if Jesus doesn’t rescue us, our lives would be mea

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00:00If Jesus does rescue us, our lives will be meaningless. A teacher once asked her students who they thought Jesus was.

00:07Stephen, whose father was a judge, said, Jesus is a judge who punishes the wicked.

00:13Albert, whose father was a doctor, answered, Jesus is a healer.

00:18Michael, whose father was wealthy, said, Jesus is the one who can give everything.

00:23When it was Sargeo's turn, the teacher, knowing he came from a humble background, asked, who is Jesus to you?

00:31Sargeo answered, Jesus is like a recycler.

00:35The teacher asked why, and Sargeo replied, a recycler takes what is useless and makes it valuable.

00:41My father found me on the street, took me in, educated me, and made me valuable.

00:47If my father hadn't taken me, who knows where I'd be?

00:51Just like a recycler, Jesus takes what is broken and gives it worth.

00:56Let us not think that our achievements come from our strengths alone.

00:59It is Jesus who lifts us up. If Jesus does pick us up and make us valuable, our lives would be meaningless.

01:07Choose to draw near to Jesus, for he is the decision maker.

01:11Point to Peter 3.18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

01:17To him be the glory both now and forever. Peace be with you.