Francis Chan: How To Live Fearlessly (Part 3) - Believing Jesus Is Who He Claimed To Be

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message emphasizes the importance of being fearless in sharing our faith, just as Jesus was fearless in proclaiming who He is. The scripture teaches us that Jesus' disciples were initially afraid to share their understanding of Jesus' identity, but with courage and conviction, they proclaimed Him as the Christ of God. We are called to have the same boldness and confidence in sharing our faith, even when it makes us uncomfortable or puts us in difficult situations.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 9:18-22 - This passage shows Jesus asking His disciples who they think He is. Peter responds by saying that Jesus is the Christ of God, but then Jesus clarifies that He must suffer many things and be rejected before He can rise again.
• Isaiah 53:1-12 - This chapter describes the Suffering Servant who will bear our sins and take upon Himself our iniquities. This passage was written hundreds of years before Jesus' birth, but it perfectly describes His mission on earth.
• Daniel 9:24-27 - This passage talks about the Anointed One who will come to atone for sin and bring an end to sacrifices. Jesus is the fulfillment of this prophecy, and He must suffer before He can rise again.
• Zechariah 9:9-10 - This chapter describes the King who will come in humility, riding on a donkey. Jesus fulfilled this prophecy when He entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
• Luke 24:44-47 - These verses show that Jesus' suffering and death were necessary for our salvation. He must be crucified, buried, and rise again to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies.

Key Takeaways

The scripture teaches us that being a follower of Jesus means embracing His mission and message. We are called to share our faith with others, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable. We must be willing to suffer with Jesus, just as He suffered for us.

Application

We can apply this scripture by sharing our faith with others, being bold and confident in who Jesus is and what He has done for us. We should also be willing to suffer with Jesus, even if it means facing rejection or persecution. By embracing His mission and message, we can fulfill our purpose as followers of Christ.

Memorization

Take the four verses (Luke 9:22, Isaiah 53:1-12, Daniel 9:24-27, and Zechariah 9:9-10) with you and hang them up somewhere. Try to memorize them and meditate on them. Think about how Jesus' suffering and death are connected to our salvation.