2. God Chose the Head Jesus went to the mountain to talk TO God (Luke 9:28) Jesus went to the mountain to talk TO God (Luke 9:28) – He alone took on His heavenly glory (9:29, 32) Moses & Elijah came to the mountain to talk WITH Jesus (30-31) Moses & Elijah came to the mountain to talk WITH Jesus (30-31) – They spoke about His divinely appointed “exodus” (9:31) God came to the mountain to talk TO/ABOUT Jesus (9:34-35) God came to the mountain to talk TO/ABOUT Jesus (9:34-35) – The presence of the Lord overshadowed & enveloped (9:34) – “A voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory” (2 Pet. 1:17-18) “This is My beloved Son!” (Matt. 17:5; Mark 9:7) “This is My beloved Son!” (Matt. 17:5; Mark 9:7) “This is My Son, My Chosen” (Luke 9:35, ASV) “This is My Son, My Chosen” (Luke 9:35, ASV)

3. God Commanded to Heed God commands all men everywhere to “Hear” God commands all men everywhere to “Hear” – Imperative verb – a command, not a suggestion – Present tense verb – requires ongoing, continual activity – Comprehensive verb – not a “hearing” test but a “heeding” test The words means to “listen to, heed and obey” The words means to “listen to, heed and obey”

4. God Commanded to Heed God commands all men everywhere to “Hear” God commands all men everywhere to “Hear” God specifies and restricts every man to hear “Him” God specifies and restricts every man to hear “Him” – Specifying “Him” is both inclusive and exclusive – Jesus Christ and His Word alone must be OBEYED/HEEDED His Word alone is the authoritative standard (Heb. 1:1-2; Col. 3:17) His Word alone is the authoritative standard (Heb. 1:1-2; Col. 3:17) His Word alone is the standard of righteousness (2 Ti. 3:16-17; Heb. 5:13) His Word alone is the standard of righteousness (2 Ti. 3:16-17; Heb. 5:13) His Word alone is the standard of judgment (John 12:48; Rev. 20:12) His Word alone is the standard of judgment (John 12:48; Rev. 20:12) His Word/standard is infallible (Psa. 19:7; Jas. 1:25; Isa. 55:8-11) His Word/standard is infallible (Psa. 19:7; Jas. 1:25; Isa. 55:8-11) His Word/standard is unchanging (Mt. 24:35; Psa. 119:89; 1 Pet. 1:22-25) His Word/standard is unchanging (Mt. 24:35; Psa. 119:89; 1 Pet. 1:22-25) His Word/standard is unchangeable (Gal. 1:8-9; Rev. 22:18-19; Jude 3) His Word/standard is unchangeable (Gal. 1:8-9; Rev. 22:18-19; Jude 3) When the cloud is lifted, “Jesus only” remains (Matt. 17:8; Luke 9:36) When the cloud is lifted, “Jesus only” remains (Matt. 17:8; Luke 9:36)

5. God Commanded to Heed

6. THE Head of THE Church Is CHRIST! Christ is THE Head of THE church (Eph. 5:23; Col. 1:18)! Christ is THE Head of THE church (Eph. 5:23; Col. 1:18)! God “nominated, voted and appointed” Him unilaterally! God “nominated, voted and appointed” Him unilaterally! Christ is THE perpetual Head over ALL (Eph. 1:20-23)! Christ is THE perpetual Head over ALL (Eph. 1:20-23)! There is NO HUMAN head possessing ‘exousia’ authority! There is NO HUMAN head possessing ‘exousia’ authority! There is only ONE Head with ALL authority (James 4:12)! There is only ONE Head with ALL authority (James 4:12)! There is, therefore, only ONE church/body (Eph. 4:4)! There is, therefore, only ONE church/body (Eph. 4:4)! ALL we teach & practice MUST be authorized (Col. 3:17)! ALL we teach & practice MUST be authorized (Col. 3:17)! Christ is THE Head we MUST hear and heed (Acts 3:22)! Christ is THE Head we MUST hear and heed (Acts 3:22)!

7. Make Jesus THE Head of Your Life Believe that He is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Believe that He is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Repent from sin in your life – Acts 3:19 Repent from sin in your life – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4 – God will wash away your sins – Acts 22:16 – God will add you to His church – Acts 2:38-47 – God will write your name in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Hear and practice His Word faithfully – James 1:22-25 Hear and practice His Word faithfully – James 1:22-25