From the desk of the

L.A.P.D.

No, not this one …

We’re talking about the“Law” Abiding Pharisee Department

The following announcement is worthy of your attention …

No, not you …

30 SILVER COINS

Name: JesusAliases: “A Good Man”, “A

Deceiver”, “Demon-Possessed”, “The Teacher”, “The Miracle Worker”, “The Prophet”, “The Nazarene”, “The Christ(?!)”

Last Seen: Jerusalem Temple Courts during the Feast of TabernaclesFor more information, please visit

our website at www.john7.com

General sentiment of the times …

“Thus the people were divided because of Jesus.” (John 7:43)

Be it resolved that Jesus is “The Christ” (Messiah) as

prophesied in the Old Testament.

GUIDELINES1. Assume that Jesus existed in history.

2. Assume that (Jehovah) God exists.

3. Assume that ONLY the Old Testament is considered a primary text (infallible evidence)

4. The position is post-modern (after 70 AD – the destruction of Jerusalem)

FORMAT

1) Affirmative Constructive (5 min)- Introduction to topic

- State resolution

- Support with reason and evidence

- Conclude

2) Negative Constructive (8 min)- Can cross examine

3) 1st Affirmative Rebuttal (6 min)- Respond to Negative Observations

- Can cross examine

- Can add to arguments/rebuild case

4) Negative Rebuttal (7 min)- Respond to Affirmative Observations

- Cannot cross examine

- Restate position, summarize and conclude

5) 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal (4 min)