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Part 1: The Lion of Judah in Narnia
C.S. Lewis(Clive Staples Lewis)
1898 – 1963
C.S. Lewis(Clive Staples Lewis)
1898 – 1963
“Lions … are also awe-inspiring. Their strength, their dignity, their ferocity fill us with wonder and admiration. These qualities are ‘kingly.’ The animal itself evokes feelings that make it a worthy symbol for authority and majesty.”
~ Gene Veith
“Lions … are also awe-inspiring. Their strength, their dignity, their ferocity fill us with wonder and admiration. These qualities are ‘kingly.’ The animal itself evokes feelings that make it a worthy symbol for authority and majesty.”
~ Gene Veith
“Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has conquered.”
“Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has conquered.”
Revelation 5:5 (NLT)Revelation 5:5 (NLT)
His expected coming is cause for HOPE.
His expected coming is cause for HOPE.
HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:
“Aslan is on the move.”
~ Mr. Beaver
“Aslan is on the move.”
~ Mr. Beaver
For a child has been born--for us! the gift of a son--for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness.
For a child has been born--for us! the gift of a son--for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness.
Isaiah 9:6 (Msg)Isaiah 9:6 (Msg)
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past.
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past.
Micah 5:2 (NLT)Micah 5:2 (NLT)
“There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”
“There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”John 14:2-3 (NLT)John 14:2-3 (NLT)
We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:13 (CEV)Titus 2:13 (CEV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith…
Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place.
This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place.
Hebrews 6:19 (CEV)Hebrews 6:19 (CEV)
He embodies a terrible GOODNESS
He embodies a terrible GOODNESS
HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:
“Safe? …Who said anything about safe? Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
~ Mr. Beaver
“Safe? …Who said anything about safe? Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
~ Mr. Beaver
Moses was afraid to look at God, and so he hid his face.
Moses was afraid to look at God, and so he hid his face.
Exodus 3:6 (CEV)Exodus 3:6 (CEV)
“So He [God] will do for me all He has planned. He controls my destiny. No wonder I am so terrified in His presence. When I think of it, terror grips me. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.”
“So He [God] will do for me all He has planned. He controls my destiny. No wonder I am so terrified in His presence. When I think of it, terror grips me. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.”
Job 23:14-16 (NLT)Job 23:14-16 (NLT)
Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm. Jesus asked his disciples, “Why were you afraid? Don’t you have any faith?” Now they were more afraid than ever and said to each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm. Jesus asked his disciples, “Why were you afraid? Don’t you have any faith?” Now they were more afraid than ever and said to each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”Mark 4:39-41 (CEV)Mark 4:39-41 (CEV)
“This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.” The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
“This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him.” The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
Matthew 17:5-6 (NLT)Matthew 17:5-6 (NLT)
“The point is that God’s holiness means that he is dangerous. He is not safe. But his holiness also means that he is good. He is, indeed, loving; but he changes lives.”
~ Gene Veith
“The point is that God’s holiness means that he is dangerous. He is not safe. But his holiness also means that he is good. He is, indeed, loving; but he changes lives.”
~ Gene Veith
His NAME is POWERFULHis NAME is POWERFUL
HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:
John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw a man using your name to cast out demons…”
John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw a man using your name to cast out demons…”
Mark 9:38 (NLT)Mark 9:38 (NLT)
“Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone.”
“Only Jesus has the power to save! His name is the only one in all the world that can save anyone.”
Acts 4:12 (CEV)Acts 4:12 (CEV)
God raised Him up to the heights of Heaven and gave Him a name that is above every other name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
God raised Him up to the heights of Heaven and gave Him a name that is above every other name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)
His PRESENCE brings CHANGE
His PRESENCE brings CHANGE
HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:
Anyone who keeps on sinning belongs to the devil. He has sinned from the beginning, but the Son of God came to destroy all that he has done.
Anyone who keeps on sinning belongs to the devil. He has sinned from the beginning, but the Son of God came to destroy all that he has done.
1 John 3:8 (NLT)1 John 3:8 (NLT)
But God’s discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in His holiness.
But God’s discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in His holiness.
Hebrews 12:10-11 (NLT)Hebrews 12:10-11 (NLT)
He must do the SAVINGHe must do the SAVING
HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:HOW ASLAN REPRESENTS JESUS:
“And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
“And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21 (NLT)Matthew 1:21 (NLT)
“Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved…”
“Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved…”
Acts 16:31 (NLT)Acts 16:31 (NLT)
For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.Romans 10:9 (NLT)Romans 10:9 (NLT)
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--and I was the worst of them all.
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--and I was the worst of them all.
1 Timothy 1:15 (NLT)1 Timothy 1:15 (NLT)
Part 1: The Lion of Judah in Narnia