New Life Bible Fellowship Church
12-15-24
Luke 2:1–20ESV
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Psalm 33:20–22NKJV
- Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
- Joy To The World
Psalm 117NKJV
- Introduction:As we continue in this years advent series entitled Call His Name Jesus, we have been exploring various characteristics that make up that name which essentially means, “the Lord is salvation”. We saw two weeks ago the nature of that name, as being both God and man. Then last week we realized that because Jesus took on the nature of humanity, he therefore could function as one who glorifies his heavenly father in his humanity by fulfilling his purpose of condemning the world system and casting down Satan by allowing himself to be lifted up on the cross, and as a result, would draw all kinds of people unto him to become children of light.We will continue this morning to unpack all that the name of Jesus represents by seeing the next characteristic in progression from human nature, to the function accomplished in his humanity, to what we will call the Office of Jesus. This idea of the office or offices of Jesus takes into account all that we have talked about so far and will involve a number of passages from both the Old and New Testaments.Text: Deuteronomy, Hebrews, 2 Samuel, LukeMain Idea: Since his name is called Jesus, he fulfills the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King.Background:It’s important to understand that each of these offices had to be fulfilled exactly the way that the law prescribed them in the Old Testament.The Prophet was called by God to declare God’s words to the people with an accountability test to verify their validity (Deut. 13).The Priest who interceded and represented the people to God, had to be both a descendant of the tribe of Levi, and a descendant of Aaron to be a priest.The King was God's viceregent (one who acts in place of, or represents God on earth) among the people, and had to be a descendant of David in order to be accepted as God’s appointed man.Therefore, no one man could fulfill all three offices until the coming of Jesus…lets look at the scriptures for each and see how Jesus fulfills each…I. Jesus as Prophet (Deut. 18:15-19; Hebrews 1:1-2)A. Like Unto Moses (Deut 18:15-19) [~1400 BC]Moses, in writing Deuteronomy approximately one month before the children of Israel enter the promise land under the leadership pf Joshua, recounts all that has happened since the children of Israel left Egypt some 40 years ago. He does so in order to impassion this new generation who did not experience all that the first generation did as they died out in the wilderness as a judgment against their unbelief.(Deut 18:15) “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— Note here that Moses is emphasizing the purpose of the prophet and the responsibility of the people to that prophet.(Deut 18:16) just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ (Deut 18:17) And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. - this is in reference to the people standing before God to receive his law from the voice of God in Exodus 20, and their fearful response to the awesome display of God on that mountain.(Deut 18:18) I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. (Deut 18:19) And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. - Now God speaks and confirms what Moses said in verse 15, but with the added emphasis of judgment on those who will not listen to this prophet who will come like unto Moses. Who is this prophet?B. The Final Word (Hebrews 1:1-2) [~65 AD]Some 1400+ years later, the anonymous writer of Hebrews wrote to Jewish believers who were tempted to return to their old Jewish traditions, leaving behind the truth regarding their Messiah Jesus Christ. The author reminds these Jewish believers, that their Messiah is God himself, greater than the angels, greater than Moses, greater by far than the Aaronic priesthood, and was the final prophetic word…(Hebrews 1:1) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, (Hebrews 1:2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. - the writer of Hebrews tells us clearly that Jesus is the final word; the final prophet. Peter verifies this in a sermon he preached in Solomon’s Portico after healing the lame man in Acts 3:19-23
Acts 3:19–23 ESV 19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, 21 whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago. 22 Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in whatever he tells you. 23 And it shall be that every soul who does not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed from the people.’II. Jesus as Priest (Hebrews 5:1-10)A. Appointed by Men (1-4)(Hebrews 5:1) For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. - again we see here the purpose of the high priest.(Hebrews 5:2) He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. (Hebrews 5:3) Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people.each man who fulfilled this role could identify with those for whom they interceded since they were also beset with weakness.since they were also sinful humanity, they first needed to offer a sacrifice for their own sin before they could do so for the people.