Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Commentary for the week of September 6, 2009

The Jesus People Should Know        Mark 1

Jesus' question to His disciples in Matthew 16:15 is a question too many rush past without consideration. "Who do you say that I am?" How do you answer that question? Do you base your answer on what you have heard about Jesus, or about what you know about Him?

When Mike Dirnt, bassist for the punk band Green Day, was asked what he thought about Jesus Christ, his reply was, "I'm down with J.C. He's cool. Whatever." Later the interviewer returned to the topic and asked, "What do you think of Jesus' claims to be the way, the truth, the life, and that no one can come to the Father but through Him?" Listen to Mike's response: "Sounds a little Mafioso to me. You know, to each their own. Everyone has the right to believe in whatever they believe in." Check out the entire interview here.

So just who is the Jesus people should know? He is the Jesus uniquely, powerfully, and authoritatively revealed in the Scriptures. In Mark 1, John Mark uses significant titles that reveal who Jesus is, shares the powerful testimony of God Himself concerning Jesus, and shows the authority Jesus has over the demonic world. Who is this powerful figure with God's awesome approval? He is the One and Only Son of God, the Savior and Judge of the world, and the Jesus EVERY person should know.

The late Pastor S. M. Lockeridge is unsurpassed in eloquence when describing Jesus from the Scriptures. I have posted this video on my blog before, but view it here again.

Is the Jesus Pastor Lockeridge knows the Jesus you know? Come to class this week prepared to describe the Jesus you know and how you know Him.