​                      Look carefully at the illustration above; where are you in this picture?
Jesus in you, you in Jesus, Jesus in the Father... (John 15:1-17; John 10:38)
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CONCLUSION
Jesus our Prophet, Priest, and King is all we need to be the Church.  He demonstrated for us the Way, the Truth, and the Life we are to live, then He died and rose from the dead demonstrating His complete full authority over all of creation.  Jesus the “Anointed One” brought to our lives complete and full restoration to God the Father; nothing is left undone.  Jesus then sent from heaven, to us, the Holy Spirit; who now fills us with comfort and Truth as He teaches us the very things God wants us to join Him in.  As an individual we are complete in Christ, as a Church we are complete in Christ.  As an individual we are given gifts, as a Church we are given gifts. 

One very important aspect of living the Kingdom Life, God has designed for us, is to remember that what we are given as gifts and talents is for the benefit of each other and the world around us.  All we are given, in Christ, is to be given away for the benefit of others (1 Corinthians 12:7).  This brings us to the conclusion of our time exploring who the person of Jesus is: Prophet, Priest, and King.  Living in the Kingdom of Heaven, in the New Testament era has aspects of the Old Testament life woven into it.  We function today as God’s people with a complete fulfilled Law, a complete fulfilled relationship with God and each other, a complete fulfilled life to come.  All because God first loved us! 

Jesus our Prophet, establishes in the New Testament church the prophetic office. There is a distinct order of prophets (1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 2:20, 3:5, 4:11-13) outlined for us. They are different from the "teacher," whose primary purpose was/is to impart truths already revealed. 

• The prophet builds up the Body of Christ and advances the King’s agenda by hearing from God and speaking to people with a sense of immediacy and urgency.  They declare what they hear God saying and see God doing (Noordmans, pg. 110).

As Jesus fills us with His truth, we begin to understand how the newness of Life changes us. We are no longer defined by our past, we are defined by our future.  Our identity becomes Kingdom centered and we live out the Way of Jesus, because He has made Truth real. 

Jesus our High Priest fulfills all the requirement of God’s priestly order so that we can offer up to God our sacrifices of praise and worship without a mediator.   The priestly order is carried out in the church today; not in the same way as the Old Testament, but carried out non the less. Through the mediation of Christ Jesus, we, as a holy priesthood, offer spiritual sacrifices to God (1 Peter 2:4-12; Hebrew 13:15-16).  Our sacrifices are the praises we give to God and the very way we live out our lives serving others.  Jesus brings to our lives purpose, He defines our destiny, that is to worship and praise our Heavenly Father and pour into others what God has poured into us.

Jesus our King lived out for us and explains the very nature of leadership for the New Testament Church (Matthew 23:5-12; John 13:12-17).  Through the life and teaching of Jesus, the Kingdom of Heaven has come.   Given to us is the way we lead and guide others into Kingdom living.   We, as Jesus expands our capacity, live out the Kingdom life where He brings to our lives ruling authority in the Kingdom. The people of God are called kings in the Scriptures (Daniel 7:22,27; Matthew 19:28; Revelation 1:6).   Jesus the head of the Church leads and guides all authority for all time. 

I pray you are encouraged as we have been on this journey together.  I understand that there is so much more to learn and grow in my understanding of Jesus as Prophet, Priest, and King.  I pray that more questions are formed and more searching begins as we continue to walk the Way of Jesus our Lord and Savior.  I am very excited to continue to learn what the Kingdom of Heaven living has for us in the generation.  May you experience God the Father, Christ Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit in real, personal, and practical ways more and more. 

Now may the God of peace – who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood – may he equip you with all you need for doing his will.  May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.  Hebrews 13:20-21
 
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Electronic Database Copyright © 1996, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, PC Study Bible formatted electronic database Copyright © 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.
Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and Teachings of Jesus, Brad H. Young ©2007, Baker Publishing Company.
A Primer on the Empowering Works of the Holy Spirit, Philip J. Noordmans © 2018, Kindle Direct Publishing. 

