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 3:2122)
• 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 3:1
Hebrews 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 4:13-18
Revelation 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
these passages?
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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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