Week 4

Jesus the Son

1. Jesus possesses all of the attributes of God

a. Omnipresent – Matthew 28:18-20

b. Omnipotent – Matthew 28:18

c. Omniscient – John 16:30

d. Eternal – John 1:1-2

e. Holy – Acts 3:14

f. Creator – Colossians 1:16-17

2. Jesus is called God in the New Testament

a. John 10:29-33; John 20:28

b. Who is called God in Hebrews 1:8?

3. The uniqueness of Jesus (Webster’s New World Dictionary defines unique as “being the only one.”)

a. Unique in His virgin birth

i. Prophesied in Isaiah 7:14

ii. Fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-25

b. Unique in His sinless life

i. Hebrews 4:14-16

c. Unique in His death:

i. Why did He die? (1 Peter 3:18)

ii. He was separated from the Father for the first time – Matthew 27:46

d. Unique in His purpose

i. Centered on others (Mark 10:45)

ii. Knew His purpose was to die

iii. Secure in the love of His Father

e. Unique in His resurrection from the dead (cannot be disproved)

i. It is recorded in the Bible – Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20:19-20

ii. Witnessed by over 500 people – 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

iii. Because of His power over death and sin, we too have spiritual power in our lives. (1 Corinthians 15:12-14, 56; Romans 5:10)

iv. The Christian faith rests on His resurrection

(1 Corinthians 15:17)

4. Christ desires to live His life through His children- Galatians 2:20

a. What do I receive in exchange for my life before Christ?

b. How do I allow Christ to live through me?

5. The only life that pleased the Father was that of His Son

a. John 14:6 – The only way to the Father is through Jesus

b. Luke 9:35 – There is only one life that pleased the Father- Jesus

We must understand our position in Christ. God will never leave us or forsake us.

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Assignments: Read John 1, memorize John 3:16 and pray for one another.

Putting Christ First

1. Definition of lordship: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. The lordship of Jesus Christ is daily submission and surrender of our entire self to the authority and leadership of Jesus, recognizing His sovereign right to rule over us. (Colossians 1:18)

2. What is Jesus’ plan for His disciples?

a. Luke 9:23 states the heart of discipleship.

i. Deny yourself: Putting the Lord and others first; refusing to live my life to please myself.

ii. Take up your cross daily: submitting our will to the will of God. (Luke 22:42)

iii. Follow me: Following Jesus and no one or nothing else. (Matthew 4:19; 1 Peter 2:21)

b. The whole principle of Lordship is the removal of self off of the throne of one’s life and the invitation to Jesus to sit on the throne and rule, trusting Him to do what is best for us.

c. The battle of submission: There are two reasons why people do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord of their life.

i. We’re afraid God may ask us to do something we don’t want to do.

ii. We are not sure that God has our best interest at heart. (Jeremiah 29:11)

3. How do I know if Christ is the Lord of my life?

a. We show our love for Jesus by obeying His commands.

(John 14:15, 21, 23)

b. We must read the Word of God, see what God’s will is for our lives and then we must do it. (James 1:22-25)

4. What is the blessing of putting Christ first in my life?

a. 1 Peter 3:15-16

b. Romans 12:1-2

c. Romans 6:22

The lordship of Jesus Christ is the most crucial issue of any Christian’s life. We are all aware of those around us who are reaping in their lives the byproducts of their lack of obedience. Jesus has our best interests at heart. We must give Him our entire life and we must live only for Him daily. Only then will we experience the full life that He has promised us. As we continually confess Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives, we are assured of true faith living in our hearts. (Romans 10:9-10)

Notes: __________________________________________________________

Assignments: Read Romans 7 and 8, memorize Matthew 16:24 and pray for one another.

Fellowship

1. Definition: Fellowship - Sharing something with another person in a deep way. Friendly relation and companionship. An association of people with similar interests and tastes.

2. The distinction between the saved and the lost (1 Peter 2:9-11)

a. What names does the Lord call us in verse 9?

b. Have we always been His people according to verse 10?

c. How are we described in this present world in verse 11?

d. What should be our response to verse 9?

3. With whom do we fellowship? (1 John 1:1-9)

a. 1 John 1:1-9

b. 2 Corinthians 13:14

c. 1 John 1:3-7

d. 1 John 1:7

4. What is our motivation to fellowship?

a. Romans 8:35-39

b. 1 John 2:3-6

c. Hebrews 10:25

5. What activities did the early believers share in?

a. Acts 2:42

b. Colossians 3:15-16

6. The key issue of fellowship is love.

a. John 13:34-35

b. 1 John 3:18

c. Galatians 6:10

7. What do we do when we fellowship?

a. Hebrews 10:25

b. James 5:16

c. Hebrews 10:24

d. 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

e. 2 Corinthians 8:4, Romans 15:25

f. Romans 12:13; Acts 11:29

g. Romans 15:1-2

h. 1 Peter 2:2-3

i. Matthew 18:19-20

j. Colossians 3:16

8. Is fellowship an option for Christians, according to Hebrews 10:25?

§ What are the dangers of not fellowshipping with other Christians regularly?

Notes: __________________________________________________________

Assignments: Read the book of Philippians, memorize Hebrews 10:25 and pray for one another