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JESUS THE GREAT RISK TAKER (1 OF 3)

by Kerry Shook

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Jesus The Great Risk Taker (1 of 3)
Series: Jesus Uncensored: He's Not Who You Think He Is
Kerry Shook


He Risked Rejection for the Reward of Relationship

''Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. He created everything there is - nothing exists that he didn't make.'' John 1:1-3 (LB)

''And Christ became a human being and lived here on earth among us and was full of loving forgiveness and truth.'' John 1:14 (LB)

We Risk Forgiveness for the Reward of Freedom

''Then Peter came to him and asked, 'Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?' 'No!' Jesus replied, 'seventy times seven!' '' Matt. 18:21-22 (NLT)

The Hand of Forgiveness...

1. Is the gift that heals the giver

2. Is a choice that changes things

'' ... do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.'' Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)

3. Is the true portrait of Jesus

'' ... Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.'' Col. 3:13 (NLT)

40-Day Journey With Jesus Commitment

- I'll participate in a 40 Day Journey With Jesus Small Group
- I'll connect to the website (www.fotw.org) each day
- I'll memorize the 40 Day Journey With Jesus scripture each week

What image comes to your mind when you think of Jesus? Is it the image that artists have painted throughout the years? Is it the way movies have portrayed Him? What image comes to your mind when you think of Jesus Christ?

I have here a few paintings from history of the way some artists have seen Jesus and thought that He looked. This one right here - pretty traditional. There He is. He's very stayed. He's proper. He's pious. He's got a circle behind His head. We don't know quite what that is, but.... And He's got a little gift box or something, I guess, and He has His hand raised. That's the way many artists, especially back in the Dark Ages, began painting Jesus. Here's another ...

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