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Lesson Nineteen from the "Shaping Hearts for God" series explores the question, "Who is Jesus?" Through key biblical passages, including Matthew 16:13-26 and Matthew 17:1-9, students will discover Peter's declaration of Jesus' identity as the Son of God, the reactions of those who first encountered Him, and the implications of His teachings for following Him. The lesson emphasizes understanding Jesus as both fully human and fully divine while contrasting contemporary beliefs about Him. Join us to deepen your faith and understanding.
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Studies in the Life of Jesus Christ Shaping Hearts For God Series High School Bible Class Vegas Drive Church of Christ Las Vegas, NV www.vegasdrivechurchofchrist.com/ www.shapingheartsforgod.org/
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN LESSON NINETEEN • Today’s Lesson: Who Is Jesus? • Theme: Impressed by Jesus • Objective: To understand the identity of Jesus as both fully human and fully Deity • Key passages: Matt. 16:13-26; Matt. 17:1-9
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN • Read Luke 4:14-15,22,32; 5:26; 9:42-43 • What words are used to describe people’s reactions to Jesus the first time they met Him? • Read Matt. 16:13-26 • Who did Peter say Jesus is? • How had Peter reached this conclusion? • God proved it by the miracles Jesus worked • Who do non-believers today say Jesus was? • A myth, a philosopher, a prophet…but not God’s Son • What is the rock upon which Jesus would build His Church? • The fact of His identity as the Son of God • What did Jesus tell His apostles would happen to Him? • What did Jesus tell His apostles they would have to do to follow Him?
STOP…LOOK…LISTEN • Read Matt. 17:1-9 • What happened to Jesus on the mountain? • Who else appeared? • What did they represent? • What did the voice from heaven say? • Are we subject to the Law of Moses today for our spiritual condition? • Are we subject to the prophets of the Old Testament today for our salvation? • What about other ancient religious leaders and philosophers, like Muhammad, Ghandi, and Buddha? • To whom should we listen to learn God’s will for us today? • Next time: Lesson 20!