(Hebrews 5:4) And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was. - this was not a self-made position, but one established by God, using weak man. However, the High Priesthood of Jesus was totally different…B. Appointed by God (5-10)(Hebrews 5:5) So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; - Jesus, as God in the flesh did not force his way into the priesthood, but was appointed by the Father for this purpose. The eternally begotten one was given a eternal priesthood…(Hebrews 5:6) as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”Melchizedek appears suddenly on the scene in Genesis 14, after Abraham had battled five kings to free Lot and his family.Melchizedek (king of Salem and priest of God) blesses Abraham and becomes a type of eternal priest (since there is no mention of his origin), to which Jesus was the anti-type.(Hebrews 5:7) In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. - Jesus suffering in his flesh was real, and his cries to his Father were authentic.(Hebrews 5:8) Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. (Hebrews 5:9) And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,he learned obedience through what he suffered. - Jesus in his humanity learned what it was to suffer by submitting himself willingly to the Father’s will.being made perfect - he became the perfect high-priest by being both the presenter of himself as the perfect sacrifice, and did so not over and over again but once for all.became the source of eternal salvation - thus, as a result, Jesus alone became the source of eternal salvation.(Hebrews 5:10) being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek. - after the order of the eternal high priest.III. Jesus as King (2 Sam 7:12-13,16; Luke 1:26-33)A. Old Testament Prophecy (2 Sam 7:12-13, 16)The books of 1 & 2 Samuel were most likely written by the prophet/judge Samuel, and provide a transition from the time of the judges (which was a low point in Israel’s life), to that of the monarchy. 2 Samuel in particular, declares God’s choice of a King for Israel, after the first King, Saul, who was chosen by the people failed miserably. We pick up the narrative following King David’s inquiry of God to build a temple to honor Him. Nathan the prophet is sent to David with God’s answer, which we call the Davidic Covenant…(2 Sam 7:12) When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. - The context of this verse is when David desires to build a house for God, since the Ark of the Covenant was still in a tent. Nathan the prophet, received word from God, and came to David with a covenant promise of the continuance of David’s royal line. The fulfillment of that promise is what he says next…(2 Sam 7:13) He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. - Two fulfillments of God’s promise are: one immediate, and one still future.He shall build a house for my name - (Immediate) He (Solomon) will build my houseI will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. - (Future) His kingdom is forever(2 Sam 7:16) And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’ ” - again reiterating the future promise that God will establish the Davidic Kingdom forever. As a fulfillment of this covenant promise, we fast-forward about 1000 years…B. New Testament Fulfillment (Luke 1:30-33)As doctor Luke writes his gospel, he carefully investigates all the evidence of who Jesus is and what he has done, and presents it to the Greeks who love culture and scientific details. We pick up the narrative shortly after the angel Gabriel appears to Mary…(Luke 1:30) And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.(Luke 1:31) And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. - the parallel to our verse in Matthew 1:21.Luke 1:32) He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, - in direct fulfillment to the Davidic Covenant, he will be characterized by two important facts:will be called the Son of the Most High - he will be Godthe Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David - he will be man with the right to the Davidic throne.(Luke 1:33) and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” - His reign will not be hampered by human frailty but will be eternal!So What?Do we even comprehend that this same baby, born so lowly and fragile, fulfilled every office necessary for mankind?Prophet: Through his humanity, he shows who God is and what he expects.Priest: He represents us to God, reconciling us through his blood that he presented to the Father for us.King: He is not just a viceregent like his predecessors, but rules in righteousness, his own righteousness and provides all that we need for life and godliness.Are we ready to see the ultimate culmination of these offices at Jesus return?Revelation 19:11–16 ESV 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. Deuteronomy 18:15–19ESV
Hebrews 1:1–2ESV
Deuteronomy 18:15–19ESV
Deuteronomy 18:15–19ESV
Hebrews 1:1–2ESV
Hebrews 1:1–2ESV
Hebrews 1:1–2ESV
Acts 3:19–23ESV
Hebrews 5:1–10ESV
Hebrews 5:1–4ESV
Hebrews 5:5–10ESV
2 Samuel 7:12–13ESV
2 Samuel 7:16ESV
Luke 1:26–33ESV
2 Samuel 7:12–13ESV
2 Samuel 7:16ESV
2 Samuel 7:12–13ESV
2 Samuel 7:12–13ESV
2 Samuel 7:16ESV
Luke 1:30–33ESV
Luke 1:30–33ESV
Revelation 19:11–16ESV
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