10/21/2015 - Chosen - Lesson 5 - Who is Jesus?

Welcome & Introduction

Video: Review Game (1:48)

 How did you do with last week's challenges?

What stood out to you in reading our Class Bible Reading Challenge? John chapter 1

This week we will look at the fundamental question "Who is Jesus?". We also address some basic questions like "Was Jesus Real?" and "Did Jesus really claim to be God?".

Opening Song: I Am by Mark Schultz (4:02)

Bible Reading: Matthew 16:13-16

Catechism Reading: Paragraph #422 - 429 (YouCat - Question #71)

Chosen Opening Prayer

Chosen - Lesson 5 - Who is Jesus? (The Person and Mission of Christ) 

Dive In: Who Do You Think Jesus Is?

Whatever image you have of Jesus. there's no doubt that this man - a man with no worldly wealth or standing - had more of an impact on human history than any other before or since.

Video: Seg. 1 - Who is Jesus? (4:36)

• Answer the "Watch It!" questions. 

• Small Group Discussion

Video: Seg. 2 - Evidence for Jesus (3:48)

• Answer the "Watch It!" questions.

• Small Group Discussion 

Video: Seg. 3 - Why did Jesus come to us? (3:44)

• Answer the "Watch It!" questions.

• Small Group Discussion

To The Heart

"... I didn't want God to be just someone I prayed to when things got tough or when I needed something.  From that night on, I realized that Jesus Christ was as real to me, here and now, as he was to the apostles who walked with him 2,000 years ago.  He was their Savior and Redeemer, but also their friend...". 

Hero of the Week - St. Teresa of Avila

Challenges of the Week (Complete at Least One)

• Get your family thinking. Next time your family is together, ask, "Who do you think Jesus was? Share with them the three possibilities: liar, lunatic (crazy), or Lord. If you're feeling confident, try it with a friend.  Write about your experience.

• What do you think Jesus looked like?  Draw a picture, create an image, or describe in words what you think the Lord looked like.  What does this picture say about who Jesus is to you?

• What's your favorite song about Jesus?  It can be online, in a hymnal, or on a Gospel CD.

Taking It Home

Closing Song: Show Jesus  by Jamie Grace  (3:45)

Closing Prayer

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Bonus Link: Jesus: Sent by God? Yes! 

The above link is to a posting on Gary's Blog that highlights four records from Bishop Fulton Sheen where he discusses how we can know that Jesus was a real man who was sent by God.

Bonus Video: Beautiful Day by Jaime Grace

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