1. We Wish to See Jesus (2) John 12:20-21

2. We Can Only See Jesus by Faith “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (Jno. 20:29) “…whom not having seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing… receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.” (1 Pet. 1:8-9) See Jesus as He is and not a 21 st century perversion, Rom. 10:17; Jno. 14:9 2

3. In the Beginning, Gen. 1:1 In the Beginning, Gen. 1:1 In Prophecy, Gen. 3:15; 12:3 (22:18) In Prophecy, Gen. 3:15; 12:3 (22:18) As the Lamb of God, John 1:29 As the Lamb of God, John 1:29 3

4. Our Great High Priest, Heb. 3:1; 8:1 Our Great High Priest, Heb. 3:1; 8:1 – Faithful and worthy of honor, Heb. 3:2-3 – Works and achievements, Heb. 9:24-26 (5:1-10) Offered Himself in heaven for us Offered Himself in heaven for us Eternal redemption, 9:11-12 Eternal redemption, 9:11-12 Intercessor, Heb. 7:25-28 Intercessor, Heb. 7:25-28 Sympathizer and Helper, Heb. 2:17-18 Sympathizer and Helper, Heb. 2:17-18 – We must hold fast our confession, Heb. 4:14-16 4

5. The Prophet, Acts 3:22-23 The Prophet, Acts 3:22-23 – Spoke the Father’s word, Jno. 8:26, 28 – God’s prophet at work – Judged and blessed by His words, Jno. 12:46-50 5

6. The King, Luke 1:32-33 The King, Luke 1:32-33 – Jesus rejected the people’s concept of a king – they rejected Him, Jno. 6:15; 19:15 – Testifies of truth, Jno. 18:36-37 (Matt. 28: 18-20) – Reigns today, Eph. 1:20-23 (Mk. 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:36) 6

7. The Judge, Jno. 5:22-23, 27 The Judge, Jno. 5:22-23, 27 – God calls us to repentance because He will judge us by Christ, Acts 17:30-31 – Jesus will come as Judge to reward and to punish, 2 Ths. 1:7-10 (Rom. 2:6, 11) 7

8. Do You See Jesus? Acts 8:5, 35 Look for Him with eyes of faith and you will see Him