Gods Story part 3.2 Watch the 5-minute animation of “The Messiah” (Bible Project) in Chinese Discuss the movie Prophecies in Old Testament about Jesus’ birth + artistic expression God’s Story 3.2 Then we split into smaller groups for learning and discussion

5-minute animation of “The Messiah” in Chinese English version Vietnamese version

Any questions about the animated movie? Can you name any Old Testament prophecy that was fulfilled by Jesus’ birth?

Isaiah 9:6 (700 BC) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Watch God’s Story in Chinese Part 3.2 from 58:50 – 1:02:04 min What did we see? Jesus chose 12 disciples asked them to follow him gave them the power to cast out demons and heal the sick sent them out to preach the Kingdom of God Jesus miraculous multiplied a little food to feed 5000 people, comparison with the manna given in the desert, Jesus’ claim “I am the bread of life” Jesus announces his suffering, death and resurrection Jesus was hated by the religious leaders, except one: Nicodemus Jesus explains spiritual birth (John 3:16) Jesus with the Samaritan woman: water that leads to everlasting life Jesus ends with the words: “I, who speaks to you, is the Messiah (prophecy fulfilled)”

Split into smaller groups for study and discussion