Life of Jesus the Messiah- Authentication of The King - 1 THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF THE LIFE OF THE MESSIAH BY

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1 Life of Jesus the Messiah- Authentication of The King - 1 FIRST COLONY BIBLE CHAPEL ADULT SS FALL 2015 AMERICAN STANDARD TRANSLATION THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF THE LIFE OF THE MESSIAH BY ARNOLD FRUCHTENBAUM

2 The Authentication of the King -1 THE ACCEPTANCE OF HIS PERSON October 18,

3 The Acceptance by His Disciples The Belief by the First Disciples (John 1:35-51) Third day of the week we ve been following John has: Baptized Jesus Heard God declare This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, hear him. Now John openly declares: John 1:29..Behold, the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man who is become before me: for he was before me. October 18,

4 Disciples Change Leaders Hearing John s declaration 2 disciples follow Jesus They wait until Jesus asks them what they want Typical behavior between students and teacher They call Jesus rabbi (teacher) Ask where He is staying They are invited and stay with Him October 18,

5 Disciples Change Leaders One was Andrew, Simon Peter s brother He brings Simon to Jesus We have found the Messiah Jesus changes his name to Cephas Peter Rock Now has John, Peter, and Andrew as disciples October 18,

6 The Next Day Jesus sees and calls Phillip Phillip finds Nathanael We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. Nathanael s reaction is disbelief and prejudice Willing to check it out October 18,

7 Jesus Greets Unbelieving Nathanael Before Nathanael opens his mouth Jesus greets him Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! Nathanael doesn t disagree Whence knowest thou me? Jesus says Before Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. October 18,

8 Jesus Greets Unbelieving Nathanael Nathanael responds: Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art King of Israel Jesus tells him you ain t seen anything yet (Fred s paraphrase) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye shall see the heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. Now has John, Peter, Andrew, Phillip, and Nathanael as disciples October 18,

9 The Acceptance by His Disciples The Belief Through the First Miracle (John 2:1-11) Wedding at Cana first of Johns 7 signs Guests include: Mother of Jesus Jesus and His disciples Joseph not mentioned Mary expects Jesus to be able to help October 18,

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11 Jesus Responds to Mary Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. Indicates he was no longer under her authority Mine hour usually means my death In this case probably beginning of His public ministry No argument from Mary Evidence of belief in her response. October 18,

12 Mary Responds Servants, do whatever He says She had some authority Waterpots gallons Jesus turned the water into the best wine Showing His power Anointing the marriage covenant October 18,

13 Acceptance of His Person The Sojourn in Capernaum (John 2:12) John 2:12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples; and there they abode not many days. His whole family was along They didn t continue Short visit this time Later Jesus will make it His headquarters October 18,

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15 The Acceptance of His Person The Possession of the Temple John 2:13-22 First of 4 Passovers mentioned Start of Jesus public ministry Sacrifice Sellers and Money Changers at work Functions were OK Practice wasn t October 18,

16 Corruption in the Temple Annas was in charge at this time A Sadducee Sons were treasurers in charge of daily operations Josephus describes Annas as: Rich man Hoarder of money Man of violence October 18,

17 Corruption in the Temple Worshiper could bring unblemished animal Needed to be inspected by priests For a fee now Never passed Approved animals sold To those whose animal didn t pass To those who lived too far away Inflated prices October 18,

18 Corruption and Cleansing the Temple Only Temple money could be used Graven image on Roman coins High exchange rates + ½ shekel temple tax Jesus exercises His authority physically Made the weapon Used it Himself October 18,

19 Jesus Authority Disciples remembered Psalm 69:9 For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me up; And the reproaches of them that reproach thee are fallen upon me. Jesus authority questioned Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Jews didn t understand Disciples did after His resurrection October 18,

20 The Acceptance of His Person Acceptance in Judea Faith in His Signs John 2:23-3:21 We don t have details of the signs Jesus showed them Signs were to authenticate: His Person: that He is the Messiah His Message: He is offering to Israel the Messianic Kingdom if they will accept Him as Messiah Many believed on His name Not as Messiah October 18,

21 First of 7 Discourses in John Who is Nicodemus? Recognized Jesus as teacher from God Nicodemus was a Pharisee and thus believed In life after death and in resurrection All Israel will share in God s coming kingdom John the Baptist addressed falseness of this in Matthew 3:9 and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. October 18,

22 First of 7 Discourses in John Nicodemus Asks Hard Questions Jesus speaks of being born anew Nicodemus how this is possible when he is old? Jesus repeats the necessity of 2 nd birth First of water Second of the Spirit to be born of water was rabbinic phrase meaning natural birth October 18,

23 Nicodemus Wrestles with 2 nd Birth Six meanings to be born again Gentile converting to Judaism was considered born again Nicodemus was born a Jew When King is crowned he is declared born again Nicodemus is not king Undergoing Bar Mitzvah at 13 Considered an adult and responsible for his own sins Nicodemus would have gone through this ceremony earlier October 18,

