii. Jesus' teaching “Losing your life so you find It” Is found in all four gospels – It was a repeated message of His as He traveled and spoke.

1. Article by Bod Sorge on this teaching: http://bobsorge.com/2014/11/jesus-most-common-teaching/: “If there is only one teaching of Jesus’ to be found in all four Gospels, then it must be of paramount importance to Him. Furthermore, this teaching is present in six places in the Gospels. Matthew records it twice, Mark once, Luke twice, and John once. When you study the context of these six mentions, you realize they are pointing to four distinct events”:

a. On His third tour of Galilee (Mat. 10:39)

b. After his visit to Caesarea Philippi (Mat. 16:25; Mark 8:35; Luke 9:24)

c. On his final journey to Jerusalem (Luke 17:33)

d. During his final week in Jerusalem (John 12:25)

2. Application: Have you chosen to die to yourself to serve Jesus? If you do, you are really finding life and you really find meaning in life! You are really living and building up your heavenly bank account! You will find the entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven/God.

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