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The Love of Jesus: Embracing His High Priestly Ministry

In this message, we explore John 14:21 and the profound truth that those who love Jesus are cherished by Him. The message highlights not only Jesus' sacrificial love but also His active role as our Great High Priest, who intercedes for us in Heaven. We delve into His threefold ministry as King, Prophet, and Priest, illustrating how He meets our spiritual needs. Emphasizing His constant and effective prayer for us, we find comfort in knowing that Jesus understands our struggles and advocates on our behalf.

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The Love of Jesus: Embracing His High Priestly Ministry

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  1. 17/05/09 (am) Loved by the Son (1) Heb. 5:1-10 (Text: John 14:21) Theme: Whoever loves Jesus will be loved by Jesus. (focus on Jesus’ High Priestly ministry)

  2. A. Jesus’ love in John 14:21 1. It does not essentially refer to Jesus’ work to make salvation possible. • Incarnation • Active work • Passive work

  3. 2. It refers to Jesus’ love to the Christian living the Christian life. Jesus demonstrates this love: • In sending another Comforter, cf. John 14:16; • His High Priestly/mediatorial ministry. Consider the latter.

  4. B. Jesus the Great High Priest Background: There were three distinct offices among the people of God in the Old Testament:

  5. King[ruled over God's people as God’s representative]; • Prophet[spoke to people on behalf of God]; • Priest[offered sacrifices, prayers, praise to God on behalf of the people].

  6. These foreshadowed Jesus’ work. • Jesus is King.Rules over church & universe. • Jesus is Prophet.God with us. Speaks God’s words to us, cf. Deut. 18:15-18. • Jesus is Priest.Only mediator between man & God, cf. 1 Tim. 2:5.

  7. C. Jesus The Great High Priest shows His love for His followers Jesus’ follows the pattern of the OT priest but in different spheres: On earthHe offered Himself a final sacrifice for sin, cf. Heb. 10:12. In HeavenHe intercedes for His people, cf. Heb. 7:25.

  8. Nature of Jesus’ intercession. • It is constant. • It is authoritative. • It is effective.

  9. The content of Jesus’ intercession. Cf. John 17. Jesus loves His own and prays for their:

  10. safekeeping, cf. Jn. 17:11, 15. Also cf. Lk. 22:31-32; • sanctification by the truth, cf. Jn. 17:17; • unity, cf. Jn. 17:20-21; • eventual presence with Him, cf. Jn. 17:24.

  11. Jesus knows what you going to face and He prays! • When you can’t pray for yourself or others, He prays. • When you don’t know what to pray, He prays.

  12. Conclusion – The Comforter • In Heaven, Jesus intercedes for those who love Him. • He is their Comforter, cf. 1 Jn 2:1 • Christian, be comforted! Be encouraged!

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