Explore the Bible – February 7, 2021
ExpandWinter – Session 10
Forgives
Jesus has the power to forgive sin.
Scripture: Luke 5:17-26
Jesus uses ordinary people with diverse backgrounds in His work.
Basketball players understand the power of a “triple threat” position. This is a stance from which players can shoot the ball, pass it, or drive to the basket. A player in the triple threat position puts extra pressure on the defense. It’s always good to bring multiple abilities to the table. A lot of people in Jesus’ day thought He was just a good preacher or a powerful miracle worker. While those are both true, they missed what He really had to offer. Jesus’ greatest gift was His authority to forgive sins.
What are the most common ways people describe Jesus? What do the common descriptions reveal about a person’s expectations of Jesus?
Speaker: Gregory Baines