1. Christ in Heaven “Things Concerning Christ” (#8)

2. Jesus: P ROPHET (Deut. 18:15, 18) Predicted and fulfilled, Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4: 18-21Predicted and fulfilled, Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4: 18-21 Jesus spoke God’s commands, Jno. 8:26-28, 38; 12:49Jesus spoke God’s commands, Jno. 8:26-28, 38; 12:49 Hear and obey Him, Acts 3:22-23Hear and obey Him, Acts 3:22-23 –How? Apostles, John 13:20 (15:26-27; 16:12- 13) –Ambassadors, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 –Receive Jesus by receiving apostles’ teaching, 1 Cor. 14:37; 2 Peter 3:1-2 2

3. Jesus: H IGH P RIEST OVER G OD ’ S H OUSE (Hebrews 10:21; Zechariah 6:13) Appointed by God, Heb. 5:1-6 (Psa. 110)Appointed by God, Heb. 5:1-6 (Psa. 110) Priestly service for us, Hebrews 8:1-2 (3:1)Priestly service for us, Hebrews 8:1-2 (3:1) High Priest who offered Himself to God as the sacrifice for sins, Heb. 7:27; 8:1-3High Priest who offered Himself to God as the sacrifice for sins, Heb. 7:27; 8:1-3 –Mediator of new covenant for all, Heb. 8:6; 9:15 (1 Tim. 2:5) –“one who intervenes between two” –Appears before God for us, Hebrews 9:24-28 3

4. Jesus: H IGH P RIEST OVER G OD ’ S H OUSE (Hebrews 10:21; Zechariah 6:13) The blood of Christ:The blood of Christ: –Dedicated new covenant, Hebrews 9:15, 16- 23 –His life was an offering for sin, Hebrews 10:11-14 Constantly makes intercession, Heb. 7:25-26; Rom. 8:34Constantly makes intercession, Heb. 7:25-26; Rom. 8:34 Advocate with the Father, 1 John 2:1-2Advocate with the Father, 1 John 2:1-2 –Go to God and obtain mercy, Hebrews 4:15- 16 4

5. Jesus: K ING OVER H EAVEN AND E ARTH (Matthew 28:18) His coronation, Daniel 7:13-14; Eph. 1:20-23His coronation, Daniel 7:13-14; Eph. 1:20-23 Reigns with expectation: All His enemies will be made His footstool, Heb. 2:5-9; 10:12-13; 1 Cor. 15:25 (Psa. 110:1)Reigns with expectation: All His enemies will be made His footstool, Heb. 2:5-9; 10:12-13; 1 Cor. 15:25 (Psa. 110:1) –Vanquishes every foe, Psa. 110:5-7; Rev. 6:1- 2 –Subdues all enemies, Revelation 19:11-16 –Wear the armor of God, Eph. 6:10-17 (Rev. 17:14) Final Enemy: Death, 1 Cor. 15:25-27 (50- 58)Final Enemy: Death, 1 Cor. 15:25-27 (50- 58) 5

6. Seeing We Have A… Prophet: Do not refuse Him, Hebrews 12:25Prophet: Do not refuse Him, Hebrews 12:25 High Priest: Hold fast our confession, Hebrews 4:14High Priest: Hold fast our confession, Hebrews 4:14 King: Stand fast with Christ and be victorious, Revelation 17:14 (Eph. 6:13)King: Stand fast with Christ and be victorious, Revelation 17:14 (Eph. 6:13) Without Jesus’ work in heaven we could not and would not be raised to eternal life when He comes, John 14:3Without Jesus’ work in heaven we could not and would not be raised to eternal life when He comes, John 14:3 6