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Jesus

The one every other story points to.

The story

1. Born in Bethlehem Luke 2:1-7

   Born to Mary and laid in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

2. Baptized Matt 3:13-17

   The Father speaks from heaven: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

3. Tempted in the wilderness Matt 4:1-11

   Where Israel failed in the wilderness, he stands firm, answering Satan with Scripture.

4. Transfigured Matt 17:1-8

   On a mountain his glory shines, and the Father says, “Listen to him.”

5. The cross John 19:16-30

   He is crucified outside Jerusalem. His last word in John's Gospel: “It is finished.”

6. Risen Matt 28:1-10

   On the third day the tomb is empty: “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.”

7. Ascended Acts 1:9-11

   He is taken up, and the angels promise he will come again the same way.

Key verses

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 (ESV)

Read together: Luke 2:1-7 · Matt 3:13-17 · Matt 4:1-11 · Matt 17:1-8 · John 19:16-30 · Matt 28:1-10 · Acts 1:9-11

Questions to sit with

1. Jesus asked his disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” (Matt 16:15). Who do you say he is?
2. Where do I need to stop trying and simply come to him? (Matt 11:28)

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.