the scriptures explain why jesus was made flesh (john 1:14)
Introduction:
1. John began his Gospel by introducing "the Word" as a member of the eternal Godhead (vs.1-3). 2. As John continued he identified "the Word" as Jesus, and John stated in vs.14 that Jesus, a member of the eternal Godhead, was made flesh. 3. Keep in mind that some false teachers in the 1st century denied that Jesus came in the flesh (1 John 4:1-3). 4. This brings us to our lesson -- in addition to declaring that Jesus came to earth as a man, "the Scriptures explain why Jesus was made flesh." Discussion: I. THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW EXPLAINS WHY JESUS WAS MADE FLESH
A. (Matthew 5:17-18) Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets. B. (Matthew 9:13) He came to call sinners to repentance. II. THE GOSPEL OF MARK EXPLAINS WHY JESUS WAS MADE FLESH
A. (Mark 1:35-39) Jesus came to preach. B. (Mark 10:45) He came to minister and to give His life as a ransom for many. III. THE GOSPEL OF LUKE EXPLAINS WHY JESUS WAS MADE FLESH
A. (Luke 4:16-21) Jesus came to accomplish important objectives. B. (Luke 19:10) He came to seek and to save the lost. IV. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN EXPLAINS WHY JESUS WAS MADE FLESH
A. (John 6:38) Jesus came to do the Father's will (John 4:34). B. (John 10:10) He came so we might have life and have it more abundantly. V. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS EXPLAINS WHY JESUS WAS MADE FLESH
A. (Hebrews 2:16-18) Jesus came to be tempted so He could be our High Priest. B. (Hebrews 4:14-16) He is able to empathize with us because He faced all the temptations that we face. Conclusion:
1. We have shown from the Scriptures why Jesus came to earth in the flesh. 2. Let us appreciate the blessings that God and His Son provided by His coming in the flesh.
