Sr. High Misconceptions Pt 3: No Hope

We are continuing our message series about “Misconceptions about Jesus”

2 weeks ago we looked at Jesus wants to be left alone – Too important

- Not true
1. He created to have relationships
2. Jesus helped people while He was here on Earth

Last week we looked at the fact that when we become Christians we have not follow rules and not have any fun

- Not True!!
1. Not about Rules but a relationship
2. Jesus loves humor and that He was funny
3. Our Priorities change when we further our faith or believe in Christ


This week we are going to see how there is no hope for anyone. Again just a teaching tool.


Misconception #1
Jesus came to this earth to point out everyone’s sin and make Himself look good

1. Jesus didn’t come to point out sin in people’s lives, rather to save people from that sin.
- When we see people in different area’s life, we see different modes used by Jesus to show people that He was the Messiah that can take away their sin
- The same is true today. People learn in different ways. Some listening, interacting, visible

Broken
- John 8:3-11
- This lady knew her sin and her sin deserved death
- He forgave her and did not have to convict her of her sin, rather to turn from it

Everyday People
- Matthew 13:1-9
- He teaches in parables b/c those who wanted to know more would seek Him and ask questions
- Same thing is true today, sometimes things in the Bible are hard to understand but those who want to know about Jesus are going to seek out the answers.



Religious People
- Matthew 23:25-28
- Jesus is showing them the condition of their heart
- These people thought they were good and right before God but they were not!!
- They were so far away!!
- Jesus was trying to show them what they were really like

Where would you place yourself in this list? What is Christ trying to show you tonight?


Misconception #2
There is no hope for any of us.

We have hope in our risen Savior!!


1 Corinthians 15:12-19

- Our faith rests on the fact that Jesus Christ rose from the dead!!
- Our hope is that we found in Him and trust in Him as our savior from sin, nothing else.
No other religious leader has died in full view of trained executioners, had a guarded tomb, and then risen three days later to appear to many many people. This resurrection is proof of who Jesus is and that He did accomplish what He set out to do: provide the only means of redemption for mankind.
Buddha did not rise from the dead. Muhammad did not rise from the dead. Confucius did not rise from the dead. Krishna did not rise from the dead, etc. Only Jesus has physically risen from the dead, walked on water, claimed to be God, and raised others from the dead. He has conquered death. Why trust anyone else? Why trust anyone who can be held by physical death when we have a Messiah who is greater than death itself.
Questions – Talk to me!!!


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