How is Superman an expression of Jesus? They are both described as “the light” that overcomes...

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

They are both described as “the light” that overcomes the darkness.

They are both described as “the light” that overcomes the darkness.

“I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the darkness.”

“I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the darkness.”

John 12:46 (NLT)John 12:46 (NLT)

The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The LORD protects me from danger—so why should I tremble?

The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The LORD protects me from danger—so why should I tremble?

Psalm 27:1 (NLT)Psalm 27:1 (NLT)

God is light and there is no darkness in him at all.God is light and there is no darkness in him at all.

1 John 1:5 (NLT)1 John 1:5 (NLT)

Jesus said to the people, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

Jesus said to the people, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

John 8:12 (NLT)John 8:12 (NLT)

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

Not everyone recognizes who they are.

Not everyone recognizes who they are.

But although the world was made through him, the world didn’t recognize him when he came.

But although the world was made through him, the world didn’t recognize him when he came.

John 1:10 (NLT)John 1:10 (NLT)

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

They are both rejected by some.

They are both rejected by some.

“Gods are selfish beings who fly around in little red capes and don’t share their power with mankind.”

~ Lex Luthor

“Gods are selfish beings who fly around in little red capes and don’t share their power with mankind.”

~ Lex Luthor

“The world doesn’t need a Saviour… and neither do I.”

~ Lois Lane

“The world doesn’t need a Saviour… and neither do I.”

~ Lois Lane

He was despised and rejected--a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care.Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God for his

He was despised and rejected--a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care.Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God for his

Isaiah 53:3-6 (NLT)Isaiah 53:3-6 (NLT)

own sins! But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid on him the guilt and sins of us all.

own sins! But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid on him the guilt and sins of us all.

Isaiah 53:3-6 (NLT)Isaiah 53:3-6 (NLT)

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

They both welcome us to trust in them.

They both welcome us to trust in them.

“Lois, will you come with me?”

~ Superman

“Lois, will you come with me?”

~ Superman

“I have called you by name; you are mine.”“I have called you by name; you are mine.”

Isaiah 43:1 (NLT)Isaiah 43:1 (NLT)

“All those who want to be my disciples must come and follow me…”

“All those who want to be my disciples must come and follow me…”

John 12:26 (NLT)John 12:26 (NLT)

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28 (NLT)Matthew 11:28 (NLT)

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

They can both be counted on to come through for us.

They can both be counted on to come through for us.

“Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

“Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

Psalm 50:15 (NLT)Psalm 50:15 (NLT)

For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light.

For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light.

Psalm 56:13 (NLT)Psalm 56:13 (NLT)

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

They both hear our cries for help and respond to them.

They both hear our cries for help and respond to them.

“You wrote that the world doesn’t need a Saviour… but everyday I hear people crying for one.”

~ Superman

“You wrote that the world doesn’t need a Saviour… but everyday I hear people crying for one.”

~ Superman

“I have heard their cries for deliverance… Yes, I am aware of their suffering. So I have come to rescue them…”

“I have heard their cries for deliverance… Yes, I am aware of their suffering. So I have come to rescue them…”

Exodus 3:7-8 (NLT)Exodus 3:7-8 (NLT)

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our Saviour. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas.

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our Saviour. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas.

Psalm 65:5 (NLT)Psalm 65:5 (NLT)

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

How is Superman an expression of Jesus?

They both have a great compassion for those in need of a Saviour.

They both have a great compassion for those in need of a Saviour.

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it…

As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it…

Luke 19:41 (NIV)Luke 19:41 (NIV)

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 9:36 (NIV)Matthew 9:36 (NIV)