HS 7 - Jesus as Prophet

HS #7 – “Jesus as Prophet”

Introduction

Who is a priest
Who considers themselves as God’s Prophet
What comes to mind with the word prophet

Predict the future

“Spirit wants to reproduce the ministry of Jesus in us” Brad Long

Jesus is glorified by the HS by taking what He did and giving it to us
Paul described it as the “Spirit of Christ”

Ro 8:9 – You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

What are the offices?

Prophet, Priest & King
Normally these offices were filled by one man, although there were those who held two offices, (Jeremiah, Isaiah, Ezekiel, John the Baptist; all were of the priestly lineage as well as prophets.

Jesus came to absorb all three offices once and for all

John Calvin said this – “Therefore, in order that faith may find a firm basis for salvation in Christ, and thus rest in Him, this principle must be laid down: the office enjoined upon Christ by the Father consists of three parts… Prophet Priest & King”

A Prophet represented God to the people

Heidelberg Catechism

Jesus work as a Spirit-filled Prophet

He spoke with power and authority

Lk 4:31 - Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. 32 They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority.

What is happening here?

He is Jesus

He is 100% Human
Holy Spirit is speaking to their hearts

Jesus interpreted the Law

Mt 5:17 - “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

I want life to be black & white
Lk 10:25-37 – Lawyer wants to justify his life
How do we do this

Ana is going to share

Jesus saw deeply into people’s hearts

Lk 7:36-50 – Jesus sees into the woman’s heart as well as Simon the Pharisee
It’s ironic

Simon believes he’s nobody
Jesus speaks right to the woman heart and to Simon at the same time

How does this work?

John Taylor – “The Holy Spirit is that power which opens eyes that are closed, hearts that are unaware and minds that shrink from too much reality. If one is open towards God, one is open also to the beauty of the world, the truth of ideas and the pain of disappointment and deformity. If one is closed up against being hurt, or blind towards one’s fellow men, one is inevitably shut off from God also.”

Elizabeth Browning - Earth is crammed with heaven, Every common bush afire with God Only he who sees takes off his shoes The rest sit and pick black berries

Jesus was the ultimate prophet

Jn 5:19 - Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.

He did this with the… Holy Spirit
Brad Long – Reproduce Jesus’ ministry in… us
1 Co 2:15-16 – Paul talks about having the mind of Christ

Maturity recognizes “know in part” not fully

Bren is going to share (prophecy room)

How will you be a prophet this week?