The Person of Christ Jesus: High Priest

​Hey everyone, greetings in the Glorious Name of Jesus our Lord.  How exciting it is to be able to freely read and study God’s wonderful Word. All Praise and Glory to God in the highest!  May the Holy Spirit bring the truth alive and comfort you in all that God is doing in your life.  We are gearing up to have our worship services again, praying for June 7 re-open.  I am so excited to have the opportunity to safely gather together to worship and praise our Heaven Father together. 

Psalms 86:11-12
11 Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant, me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. 12 With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, … 

I am so excited to share with you God’s wonderful truths.  Our King and Prophet and Priest Jesus, helps us to know and live out the Kingdom of Heaven life that He offers to all who will accept Him as Lord.  Christ Jesus, the Messiah, clearly indicates that He was anointed or consecrated to His great redemptive work as Prophet, King and Priest for our lives. 
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Jesus our Prophet brings clarity to living out the truths of Scripture.  Jesus makes the why and how of living out the scriptures real and practical. 

Jesus our King rules wisely, justly, and righteously. He is the perfect representation of God.  He leads with Mercy, Grace, and Love, showing us that leading others is about deeply caring, building up, and protecting.  Today we open our hearts to know Jesus as our Priest.   

Our focus Scriptures: Colossians 1:11-23, Hebrews 1:1-14

Here is some information concerning the biblical understanding of the priestly order God established to aid in our understanding of Jesus as our High Priest.
The word for priest in Hebrew is ‎kohen‎ (‎ko-hane') and in Greek is ‎hierus‎ (hee-er-yooce).  The word priest always denotes one who offers sacrifices. (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

At first every man was his own priest, and presented his own sacrifices before God. Afterwards that office was entrusted to the head of the family, as in the cases of Noah (Genesis 8:20), Abraham (Genesis 12:7; 13:4), Isaac (Genesis 26:25), Jacob (Genesis 31:54), and Job (Job 1:5).

What we find is that the title “priest” first occurs and was applied to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18). Certain laws respecting the qualifications of priests are given in Leviticus 21:16-23. There are also ordinances regarding the priests' dress (Exodus 28:40-43) and the manner of their consecration to the office (Exodus 29:1-37). The priestly duties were very important and there were many of them. (Exodus 27:20,21; 29:38-44; Leviticus 6:12; 10:11; 24:8; Numbers 10:1-10; Deuteronomy 17:8-13; 33:10; Malachi 2:7). (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

It was the priest’s major responsibility to officiated at worship by offering various offerings on behalf of the nation and to help lead the people into confessing their sins.  In their function of offering sacrifices at the altar, the priests acted as mediators between man and God, offering sacrifices so that sin might be forgiven (Leviticus 4:20,26,31). Each sacrifice was a demonstration that the penalty of sin is death (Ezekiel 18:4,20), and that there can be no forgiveness of sin without the shedding of blood (Hebrews 9:22)                                                                                (Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)

NOTE concerning blood: The most important biblical concept in regard to blood is the spiritual significance of the blood of sacrificial animals. Most scholars agree that blood refers to the animal's death. Most of the Old Testament passages that discuss sacrifices mention the death of the animal, not its life (Leviticus 4:4-5). The Bible makes it clear that the satisfaction or payment for human sins was made by the death of a specified animal substitute: “…I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with the Lord. It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible.” (Leviticus 17:11)                                                                                                          (Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)

Jesus our Compassionate High Priest
Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:23-8:13; 9:11-12; 10:8-22
The reason for the priestly order was that man needed a mediator between them and God and God choose the blood line of Aaron, Moses’ brother to be priests, the mediators.  The purpose for the priest was to offers sacrifices for God’s chosen people, Israel.  The priestly order, was God, preparing His people for the work of Jesus on the cross. 

Hebrews 1:1-3 1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. 3 The Son radiates God's own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.

