WHO IS JESUS?

YOUTH ALPHA

WHAT MAKES A CELEBRITY?

Why Has The Fame Of Jesus Lasted Over 2,000 Years?

Why Has The Fame Of Jesus Lasted Over 2,000 Years?

Very little known about him (unlike Soap Stars!)

Why Has The Fame Of Jesus Lasted Over 2,000 Years?

Very little known about him (unlike Soap Stars!)

A Jew born 2000 years ago in Judea

Why Has The Fame Of Jesus Lasted Over 2,000 Years?

Very little known about him (unlike Soap Stars!)

A Jew born 2000 years ago in Judea

Known as a great teacher & miracle worker

Why Has The Fame Of Jesus Lasted Over 2,000 Years?

Very little known about him (unlike Soap Stars!)

A Jew born 2000 years ago in Judea

Known as a great teacher & miracle worker

Crucified by Romans at age of 33

Why Has The Fame Of Jesus Lasted Over 2,000 Years?

Very little known about him (unlike Soap Stars!)

A Jew born 2000 years ago in Judea

Known as a great teacher & miracle worker

Crucified by Romans at age of 33

Followers believed He was Son of God, rose from dead, and they took Good News throughout world.

There must be more!

What does the Bible tell us?

HE WAS FULLY HUMAN

HE WAS FULLY HUMAN

Had a body, just like you!

HE WAS FULLY HUMAN

Had a body, just like you!

Had every human emotion

HE WAS FULLY HUMAN

Had a body, just like you!

Had ever human emotion

Experienced lots of situations that face us

HE WAS FULLY HUMAN

Had a body, just like you!

Had ever human emotion

Experienced lots of situations that face us

BUT WAS HE MORE THAN HUMAN?

WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT HIMSELF?

WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT HIMSELF?

I am the bread of life (John 6:35)

I am the light of the world (Jn 8:12)

I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25-26)

I am the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6)

OUTRAGEOUS CLAIMS FOR A MAN TO MAKE!

HE CLAIMED TO BE:

Able to forgive sins (Mark 2:5)

The One who would judge the world (Matthew 25:31)

The Messiah (Mark 14:62)

The Son of God (Mark 14:61)

God the Son (John 8:58, 10:31 and 20:28)

WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US?

If He believed what He said but wasn’tGod then He was deluded and mad!

WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US?

If He believed what He said but wasn’t God then He was deluded and mad!

If He didn’t believe it but said it anyway – He’s a con-man and a liar.

WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US?

If He believed what He said but wasn’t God then He was deluded and mad!

If He didn’t believe it but said it anyway – He’s a con-man and a liar.

Or else it’s true!

BUT WHY SHOULD WE BELIEVE?

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE?

His teaching foundation of western civilisation.Sermon on Mount (Matthew 5-7)

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE?

His teaching foundation of western civilisation. Sermon on Mount (Matthew 5-7)

His works & miracles – inspired by faith and love

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE?

His teaching foundation of western civilisation.Sermon on Mount (Matthew 5-7)

His works & miracles – inspired by faith and love

By His sinless character

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE?

His teaching foundation of western civilisation.Sermon on Mount (Matthew 5-7)

His works & miracles – inspired by faith and love

By His sinless character

Hundreds of prophecies given over many centuries before His birth

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE?

His teaching foundation of western civilisation.Sermon on Mount (Matthew 5-7)

His works & miracles – inspired by faith and love

By His sinless character

Hundreds of prophecies given over many centuries before His birth

He was raised from the dead by God His Father

CELEBRITIES WILL BE FORGOTTEN!

BUT 2,000 YEARS ON ….

OVER 1 BILLION PEOPLE

FOLLOW JESUS!