This or That: Choosing Jesus

Matthew 1-4 Overview

3 Questions

1. How does Matthew indicate Jesus can be

learned?

2. What does Jesus call you to?

3. Will you choose Jesus?

 How We Learn About Jesus

1. In the Bible

Jesus “fulfilled” scripture. He's in the Bible.

We may miss him, but he's there!

How Matthew Shows Us We Can
Learn About Jesus

2. In your experience

The dreams and appearances of the angel

coincide with the fulfillment of Bible.

God works in our experience alongside the

Bible.
How Matthew Shows Us We Can
Learn About Jesus

3. In your baptism

When you are baptized, you are following

the example you learned from Jesus and
identifying with him and the Father.
How We Learn About Jesus

4. In Christian friendships

Who is your John the Baptist?

 How We Learn About Jesus

5. In temptation

You learn about Jesus as you face

temptation
just like he did.

You learn how to overcome temptation,

just like he did.
How We Learn About Jesus

6. In preaching

Preaching reveals truth in the Bible

which points to Jesus.
How Do You Learn About Jesus?

When you are like him,

you learn about him.
What Does Jesus Call You To?

1. Repentance (4:12-17)

2. Follow Him (4:18-22)

3. New Life (4:23-25)

 Key Thought

You can learn about Jesus,

and what he calls you to...

but sooner or later

you must make a choice.

Will you choose him?