Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true…People will tell you Superman is not real but that’s not true. Superman is real…His name is Jesus. The Superman of Detective Comics is a make-believe character. The Jesus of the Bible is real.
(Rom 3:4 NLT)
Super means above. Human means natural. Superhuman means to live and function above the natural, physical world.
Jesus lived and operated above this natural, physical world (Mk. 4:39 NIV) and so should we (John 14:12). Let’s see if Jesus and The Man of Steel have anything in common:
Jesus came from the planet Heaven (Jn. 8:33). Kal-El came from the planet Krypton.
Jesus was sent to the earth by His Father (Jn. 6:38). Kal-El was sent to the earth by his father.
Jesus was raised by a step-dad (Mt. 1:18). Clark Kent was raised by step-parents.
Jesus knew He was the Savior of the world. (John 13:3 NLT). Clark Kent knew he was Superman.
Jesus and Peter walked on water (Mt. 14:28-29). General Zod, Ursa and Non (evil Kryptonians) walked on water (Superman II).
Jesus would often communicate with His Father in a quiet place (Lk. 22:39). Kal-El would often communicate with his father in a quiet place (Fortress of Solitude).
Jesus had the twelve followers (Mt. 10:2-4); Superman had the Justice League of America:
| Batman | David – 1 Sam. 16:8 |
| Wonder Woman | Deborah – Judg. 4:4 |
| Green Lantern | Mordecai – Est. 8:2 |
| Aqua Man | Peter - John 21:7 |
| The Flash | Philip – Acts 8:39 |
| Martian Man Hunter | Samson – Judg. 15:14 |
Heavenly Father, I realize that if I died today I’m not sure if I’d make it into Heaven. Well I want to go to Heaven. I’m coming clean and handing the controls of my life over to Mr. Jesus Christ. I believe You brought Him up out of hell on that third day. Well, based on what I said…I’m saved. I’m not going to hell…I’m Heaven bound! In the name of Jesus…so be it!
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