The Scriptures tell us that Jesus cleansed us from our sin (Hebrews 1:3; 1 John 1:7) According to the Old Testament, the cleaning of sin came through the blood sacrifice of a very special clean animal was presented to God by a priest; as we just learned.  In the New Testament, this Old Testament idea of sacrifice is applied to Christ's blood that was poured out on the cross at Calvary; the "blood of Christ" always means the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross.

Some references to the blood of Christ are
Romans 3:25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past, …

1 Peter 1:19 It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

Other Scripture references Revelation 1:4-5, Hebrews 9:14, and many others

God desires that we, all of humanity, be reconciled back to Him, just like the days in the Garden of Eden where He walked with His wonderful creation.  God accomplished this through His Son. 

Ephesians 1:7 He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 18 And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. 19 For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.  

Jesus the Son of God, the Messiah (anointed), Emmanuel (God with us), gave himself to pay the ransom that was needed for the forgiveness of sin.  He is the prefect spotless “Lamb of God” who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29-34).  Jesus reconciled man unto God and man unto man, He fulfilled all the laws of sacrifice once and for all, for all of creation.   Jesus gave himself for all! (Galatians 2:20)

Back the responsibility of the priest (high priest) of the temple.  His duty was to present the sacrifice to God in behalf of Israel, God’s people.  Jesus presented Himself (God the Son, fully God and fully man) as the sacrifice to God the Father in behalf of all people.  He, with His own blood, offered to God, the sacrifice that all of creation would be reconciled to God.

Colossians 1:19-20 19 For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, 20 and through him God reconciled everything to himself.  He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ's blood on the cross.

The penalty for all sin is death! The gift of God is internal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, the Messiah (Romans 6:23).  The Anointed One, who came from God and went back to God, but not before He paid the price to redeem all of creation.  Jesus sits in the place of power at the Father’s righthand, (Luke 22:67-69) and when the Father looks at us, He sees His creation just like He made it, because Jesus has offered to God the final sacrifice to restore us to Him.

Praise and Glory to God, for He has redeemed His creation and has provided for us the perfect High Priest, King, and Prophet Christ Jesus, His own Son.  Praise and Glory to God for He has sent His Holy Spirit to teach and comfort us in the ways of Kingdom living!  Praise and Thanksgiving to God as we live out the Kingdom Life together!

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.                    Colossians 1:11-14
 
NOTE: The priestly order is carried out in the New Testament.  Not in the same way as the Old Testament, but carried out non the less. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, we, as a holy priesthood, offer spiritual sacrifices to God (1 Peter 2:4-12).
 
Work Cited
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Electronic Database Copyright © 1996, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, PC Study Bible formatted electronic database Copyright © 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.
Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and Teachings of Jesus, Brad H. Young ©2007, Baker Publishing Company.
A Primer on the Empowering Works of the Holy Spirit, Philip J. Noordmans © 2018, Kindle Direct Publishing. 

Good morning everyone; greetings in the Glorious Name of Jesus our King.  What a wonderful opportunity we have to freely read and study God’s wonderful Word. All Praise and Glory to God in the highest!  May the Holy Spirit bring the truth alive and comfort you in all that you are reading and studying.  What a wonderful day that will be when we can safely gather together to worship and praise our Heaven Father again; the time is coming soon! 

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. (Philippians 1:3-6) NLT

Colossians 1:11-23, Hebrews 1:1-14
So much joy has filled my heart over the past several years; seeking to know Jesus better, has been the most rewarding time ever.  I have heard many people talk about Jesus; how He helps them in so many different ways; the list I could make is huge myself.  We know Jesus brings clarity to living out the truths of Scripture.  Jesus, the Messiah, clearly indicates that He was anointed or consecrated to His great redemptive work as Prophet for our lives. 

