(Matthew 16:13-15 NLT) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” CRITICAL QUESTION: Who is Jesus ? (Philippians 2:10-11 NLT) …at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Jesus – The (Mark 14:61-63 NASB) But He kept silent and did not offer any answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and *said to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” And Jesus said, “I am; and you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Tearing his clothes, the high priest *said, “What further need do we have of witnesses? (Daniel 7:13-14 NLT) 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 nations and peoples 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. 1. He was . (1 Timothy 3:16 NLT) Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory. (Philippians 2:6-7 NLT) Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. 2. He was . (Hebrews 2:14 NLT) Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.ü His was a human _____. (John 4:6 NLT) Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. (Matthew 4:2 NLT) For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. (John 19:28 NIV) Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” His was a human . (Luke 22:44 NIV) And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. His was a human and . (Luke 22:44 NIV) And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. (Matthew 4:2 NLT) For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. (John 19:28 NIV) Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 3. He was . (Hebrews 4:15 NIV) For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. He knows . (Hebrews 4:16 NIV) Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. He taught we could . (Matthew 5:14,16 NIV) You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Jesus In Me 1. He understands our . (Isaiah 53:3 NIV) He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. 2. He knows our . (John 14:12 NLT) I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.