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1. He was the “Son of God.”

10 ways Jesus said he was God

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Copyright © Simon G. HarrisScripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

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A total misunderstanding

Jesus …a good man?

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Luke 5:15 ..the news about him spread .. so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Luke 5:15 ..the news about him spread .. so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

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Luke 5:17 One day … the power of the Lord was present for him to heal the sick.

Luke 5:17 One day … the power of the Lord was present for him to heal the sick.

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

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Luke 5:18 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.

Luke 5:18 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

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Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

Jesus shows …a spiritual need not physical

a saviour not a healer

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Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

I am …that Saviour

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Luke 5:21 “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Luke 5:21 “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

Only God …can forgive sins

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Luke 5:23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 

Luke 5:23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

Only God …can forgive sins

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Luke 5:24 But that you may know … He said to the paralysed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”

Luke 5:24 But that you may know … He said to the paralysed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”

Luke 5 – a brilliant twist

Walking proofHe heals & saves

He is that God

Everyone needs Everyone needs compassioncompassion

A love that’s never failingA love that’s never failingLet mercy fall on meLet mercy fall on me

Everyone needs Everyone needs forgivenessforgiveness

The kindness of a SaviourThe kindness of a SaviourThe hope of nationsThe hope of nations

Everyone needs Everyone needs compassioncompassion

A love that’s never failingA love that’s never failingLet mercy fall on meLet mercy fall on me

Everyone needs Everyone needs forgivenessforgiveness

The kindness of a SaviourThe kindness of a SaviourThe hope of nationsThe hope of nations

SaviourSaviourHe can move the mountainsHe can move the mountains

My God is mighty to saveMy God is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveHe is mighty to save

ForeverForeverAuthor of salvationAuthor of salvation

He rose and conquered the He rose and conquered the gravegrave

Jesus conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

SaviourSaviourHe can move the mountainsHe can move the mountains

My God is mighty to saveMy God is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveHe is mighty to save

ForeverForeverAuthor of salvationAuthor of salvation

He rose and conquered the He rose and conquered the gravegrave

Jesus conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find So take me as You find meme

All my fears and All my fears and failuresfailures

Fill my life againFill my life againI give my life to followI give my life to followEverything I believe inEverything I believe in

Now I surrenderNow I surrender

So take me as You find So take me as You find meme

All my fears and All my fears and failuresfailures

Fill my life againFill my life againI give my life to followI give my life to followEverything I believe inEverything I believe in

Now I surrenderNow I surrender

SaviourSaviourHe can move the He can move the

mountainsmountainsMy God is mighty to saveMy God is mighty to save

He is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveForeverForever

Author of salvationAuthor of salvationHe rose and conquered the He rose and conquered the

gravegraveJesus conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

SaviourSaviourHe can move the He can move the

mountainsmountainsMy God is mighty to saveMy God is mighty to save

He is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveForeverForever

Author of salvationAuthor of salvationHe rose and conquered the He rose and conquered the

gravegraveJesus conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

Shine Your light and let the Shine Your light and let the whole world seewhole world see

We’re singing for the We’re singing for the glory of the risen Kingglory of the risen King

Shine Your light and let the Shine Your light and let the whole world seewhole world see

We’re singing for the We’re singing for the glory of the risen Kingglory of the risen King

SaviourSaviourHe can move the He can move the

mountainsmountainsMy God is mighty to saveMy God is mighty to save

He is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveForeverForever

Author of salvationAuthor of salvationHe rose and conquered the He rose and conquered the

gravegraveJesus conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

SaviourSaviourHe can move the He can move the

mountainsmountainsMy God is mighty to saveMy God is mighty to save

He is mighty to saveHe is mighty to saveForeverForever

Author of salvationAuthor of salvationHe rose and conquered the He rose and conquered the

gravegraveJesus conquered the graveJesus conquered the grave

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Luke 5:23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Luke 5:23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

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1. I forgive sins

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Psalm 51:4 Against you, you only, have I sinnedand done what is evil in your sight,

Psalm 51:4 Against you, you only, have I sinnedand done what is evil in your sight,

11 ways Jesus said he was God:

1. I forgive sins

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Luke 5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins …

Luke 5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins …

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2. I am the “Son of Man”

“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. 14He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshipped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.”

“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. 14He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshipped 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:

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Luke 5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins …

Luke 5:24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins …

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2. I am the “Son of Man”

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John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but …of him who sent me.

John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but …of him who sent me.

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3. I came down from heaven

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Matthew 11:2 - 6 “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk …

Matthew 11:2 - 6 “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk …

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4. I do the work of God

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John 10:36 - 39 Why .. do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?

John 10:36 - 39 Why .. do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, ‘I am God’s Son’?

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4. I do the work of God

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John 10:36 - 39 .. believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father

John 10:36 - 39 .. believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father

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4. I do the work of God

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Mark 4:41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Mark 4:41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

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4. I do the work of God

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Mark 14:61 - 64, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62“I am,” said Jesus.

Mark 14:61 - 64, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62“I am,” said Jesus.

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5. I am God.

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Mark 14:61 - 64 .. “And you will see the Son of Man .. at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Mark 14:61 - 64 .. “And you will see the Son of Man .. at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

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5. I am God.

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John 10:30 - 33 I and the Father are one.” 31Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him,

John 10:30 - 33 I and the Father are one.” 31Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him,

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5. I am God.

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John 10:30 - 33 “We are not stoning you for any of these,” replied the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.”

John 10:30 - 33 “We are not stoning you for any of these,” replied the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.”

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5. I am God.

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John 8:58 - 59 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” 59At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself,

John 8:58 - 59 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” 59At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself,

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5. I am God.

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John 4:26 Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am he.”

John 4:26 Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am he.”

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Emphatic “I am” statements

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John 4:26 lit:Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am.”

John 4:26 lit:Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am.”

11 ways Jesus said he was God:

Emphatic “I am” statements

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John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I am; don’t be afraid.”

John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I am; don’t be afraid.”

11 ways Jesus said he was God:

Emphatic “I am” statements

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John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am [the one I claim to be],…

John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am [the one I claim to be],…

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Emphatic “I am” statements

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John 8:28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am [the one I claim to be]

John 8:28 So Jesus said, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am [the one I claim to be]

11 ways Jesus said he was God:

Emphatic “I am” statements

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11 ways Jesus said he was God:

Predicate emphatic “I am” statements

I am the bread of life – John 6:35 I am the light of the world – John 8:12I am the gate – John 10:7I am the good shepherd – John 10:11I am the resurrection & the life – John 11:25I am the way, the truth & the life – John 14:6I am the vine – John 15:1

I am the bread of life – John 6:35 I am the light of the world – John 8:12I am the gate – John 10:7I am the good shepherd – John 10:11I am the resurrection & the life – John 11:25I am the way, the truth & the life – John 14:6I am the vine – John 15:1

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’

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Exodus 3:14:

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John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I am; don’t be afraid.”

John 6:20 But he said to them, “It is I am; don’t be afraid.”

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6. I am “I AM.”

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John 8:46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

John 8:46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

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7. I have never sinned

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1 John 3:5 And in him is no sin. 1 John 3:5 And in him is no sin.

11 ways Jesus said he was God:

7. I have never sinned

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John 5:22 - 24 Moreover, the Father judges no-one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son,

John 5:22 - 24 Moreover, the Father judges no-one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son,

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8. I judge all as God

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John 14:13 - 14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will

John 14:13 - 14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will

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9. I answer prayer as God

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John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.

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10. I am the only way to heaven

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Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

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11. I have authority & supremacy over all peoples

Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.

Either this man was, and is, the Son of God; or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.

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