Today we continue our adventure of the person of Christ Jesus as we look at Jesus as King.  There are few, if any, non-believers who will say Jesus was/is King.  Followers of Jesus, on the other hand, know Jesus as King above all kings.  The title for king, as defined in the Scriptures, is often misunderstood; mostly because the men who were kings messed up, not all of them, many of them. 

Their primary purpose of a king was to be servant of God and the people.  They were to know, apply, and proclaim the law of God wisely, justly, and righteously (Deuteronomy 17, 1 Kings 3:25, 2 Chronicles 17:7).  Above all the king was to be a representative of Jehovah, the true King of Israel (1 Samuel 10:1).  Jesus as King completes these requirements perfectly.  (Easton’s Bible Dictionary)

We find in the Scriptures the title King is applied to God (1 Timothy 1:17), and to Christ, the Son of God (1 Timothy 6:15,16; Matthew 27:11). (Nelson’s Bible Dictionary)

Jesus’ kingly office is described for us in Isaiah 9:1-7. All the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Kingdom of Heaven were all about Christ Jesus’ Kingly office. Jesus in every way from the beginning, today, and into eternity is King, King of all kings! (1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14, 19:16) 

There are Prophesy of Jesus’ heir to the throne of David's Isaiah 11-12:1-3
He was to be born King Matthew 2:2
Therefore, He came into the world as a King Luke 1:32-33
He was rejected as King Mark 15:12-13
He died as King Matthew 27:37
He is coming again as King Revelation 19:16

Along with Jesus as King is the fact that He is also Teacher/Master. Much of a king’s reign was to be a teacher/master for God’s people; again, the king was supposed to be the representative of God the Father.  Jesus, King, proclaims the Law perfectly. He demonstrates great wisdom, acts justly, and proclaims rightly the way to God the Father.  For the Law is to show us our need for God, and Jesus fulfilled the Law completely by clarifying its purpose.  Jesus provided for us a way to be reconciled unto God the Father.  A wonderful example of the Kingly reign of Jesus are His actions as a shepherd. 
God’s design for a shepherd, is not much different than His design for a king, in that both are about protection, guidance, and care.  Jesus used the example of a shepherd to explain His rule and reign to His people.  He explained His role as Shepherd and called Himself the “Good Shepherd.” (John 10:6-21). 

A King, is the representative of God to the people, protecting, guiding and teaching: everything justly, rightly, and wisely.  Jesus, our King, is the prefect representative of God the Father and reigns over all of heaven and earth.  He has all authority (Matthew 28:18) and His rule and reign will never end (Isaiah 9:7).  The rule and reign of Jesus, will always be characterized as one of truth and obedience, grace and compassion, mercy and care, and justice and love.  By the way, this is very way we are called to live as children of the Kingdom of Heaven. 

It is Jesus as King (Hebrews 5:6; 7:1; Revelation 11:15), who enables us to become heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven which He has established through His sacrificial death on the cross. 

We have a King, who we can enthusiastically submit to, who we can trust, one who has invited us to talk to Him anytime we want to. 
We have a King, one who is Love without any conditions, a King whose mercy is new every morning, and a King whose grace is sufficient for all our needs. 
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All praise and glory to God our Father, Christ Jesus our King, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter. 

Question: After spending time, considering Jesus as Prophet and King (Priest will come next week) how does or should this knowledge affect the way you live out your Christian walk? 
 
NOTE: Jesus explains the very nature of leadership for the New Testament Church Matthew 23:5-12; John 13:12-17.  Through the life and teaching of Jesus we have the Way we live out life as the church.  Jesus is the only King we have today, He is the only King we need!
 
Bibliography
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Electronic Database Copyright © 1996, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, PC Study Bible formatted electronic database Copyright © 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.
Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and Teachings of Jesus, Brad H. Young ©2007, Baker Publishing Company.
A Primer on the Empowering Works of the Holy Spirit, Philip J. Noordmans © 2018, Kindle Direct Publishing. 

