After becoming popular and attracting many followers, Jesus taught about what we call the Incarnation, the Son of God becoming human flesh. The Incarnation made it possible for people to have eternal life. Instead of being overjoyed at this news, many so-called followers turned away from Jesus in John 6:41-71. After asking the his original followers if they also wanted to leave him, Peter responded with a question that can serve as a lifeline to us when we find it difficult to believe. (full sermon notes)
Paul’s time in Athens provides an example of how to present Jesus and the resurrection to a cultured non-Christian audience.
-Jesus revealed himself to the persecutor Saul of Tarsus and called him to faith and to ministry as his chosen instrument to take his...
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
