In this lesson tonight we are going to be considering the offices of Jesus

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2. In this lesson tonight we are going to be considering the offices of Jesus • We are going to examine Jesus’ role while in His pre-incarnate state, His incarnate state & His post-resurrected state. W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

3. Created all things – (John 1:1,2; Col. 1:15-16; Heb 1:1,2). • Eternal & equal with the Father in nature - (John 1:1; 8:51; Phil. 2:6) • The "Angel of Jehovah." (Gen 22:15,16; Exo. 3:2-6; [cf. Acts 7:30-38]; Josh. 5:14,15; Rev 19:10). • Was with Israel in the wilderness – (Acts 7:37,38; 1 Cor. 10:1-11) W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

4. The Son of God - W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

5. John 1:14 (NKJV) 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. • The Son of God - W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

6. Matthew 17:5 (NKJV) 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" • The Son of God - W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

7. Isaiah 53:11 (NKJV) 11 He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities. • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

8. Philippians 2:5-8 (NKJV) 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, . . . • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

9. Philippians 2:5-8 (NKJV) 5 . . . taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

10. Hebrews 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

11. Deut 18:18-19 (NKJV) 18 I will raise up for them a Prophet like you from among their brethren, and will put My words in His mouth, and He shall speak to them all that I command Him. 19 And it shall be that whoever will not hear My words, which He speaks in My name, I will require it of him. • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

12. Acts 3:21-23 (NKJV) 22 . . . 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear in all things, whatever He says to you.23 And it shall be that every soul who will not hear that Prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.' (7:37) • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet - W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

13. Mat 28:18-20 (NKJV) 18 . . . "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.19Go thereforeand make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; . . . • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

14. Hebrews 1:1-2 (NKJV) 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

15. 2 John 1:9 (NKJV) 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

16. Hebrews 3:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house. • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – • The Apostle - W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

17. John 20:21-22 (NKJV) 21 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. • The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – • The Apostle - W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

18. The Son of God - • The Role of A Servant – • The Promised Prophet – • The Apostle - • Sent by the Father (John 17:3). • With a commission (Matt. 15:24). • With a message to reveal (John 8:28- 29) • Gave Him the power necessary to reveal and confirm it (Luke 4:18; John 14:10; Acts 2:22; 10:38). W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

19. 1 Timothy 6:15 (NKJV) 15 which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, • King of Kings, W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

20. Revelation 19:16 (NKJV) 16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. • King of Kings, W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

21. King of Kings, • To be the successor to the Throne of David (2 Sam 7:12-16; 1 Chro 17:11-15; Isa. 9:6; Luke 1:26-33, 69; John 18:37). • He is NOW on David’s throne - (Acts 2:30-36; Heb. 1:3, 8; Matt. 28:18; Rev 1:4,5; 17:14;19:16; Zec 6:12,13). • Jesus will return that authority to the Father after the Judgment (1 Cor. 15:27-28). W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

22. Zechariah 6:12-13 (NKJV) . . . 13 Yes, He shall build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both." ' • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

23. Hebrews 7:22-27 (NKJV) 24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. . . . 26 For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens; . . . • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

24. Hebrews 7:22-27 (NKJV) 27 who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people's, for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

25. Jesus' role as High Priest was prophesied - (Ps 110:4; Zec 6:12-13) • Appointed by God – (Heb 5:4-10) • After the order of Melchizedek – not Aaron – (Heb 5:6,10; 7:13-17) • He was sinless - always obedient to God (Heb. 5:1-10; 7:26). • An enduring priesthood by virtue of His endless life (Heb. 7:15-25). • Perfect sacrifice – once for ALL – (Heb 7:27; 10:10-14) • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

26. King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

27. 1 John 2:1 (NKJV) 1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

28. Advocate – Noun - <G3875> - παράκλητος, paraklētos Usage Notes: lit., "called to one's side," i.e., to one's aid is primarily a verbal adjective, and suggests the capability or adaptability for giving aid. It was used in a court of justice to denote a legal assistant, counsel for the defense, an advocate; then, generally, one who pleads another's cause, an intercessor, advocate, as in 1 John 2:1, of the Lord Jesus. In the widest sense, it signifies a "succorer, comforter." Christ was this to His disciples, by the implication of His word "another (allos, "another of the same sort," not heteros, "different") Comforter," when speaking of the Holy Spirit, John 14:16. In John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7 He calls Him "the Comforter." "Comforter" or "Consoler" corresponds to the name "Menahem," given by the Hebrews to the Messiah. - Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

29. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (NKJV) 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

30. Hebrews 9:15 (NKJV) 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

31. Mediator - <G3316> μεσίτης, mesitēs lit., "a go-between" (from mesos, "middle," and eimi, "to go"), is used in two ways in the NT, (a) "one who mediates" between two parties with a view to producing peace, as in 1 Tim. 2:5, though more than mere "mediatorship" is in view, for the salvation of men necessitated that the Mediator should Himself posses the nature and attributes of Him towards whom He acts, and should likewise participate in the nature of those for whom He acts (sin apart); only by being possessed both of deity and humanity could He comprehend the claims of the one and the needs of the other; further, the claims and the needs could be met only by One who, Himself being proved sinless, would offer Himself an expiatory sacrifice on behalf of men;   —Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

32. Mediator - <G3316> μεσίτης, mesitēs lit., "a go-between" (from mesos, "middle," and eimi, "to go"), is used in two ways in the NT, . . . (b) "one who acts as a gurantee" so as to secure something which otherwise would not be obtained. Thus in Heb. 8:6; Heb. 9:15; Heb. 12:24 Christ is the Surety of "the better covenant," "the new covenant," guaranteeing its terms for His people. In Gal. 3:19 Moses is spoken of as a "mediator," and the statement is made that "a mediator is not a mediator of one," Gal 3:20, that is, of one party. Here the contrast is between the promise given to Abraham and the giving of the Law. The Law was a covenant enacted between God and the Jewish people, requiring fulfillment by both parties. . . .  —Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

33. Mediator - <G3316> μεσίτης, mesitēs one who intervenes between two, either in order to make or restore peace and friendship, or to form a compact, or for ratifying a covenant: “a medium of communication, arbitrator” . . . i.e. every mediator, whoever acts as mediator, ἑνοςουκ εστι, does not belong to one party but to two or more, Galatians 3:20. Used of Moses, as one who brought the commands of God to the people of Israel and acted as mediator with God on behalf of the people, Galatians 3:19 (cf. Deuteronomy 5:5 . . .). Christ is called the μεσιτης Θεου και ανθρωπων, since he interposed by his death and restored the harmony between God and man which human sin had broken, 1 Timothy 2:5; also μεσιτης διαθηκης, Hebrews 8:6; 9:15; 12:24. —Thayer's Greek-English Lexicon W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

34. Romans 8:34 (NKJV) 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

35. Hebrews 7:25 (NKJV) 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

36. Hebrews 9:24 (NKJV) 24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; • King of Kings, • High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, • Our Advocate with the Father W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

37. The Offices Of The Pre-Incarnate Christ The Offices Of Christ On The Earth The Offices Of The Glorified Christ Created all things The Son of God King of Kings, Eternal & Equal with the Father in nature The Role of A Servant High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek, The "Angel of Jehovah." The Promised Prophet Our Advocate with the Father Was with Israel in the wilderness The Apostle W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

38. How much has Jesus done for sinful man? • How much is He doing for us NOW? • How marvelous is the wonderful love of God! W. 65th St church of Christ - December 31, 2006

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