2. The Ministry of Jesus I. Jesus came as the fullness of the Godhead (John 1:14, 16; 3:34-35; Eph. 4:7-12; Col. 1:18-20). When Jesus Christ ministered on the earth, He came as the complete and perfect representative of God. A. Jesus came as the servant of all (Mark 10:35-45; Phil. 2:5-11).

3. B. Jesus came to wash the feet of those in need (John 13:12-17). C. Jesus came to lay His life down for others (John 10:11, 17-18; 12:24-25). D. Jesus gave us a pattern for all ministry (John 13:15; I Pet. 2:21). Christ was: 1. THE Apostle (Hebrews 3:1) 2. THE Prophet (John 4:19)

4. 3. THE Evangelist (Luke 4:18) 4. THE Pastor (John 10:11) 5. THE Teacher (John 3:2) 6. THE Elder (Romans 8:29) 7. THE Deacon (Luke 22:27) 8. THE Exhorter (Luke 2:25) 9. THE Giver (Galatians 2:20) 10. THE Ruler (Luke 1:33)

5. 11. THE Shower of Mercy (Hebrews 2:17) 12. THE Worker of Miracles (John 11:47) 13. THE Healer (Luke 6:17-19) 14. THE Deliverer (Matthew 1:21) 15. THE Governor (Isaiah 9:6-7) 16. THE Intercessor (Hebrews 7:25)

6. II. Jesus ministered as an evangelist (Luke 4:18-19). The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.

7. A. As an evangelist He preached the gospel (Mt. 11:5; Luke 7:22). B. As an evangelist He brought physical healing (Mt. 4:23-24; 14:14; 15:30; Luke 4:40; 5:15; 9:11). C. As an evangelist He brought inner healing to the broken-hearted announcing the forgiveness of sins (Mt. 9:2; Luke 7:47-50).

8. D. As an evangelist He brought deliverance to those held captive by Satan (Mt. 8:16; 9:32-33; 12:22; Mark 1:39; Luke 4:41; 6:18; 9:42; Acts 10:38).

9. III. Jesus ministered as a teacher (Mt. 4:23; 9:35; 23:8, 10; Mark 6:6; Luke 13:22; John 3:2). A. As a teacher He ministered with unusual authority (Mt. 7:28-29; Mark 1:22; Luke 4:32). B. As a teacher He was able to silence His critics (Mt. 22:15-46). 1. In the matter of paying taxes to Caesar (Mt. 22:15:22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26).

10. 2. In the matter of the man who had seven wives (Mt. 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40). 3. In the matter of the greatest commandment (Mt. 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34). 4. In the matter of the sonship of Messiah (Mt. 22:41-46; Mark 12:35- 37; Luke 20:41-44).

11. Notice the comments relative to these encounters (Luke 20:26, 39-40; Mark 12:34). C. As a teacher He had the full attention of the people (Luke 19:47-48).

12. IV. Jesus ministered as a pastor/shepherd (Mt. 2:6; I Pet. 5:4). A. As a shepherd He had a heart of compassion for the people (Mt. 9:35- 36; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:13). B. As a shepherd He was willing to search for those who were lost (Mt. 18:12-13; Luke 15:4-6; 19:10).

13. C. As a shepherd He was willing to minister to both the natural and spiritual needs of the people (Mt. 15:32; Mark 8:2). D. As a shepherd He was willing to go the way before the sheep (John 10:4). E. As a shepherd He was willing to lay His life down for the people (John 10:11, 17-18).

14. V. Jesus ministered as a prophet (Mt. 13:57; 14:5; 21:11, 46; Luke 7:16; John 4:19; 7:40; 9:17). A. As a prophet He spoke forth the word of the Lord (Luke 24:19). B. As a prophet He understood details from people’s lives (John 4:28-30). C. As a prophet He perceived what was in the hearts of men (Mt. 9:4; Mark 2:8; John 6:64).

15. D. As a prophet He predicted future events. 1. The destruction of the temple (Luke 21:20-24). 2. The signs of the end times (Mt. 24:3- 44; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-36). 3. His own death, burial and resurrection (Mt. 12:40; 20:17-19; 27:63; Mark 8:31; John 2:19-21).

16. 4. His desertion and betrayal by His disciples (Mt. 26:21, 31-35; John 16:32). 5. The coming of the Holy Spirit (John 14:25-26; 15:26-26).

17. VI. Jesus ministered as an apostle. A. As an apostle He was a “sent one” (John 3:16; 20:21; 4:34; 5:19; 5:30; 6:38; 8:28-29, 42; 12:44-45). B. As an apostle He came to represent the Father who sent Him (Luke 2:49; John 4:34; 5:19, 23, 30, 43; 7:16, 18, 28-29; 8:29, 38; 9:4; 10:38; 12:44-45, 49; 14:9-11; 16:28).

18. C. As an apostle He came to lay the foundation for building the Church (Mt. 16:18). Jesus had a very simple plan that involved five main steps: 1. Evangelism 2. Discipleship 3. Leadership Development 4. Delegation of Authority

19. 5. Follow-Up D. As an apostle He raised up leaders and sent them out (Luke 6:13; 9:1-2; John 17:18; 20:21; Mt. 28:18-20).