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The Life and Ministry of Jesus

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Jesus was present at the creation of the world.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness . . .

Genesis 1:26

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1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 And all things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not . . .

9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

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10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.

John 1:1-5 & 9-12

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For behold, the time cometh,

and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent

who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven,

among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle

of clay.

Mosiah 1:97

Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth the secret unto his servants the prophets.

Amos 3:7

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For behold, the time cometh,

and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent

who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven,

among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle

of clay.

Mosiah 1:97

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder;and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God,The everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

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For behold, the time cometh,

and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent

who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven,

among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle

of clay.

Mosiah 1:97

For behold, the time cometh, and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven, among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle of clay.

Mosiah 1:97

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For behold, the time cometh,

and is not far distant, that with power, the Lord Omnipotent

who reigneth, who was, and is from all eternity to all eternity, shall come down from heaven,

among the children of men, and shall dwell in a tabernacle

of clay.

Mosiah 1:97

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son . . . Isaiah 7:14

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31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus . . .

34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Luke 1:31, 34-35

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41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost.

42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Luke 1:41-43

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. . . There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed . . . And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem . . . to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Luke 2:1-5

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And so it was while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7

And so it was while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7

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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:13 (KJV)

For unto you is born thisthe city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:13 (KJV)

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:13

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And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Luke 2:16-17

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Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Luke 2:29-30

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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:1-2

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. . . behold, there came wise men from the east . . . and lo, the star which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced . . . Matthew 2:1,9-10

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And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him. Luke 2:11

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And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Luke 2:13

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Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under . . . Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning . . .

Matthew 2:16-18

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And the child grew, and waxed strong in the spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 2:40

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And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Luke 2:47

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And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Luke 2:52

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Baptism for Remission of Sins

And he [John the Baptist] came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Luke 3:3

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Baptism of Water

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him . . . for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness.

Matthew 3:13,15

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Baptism of the Holy Spirit

. . . and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove . . . and lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:16-17

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Listen to God’s Voice to Prepare for Those Times When

We Will be Tempted

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Matthew 4:1

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Retain God’s Word in Our Hearts to Remain Steadfast

in Our Faith

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Matthew 4:10

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Proclaim to the World that Jesus is Lord

“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

John 1:29

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Ministerial Authority

And they were astonished at his doctrine; for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Mark 1:22

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Live by the Principles that Jesus Taught

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Jesus Claimed to be Messiah

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord. . . . This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. Luke 4:18-21

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The Cost of Discipleship

And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.

Matthew 8:19-20

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The Call to Ministry

Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Matthew 4:19

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Choosing and Ordaining MinistersYe have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain. John 15:16

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Jesus Ordained Twelve Apostles

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Matthew 10:1

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Jesus Ordained Seventy to Preach and HealAfter these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two . . . Luke 10:1

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Jesus Teaches Us to Rely on Him to

Sustain Us

For they were about five thousand men . . .Then he took five loaves and two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them . . . And they did eat, and were all filled. Luke 9:14-17

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Jesus Calls Us to Acts of Service

. . . Who is my neighbor? . . . A certain man . . . fell among thieves, who stripped him of his raiment and wounded him . . . There came down a priest that way; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side . . . Likewise a Levite

. . . But a certain Samaritan . . . had compassion on him . . . and bound up his wounds . . . and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Luke 10:25-37

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Jesus Calls Us to Step Out in Faith

Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. Matthew 14:28-29

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We Recognize Our Utter Dependence on God to Save Us by his

Grace and Mercy

. . . he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord save me. Matthew 14:30

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The Rock of the Revelation of Jesus Christ

Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God . . . Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven . . . Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church . . . Matthew 16:16-18

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The Power and Divine Nature

of Jesus Revealed to

Three Witnesses

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Jesus Looked into the Heart of

Every Person

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His Power Defied the Laws of Nature

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Jesus Had Power Over DeathHe cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes. John 11:43

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And a certain man was there [pool at Bethesda], which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. . . . Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk and immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked. John 5:5-9

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And he cometh to Bethsaida . . . And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town . . . he spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw aught. And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. Mark 8:22-25

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. . . ten men that were lepers . . . And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us . . . he said unto them, Go show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. Luke 17:12-14

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Jesus Heals Two Blind Men

Jesus Heals Lines of People in Villages

Jesus Heals Blind Mute ManPossessed with Devils

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Jesus Heals Boy Possessed by a

Devil

Jesus Heals Lines of People in the Countryside

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. . . and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Matthew 8:15-17

Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows . . .

Isaiah 53:4

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Cost of Discipleship

Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? . . . If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments . . . go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure inheaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful . . . When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed saying, Who then can be saved? But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Matthew 19:16-26

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Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward forever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

Matthew 21:19

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And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord . . . Matthew 21:9

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This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me . . . This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Luke 22:19-20

I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me. Matthew 26:21

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My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death . . . And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Matthew 26:38-39

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. . . Behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with a great multitude with swords and staves . . . . he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master: and kissed him. Matthew 26:46-49

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And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes . . . And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death . . . Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am . . . And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. Luke 14:53, 55, 61-62,65

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And they cried out again, Crucify him. Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Mark 15:13-15

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And so Pilate . . . had scourged him

Mark 15:15

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And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium . . . And they clothed him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, and began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshiped him. And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.

Mark 15:16-20

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And they took Jesus, and led him away. And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha . . .

John 19:16-18

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And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

Mark 15:25

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They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall . . . And they crucified him, and parted his garments . . . Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads . . . Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself he cannot save . . .

Matthew 27:34-42

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Father, into thy hands I commend my Spirit. Luke 23:46

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Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

Matthew 27:54

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. . . they took him down from the tree . . .

Acts 13:29

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And he [Joseph of Arimathea] bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.

Mark 15:46

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. . . he is risen, as he said. Matthew 28:6

Jesus is the Only Person Who Ever Conquered Death

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Jesus Was Seen by Witnesses

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? . . . She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father . . .

John 20:15-20

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Luke 24:

13 And behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus . . .

15 . . . Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

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. . . I will not believe . . . Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands: and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. John 20:25, 27-28

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The Great Commission

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, unto the end of the world. Matthew 28:18-20

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Jesus Ascended to Heaven

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.

Luke 24:50-53

Jesus Ascended to Heaven

And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.

Luke 24:50-53

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And then [in the last days] shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Matthew 21:27-28

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And I, if I be lifted from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.

John 12:32-33

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Jesus Christ, the son of God, lived a sinless life and died for our sins.

His example taught us how to walk more closely with him that we might find joy and peace in this life and live in his presence in eternity.

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Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house: and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Matthew 7:26-27

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Jesus invites us to come unto him.

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20

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APPENDIX

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Isaiah the Prophet

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Seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah the prophet gave the following prediction in Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: and yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

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5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

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6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53:6

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7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

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8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation?For he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.

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9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

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