Jesus’ Life: How did his birth come to be? Matthew 1:18 (NIV)
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
Jesus’ Life: What did Jesus say to Satan? Matthew 16:23 (NIV)
Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”
Jesus’ Life: What did Jesus say about the impossible? Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Jesus’ Life: What did the demons beg Jesus for? Mark 5:1-13 (NIV)
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
Jesus’ Life: How did Jesus spend his time on earth? Matthew 9:35 (NIV)
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
Jesus’ Life: Who did Jesus come for? Mark 2:17 (NIV)
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Application
When reflecting on these reminders of who Jesus was here on this earth we are taught the following:
*Jesus was all man and all God. The only birth of this kind.
*Jesus told Satan to get away. Jesus knew nothing good comes from Satan.
*Jesus reminded us what it is like looking at situations with God - Nothing is Impossible!
*Jesus was begged by demons. We know who is in complete control!
*Jesus dedicated his life to teaching, pointing people to God and repentance and healing people.
*Jesus came for sinners, he came for all of us.
Next week will explore Jesus' Death.
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