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In the last Energize session we sought to answer the question “Who is Jesus?”  In this session we look more closely at the reasons why Jesus came to the earth 2000 years ago.  This session is important as we try and unpack the mystery of the incarnation – that God lived amongst us as a man!  The session explores three reasons why Jesus came to the earth.

Firstly, we look at the fact that Jesus came to the earth to show us what God is really like.  Paul reminds us that Jesus is the image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15).  Studying Jesus life gives us a fantastic revelation of the nature of God. He is not simply a man – He is God made flesh.

Secondly, we look at the fact that Jesus came to earth to enter into our suffering.  The writer to Hebrews reminds us that Jesus is our great High Priest because He understands the struggles and temptations that we suffer (Hebrews 4:15).  We really want to re-assure young people that when they talk to God about the tough times in life they can know that He understands.

Finally, and most importantly, we look at the fact that Jesus came to save us from sin and death.  He was willing to enter a sin-soaked world and head to the cross, all the while knowing that the empty tomb was following three days behind.  It's important that the young people understand that Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save it – motivated by the love of God (John 3:16-18).

We hope that this session will help young people become even more excited about Jesus, the radical Son of God.

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