1. December 1, 2010 Lesson Ten

2. Key Question: What is Jesus official position?

3. 1. Why is Jesus called the Christ? Anoint: To pour oil over someone's head to show they have special work to do a. Acts 10:38 Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit Christ: Greek word for “anointed one” Messiah: Hebrew word for “anointed one”

4. 1. Why is Jesus called the Christ? b. Matthew 1:21* Jesus was anointed for the work of saving sinners Office: The official work or service assigned to someone Jesus is called the Christ because he is anointed for the work of saving sinners

5. 2. How is Jesus the Prophet? a. Jeremiah 1:7* Prophet: Someone who speaks God's Word b. John 6:68* Jesus spoke God's Word, especially the Gospel that brings eternal life Gospel: The Good News of forgiveness in Jesus As the Prophet, Jesus did his saving work by preaching the Gospel

6. 3. How is Jesus the High Priest? a. Hebrews 5:1 A high priest: 1) represented people before God 2) offered sacrifices for sins b. 1 John 2:2* As the High Priest, Jesus: 1) represented the whole world 2) sacrificed himself for all sins

7. 3. How is Jesus the High Priest? Vicarious atonement: Jesus' sacrifice in our place that pays for all sins to bring us peace by making us “at one” with God. As the High Priest, Jesus did his saving work by sacrificing himself in my place

8. 4. How is Jesus the King? a. 1 Samuel 8:20 A king: 1) fought for his people 2) ruled his people b. 1 Corinthians 15:56, 57* Jesus won the victory over sin, death, and Satan c. John 18:36, 37* Jesus rules in our hearts through his Word

9. 4. How is Jesus the King? As the King, Jesus did his saving work by winning the victory for me and ruling in my heart through his Word.

10. Key Question: What is Jesus official position? Jesus is my anointed Savior who serves as my Prophet, High Priest, and King