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Conclusion

I find that rather than face the historical Jesus, with His incredible claims to universal authority and being the only Saviour, many people have sought to create a Jesus they like more, by reinterpreting the Bible, by adding to it, by, contradicting it, or even by ignoring it.  Your choice tonight is to consider the Jesus of History and His claims on your life or to choose a Jesus more to your  own liking that comes with inferior credibility and authority.

Consider these statements from Jesus:

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and YOU SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My load is light." (Matthew 11:28-30 - quote from Jeremiah. 6:16)

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NIV)

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." (John 14:6)

"Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades." (Revelation 1:17,18)

I invite you to trust in the risen and victorious Christ for forgiveness of sin and heaven.

Thank you for your attention.