He is Everything or Nothing John 8; Mark 8:34-38; Ezekiel 33; Ezekiel 24
Pastor Nick Holden
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• Jesus' departure and its implications. ◦ Jesus emphasizes his impending death in John 8:21-24, highlighting his deity and purpose. ◦ Jesus said he will go away and they will seek him, but they will die in their sins (John 8:22). ◦ The Jews mocked Jesus, saying he would kill himself, but he was actually going to the cross (John 8:22-23). • Jesus as the Messiah and Redeemer. ◦ Jesus claims that unbelief, not sin, separates people from God. ◦ Jesus emphasizes the importance of belief in His identity as Messiah, Son of God, and Redeemer, warning of perishing in sins without seeing and trusting him. ◦ Jesus is the embodiment of life and light, and anything less is death. • Jesus' identity and salvation. ◦ Pastor Nick emphasizes the importance of giving up one's life for Jesus and the gospel (Mark 8:34-38). ◦ Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is, and Peter responds with the correct answer: "You are the Christ, the Messiah." • Jesus' identity and message. ◦ Jesus rebukes Peter for opposing his fate as the Messiah, highlighting Satan's focus on earthly pride and pity vs. God's divine plan and purpose. ◦ Jesus calls for disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him, giving up their lives for Him and His message. ◦ Pastor Nick emphasizes the importance of pleasing God and having a Savior to throw all life and imperfections upon, citing John 8:31. • Jesus' teachings on freedom and belief. ◦ Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in his word to be a ge
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