Christ in Heaven“Things Concerning Christ” (#8)

John 14:2-3

Jesus: PROPHET (Deut. 18:15, 18)

• Predicted and fulfilled, Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4: 18-21

• Jesus spoke God’s commands, Jno. 8:26-28, 38; 12:49

• Hear and obey Him, Acts 3:22-23– How? Apostles, John 13:20 (15:26-27; 16:12-13)– Ambassadors, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20– Receive Jesus by receiving apostles’ teaching,

1 Cor. 14:37; 2 Peter 3:1-2

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Jesus: HIGH PRIEST OVER GOD’S HOUSE(Hebrews 10:21; Zechariah 6:13)• Appointed by God, Heb. 5:1-6 (Psa. 110)• Priestly service for us, Hebrews 8:1-2 (3:1)• High Priest who offered Himself to God as

the sacrifice for sins, Heb. 7:27; 8:1-3– Mediator of new covenant for all, Heb. 8:6; 9:15

(1 Tim. 2:5)– “one who intervenes between two”– Appears before God for us, Hebrews 9:24-28

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Jesus: HIGH PRIEST OVER GOD’S HOUSE(Hebrews 10:21; Zechariah 6:13)• The blood of Christ:– Dedicated new covenant, Hebrews 9:15, 16-23– His life was an offering for sin, Hebrews 10:11-14

• Constantly makes intercession, Heb. 7:25-26; Rom. 8:34

• Advocate with the Father, 1 John 2:1-2– Go to God and obtain mercy, Hebrews 4:15-16

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Jesus: KING OVER HEAVEN AND EARTH(Matthew 28:18)• His coronation, Daniel 7:13-14; Eph. 1:20-23• Reigns with expectation: All His enemies

will be made His footstool, Heb. 2:5-9; 10:12-13; 1 Cor. 15:25 (Psa. 110:1)– Vanquishes every foe, Psa. 110:5-7; Rev. 6:1-2– Subdues all enemies, Revelation 19:11-16– Wear the armor of God, Eph. 6:10-17 (Rev. 17:14)

• Final Enemy: Death, 1 Cor. 15:25-27 (50-58)

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Seeing We Have A…• Prophet: Do not refuse Him, Hebrews 12:25• High Priest: Hold fast our confession,

Hebrews 4:14• King: Stand fast with Christ and be

victorious, Revelation 17:14 (Eph. 6:13)• Without Jesus’ work in heaven we could not

and would not be raised to eternal life when He comes, John 14:3

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