Drive By Pop Quiz

“How would you describe Jesus in 30 seconds?”

That is what the sign in front of the church reads. You know that sign that is up in front of every church that changes from time to time. Reaching out in semi-creative ways to those who drive by and are paying attention. This one is one of the ones that I enjoy. They make you think, if you're interested in the topic, about how you would handle a situation and or calling. So I started to do it in my head on the way home from visiting family who underwent surgery as posted earlier. (They are doing well.) I was way over the time limit when I finished and though I thought the results were pretty good I couldn't help but think, "Timing is important." I mean that in a conversation where that might be applicable many times their won't be 5 minutes to stumble through an explanation like I did. And to be honest, this is a very good question to have an answer in waiting should the need arise. So I am sitting down to type it out and see if it can be done quickly but with enough depth to matter. I love these mental workouts. I am sure their are many ways to go about this but I seperated the question into two variations for some reason that escapes me now.

Jesus was; (30 seconds)

The only son of God, a Jewish carpenter born of a virgins womb who lead a sinless life among a sinful people. He spent his life in prayer, teaching, and performing miracles. He lead others to God by living rightly and instructing those who would listen. He sacrificed His life on the cross both to fulfill Gods prophecies and to become a door to salvation which we could not have achieved on our own. He rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven where he waits to this day until the time comes again when He will return for believers.

Jesus is; (30 Seconds)

The only route to salvation that we have and the only effective way we have of living rightly day to day with the help of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is a man who lived 2000 years ago and still lives today. He is the son of God who was the perfect example of how to live in love, hope, and faith. He founded the Christian faith and serves as the only road to salvation for humanity. He sacrificed Himself as was prophesized to become atonement for the sins and sinful nature of man. Because of Him we are not lost to the dark forces.

If you have one you'd like to share feel free, this is just what I came up with.