Lesson 22 The Three-fold Office of Christ

Read: Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21,22; John 1:31-34

Points to Note Where was Jesus baptized? Who baptized Jesus? What was his baptism like?

Points to Note Where was Jesus baptized? In the Jordan River Who baptized Jesus? What was his baptism like?

Points to Note Where was Jesus baptized? In the Jordan River Who baptized Jesus? John the Baptist What was his baptism like?

Points to Note Where was Jesus baptized? In the Jordan River Who baptized Jesus? John the Baptist What was John’s baptism like? “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (which Jesus didn’t need)

Points to Note Why would John have said, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Where do we find the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism? Where do we find the Father at Jesus’ baptism?

Points to Note Why would John have said, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Because John was the sinner, not Jesus. Where do we find the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism? Where do we find the Father at Jesus’ baptism?

Points to Note Why would John have said, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Because John was the sinner, not Jesus. Where do we find the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism? In the form of a dove. Where do we find the Father at Jesus’ baptism?

Points to Note Why would John have said, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Because John was the sinner, not Jesus. Where do we find the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism? In the form of a dove. Where do we find the Father at Jesus’ baptism? Speaking from heaven.

Points to Note Read Isaiah 61:1. Why was Jesus baptized? What did Jesus do after he was baptized? (16) Was he standing in the river or dunked under the water? What do the Father’s words teach us about Jesus?

Points to Note Read Isaiah 61:1. Why was Jesus baptized? Because God anointed him to be our substitute. What did Jesus do after he was baptized? (16) Was he standing in the river or dunked under the water? What do the Father’s words teach us about Jesus?

Points to Note Read Isaiah 61:1. Why was Jesus baptized? Because God anointed him to be our substitute. What did Jesus do after he was baptized? (16) Was he standing in the river or dunked under the water? “He went up out of the water.” What do the Father’s words teach us about Jesus?

Points to Note Read Isaiah 61:1. Why was Jesus baptized? Because God anointed him to be our substitute. What did Jesus do after he was baptized? (16) Was he standing in the river or dunked under the water? “He went up out of the water.” What do the Father’s words teach us about Jesus? He is the true Son of God and our perfect Savior.

Points to Note What does this baptism of Jesus account teach us about the triune God? He is God the Father (voice from heaven); God the Son (Jesus Christ); and God the Holy Spirit (dove) Three persons, but one God

BREAK and QUIZ TIME!

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Acts 10:38 – How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Acts 10:38 – How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. Anointed

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Deuteronomy 18:15 – The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him.

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Deuteronomy 18:15 – The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him. Prophet

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Isaiah 61:1 – The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Isaiah 61:1 – The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Preach good news

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Luke 8:1 – After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the gospel news of the kingdom of God.

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Luke 8:1 – After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Proclaim the good news

The Bible and My Life To what office did God anoint Christ? Answer – God anointed Christ as our prophet, to preach God’s Word, especially the good news of the Savior.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Hebrews 5:1 – Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Hebrews 5:1 – Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Priest to offer sacrifices for sins

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Hebrews 9:7 – But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Hebrews 9:7 – But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. Priest to offer himself as the sacrifice for sins

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Hebrews 7:26-27 – Such a high priest meets our need – one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Hebrews 7:26-27 – Such a high priest meets our need – one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. Priest to offer himself ONCE for all

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? John 1:29 – The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? John 1:29 – The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” To take away sins of the world

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Answer – As our High Priest, Christ represented the whole world before God and sacrificed himself for the sins of all.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? John 18:36-37 – My kingdom is not of this world…I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? John 18:36-37 – My kingdom is not of this world…I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” King

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? 1 Samuel 9:17 – When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.”

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? 1 Samuel 9:17 – When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord said to him, “This is the man I spoke to you about; he will govern my people.” King to govern

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? 1 Samuel 8:20 – Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? 1 Samuel 8:20 – Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles. Lead us against our enemies

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 – The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 – The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Give us victory

The Bible and My Life To what other office did God anoint Christ? Answer – As King, Christ rules us, protects us and has won the victory for us over sin death and the devil.

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Deuteronomy 6:4 – Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Deuteronomy 6:4 – Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. One

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Genesis 1:26 – Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Genesis 1:26 – Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” More than one (us, our)

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Matthew 28:18-20 – Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Matthew 28:18-20 – Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Numbers 6:22–27 22 The L ORD said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “ ‘ “The L ORD bless you and keep you; 25 the L ORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the L ORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ 27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Numbers 6:22–27 22 The L ORD said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “ ‘ “The L ORD bless you and keep you; 25 the L ORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the L ORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ 27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Threefold blessing

The Bible and My Life How does God describe himself? Answer – God describes himself as three persons in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework Memorize: Old Testament books (Genesis – Daniel) The First Article of the Apostles’ Creed with the meaning Matthew 28:18-20 Study notes for a quiz With a parent, read Mathew 4:1-11 Questions for My Life