Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Life In His Name
September 21, 2025
Elder Jeff Forrey
Focusing on John 12:27–36, the sermon asks 'Who do you say Jesus is?', affirms that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine whose willing death is our substitutional hope and victory over the ruler of this world, calls people to believe in the light and to own the 'Son of Man' identity rooted in Daniel, and urges faithful church life (including responsible participation in communion) while praying for forgiveness, reconciliation, and the global glorification of Christ.
Summary
The sermon centers on John 12:27–36 and the question of Jesus' identity, inviting personal reflection about who Jesus is. It emphasizes the mystery that Jesus is both fully human and truly divine—able to feel anguish yet free of sin—so that his death can serve as our substitute and secure hope against the ruler of this world. The preacher connects Christmas and Easter to Jesus' saving work, explains the 'Son of Man' title (drawing on Daniel), urges belief in the light of Jesus, and includes a pastoral note about communion and church membership. It closes with a prayer for grace, forgiveness, reconciliation among believers, and the global glory of Christ.
Key Points
- Central question: 'Who do you say Jesus is?' (John 12:27–36)
- Jesus is fully human and fully divine, able to suffer yet without sin
- His willing death functions as our substitution and defeats the ruler of this world
- Christmas (incarnation) and Easter (resurrection) point to Jesus as Savior
- 'Son of Man' title links Jesus to Daniel and his messianic role
- Call to believe in the light of Jesus and respond in faith
- Pastoral guidance: celebrate communion within the life of a church community
- Closing prayer for forgiveness, reconciliation, boldness, and the global glorification of Christ
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