Grades 6 and 7
The Lord Jesus Christ
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He is the Messiah, the Servant of the Lord, the Savior who was promised by the
He is the Son of God.
He is true God and true man.
Almighty God, the creator of Heaven and earth, is His true Father.
He was born of the Virgin Mary.
He was born into a Jewish family in
He began his ministry by saying, "This is the time of fulfillment. The
. His message was that God was King and that people must allow God to rule in their
hearts.
He taught that the two greatest commandments are love of God and love of neighbor. (Luke 10:23-28)
He insisted that His disciples pray and He taught them the "Our Father.”
He had a special place in His heart for the poor and needy, for the sick in mind and body, and for sinners who were willing to turn to God.
He performed mighty works (miracles) that revealed God's presence and glory in Him.
He taught the people often by using parables, which were stories that contained an important truth about God. (Luke 10:29-37; 15:11-32)
He came into conflict with Jewish leaders called the scribes and the Pharisees. He felt that they were not really listening to God.
Jesus was born to do the following:
- to teach the truth about God, to reveal God’s love and forgiveness.
- to call all to repentance; to tell us what our obligations are as children of God.
- to offer His life on the cross for us so that we might have our sins forgiven and enter the
Kingdom of Heaven.
Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday. He was filled with new life from God.
Jesus fills God's children with the very life and spirit of God, which enables them to live as God's children. We call this life of God's grace.
Jesus promised to be with His Church (His family on earth) until the end of time.
JESUS
Jesus was the suffering servant. His life went from birth in a lowly stable to death on a cross between two criminals for the sake of pure love alone. He was a true man, yet God; He was the Word that became flesh; he was the Son of God but also called himself the Son of Man.
Jesus Christ is the Redeemer who comes to us weak and sinful men. He frees us from sin and demonic powers. He makes us true men. He is the Healer who heals for nothing. He is the true vine, the living tree. He is the same yesterday, today, and in all eternity. Jesus is the soul of compassion, the friend of man, the caller to new life. He is the true and good shepherd, the King of God's kingdom. He is called the wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of peace.
Christ is the gathering power: “How often have I wanted to gather you like a hen her chicks, and you would not.” His last prayer was for unity and love among His disciples. His new life overcomes separation, leads to community, and makes men of one heart and one soul. He is the revelation of God's love and kingdom.
We must experience Jesus in our hearts and souls. Yet still more is demanded: we must experience Him as Lord over all things, King over all principalities and worlds of God. We must concentrate our hearts, minds, and souls on the vision of His Kingdom and on Him, the coming One.