Praise and glory to God in the highest! 
Greetings in the Glorious Name of God our Father, Jesus our Savior and the Holy Spirit our Teacher. 

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Ephesians 1:3       (NLT)

This week and the next two weeks, I will be sharing the roles Jesus has in our lives as His followers: Prophet, King, and Priest.  I pray you are encouraged and strengthened as you continue to grow in your knowledge and love of God our Father, Christ Jesus our Lord and Holy Spirit our Comforter.

Colossians 1:11-23, Hebrews 1:1-14

There are many things Jesus has done and will do for us.  If, we were to make a list it would be huge.  We, all together, could fill quite a volume of text explaining what Jesus has and continues to do for us.  There are three major roles Jesus has in our lives, these roles are what gives Him the authority to affect our lives in such transformational ways and allows us to make a large list of things He does. Jesus, the Messiah, clearly indicates that he was anointed or consecrated (Hebrews 1:8-9) to his great redemptive work as Prophet, Priest, and King of his people.  Jesus is to be known by us as Prophet, Priest (High Priest) and King, the world on the other hand does not and cannot know Him as such. 

Christ Jesus the Great Prophet
To help clarify the office of prophet here is an explanation: In Hebrew the word nabi (naw-bee'), which from a root meaning "to bubble forth, as from a fountain," thus "to utter", as “the inspired man.” This Hebrew word is the first and the most generally used for a prophet. (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

There are several other words used to express a prophet’s function.  In the time of Samuel another word, ro'eh ‎(raw-aw') "to see", began to be used (1 Samuel 9:9). It occurs seven times in reference to Samuel. Afterwards another word, chozeh (kho-zeh'), "beholder of vision" (2 Samuel 24:11), was employed. In 1 Chronicles 29:29 all these three words are used: "Samuel the seer (ro'eh), Nathan the inspired (nabi'), Gad the “vision holder" (chozeh). In Joshua 13:22 Balaam is called, in Hebrew, a kosem (kaw-sam) "diviner," a word used only for a false prophet. (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) and (Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary)

The "prophet" proclaimed the message given to him, as the “inspired” "seer" who saw the vision of God (Numbers 12:6,8.). Therefore, a prophet was a spokesman for God; he spoke in God's name and by his authority (Exodus 7:1). The prophet is the way that God speaks to people (Jeremiah 1:9; Isaiah 51:16), and thus, what the prophet says is not of man but of God (2 Peter 1:20-21; compare Hebrews 3:7; Acts 4:25; 28:25). Prophets were the immediate mouth piece of God for the communication of his mind and will to people (Deuteronomy 18:18-19). (Easton’ Bible Dictionary)

The whole Word of God, in this general sense, most be considered prophetic, because as it was written by men who received the revelation they communicated from God, regardless of what life topic: moral. ethical, government, life today, life eternal it is all covered. A prophet is a person speaking for God, declaring God’s mind and will to people.  As for the prophet foretelling future events, it was not necessary for the prophetic office to tell the future, it was always a minor task. 

The great task assigned to the prophets whom God raised up among the people was "to correct moral and religious abuses and proclaim the great moral and religious truths which are connected with the character of God, and which lie at the foundation of His glorious Kingdom." (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

Our Lord and Savior is frequently spoken of as a prophet in the Scriptures (Luke 13:33; 24:19). He was, is, and always will the great Prophet for the Church.  He speaks truth that brings clarity into the life of those called God’s children. He brings transformation to the way we are to understand all the laws and prophets of old. Jesus brings perfect understanding of moral and religious truths that are the very character of God. 

The many times Jesus taught about the Kingdom of Heaven, helps us to know at the very core of our being the Truths, Ways, and Life of who we are, what we live by, and how we interact with those He is drawing to Himself.

