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Chapter 12

Jesus Christ’s Mission

1. God’s Enablement of Jesus Christ
   1. Jesus Christ’s Power from God
      • God granted Jesus sovereign authority
      • God bestowed the Holy Spirit on Jesus, for his mission
      • The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus in what he said and did
      • Jesus did many miraculous deeds with God’s power
   2. Jesus Christ’s Knowledge from God
      • God taught Jesus
      • Jesus knew everything
      • Jesus was also filled with wisdom
      • Nobody could match Jesus’ wisdom
   3. Jesus Christ’s Direction from God
      • God worked through Jesus . . .
      • . . . Jesus only did what God did
      • Jesus carried out God’s will, doing the work God had given him

2. Ministry, Death and Resurrection
   1. Jesus Christ’s Miracles
      • Jesus performed miraculous deeds that greatly amazed people
      • Jesus delivered people from disease and disorders
      • Jesus even raised the dead
      • Jesus exercised control over nature, in helping people
   2. Jesus Christ’s Teaching
      • Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God
      • Jesus’ teaching was from God
      • Jesus’ teaching was amazing – leading people to believe in him
   3. Jesus Christ’s Rejection and Death
      • Jesus faced intense opposition, with efforts to kill him
      • The unjust condemnation of Jesus – who was innocent
      • The horrific suffering and death of Jesus
      • It was God’s will that Jesus die – for everyone
   4. Jesus Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension
      • God raised Jesus from the dead
      • Jesus’ body was not found in his tomb
      • Jesus appeared to people after his resurrection
      • Jesus was taken up to God in heaven
      • Because he suffered death, God gave Jesus Christ great glory

 ➜Major headings in: 12. Jesus Christ’s Mission (and all of Unit C)

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