who is this guy, jesus - book of matthew - Lesson #59

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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: July 7, 2019

Summary: Jesus is not just a great guy, but God in the flesh.

Key Verse:  “"Simon Peter replied, 'You are teh Christ, the Son of the Living God.'"  - Matthew 16:16

Bible Reading:  "13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.” 
- Matthew 16:13-20

Message Outline:

1. Jesus is not Just a Great Guy  (verses  13-14)
   1. Who are the "People" (verse 13)
   2. Why John the Baptist (verse 14)
   3. Why Elijah (verse 14)
   4. Why Jeremiah (verse 14)
      
   5. The "but" in verse 15
2. Jesus is God in the Flesh (verses 15-17)
   1. Who is the "Them" (verse 15)
   2. Messiah and Son of God (verse 16)
   3. God's blessing is on those who know Jesus (verse 17)
   4. This knowledge is revealed by God (verse 17)
      
3. ​Jesus is the Head of the Church  (verses 18-20)
   1. "My Church" (verse 18)
   2. Built on faith (verse 18)
   3. Given Authority (verse 19)
   4. Why not spread the news? (verse 20)

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