2. One fact is overarching: Jesus today is not only present, He is potent
One fact is overarching: Jesus today is not only present, He is potent. It was in a quotation from the Gospel of Mark that a question was posed: Who do you say that I am? Many among us attempt an answer on a daily basis, wondering about Jesus, and ourselves in His image. Many others among us take solace in Jesus’s promise as voiced in Matthew, which remains as yet irrefutable after two thousand years’ time: “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

3. Why
Christmas?
Week 4
Jesus is the LIFE
John 14:5-9

4. “I am the way and the truth and the LIFE”
Zoe
Life (physical and spiritual). All life, throughout the universe, is derived – i.e. it always (only) comes from and is sustained by God's self-existent life. The Lord intimately shares His gift of life with people, creating each in His image which gives all the capacity to know His eternal life.
Why
Christmas?

5. John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
Why
Christmas?

6. Bios God’s gift of physical life, animating all creation “to live and move and have its being.” The antithesis of death. Biology Biography
Why
Christmas?

7. Zao To live, experience God's gift of life. To be among the living
Zao To live, experience God's gift of life. To be among the living. Not just BIOLOGICALLY, but Spiritually, with all your mind, body, and soul. To Live according to God’s plan and purpose.
Why
Christmas?

8. When does “LIFE” begin?

9. Some today say that life begins “at conception”
This is true of “BIOLOGICAL” life
Biological life is a network of electrochemical processes which given the necessary fuel and environment can sustain itself and multiply
Luke 12:4 Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do
Why
Christmas?

10. Zoe – begins in the Heart and Mind of God the Father
Psalm 139:16 Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them.
Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.“
Why
Christmas?

11. John 10:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
Why
Christmas?

12. A word about Abortion
Abortion is a sin against God and His order for Creation
It is part of Satan’s attempt to disrupt the “Zao” purposes of God for humanity
The ending of biological life is not the real tragedy
The real tragedy, is the rebellion against God’s plan in the heart and mind
God has a plan for the innocent lives that are lost
God has a plan of redemption for those who participate in this evil

13. The Virgin Birth
Jesus is eternally Alive – The Zoe of God
God had Jesus in is heart and mind before the world was formed
He became flesh “Biologically” when the power of the Holy Spirit inhabited Mary’s womb
He was fully God – Zoe
He was fully Man – Bios
He lived his life in perfect fulfillment of God’s eternal purpose - Zao

14. So, What about YOUR BIOGRAPHY
So, What about YOUR BIOGRAPHY? How are you living out the story of your life? Are you only alive BIOLOGICALLY? Merely a network of electro-chemical processes, able to maintain existence from day to day? If so, your
Why
Christmas?

15. Are you living the abundant Life, that Jesus came to bring
Are you living the abundant Life, that Jesus came to bring? Experiencing God’s grace, blessings, and favor… Are you experiencing the Zao – as God’s image bearer? Have you committed to live your life, fulfilling God’s purpose?
Why
Christmas?