Jesus Christ - The Living Word - And the Mission of God 6 Jesus Christ - The Living Word - And the Mission of God
Introduction Hebrews 1:1-2 – God’s Son is the living Word Hebrews: Jesus superior to everything about the old Jewish system Jesus modeled surrender to God’s Kingdom purpose Jesus was the living Word of God (Jn.1:1)
Jesus’ announced in the OT Genesis: 3:15, 12:1-3 II Samuel 7 Jeremiah: 23:5-6; 33:15-18 Micah 5:2 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Isaiah: 42:1-4; 52:13-53:12; 61:1,2 Daniel 7:13-14 Zechariah 3:8; 6:9-13
Jesus’ Titles and Roles Creator Immanuel Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace Root of Jesse/David Messiah/Christ Lion of the tribe of Judah Lamb of God Lord Saviour
Jesus’ the Word Bible stresses the role of true words John stresses Jesus as the Living Word John describes Jesus as “the Word of Life” in his gospel John in Revelation again identifies the white horseman as The Word of God – Jesus/Messiah
Jesus’ the Model for Missions We are all called to participate in the mission of God We are encouraged to look to Jesus for an example of how to live Surrendered to God’s will Proclaiming the Kingdom of God Even after his resurrection, he proclaimed the Kingdom
Conclusion Jesus plays a central role in missions He taught the Word with authority More importantly, He embodied the Word