1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NKJV) 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

The Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

The Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST L ORD = a title of honor; according to the following Scriptures, we are subject to Him:  1 Corinthians 7:23  1 Peter 1:18-19  Romans 6:22

The Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST L ORD J ESUS = the Greek word Joshua, meaning Savior – Matt. 1:21 Our Savior, Jesus Christ, was God’s Lamb – John 1:29; Isaiah 53:7

The Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST L ORD J ESUS C HRIST =means “Anointed One;” The name “Messiah” is the official title of our Savior – John 1:41

The I AM Statements / Declarations of Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

The I AM Statements / Declarations of Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST  I am gentle and humble in heart – Matt. 11:29  I am the Son of God – Matt. 27:43  I am with you always – Matt. 28:20  I am the bread of life – John 6:35  I am the light of the world – John 8:12  I am not of this world – John 8:23  I am the door – John 10:9  I am the good shepherd – John 10:14

The I AM Statements / Declarations of Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST  I am the resurrection and the life – John 11:25  I am the way, the truth, and the life – John 14:6  I am the vine – John 15:5  I am a king – John 18:37  I am the Alpha and the Omega (Almighty) – Rev. 1:8; 21:6  I am the First and the Last, the living one, alive forever – Rev. 1:17-18

The I AM Statements / Declarations of Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST  I am He who searches the minds and hearts – Rev. 2:23  I am coming quickly – Rev. 3:11  I am the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning star – Rev. 22:16  I AM – John 8:58

Some Additional Points about the Incarnation of Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

Some Additional Points about the Incarnation of Christ Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST  Christ never ceased being deity – Colossians 2:9  Christ added humanity to His deity – Matthew 17:1-8 ~

Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST  Christ voluntarily emptied Himself of the ability to exercise some of His divine attributes:  His glory – John 17:5  His independent authority – Philippians 2:7  The open display of His divine attributes – Matthew 24:36  His eternal riches – 2 Corinthians 8:9  His face-to-face relationship with the Father – Matthew 27:46 Some Additional Points about the Incarnation of Christ

Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST  Christ had to be man, in order to be able to die in man’s place – Matthew 20:28  Christ had to be God, to be the perfect sacrifice – Romans 3:23; 1 Cor. 15:45-48

I.The God Who Became Man Jesus Christ came into the world in human flesh. He voluntarily set aside the independent use of His divine attributes and took on the form of a man. He was fully human, a man in every way, except that He was without sin. This is referred to as the “incarnation.” A. What does Philippians 2:6 say about Jesus before He became a man? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man Jesus Christ came into the world in human flesh. He voluntarily set aside the independent use of His divine attributes and took on the form of a man. He was fully human, a man in every way, except that He was without sin. This is referred to as the “incarnation.” A. What does Philippians 2:6 say about Jesus before He became a man? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST Although Christ existed in the form of God (as part of the Godhead), He did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, or held onto at all cost.

I.The God Who Became Man B. According to Philippians 2:7, what did Jesus do? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man B. According to Philippians 2:7, what did Jesus do? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST He poured Himself out (“emptied Himself” into the form of a human being (like man); and not just any human being, but into the form of a servant

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 1.Describe Jesus’ human growth and development as a youth (Luke 2:40, 52) Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 1.Describe Jesus’ human growth and development as a youth (Luke 2:40, 52) Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST He grew mentally (“in wisdom”) He grew physically (“[in] stature”) He grew spiritually (“in favor with God”) He grew socially (“[in favor with] men”)

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 2.What was Jesus’ response when He was tired (Mark 4:38)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 2.What was Jesus’ response when He was tired (Mark 4:38)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST He slept!!

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 3.What was Jesus’ response to lack of food (Luke 4:2)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 3.What was Jesus’ response to lack of food (Luke 4:2)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST He became hungry

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 4.How did Jesus feel after a journey (Luke 4:6)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 4.How did Jesus feel after a journey (Luke 4:6)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST He became weary

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 5.How did Jesus react when He was grieved (John 11:35)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 5.How did Jesus react when He was grieved (John 11:35)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST He wept

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 6.What did Jesus say about Himself (Luke 24:39)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 6.What did Jesus say about Himself (Luke 24:39)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST You can see Me, My hands and feet You can touch Me Because a spirit does have flesh and bones like I have

I.The God Who Became Man C.Jesus was fully human 6.What did Jesus say about Himself (Luke 24:39)? Lesson 4 | T HE P ERSON OF J ESUS C HRIST You can see Me, My hands and feet You can touch Me Because a spirit does have flesh and bones like I have