9/11/20151 Studies in John—The Claims of Jesus Jesus’ Claims in Relation to Messianic Hope

  The Greek term Christ and the Hebrew word Messiah are both from words which mean to anoint.  Both priest and kings were anointed.  Lev. 4:3; 1 Sam. 24:6; 2 Sam. 19:21; 9/11/20152 The Messiah

  David  The Messiah would build a house for God’s name, and God would establish his kingdom forever. (2 Sam. 13, 16)  David describes the idea rule which resulted from God’s covenant with him. (2 Sam. 23:1-7) 9/11/20153 Jewish Expectations of the Messiah from the Old Testament Rules Righteously Rules in the Fear of God Is Light Tender as Grass After a Rain Cast Away the Worthless Deal with the Worthless with Iron and a Spear The Worthless Are Burned

  Isaiah  As a sign to the house of David a Immanuel would be born to a virgin. (Isa. 7:14)  This child would be “Mighty God” and “Eternal Father”. There would be no end to His government and he would sit on David’s throne. (Isa. 9:6-7)  This root of Jesse is described as anointed with the Spirit of God, judging righteously and in equity. (Isa. 11:1-5) In him the Gentiles will hope. (Isa. 11:10) 9/11/20154 The Jewish Expectations of the Messiah from the Old Testament God in the flesh would be with Israel. (7:14) The child would rule in justice and righteousness. (9:6-7) He would rule on the throne of David forever. (9:7) In him the gentiles would hope. (11:10)

  Micah  In the day (4:6) that God’s house (4:1) is established the former dominion will come (4:8).  Former dominion—the throne of David.  The ruler whose goings forth are everlasting will be from Bethlehem (5:2).  The ruler will shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord. (5:4) 9/11/20155 Jewish Expectations of the Messiah from the Old Testament

  Jeremiah (Jer. 23:5-6)  Describes the ruler of David as a righteous branch.  He will reign as king and act wisely.  He will carry out righteousness and justice in the land.  He will be the Savior of Israel and Judah. 9/11/20156 Jewish Expectations of the Messiah from the Old Testament

  Zechariah  The branch (Ref. Jer. 23:5-6) will build the temple of the Lord and rule on His throne. He will be both priest and king. (6:12-13)  Their king is just and endowed with salvation. He will ride on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will not expand his empire by military might. (9:9-10) 9/11/20157 Jewish Expectations of the Messiah from the Old Testament

  God’s anointed be of David’s seed, he would build the house of the Lord and his rule would be everlasting. (2 Sam. 7:13, 16)  His rule would in righteousness, he would be light, tender as grass and yet tough as iron on the worthless. (2 Sam. 23:1-7)  He would be born of a virgin and yet the same nature as God. (Isa. 7:14; 9:6-7) He will rule on the throne of David from then on and forevermore. In Him the gentiles will hope. (11:10)  He would restore the “former dominion”. This eternal ruler would be born in Bethlehem and shepherd the flock of God. (Micah 4:8; 5:2-4)  He is a righteous branch who acts wisely and enforces justice. He is Judah’s savior and protector. (Jer. 23:5-6)  He is both priest and king (Zech. 6:12-13) who is humble enough to ride on a colt, the foal of a donkey. (9:9-10) 9/11/20158 Summary:

  He would appear suddenly and his origins would be unknown. (John 7:27)  He would perform many signs. (John 7:31; Ref. Isaiah 35:5-6)  Some looked for the physical return of Elijah, a prophet and a king. (John 1:19-25; John 7:40-41)  Jesus seems to be identified in Galilean thinking as prophet and king. (John 6:14-15)  Jews today are looking for a Messiah who is just a man (but anointed by God) and he will restore a perfect world order (Ref. Isaiah 11:1-10). 9/11/20159 The Jews Intermingled Their Concepts of the Messiah with Old Testament Teaching.

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  In John 4, Jesus plainly declared to the woman at the well that he was the Messiah. (John 4:25-26)  In John 10, when questioned about being the Messiah (10:24) Jesus stated that his works in the Father’s name testify of his identity (10:25).  A false Messiah might simply make a claim. Jesus appealed to his works. 9/11/ Jesus Confessed Himself to be the Messiah

  In John 6, after feeding the 5,000 men with five barley loaves and two small fish, the Jews were ready to make Jesus king. (6:15)  Jesus claimed to be the solution to their spiritual problems (“I am the bread of life”) not their political savior. As a result many stopped following him. (6:66)  In John 12, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey to the chants “Hosanna!”.  In John 18, Jesus admits to Pilate that he is a king who rulers over a spiritual kingdom. (John 18:33-37) 9/11/ Jesus Acknowledged Himself to be King

  In John 1 & 7, the Jews were looking for a prophet and a king. (1:19-25; 7:40-41)  The Old Testament promised of a prophet like Moses ( Deut. 18:18-19 ). One who was a prophet/redeemer/savior. ( Isa. 59:20-21 )  In John 4, the woman calls Jesus a prophet ( 19 ), and two days later Jesus spoke of himself as a prophet ( 44 ). 9/11/ Jesus Claimed to Speak from God—Therefore a Prophet.

  Jesus WORKS were from God.  Jesus’ works were the Father’s works. (John 5:19)  Jesus’ works were the will of the One who sent him. (John 6:38)  Jesus’ works were in obedience to the Father. (John 14:31)  Jesus WORDS were from God.  Jesus’ teachings were the teachings of Him that sent Jesus. (John 7:16)  Jesus taught what He heard from the Father. (John 8:26-28)  Jesus spoke the commandments of the Father. (John 12:49 ff.)  Jesus words are the Father’s words. (John 14:24)  All things Jesus heard from the Father He has made known. (John 15:15)  Jesus was truly a lawgiver like Moses. (Matt. 7:28-29; Gal. 6:2) 9/11/ Jesus Claimed to Speak from God— Therefore a Prophet.

  In Ezek. 34, the poor shepherds of Judah were contrast with the good shepherd—Jehovah.  Isaiah foretold of a shepherd who would gather his lambs in his arms and take them into his bosom. ( Isa. 40:11 )  Micah spoke of a ruler who would shepherd in the strength of the Lord. ( Mic. 5:4 )  Jesus claimed to be the “good shepherd” ( John 10:14-15 )  Zechariah foretold of a time when Jehovah would strike His shepherd and the sheep would be scattered ( Zech. 13:7 ). This was fulfilled in Jesus ( Mark 14:27 ). 9/11/ Jesus Claimed to be the “Good Shepherd”—a Messianic Hope

  Prophecy concerning the Messiah as priest and king. (Zech. 6:12-13; Psalm 110:1-5)  The Jews understood Psalm 110 to be Messianic (Matt. 22:41-46)  Hebrews (1:13; 5:5-6) states that Jesus is the fulfillment of Psalm 110 in both senses (as king and priest).  Jesus is our intercessor (Hebrews 7:25).  In John 14:6, Jesus claims to be the only way to the Father. 9/11/ Jesus Is Identified as the Priest on His Throne.

 John 20:30-31— Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. 9/11/ Jesus Is the Messiah

  Do we demonstrate by our lives that we really believe Jesus is our Messiah?  As our Prophet...to whom we are to listen as God's spokesman and obey?  As our King...to whom we grant absolute authority and rule in our lives?  As our Shepherd...in whom we place our complete trust and find our greatest source of comfort?  As our Priest...through whom we approach our Heavenly Father in prayer and through whose sacrifice we have confidence to enter heaven? 9/11/ Jesus Is the Messiah