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
Relevant Bible account(s):
Mt 16:13-17—The apostle Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God
Mt 17:1-9—Jesus is transfigured before three of his apostles, and Jehovah speaks from heaven about His Son
Why was Jesus unique among all humans?
Joh 8:58; 14:9, 10; Col 1:15-17; 1Pe 2:22
Relevant Bible account(s):
Mt 21:1-9—Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem fulfills prophecy about the Messianic King, whom Jehovah has chosen
Heb 7:26-28—The apostle Paul explains how Jesus, the greater High Priest, differs from all other high priests
What do Jesus’ miracles teach us about Jesus and his Father?
Relevant Bible account(s):
Mt 4:23, 24—Jesus demonstrates power over the demons and over every kind of sickness and infirmity
Mt 14:15-21—Jesus miraculously feeds thousands of hungry people by multiplying five loaves and two fish
Mt 17:24-27—Jesus miraculously provides money to support the worship of Jehovah and to prevent others from being stumbled
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
Mr 4:36-41—Jesus calms a violent storm, showing that his Father gives him authority even over the natural elements
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
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
Relevant Bible account(s):
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
Isa 11:1-10—When Jesus rules as King, the earth will be a peaceful paradise