Jesus Christ
How important is Jesus’ role in the outworking of Jehovah’s purposes?
Ac 4:12; 10:43; 2Co 1:20; Php 2:9, 10
See also Pr 8:22, 23, 30, 31; Joh 1:10; Re 3:14
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Mt 16:13-17—The apostle Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God
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Mt 17:1-9—Jesus is transfigured before three of his apostles, and Jehovah speaks from heaven about His Son
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Why was Jesus unique among all humans?
Joh 8:58; 14:9, 10; Col 1:15-17; 1Pe 2:22
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Mt 21:1-9—Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem fulfills prophecy about the Messianic King, whom Jehovah has chosen
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Heb 7:26-28—The apostle Paul explains how Jesus, the greater High Priest, differs from all other high priests
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What do Jesus’ miracles teach us about Jesus and his Father?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Mt 4:23, 24—Jesus demonstrates power over the demons and over every kind of sickness and infirmity
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Mt 14:15-21—Jesus miraculously feeds thousands of hungry people by multiplying five loaves and two fish
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Mt 17:24-27—Jesus miraculously provides money to support the worship of Jehovah and to prevent others from being stumbled
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Mr 1:40, 41—Moved with pity by the plight of a leper, Jesus heals him, which shows a heartfelt desire to cure the sick
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Mr 4:36-41—Jesus calms a violent storm, showing that his Father gives him authority even over the natural elements
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Joh 11:11-15, 31-45—Jesus weeps over the death of his friend Lazarus; then Jesus shows that he hates death and its effects on the human family by resurrecting Lazarus
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What was the central message of Jesus’ teaching?
What are some appealing qualities that Jesus displayed while on earth? Note how he showed that he was . . .
Approachable—Mt 13:2; Mr 10:13-16; Lu 7:36-50
Compassionate; merciful—Mr 5:25-34; Lu 7:11-15
Courageous—Mt 4:2-11; Joh 2:13-17; 18:1-6
Humble—Mt 11:29; 20:28; Joh 13:1-5; Php 2:7, 8
Loving—Joh 13:1; 14:31; 15:13; 1Jo 3:16
Obedient—Lu 2:40, 51, 52; Heb 5:8
Wise—Mt 12:42; 13:54; Col 2:3
Why did Jesus offer up his life, and how do we benefit?
Why should we rejoice that Jesus Christ reigns as King in heaven?
Ps 72:12-14; Da 2:44; 7:13, 14; Re 12:9, 10
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Ps 45:2-7, 16, 17—This psalm shows that God’s chosen King would conquer all his enemies and rule with truth, humility, and righteousness
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Isa 11:1-10—When Jesus rules as King, the earth will be a peaceful paradise
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What will Jesus do in the near future?
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