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Wednesday Night SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY 07.22.26

      • Matthew 5.17-18NKJV

      • Matthew 5.19NKJV

      • Matthew 5.20NKJV

      • John 7.21-22NKJV

      • John 7.23NKJV

      • Genesis 2.1-2NKJV

      • Genesis 1.27NKJV

      • Genesis 2.17NKJV

      • Genesis 3.3NKJV

      • Genesis 3.4NKJV

  • Who is Jesus Christ

    As foster suggests, we see Christ enter the stage of his creation and interact with the cast.
    John 1:14–16 ESV
    14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’ ”) 16 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.

    Questions for Discussion

    What is the danger of viewing jesus a merely a prophet?
    Why does Jesus not point away from himself toward truth like other religions?
    John 14:6 ESV
    6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

    The Two Natures of Christ

    Jesus is Fully Devine

    Jesus Forgives Sins

    Mark 2:1–5 ESV
    1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

    Questions for Discussion

    How would this scene look for someone who does not have the hindsight of scripture?

    Jesus Claims he has alway existed

    John 8:54–58 ESV
    54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ 55 But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”

    Questions for Discussion

    What would a Jewish crowd have heard when Jesus referred to himself as I AM?

    Jesus Allows People to Worship Him

    John 20:26–29 ESV
    26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
    Matthew 14:31–33 ESV
    31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

    Jesus is Fully Human

    He was born

    Luke 2:5 ESV
    5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.

    He was Hungry

    Matthew 4:2 ESV
    2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.

    He Slept

    Mark 4:38 ESV
    38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”

    He experienced emotional and psychological stress

    John 11:35 ESV
    35 Jesus wept.
    Matthew 26:38 ESV
    38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.”

    He died

    Luke 23:46 ESV
    46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.

    The Hypostatic Union

    The one single person of Christ possesses two complete natures both Divine and Human
    Jesus is fully 100% human and fully 100% Divine

    Questions for Discussion

    How does know understanding the Hypostatic union strenghten our worship and our feeling of closeness to God?
    Hebrews 4:15 ESV
    15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.

      • John 1:14–16NKJV

      • John 14:6NKJV

      • Mark 2:1–5NKJV

      • John 8:54–58NKJV

      • John 20:26–29NKJV

      • Matthew 14:31–33NKJV

      • Luke 2:5NKJV

      • Matthew 4:2NKJV

      • Mark 4:38NKJV

      • John 11:35NKJV

      • Matthew 26:38NKJV

      • Luke 23:46NKJV

      • Hebrews 4:15NKJV

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