The Real Jesus
Pastor Jamie Wright * June 12, 2005 * MFC
Matthew 16:13-16
13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Vs 13 Jesus asked the question, “Who do men say that I am?”
Vs 14 Some have said He was a liar
Some have said He was a lunatic
Some have said He was a looser
Some have said He was lawless
POWERPOINT SHOW- The world’s view of Jesus and who He is!
Vs 15 But who do you say that I am?
1. I believe Jesus is the Lily of the Valley Song of Solomon 2:1
“I am the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the valleys.”
2. I believe Jesus is our Life Giver! John 10:10
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.
For as the Father raises the dead and gives life to them, even so the Son gives life to whom He will. John 5:21
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6
3. I believe Jesus is our Leader! Matthew 9:9
And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him.
"Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Mark 8:34
He gives life to the lifeless, hope to the hopeless and help to the helpless.
4. Jesus is my Lifter! James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. Psalm 3:3
5. I believe Jesus is the Light of the World! John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." John 9:5
6. I know Jesus is the Lamb of God! John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
saying with a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!" Revelation 5:12
7. I believe Jesus is the Lover of my soul! Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
I see Jesus as the Lion of Judah! I believe Jesus is the leper cleanser! I believe Jesus is the one who causes the lame to leap! I know He is the living one!
I see Jesus as the loaf multiplier.
He is the one who proclaims liberty.
He listens and he leads.
He is longsuffering and altogether lovely!
He is limitless in His supply and is the loftiest idea in literature.
He is the First and the Last.
He is the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God.
He is the Light of the World and the lover of my soul! He laid down his life for all and
8. I believe Jesus is Lord!
Lord of heaven and Lord of earth
Lord over pain and sickness (I am the Lord God that heals you)
Lord over disease and death
Lord over circumstances and situations
Lord over the just and the unjust
Lord over finances and families
He is the same Lord yesterday today and tomorrow
He is the Lord of peace and prosperity
He is the Lord of joy and happiness
He is the Lord forever
He is the Lord of all lords
Revelation 17:14
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords…
9. He is the Christ the son of the Living God. Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
He is the first and the last
The Beginning and the end
He is the keeper of Creation and the creator of all!
He is the architect of the universe and the Manager of all time.
He always was, He always is and He will always be. Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated and never undone
He was bruised and brought healing
He was pierced and eased pain
He was persecuted and brought freedom
He is risen and brings power
He reigns and brings peace
The world can’t understand him
The armies of hell can’t defeat Him
The schools can’t explain him
And the leaders can’t ignore Him
Herod couldn’t kill Him
The Pharisees couldn’t confuse him
And the people couldn’t hold him.
Nero couldn’t crush him
Hitler couldn’t silence him
The New Age can’t replace him
And Oprah can’t explain him away
He is light, love, longevity and Lord
He is goodness, kindness, gentleness and God
He is holy righteous mighty powerful and pure
He is always right
His word is eternal
His will unchanging
And His mind is on me.
God is my savior
God is my guide and
God is my joy
He is my comfort
He is my Lord
He rules my life
I serve Him because
His bond is love
His burden is light
And His goal for me is abundant life
I follow him because
GOD is the wisdom of the wise
The power of the powerful
The ancient of days
The ruler of rulers
The leader of leaders
The overseer of the over comers
And GOD is coming soon
And if that wasn’t enough
God is my redeemer, He’s rescuer, rewarder,
And my rock
He is a re-builder, and revealer of mysteries,
Restorer to my soul, and the reallllllll thing
When I fall he lifts me
When I fail he forgives me
When I am weak He is strong
When I am lost He is the way
When I am afraid, GODDDDDD is my courage
When I stumble He steadies me
When I am hurt God heals me
When I am broken He mends me
When I am blind He leads me
When I am hungry he feeds me
When I face trials GODDDD is with me
When I am persecuted He shields me
When I face problems He comforts me
When I face loss He provides for me
When I face Death He carries Me home
He is everything for everybody everywhere every time and in every way. He is Goddddd. He is faithful. I am his and He is mine. My father in heaven can whip the father of this world. So, if you are wondering why I feel so secure
Understand this,
God is magnificent, merciful and mighty
God is my strong tower, shelter and shield.
He is exalted. He is on my side.
He is working behind the scenes.
And He is my God.
God is God and he is God for good!
