3: Night 1 Jesus: What's the Big Deal?

Last night at youth, Travis started a new sermon series called 3. In this series, Travis will be speaking about Jesus, The Bible and Eternity. So obviously, last night was about Jesus! We did things a bit differently at youth, with Travis speaking at the beginning and then worship at the end. It was cool because after Travis was done with the message the teens had the opportunity to praise Jesus with hopefully a better understanding of Him.

Travis talked about 3 things that Jesus did for you and for me, the first being that Jesus Stepped Out. What does this mean? Jesus stepped out of Heaven, made Himself nothing by becoming a servant and ultimately dying for you. (see Philippians 2:5-8) During this point, Travis talked about how Jesus is the only one who can truly say, "I know what you are going through." Others may say this to you when you are having a difficult time, but Jesus is the only one who has been through it all!

The second point was that Jesus Stepped In. He took on ALL the sins of the world, that means every sin you have ever committed and every sin I've ever committed. He took our place, He died for you! We are the reason Jesus had to die; without Him we are hopeless. In Isaiah 53:3-6, we have an all too real picture of how Jesus was and is treated by us, by the world, but He went through it all for us because He loves us.

The last point was that Jesus Stepped Out Again. Jesus is going to return to this earth one day whether we are ready or not. He is alive and will be forever and ever! (see Revelation 1:18) Jesus is everything I need, this world has nothing for me. Jesus is coming back victoriously, are you ready? Today is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6:2