Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 3
So far, we’ve learned that Jesus is the perfect Man and Miracle Worker. To know Jesus further, we must understand His teaching. Blessings and woes “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples [i.e. followers], and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who…
Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 2
As we learned yesterday, Jesus’ virgin birth and sinless life made Him unique among men and showed His relationship with God His Father. Today, we’ll learn how Jesus Christ’s miracles show the power of God. Christ’s miracles show compassion for the sick, care for the hungry, power over nature, authority over demons, and triumph over…
Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 7
This week, our understanding of the Lord Jesus has deepened. First, we learned of His unique virgin birth and sinless life. Then, we marveled at His miracles that proved Jesus had the power of God. Next, we read the teachings of Jesus, the Word of God (John 1:1). The perfect Jesus did not deserve death,…
Bible Study for Muslims Christmas Story – Day 1
Introduction: Christmas has become a commercial holiday in many countries, celebrated with lights and banquets and gifts. But the true Christmas story is far more exciting – worth celebrating in every home! The Bible tells the true Christmas story: “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had…
Bible Study for Muslims Christmas Story – Day 3
Jesus Christ’s birth is unique among mankind because He came from God and is God (John 1:1). The angel announcing His birth foretold Jesus’ purpose: “He will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21b). Ever since Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, sin has reigned, bringing hardship and death. Sin separates us from…
Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 6
Before Jesus’ death, He prophesied, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again” (Mark 8:31). Yesterday, we learned that Jesus fulfilled the first part of His prophecy by dying on the cross as…
Bible Study for Muslims Christmas Story – Day 2
More than 500 years before Jesus’ birth, prophets foretold His birthplace: “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days” (Micah 5:2). Rather than…
Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 5
Yesterday, we learned that prophecies from Scripture, and even from Jesus’ own mouth, foretold the death of Jesus. But people throughout history have misunderstood the mission of Christ. The Jews thought the Messiah would overcome the Roman government oppressing them and would immediately set up God’s kingdom on earth. They didn’t understand that the Messiah…
Bible Study for Muslims Who is Jesus? – Day 4
God ordained prophets to give His message and foretell future events. As we learned yesterday, Jesus’ teaching came from God (John 8:28). Jesus also proved He was a prophet by predicting His own death. Jesus prophesied His own death “Then he said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ And Peter answered,…
Bible Study for Muslims Christmas Story – Day 5
Muslims often experience the conflict between the families of Ishmael [Ismail] and Isaac. Since God gave the Torah and Savior to the Jews, is the Good News only for them? The following Bible passage clearly answers the question: “And at the end of eight days [after Jesus’ birth], when he was circumcised, he was called…