Jesus is the perfect representation of God’s voice; Jesus is and always will be the prefect representation of God’s character. Jesus proclaims the mind and will of God in all the Scriptures; giving for us truths that we live by today and Jesus even tells us of the things and times to come. Oh, that our hope is strengthened as we anticipate His coming again and our eternal life with God in heaven. God the Father, sent God the Son, Jesus the perfect representation of who He is to proclaim truth, that all may come to the same saving understanding that eternal life is real in and through our Great Prophet, Christ Jesus the Messiah and Him alone. 

As our Prophet, it is essential that we listen to what Jesus says through the Word and what He speaks to us through the Holy Spirit.

 "There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can't bear it now.  When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.  He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.  All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, 'The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.' John 16:12-15

Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of Heaven and gives us clarity to live out Kingdom life.  We have all the instructions and applications we need, as Jesus speaks the mind, heart, and will of God into our lives.  We have all we need to be transformed into the Church, God’s Children, God’s People…

All Praise and Glory to God!

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.  Colossians 1:11-14 (NLT)
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More Scriptures proclaiming Jesus as a prophet.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Matthew 13:53-58
Luke 24:19-21
Acts 3:17-23

NOTE: In New Testament times the prophetical office is continued. There is a distinct order of prophets (1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 2:20; 3:5. 4:11-13). They differed from the "teacher," whose office it was/is to impart truths already revealed.

Bibliography 
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Electronic Database Copyright © 1996, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, PC Study Bible formatted electronic database Copyright © 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright © 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright © 1994, 2003, 2006 Biblesoft, Inc. and International Bible Translators, Inc.
Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and Teachings of Jesus, Brad H. Young ©2007, Baker Publishing Company.
A Primer on the Empowering Works of the Holy Spirit, Philip J. Noordmans © 2018, Kindle Direct Publishing. 

Praise and glory to God in the highest! 
Greetings in the Glorious Name of Jesus and the Power of the Holy Spirit. 

Galatians 1:3-5
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.
All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.

Ever since 2000 I have been on a journey that has proven to be the greatest adventure of my life so far.  The opportunity God has given me to explore His Word and grow in His grace and peace, has been so awe inspiring.  In 2003, I began to study who Jesus is.  Over the years I have used bits and pieces of the knowledge to help me and others understand the Gospel message.  Awhile back I was prompted to put together those things I have learned and to continue to learn in one place.  Starting today and for the next 3 weeks I will be sharing on the person of Christ Jesus. 

The focus Scriptures are Colossians 1:11-23, Hebrews 1:1-14.  I cannot say I have complete understanding of what I have learned, I believe it is true and by faith accept it is true.  I continue to grow in my love for God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, and He is gracious, patient, and longsuffering along the way.

Colossians 1:11-23
Some speak of Jesus as a great man, a great teacher, or even a great prophet.  Some refer to Him as the founder of a new religion.  None of these are incorrect.  They all are true and yet there is more to who Jesus is.  We, God’s children, must include Son of God, Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) (anointed), Emmanuel (God with us), Lord (Supreme Master), and we must remember Jesus who is our Savior, “for He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21). When we, His followers, speak of the person of Jesus, this is who we are talking about. (Easton’s Bible Dictionary)

To believe that "Jesus is the Christ" is to believe that he is the Anointed, the Messiah, Emmanuel foretold by the prophets, the Savior sent of God.  That he is, in a word, what he claimed to be. (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

This is to believe the gospel, the rule and reign of Christ, by the faith given, which is the only way we can be reconciled unto God. Jesus being the Christ is the testimony of God, and the very faith that constitutes one as a Christian. (1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 John 5:1)
J.C. Lambert explains, “Man is incapable of understanding God completely because God is holy and man is sinful.” (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

Because of the great schism between man and God, He provided a way back into a personal relationship with Himself. To bridge this gap between God and man, God took the form of man in Christ Jesus, and brought reconciliation to all who accept Jesus as the Messiah. Let’s look at the Scriptures that show us Jesus as God and Jesus as man.

The Deity of Jesus: Jesus is God
Let's consider Hebrews 1:1-14, for the Scriptures to show us the deity of Jesus.

