He Is Alive and Present

<p>Key Points</p><p>Jesus declares, “I am the first and the last, and the living one.” He is alive forevermore and has authority over death.</p><p>He is our risen Lord and is actively present with us today through the indwelling Holy Spirit.</p><p>Jesus is our great High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses and intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father.</p><p>Because of His sacrifice, we can draw near to the throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy and help.</p><p>He is the head of the church, not a pastor or program, but Christ Himself rules and leads His body.</p><p>Jesus is the good Shepherd who knows His sheep, lays down His life for them, and protects them from the wolf.</p><p>He is our advocate with the Father. When we sin, we have a righteous defender who has already paid our penalty.</p><p>Knowing who Jesus “is” right now should fill us with confidence, peace, and a desire to surrender control and draw near to Him.</p><p><br></p><p>Discussion Questions</p><p>Pastor Bob emphasized that Jesus is alive forevermore. How does this reality change the way you face fear, anxiety, or uncertainty?</p><p>Hebrews 4 tells us Jesus is our great High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses. What weakness or struggle do you need to bring to Him this week?</p><p>Jesus is the head of the church. How does this truth affect how we view leadership, decisions, and unity in the body of Christ?</p><p>As the good Shepherd, Jesus knows His sheep intimately. In what area of your life do you need His protection or guidance right now?</p><p>1 John 2 says we have an advocate with the Father. How does knowing Jesus defends you change the way you respond when you fail or sin?</p><p>The sermon encouraged us to preach the gospel to ourselves daily. What is one truth about who Jesus “is” that you want to remind yourself of this week?</p><p>If Jesus is alive, present, and interceding for you right now, what is one practical step you can take to draw nearer to Him?</p>