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1. He was the “Son of God.”

10 ways Jesus said he was God

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What now!

Acts 1:10-112  They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven

Acts 1:10-112  They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven

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Key questions:

1.Where is Jesus?

2.Who are we in all this?

3.What should we be doing?

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1.Where is Jesus?

back home

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1.Where is Jesus?

John 17:4-5   “..I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began”

John 17:4-5   “..I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began”

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1.Where is Jesus?

Daniel 7:13-14   "In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Daniel 7:13-14   "In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

enthroned..

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1.Where is Jesus?

Eph 1:21-23    ..far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church..

Eph 1:21-23    ..far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church..

above all

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2.Who are we in all this?

1Timothy 2:5   For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

1Timothy 2:5   For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus

beings of great worth

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2.Who are we in all this?

2 Corinthians 5:20   We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 5:20   We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.

responsible

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2.Who are we in all this?

John 16:7   But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counsellor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

John 16:7   But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counsellor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

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2.Who are we in all this?

John 12:24    I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

John 12:24    I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

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2.Who are we in all this?

John 14:10-12    I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

John 14:10-12    I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

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You ascended from before our eyes, and we turned back grieving, only to find you in our hearts.

You ascended from before our eyes, and we turned back grieving, only to find you in our hearts.““ ””

Augustine:

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3.What should we be doing?

making Him knownMatthew 28:18-20 

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Matthew 28:18-20  Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

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3.What should we be doing?

sharing God’s loveMatthew 25:37- 40     … 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'  "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

Matthew 25:37- 40     … 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'  "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

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3.What should we be doing?

sharing God’s love

John 20:21-22    Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

John 20:21-22    Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

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Jesus Christ is on the streets weeping…. the Church is navel-gazing while our children are being slaughtered and killed…. So I am praying very hard for a fresh understanding in the Church.

Jesus Christ is on the streets weeping…. the Church is navel-gazing while our children are being slaughtered and killed…. So I am praying very hard for a fresh understanding in the Church.

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Dr John Sentamu - Archbishop of York July 2008:

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“If there is no God, then anything is permissible”

“If there is no God, then anything is permissible”

Fyodor Dostoevsky:

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Early life as a gambler and robber

Became a Christian in his 20s

2000 children at a time cared for in five homes at a cost of over £100,000 to build

Cared for 10024 orphans in total

Never asked for funds, depended entirely on prayer

Saw many miracles of God’s provision

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A day when I died. Utterly died. Died to George Muller, his opinions preferences, tastes and will – died to the world, its approval or censure – died to the approval or blame of even by brethren and friends – and since then I studied to show myself approved only unto God.

A day when I died. Utterly died. Died to George Muller, his opinions preferences, tastes and will – died to the world, its approval or censure – died to the approval or blame of even by brethren and friends – and since then I studied to show myself approved only unto God.

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George Muller, on becoming a Christian:

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1. He was the “Son of God.”

10 ways Jesus said he was God

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