1. Verses 4-6 and 13-14 the angles will worship Jesus and He has charge over the angles
2. Jesus is the Creator v 10
3. Jesus is unchangeable v 12
4. Jesus is eternal v 11
5. Jesus is justice/righteous v 8

In verse 8 Christ is addressed as God, spoken of as King, and anointed.  The qualities of his kingship are justice, righteousness, and hatred of wickedness - qualities which can only characterize mercy, grace, truly a holy righteous reign. In His deity Christ Jesus is above or superior to all. To this exalted and honored position Christ Jesus has been anointed rather than appointed, and this anointing of Jesus brings victorious eternal, rule and reign.
A few statements of who Jesus said He was/is/always will be
John 10:25-38, 14:6-7; John 10:6-10; Matthew 27:11; John 6:47-48…

Jesus, fully God, proclaimed that He, the Son of Man, was the way into the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Humanity of Jesus: Jesus is man
Let’s read several passages and look at how Jesus’ humanity is illustrated:

1. John 4:6-7
2. John 11:35
3. Matthew 23:37-39
4. Matthew 4:1-11
5. Luke 22:14-16

Jesus told Satan the same phrase each time he was tempted in the desert: “The scriptures say.”   He knew the Word and its power to battle evil. Jesus fully man understands all we go through (Hebrews 2:14-18).

Jesus as man performed many miracles which clearly demonstrating the Holy Spirit’s complete influence in and through His life. Philip Noordmans explains; It was after His baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit that Jesus began to heal, teach, and proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 3:13-14).  (A Primer on the Empowering Works of the Holy Spirit, pp 11-12)

Matthew 8 records some of the miracles Jesus did. 
v 3: Jesus heals the leper
v 6-13 Jesus heals the Centurions daughter
v 16-17 Jesus heals Peter’ s mother
v 23-27 Jesus calms the storm

Jesus did many wonderful miracles and taught the ways of God more plainly, so that we would know God/Him better.  He walked as man and yet he walked with great compassion and grace.  He demonstrated the Fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22); showing the full and complete emersion of the Holy Spirit in His life.  Jesus showed His complete dependence on God (John 5:19-23).  There was no man before, during, or since that can make the claims Jesus did.  Jesus is who he said he is.

Christ Jesus is the perfect image of God and man; he has authority over all of heaven the earth (Matthew 28:18).  Jesus fully God and fully man.  His experiences were just like ours today. 

He was tempted (Matthew 4:1-11) just like we are.  Though he never yielded, this allows him to understand when we are tempted.  When each of us fail, he forgives us as we confess our sins to him (1 John 1:9).

He suffered pain and rejection just like we do (John 1:10-11).  Everything we experience in this life Jesus knows all about. 

To be the complete expression of God, Jesus had to be God.  To be seen and understood by man, Jesus had to be man.  Christ Jesus has a dual nature – He is God – He is man.  I cannot say I have a solid understanding of the theology.  I do believe it is true, and by faith accept all of who Jesus says He is. I heard someone say once, death showed us Jesus is man, His humanity, and the resurrection showed us He is God, His deity.

It is by faith we believe, and by faith we accept Jesus as the: Son of God, Messiah (anointed), Emmanuel (God with us), Lord (Supreme Control) Christ (Anointed), and Savior (Freedom from eternal death).  This is who Jesus is and always will be.  He will come again to redeem His people, the Church, and we will live forever in His presence.  The very basis for the Churches existence is because of who Jesus is.    

Over the next three weeks I will be sharing the roles Jesus has in our lives as His followers: Prophet, King, and Priest.  I pray you are encouraged and strengthened as you continue to grow in your knowledge and love of God our Father, Christ Jesus our Lord and Holy Spirit our Comforter. 
 
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Meet the Rabbis: Rabbinic Thought and Teachings of Jesus, Brad H. Young ©2007, Baker Publishing Company.
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