Jesus Believed the Old Testament Scriptures (Matthew 5:17-18)
Introduction:
1. In these verses Jesus expressed His unwavering belief in the Scriptures. 2. Because He believed the Scriptures, He was able to answer a question that Job asked: "If a man die, shall he live again?" (Job 14:14). 3. During His ministry Jesus taught that the dead will be raised. 4. In our lesson we are examining 5 additional doctrines that Jesus taught. 5. Our study will lead us to conclude: "Jesus believed the Old Testament Scriptures." 6. To be His followers we must have the same convictions. Discussion: I. JESUS BELIEVED THE GENESIS ACCOUNT OF CREATION
A. The details of the Creation are given in Genesis 1-2. B. Unfortunately, many people reject the writings of Moses. C. However, Jesus revealed His belief in Mark 13:19. D. Jesus knew that the Genesis account of Creation is accurate because He was there (John 1:1-3). E. To be the Lord's true followers we must have the same convictions He had. II. JESUS BELIEVED THAT MARRIAGE IS FOR ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN
A. God's will for marriage is revealed in Genesis 2:24. B. Unfortunately, many people reject God's plan in favor of various forms of fornication. C. However, Jesus revealed His belief in Mark 10:6-9. D. To be the Lord's true followers we must have the same convictions He had. III. JESUS BELIEVED THE BIBLICAL ACCOUNT OF THE FLOOD
A. Moses wrote about Noah and the great flood in Genesis 6-9. B. Unfortunately, many people reject the possibility that Noah, his family, and the animals were saved from the flood in the ark. C. However, Jesus revealed His belief in Luke 17:26-27. D. To be the Lord's true followers we must have the same convictions He had. IV. JESUS BELIEVED THAT GOD DESTROYED THE PEOPLE OF SODOM
A. Moses wrote about the destruction of Sodom in Genesis 19. B. Unfortunately, many people reject the reason why God destroyed Sodom. C. Jesus revealed His belief in Luke 17:28-29. D. (Jude 7) The Lord's brother showed why God destroyed the people of Sodom. E. To be the Lord's true followers we must have the same convictions He had. V. JESUS BELIEVED THAT JONAH SPENT 3 DAYS IN THE BELLY OF A WHALE
A. Jonah's experience is recorded in Jonah 1-2. B. Unfortunately, many people reject this information, claiming it is "allegorical" [figurative]. C. Jesus revealed His belief in Matthew 12:38-41. D. To be the Lord's true followers we must have the same convictions He had. Conclusion:
1. Today we have examined 6 doctrines that Jesus taught. a. We addressed 1 doctrine this morning -- there is life after death. b. This evening we examined 5 additional doctrines. 2. Our conclusion is: "Jesus believed the Old Testament Scriptures." 3. Do you have the same convictions that Jesus had?