24 Nicodemus Wrestles with 2 nd Birth Marriage qualified as born again Prerequisite for being a ruler of the Jews Nicodemus already married Ordained as Rabbi at 30 qualified as born again Nicodemus had passed this one Becoming Rosh Yeshiva qualified Head of a rabbinic academy Jesus said are you THE teacher of Israel October 18,

25 Nicodemus Wrestles with 2 nd Birth Nicodemus has used up all his options to be born again in Jewish tradition. He s too old to start all over on these qualifications Jesus clearly saying that the second birth is a spiritual one Not physical Not out of tradition October 18,

26 Hard Answers Not all Jews are saved Spiritual birth is required Jesus alludes to His work on the cross in the serpent lifted up in the wilderness Numbers 21:6-9 October 18,

27 Spiritual Birth Requirements God s part: sent His Son to provide atonement Man s part: to believe what He has done October 18,

28 Nicodemus Had a Hard Time Took him 3 years to accept Jesus as Messiah Appears 2 more times in Gospel of John Not yet a believer 7:50-51 defending right of Jesus to be heard Appears at Jesus burial as a believer 19:39 Rabbinic writings indicate that Nicodemus Respected and wealthy One of the most righteous men in Jerusalem Came into poverty as result of accepting Jesus as Messiah His daughter needed to go around begging Spiritually rich October 18,

29 The Acceptance of His Person The witness of John (John 3:22-36) Both Jesus and John the Baptist were baptizing Not Jesus but His Disciples (John 4:2) John had moved to deeper water in the dry season John s disciples jealousy for him John repeats what he has said before He must increase and I must decrease (John 3:30) October 18,

30 Bride, Bridegroom, and Friend of Bridegroom (John 3:29, 30) Bride represents the Church Bridegroom represents Jesus the Messiah Friends of the bridegroom represent the Old Testament saints John the Baptist is herald of Church Age Not part of the Church John 3:34 fulfillment of Isaiah 11:1-2 Spirit given without measure October 18,

31 The Acceptance of His Person The Imprisonment of John the Baptist (John 4:1-4; Luke 3:19, 20; 4:14) Jesus goes to Galilee for 3 reasons Pharisees learn that Jesus disciples are baptizing more people than John s He is not ready to be investigated by the Pharisees yet Jesus must needs to go through Samaria as part of the Divine Plan (John 4:4) Luke 4:14 Jesus is going through the power of the Spirit John is in prison because he pointed out Herod s sins in his marrying his brother Phillip s wife and all the other evil things he did. October 18,

32 The Acceptance of His Person The Acceptance in Samaria (John 4:5-42) Samaritans were mixed breed for 2 reasons Ethnically Mixed with Assyrians after 734 BC invasion Religiously After their conquest the Assyrians simply added the Jewish God to their list of gods. By Jesus time they were only worshiping Jewish God Built their own temple on Mt. Gerazim October 18,

33 Samaritan - Jew Prejudice Common Jewish expression may my eyes never see a Samaritan Mutual hatred and prejudice were entrenched and common Jews went around Samaria to avoid contact with race they despised. Samaritans did not allow Jews to travel to Jerusalem through Samaria. Could travel from Jerusalem October 18,

34 Jesus Samaritan Encounter Sychar southern suburb of Sheechem Between Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerazim October 18,

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36 Jesus Samaritan Encounter Conversation with Samaritan woman has eternal consequences Broke social rules by speaking to A woman A Samaritan October 18,

37 Jesus Samaritan Encounter Conversation components John 4:10-14 Jesus reveals a new life to her John 4:15-19 Jesus reveals the woman s true self John 4:20-23 Jesus reveals a true relationship John 4:24 Jesus reveals the Father John 4:25-26 Jesus reveals his Messiahship October 18,

38 Jesus Samaritan Encounter Further insights into their conversation Custom that if Jew asked for anything from a Samaritan he would pay for it. No Jew wanted to owe a Samaritan anything. Jesus broke social conventions and now was indebted to the woman for the water. Woman calls Jesus Jew then Sir then Prophet then Messiah October 18,

39 Jesus Samaritan Encounter Further insights into their conversation (continued) When He points out her sin she shifts to religious hot topic Where should we worship? Jesus points out that Jerusalem is only place of true worship under Mosaic law. Only covenant that is in effect at this time Jesus tells her of time coming when it won t matter where worship takes place. As long as it is in spirit and in truth New covenant coming October 18,

40 Jesus Samaritan Encounter Further insights into their conversation (continued) She states her faith in Coming Messiah Jesus reveals that He is that Messiah Samaritans were looking for Him too Disciples were upset that He was talking to a woman (Samaritan no less) Jesus is satisfied with His work among the Samaritans (John 4:32) He is doing His Father s will Some sow, some reap, all rewarded in God s kingdom October 18,

41 Take Away Jesus is in absolute control Clearly demonstrates who He is by miracles and signs Jesus breaks through social barriers October 18,

42 Next Week The Authentication of the King The Acceptance of His Person continued October 18,