10 Qualities of Jesus’ Words

I read this in Perspectives on the World Christian Movement by Ralph Winter and Steven Hawthorne.  This was written by Ajith Fernando, national director for Youth For Christ in Sri Lanka since 1976.

1. His teaching is profound, yet simple. (John 7:46)
2. He speaks with great authority. (Matt. 28:18, 24:15, 7:28-29)
3. He claims to have the authority to forgive sin. (Mark 2:10)
4. He not only tells people to “Follow my teaching,” He says, “Follow me” and demands total allegiance. (Matt 10:37-38)
5. He takes on titles given to God in the Old Testament. (Ps 27:1 vs. John 8:12; Ps 23:1 vs John 10:11)
6. He considers Himself worthy of receiving the honour that is due to God. (Isaiah 42:8, John 5:22-23)
7. He claims to have a unique Father-Son relationship with God.
8. He claims to be the judge of humankind. (John 5:27)
9. He says that He will give us things that only God can give. (John 5:21, 4:14, 14:27, 15:11)
10. His opponents, the Jewish leaders, understood the implication of His claims. (John 5:17-18)