Understanding Jesus Christ

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Understanding Jesus Christ
"And His name will be called Wonderful,
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace." Isaiah 96-7
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Understanding Jesus Christ
Some see Him as a common ruler, miracle worker
or philanthropist
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Understanding Jesus Christ
Some see Him as a common ruler, miracle worker
or philanthropist Jesus wants us to see a
Servant
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Understanding Jesus Christ

• Some see Him as a common ruler,
• miracle worker or philanthropist
• Jesus wants us to see a Servant
• Marred Visage - His appearance was
  disgusting

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• Some see Him as a common ruler,
• miracle worker or philanthropist
• Jesus wants us to see a Servant
• Marred visage - His appearance was
  disgusting
• Man of sorrows - He was consumed with pain
  and grief

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• Some see Him as a common ruler,
• miracle worker or philanthropist
• Jesus wants us to see a Servant
• Marred visage - His appearance was
  disgusting
• Man of sorrows - He was consumed with pain
  and grief
• Righteous b/c He justified with service

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• He emptied Himself of heavenly glories,
  independent authority, and personal comforts

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• He emptied Himself of heavenly glories,
  independent authority, and personal
  comforts
• His form was the very image of God

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• He emptied Himself of heavenly glories,
  independent authority, and personal
  comforts
• His form was the very image of God
• He sacrificed His will for the sake of others

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Understanding Jesus Christ
"He who desires to be great, let him be Your
servant"
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Understanding Jesus Christ

• "He who desires to be great, let him be
• Your servant"
• Our Lord Humbled Himself to us

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• "He who desires to be great, let him be
• Your servant"
• Our Lord Humbled Himself to us
• "He who desires to be first, let him be
• a slave"

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• "He who desires to be great, let him be
• Your servant"
• Our Lord Humbled Himself to us
• "He who desires to be first, let him be
• a slave"
• Our Lord proved Himself with scars

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Understanding Jesus Christ
"And His name will be called Wonderful,
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace." Isaiah 96-7
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Understanding Jesus Christ

• Take Home
• Living for Him means serving for Him

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• Take Home
• Living for Him means serving for Him
• My servitude must be like my Master's

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Understanding Jesus Christ

• Take Home
• Living for Him means serving for Him
• My servitude must be like my Master's
• Being a doorkeeper is a prized position
• (Research - "The Master Servant" by Buddy
  Payne)

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