"Who Is Jesus?" Series 2022

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 “Who Is Jesus” Series Overview
Who is Jesus?  And what does it mean to follow him?  Like the first disciples, we come to know Jesus more deeply as we trust him and follow his example and teaching.  At a pivotal point in his ministry, Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”  They already left so much behind to join him.  Every day they spent with Jesus, they learned more about him.  In this series about Jesus’ identity and mission, we will explore how Christians have understood Jesus as both human and divine and what his life and teachings can mean for us today.

Oct. 2
INCARNATE: Christians look to Jesus to know who God is and who we are.  In him, we see the communion of divinity and humanity.  An ancient hymn to Christ in Colossians 1:15-20 proclaims Jesus as the image of the invisible God, reconciling humanity to God.  By following Jesus, we can become more fully our true selves as persons made in God’s image.  What qualities of Jesus do you admire?

Oct. 9
ANOINTED: Jesus’s actions signal who he is.  As a prophet, teacher, and healer, Jesus is God’s agent bringing forth the reign of God.  In Luke 4:16-21, Jesus identifies with God’s anointed servant who brings hope.  Through his public ministry, Jesus shows his disciples how to follow his way of life.  What does living like Jesus mean?

Oct. 16
EXECUTED AND EXALTED: Jesus did not turn away from life’s hard situations.  He turned toward them and even suffered personally to change life into new life.  Through his death and resurrection, we see God’s self-giving love and saving power.  The Christ hymn in Philippians 2:1-11 describes Jesus as being honored for his humility.  What do you admire about humble people?

Oct. 23
INVITING: Jesus invites us to follow him.  Being a Christian is less about believing certain facts and more about shaping our way of life after Jesus’ teaching and example.  In Luke 9:23-27, Jesus teaches that the only way to find our true selves is by taking up a cross and denying ourselves.  Doing so is a paradoxical act of liberation rather than disempowerment.  When did you decide to follow Jesus?

 

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