1. Jesus Christ - The Living Word - And the Mission of God6
Jesus Christ
- The Living Word -
And the Mission of God

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Conclusion Jesus plays a central role in missions
He taught the Word with authority
More importantly, He embodied the Word