What about you?

Merry Christmas! For the last couple of weeks I’ve posted claims Jesus made about himself recorded in the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each claim Jesus made created an uproar in his community and among the Jewish religious leaders. People either embraced his claims—though not fully aware of the magnitude—or they scorned…

Consider the Claims of Christ this Christmas: ‘I am the gate’

“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.” John 10:1 (NIV) Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.  All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the…

Consider the Claims of Christ this Christmas: ‘I am not of this world’

“The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all.” John 3:31 (NIV) John the Baptist testifies Jesus is from above, ‘the one who came from heaven.’ But he continued, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not…

Consider the Claims of Christ this Christmas: ‘I am the life’

Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night…(John 3:1) I love this scene from the Bible. Nicodemus seeks Jesus out to ask him questions—Is he truly from God? Could he really be the Messiah? “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do…

Consider the Claims of Christ this Christmas: “I am he” (the Messiah)

The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ)“is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” John 4: 25-26 (NIV) “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8:29 (NIV To those…