After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty

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1 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3)

2 Class 3: Evidence for Jesus Christ Part 1

3 Guy Prince

4 John 12:37-40 Even a'er Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they s8ll would not believe in him. This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere: "He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, nor turn and I would heal them."

5 The Claims of Jesus

6 A Sinless Life John 8:46-47 "Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me? He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God." Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are yet was without sin.

7 The ONLY way to God John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me." Acts 4:12 (Peter said) salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

8 Able to Forgive Sins Luke 7:48-49 "Then Jesus said to her, 'Your sins are forgiven.' The other guests began to say among themselves, 'Who is this who even forgives sins?'" Acts 13:38 (Paul said) "Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

9 Will Rise from the Dead Luke 18:31-33 "Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, 'We are going up into Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.'" Romans 1:3-4 (Paul)... regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord

10 The Son of God Mat 26:63-64 But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." "Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." Acts 9:20 At once (Paul) began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.

11 The Son of God Daniel 7:13-14 "In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

12 God John 8:57-58 "You are not yet fifty years old," the Jews said to him, "and you have seen Abraham!" "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!" John 20:28 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!"

13 C H O O S E Lunatic? LORD?

14 The Evidence

15 Evidence 1. Old Testament prefigures and foreshadows of Christ 2. Old Testament prophesies fulfilled by Christ 3. Evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ Evidence

16 1. Old Testament prefigures and foreshadows of Christ

17 John 5:39-40 You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.

18 Luke 24:13-32 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. He asked them, "What are you discussing together as you walk along? They stood still, their faces downcast.

19 Luke 24:13-32 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" "What things?" he asked. "About Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.

20 Luke 24:13-32 And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see."

21 He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:13-32

22 Luke 24:13-32 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.

23 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:13-32

24 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:44-49

25 He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. Luke 24:44-49

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27 Acts 9:22 Yet Saul grew more and more powerful and baffled the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 17:2-4 As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ, " he said. Some of the Jews were persuaded...

28 Acts 18:27-28 When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On arriving, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

29 Prefigure - a person who represents another more important person who will come in the future. Foreshadow - a person or thing that points toward another more important person or thing that will happen in the future. Messiah (Christ) Anointed one. The promised savior of Israel

30 Moses 1. Slaves to Egypt 2. Pharaoh tried to kill him 3. Raised in Egypt 4. Left Pharoah s palace 5. Left Egypt (to Midian) 6. Shepherd years in wilderness 8. Came to save the people from slavery in Egypt 9. Aaron prepared the way 10. Miracles 11. Gave bread in desert 12. Gave water in desert 13. Prince, prophet, & priest 14. Spoke with God on Mt Sinai Jesus 1. Slaves to Romans 2. Herod tried to kill him 3. Raised in Egypt. 4. Left heaven 5. Left Egypt (to Nazareth) 6. Good Shepherd days in wilderness 8. Came to save people from slavery to sin 9. John the Baptist prepared the way 10. Miracles 11. Bread of life (himself) 12. Spiritual water (spirit) 13. Prince of peace, prophet, High Priest 14. Spoke with God on Mt

31 Joseph 1. Prophet 2. Prince in Egypt 3. Jacob - father of Israel 4. Favorite son 5. Shepherd 6. Brothers hated & tried to kill him 7. Betrayed for 20 pieces of silver 8. Left father to go to Egypt to save God s people 9. Taken to Egypt as boy 10. Resurrected to father 11. Forgave brothers Jesus 1. Prophet 2. Prince of Peace 3. God father of Israel 4. God s beloved only son 5. Good Shepherd 6. Brothers (Jews) hated & killed him 7. Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver 8. Left Father to go to earth to save God s people (mankind) 9. Taken to Egypt as baby 10. Raised from dead 11. Father forgive them

32 More Prefigures & Foreshadows of Christ Adam and Eve Noah Abraham Deborah Esther Elijah and Elisha Jonah Joshua Samson Solomon Samuel Daniel Melchizedek David Cyrus Ezra Passover Lamb Bronze Snake Many more

33 2. Old Testament prophesies fulfilled by Christ

34 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Genesis 3:15

35 Prophesies regarding 1. The birth of the Messiah 2. When the Messiah will come 3. The Life and Ministry of the Messiah 4. The death and resurrection of the Messiah

36 Prophecies about the BIRTH of the Messiah 1. Born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 (700 BC) "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." fulfilled Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4-6

37 Prophecies about the BIRTH of the Messiah 2. Descended from Abraham Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18 (<1200 BC) 3. Descended from Isaac Genesis 17:19 Gen 21:12 (<1200 BC)

38 Prophecies about the BIRTH of the Messiah 4. Descendent of Jacob Numbers 24:17 (<1200 BC) 5. Tribe of Judah Genesis 49:10 (Before 1200 BC) 6. Descendent of Jesse Isaiah 11:1 ( BC) 7. House of David Jeremiah 23:5 ( BC)

39 Prophecies concerning WHEN the Messiah will come 1. During the Roman Empire Daniel 2 ( BC) 2. Around AD 30 Daniel 9 ( BC)

40 Prophecies concerning WHEN the Messiah will come 3. While temple still stands (prior to AD 70) Malachi 3:1-2 "See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come," says the LORD Almighty. But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears?

41 Prophecies about the LIFE and MINISTRY of the Messiah 1. Preceded by a Messenger Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1 Fulfilled in John the Baptist 2. Ministry in Galilee Isaiah 9:1 3. Will Perform Miracles Isaiah 35:5-6, Isaiah 32: Will teach in parables Psalm 78:2

42 Prophecies about the LIFE and MINISTRY of the Messiah 5. Enter Jerusalem on a Donkey; Proclaim Peace to the nations; Reign in the entire earth Zechariah 9:9-10 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the war-horses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. (fulfilled Matthew 21:1-11)

43 Prophecies about the LIFE and MINISTRY of the Messiah 6. Betrayed by a friend Psalm 41:9 (Matthew 26:14-16) 7. Sold for 30 pieces of silver, thrown into the temple, given to the Potter Zechariah 11:12-13 (Matthew 26:14-16) 8. Forsaken by his disciples Zechariah 13:7 (Matthew 26:56) 9. Accused by false witnesses Psalm 35:11 (Matthew 26:59-60)

44 What are the odds?

45 Peter W Stoner,PhD chairman, Dept of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena City College What are the Odds? 1. Born in Bethlehem 2. Preceded by a messenger (John the Baptist) 3. Betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver 4. Entered Jerusalem on a donkey 5. Money thrown into the temple, used for the potter s field 6. Pierced hands and feet 7. Silent before his accusers 8. Crucified 1 in Prophesies? 1 in

46 Resources Web Sites DoesGodExist.org Josh.org evidenceforchristianity.org AskDrBrown.org Books From Shadow to Reality - Dr. John Oakes More Than a Carpenter Josh McDowell Reasons for Belief John Oakes Y Shua Moshe Rosen Next week: More Evidence for Jesus- Resurrection!