The Apostles’ Creed A Guide to the Ancient Statement

of Faith

Session 5: He Is Not Through Yet

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Jesus’ Earthly Ministry• Jesus was born in Bethlehem to the Virgin Mary. He

was fully human and fully divine. This is referred to as the “incarnation.” (Matthew 1:18-24)

• He was baptized by John the Baptist. (Luke 3:21-22)

• He ministered publicly for 3 years. His ministry included preaching, healing, miracles and teaching, as recorded in the four Gospels.

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Jesus’ Earthly Ministry• He was crucified for our sins, died, and was buried in a tomb.

Through His death we can receive forgiveness of our sins. (Mark 15:21-40)

• He was raised from the dead by God and appeared to the disciples and others. (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; John 20:17)

What is the importance of each part of Jesus' life and ministry?

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It Didn’t Stop There

Acts 1:6-11

• Where did Jesus ascend to?• Why do you think Jesus ascended into heaven?• What message did the angels give to those looking

into the sky?

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It Didn’t Stop There

Colossians 3:1Hebrews 7:25

• What do these passages say about where Jesus is right now?

• What is Jesus doing for us in heaven?• What does it mean that He is

interceding for us?

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It Didn’t Stop There

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Revelation 22:12-16

• What does this say about Jesus?• Why is Jesus coming to earth again?• Why is Jesus’ second coming important

to both believers and non-believers?• What is the overall message of

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He’s Coming Again• The Heavenly Father will determine when the

appropriate time arrives.• He will signal Jesus to return bodily to earth

accompanied by a host of angels. • Jesus will appear in the eastern sky, visible to believers

and non-believers.• His return will mark the end of time as we know it.• Resurrection, judgment, and eternal reward or

punishment will await everyone who has ever lived on earth.

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He’s Coming Again

How does the truth of Jesus’ second coming give us hope for today?

How does it give us hope for the future?

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At the Name of Jesus

Watch, for this Lord Jesus shall return again,With His Father’s glory; O’er the earth to reign;

For the day is coming when each knee shall bow,All our hearts confess Him King of Glory now

(Sing to the Lord, No. 277)

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