1. divine 1. He was the “Son of God.” 10 ways Jesus said he was God confrontational Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

2. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Matthew 23:27-33 page 992

3. Matthew 23:27-33 … You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean. Matthew 23:27-33 … You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? The Pharisees towards

4. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Matthew 16:13-20 page 983

5. Matthew 16:23 Jesus.. said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Matthew 16:23 Jesus.. said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Peter towards

6. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Revelation 3:14-22 page 1236

7. Revelation 3:15-16 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. …So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Revelation 3:15-16 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. …So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? The church at Laodecia towards

8. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? John 2:13-16 page 1065

9. John 2:14 - 16 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, … he scattered the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. John 2:14 - 16 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, … he scattered the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? The temple traders towards

10. John 2:14 - 16 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, … he scattered the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

11. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

12. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

13. John 1:9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. John 1:9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

14. 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

15. Col. 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, Col. 2:9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

16. 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A mad moment or deeply in character?

17. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? A common thread - an opportunity to change

18. Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Confrontation - motivated by love

19. “Woe to you” is not a grim call for vengeance but an expression of regret. It combines warning and compassion.” “Woe to you” is not a grim call for vengeance but an expression of regret. It combines warning and compassion.” “ “ ” ” Leon Morris: confrontational

20. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Confrontation - motivated by love

21. Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Confrontation - motivated by love Appropriate force?

22. Hebrews 12:5-11 "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, … because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." Hebrews 12:5-11 "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, … because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Confrontation - motivated by love Appropriate force?

23. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Peace at all costs?

24. Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. confrontational Jesus meek & mild? Beware!

25. Mark 10:21 - 22 Jesus looked at him and loved him... “Go, sell everything you have …” Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, … Mark 10:21 - 22 Jesus looked at him and loved him... “Go, sell everything you have …” Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, … confrontational Jesus meek & mild? No-guarantees

26. Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, ….!” Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, ….!” confrontational Jesus meek & mild? What does love confront in me?