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I Want To See Jesus
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I Want To See Jesus
People Have Always Had This Desire
Gentiles (John 1221)
Zacchaeus (Luke 192-4)
Thomas (John 2025-29)
You should not think that you are strange if you
have this desire.
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How Should We Fulfill This Request?
Peters Answer (I Peter 18-9)
Johns Answer (I John 11-4 John
2030-31)
We are encouraged to look to the scriptures and
trust the testimony within its pages.
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The Testimony Of John The Baptist
John was sent to preach Christ (John 16-7)
John spoke of the superiority of Christ (John
115, 27 330)
John showed us all, that Jesus was indeed the
Son of God (Jn. 119-23, 29, 34,36 Is.
401-5)
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The Testimony Of Early Disciples
Andrew was impressed with Jesus (John 141)
Philip was left with the same impression
(John 143-45)
Later, Nathaniel was also left with these
feelings (John 149)
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The Testimony Of Jesus Mother, Mary
Mary recognized the authority of Jesus (John
21-5)
Mary also gave silent testimony at the cross
of Calvary (John 1926-27)
She understood what Jesus said concerning His
ministry (John 823)
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The Testimony Of A Ruler, Nicodemus
This ruler said His teaching was from God
(John 32)
Nicodemus spoke out in defense from
experiencing the Lord (John 750-51)
Nicodemus final testimony was after Jesus
death (John 1938-42)
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The Testimony Of The Samaritans
The woman at the well saw His knowledge (John
419, 29)
This woman led many others to the Messiah
(John 439-42)
Jesus was more than a good teacherHe was the
Messiah, the Son of God
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The Testimony Of The Apostle Peter
Peter gives ample testimony about who Jesus is
(John 666)
In a time of difficulty, Jesus asked the
question, Will you also go away? (John 667)
Peter gives the perfect answer (John 168-69)
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The Testimony Of The Multitudes
Jesus miracles produced questions
(John 642 711-12 20, 26-31)
The Jews had an understanding about Jesus
(John 715 1020-21)
The Pharisees were affected by Jesus (John
916 1147-48 1219 1149-50)
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The Testimony Of The Officers
Those who were enemies of Jesus,still found
His teaching to be stunning (John 746)
The officers asked, Are you also led
astray (John 747)
The only thing they failed to see was
that His teaching
led to life eternal
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The Testimony Of A Man Born Blind
This man who was blind saw things that many
people miss (John 96-7 18-23 25, 33)
When the man found out who healed him, he
believe on and worshipped Jesus (John
935-38)
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The Testimony Of Mary And Martha
These women believed in the power of Jesus
(Jn. 1121, 32)
Martha even believed Jesus could raise Lazarus
(John 1122)
Martha even believed in a future resurrection
and that Jesus was Gods Son (John
1123-24 27 45-47)
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The Testimony Of Disciples At Supper
Peter had already given record of Christs
abilities
Even at the end of His ministry, the disciples
believed on Him (John 1630)
The disciples had several years to know Jesus
and they conclude Son of God!
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The Testimony Of Pilate The Judge
Pilate examined Jesus and said, I find no
fault in Him 3 times (John 1838 194-6)
The crowd would cry, crucify Him as Pilate
gave in
Pilates original verdict proves that He was
falsely accused, beaten and murdered.
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WE HAVE SEEN THE TESTIMONY
Will you believe, even though you have not
seen Him?
Will you give Him your life, because He gave
His life for you?
The testimony is overwhelming and cannot be
denied!
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If You Want To See Jesus Someday...
HEAR John 1248
BELIEVE John 824
REPENT Luke 133, 5
CONFESS Matt. 1032-33
BAPTIZED Mark 1616
FAITHFUL Matt. 2413
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ALL WILL SEE JESUS AGAIN...
Some to condemnation, some to salvation (II
Cor. 511)
Will you say, I will not believe, unless I
see Him or I will believe so that I can
see Him
If you wait to see Him before you believe, it
will be too late!!!