1. Things Concerning Christ (#1)

2. Preach the word, Acts 8:4-5 (35) To “perfect” souls, Colossians 1:27-28 Preach the kingdom … “the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ”, Acts 28:31 Give more earnest heed, “lest we drift away” Hebrews 2:1 2

3. Respect and allegiance, Luke 6:46 All authority, Matthew 28:18 –Over all as eternally blessed God, Romans 9:5 –To save and to judge, John 5:26-27 –Far above every existing power, Eph. 1:20-23 –Preeminent, Colossians 1:18 (15-17) –Salvation is only in His name, Acts 4:10- 12 Supreme authority is absolute 3

4. Benefits of Christ’s authority are available to all, Matthew 28:19-20 –God speaks to us through His Son Jesus, Hebrews 1:1-3 –The communication of His authority is accomplished through teaching: “H EAR H IM ”, Matthew 17:5 4

5. Jesus began to speak salvation Hebrews 2:3-4 (Jno. 6:63, 68; 8:31-32; 12:48-50) His word has power to save, Romans 1:16 –Jesus gave God’s word to the apostles John 17:8, 14; 16:12-13 Keep their word---Keep Christ’s word, John 15:18-20; 13:20 The church follows their teaching, Acts 2:42; Gal. 1:8-9 5

6. Inspired Scriptures equip us to serve God, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Judged by words of Christ, Jno. 12:48; 5:22 Not by feelings, opinions, pastors, preachers, teachers, churches, synods, councils, assemblies, associations, conferences, creeds, catechisms, manuals, disciplines, parents, family, friends… 6

7. God’s Prophet, Acts 3:22-23; Hebrews 1:2 Our High Priest, Hebrews 3:1; 4:14; 7:26 (5:1-10) –Make an offering for sin, Hebrews 5:3; 8:1- 2; 9:12-14, 24; 10:10-12 –To intercede for us, Hebrews 7:25 –Access to God’s mercy, Hebrews 4:15-16; 10:19-22 7

8. As King, Psalm 110:1-2 -- Acts 2:32- 36 Daniel 7:13-14 -- Ephesians 1:20-23 –Possesses the nations, Psalm 2:8-12; Rev. 1:5 –King over His kingdom (church) Submit to Him, Matt. 28:19-20; Col. 3:17 –Gives life and executes judgment, John 5:26-27 8

9. Our response should be utter humility! Philippians 2:9-11 –The gospel invites you to humble yourself to Christ and His authority –He has power to save you and guide you –Put your faith in Him, obey Him – Respect His authority as the Son of God 9