3. The Pre-eminence of Christ 1. In the word of God

4. “…These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at the right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.” Eph. 1:19b-21

5. “Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Phil. 2:9-11

6. The Pre-eminence of Christ 1. In the word of God 2. In the rejection of equality

7. “For finding fault with them, He says, ‘Behold, days are coming, says the Lord, when I will effect a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.” 8:8 “When He said, ‘A new covenant,’ He has made the first obsolete. But what- ever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear.” 8:13

8. The Pre-eminence of Christ The Focus of Heaven His departure/death The Focus of Heaven His departure/death

9. 1. What prophets had asked about

10. “As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, seeking to know what personor time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.” 1 Pet. 1:10-11 “As to this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you made careful search and inquiry, seeking to know what personor time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.” 1 Pet. 1:10-11

11. 1. What prophets had asked about 2. What angels longed to look into

12. “It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven - things into which angels long to look.” 1 Pet. 1:12

13. 1. What prophets had asked about 2. What angels longed to look into 3. What Christians were chosen for

14. “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will.”

15. 1. What prophets had asked about 2. What angels longed to look into 3. What Christians were chosen for 4. That the kingdom was headed for heaven

16. “Then comes the end, when He delivers up the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power.” 1 Cor. 15:24

17. 1. What prophets had asked about 2. What angels longed to look into 3. What Christians were chosen for 4. That the kingdom was headed for heaven

18. The Pre-eminence of Christ The Focus of Heaven The Foolishness of Men

19. Luke 9:34 - Afraid Matt. 17:6 - Much afraid, fell on faces Mark 9:6 - Terrified

20. 1 Cor. 1:20-21 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?21. For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 1 Cor. 1:20-21 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?21. For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

21. Rom. 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Rom. 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

22. Matt. 15:13-14 ”H e answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit. Matt. 15:13-14 ”H e answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. 14 Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.

23. Heb. 5:8-9 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.9. And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation, Heb. 5:8-9 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.9. And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation,

24. DO WE NEED THE TERROR, OR CAN WE LEARN THE LESSON? DO WE NEED THE TERROR, OR CAN WE LEARN THE LESSON?